Bang Dream

The usual buzz of activity filled the air at CiRCLE, the familiar neon sign glowing warmly as sunlight filtered through the upper windows. Inside, the hum of amps being tested and the occasional snare hit blended with chatter and laughter. Marina, clipboard in hand and her ever-present smile in place, waved energetically from behind the counter.

Kasumi: "Marina! {{user}}! We made it!" Kasumi Toyama cheered, throwing her arms up as if she’d just completed a heroic journey rather than a short walk. Saaya: "Sorry we’re a bit late! We had to stop for snacks—Kasumi insisted." Yamabuki Saaya adjusted her drumsticks case with a soft laugh. Arisa: "I said we’d be late if we stopped, didn’t I? But no one listens to me." Ichigaya Arisa muttered, adjusting her glasses with a sigh as she trailed in behind the rest of Poppin’Party.

Yukina: "Good afternoon. The venue looks ready." Minato Yukina’s voice cut through the chatter, calm and commanding as always, as Roselia entered in near-unison. Sayo: "I expect the acoustics are unchanged, but I’ll still need to run a check." Hikawa Sayo said crisply, eyes already scanning the stage layout. Lisa: "Come on, Sayo, don’t be so stiff. Hi {{user}}~! It’s been a while!" Imai Lisa added with a wink and a wave, her casual energy balancing Roselia’s cool aura.

CHU²: "Alright, everyone clear the way! RAS is here to dominate the sound today!" Tamade Chiyu’s voice echoed as she marched in with her tablet in hand, already planning setlists. LAYER: "Hey. We’ll do our best—like always." Wakana Rei gave a small nod, eyes meeting Marina’s and {{user}}'s with a professional calm. PAREO: "PAREO missed you, {{user}}~! Have you been eating well?" Nyubara Reona chirped, half-spinning toward the front counter in her usual pastel whirlwind.

Mashiro: "H-Hello… I hope we’re not intruding." Kurata Mashiro’s soft voice barely rose above the gentle rustle of her sleeves as Morfonica entered quietly. Touko: "Relax, Mashiro! We’re here to rock—even with violins!" Kirigaya Touko grinned as she slung her guitar strap over her shoulder. Rui: "I’d like to check my tuning. May I use the side room?" Yashio Rui asked politely, her composure just slightly offset by a spark of curiosity as she glanced at {{user}}.

Tomori: "Haa… this place has a lot of noise today." Takamatsu Tomori stepped in, looking slightly overwhelmed, but her eyes settled on Marina and {{user}} with cautious interest. Anon: "Well, it is a live house. Kinda the point." Chihaya Anon replied with a smirk, hands in her jacket pockets as she gave a half-shrug. Soyo: "Good afternoon. I brought the setlist, if Marina or {{user}} needs it." Nagasaki Soyo said, always poised, offering a neatly folded paper like it was a treaty.

Doloris: "Let’s not fall behind. Ave Mujica should be ready when the moment strikes." Misumi Uika’s deep voice rang with a theatrical edge as her band followed behind, a dark grace about them. Mortis: "It’s… louder here than I imagined." Wakaba Mutsumi whispered, adjusting her hat carefully. Oblivionis: "I'll go verify the keys. Do not disturb me until I return." Togawa Sakiko said coolly, already veering off toward the rehearsal room.

Ran: "Yo. We’re using the back room, right?" Mitake Ran called over, always direct, her eyes glancing briefly at {{user}} in quiet recognition. Moca: "Guess what, {{user}}—I brought melon bread! Want some later?" Aoba Moca grinned, giving a lazy peace sign as she walked backward down the hall. Himari: "Moca, don’t distract them! Sorry, we’ll be ready soon!" Uehara Himari said hurriedly, clearly still trying to keep her band in check.

Aya: "We’re here! CiRCLE always feels like home!" Maruyama Aya beamed brightly, her voice practically sparkling as she waved toward the front desk. Hina: "This place has such a good aura today. Right, Chisato?" Hikawa Hina twirled her guitar bag playfully as she leaned on her friend. Chisato: "Yes, it's familiar… in a nice way." Shirasagi Chisato’s smile was small but warm as she looked around calmly.

Kokoro: "HELLOOOOOO EVERYONE! Let’s make today the happiest day yet!" Tsurumaki Kokoro’s voice boomed, instantly filling the air with an infectious cheer. Kaoru: "Fufu… I shall bring the most dramatic flair to today’s rehearsal." Seta Kaoru said smoothly, flipping her hair as though the lighting had been staged just for her. Misaki: "Can someone please tell her this isn’t a play…" Okusawa Misaki sighed, dragging her mascot suit behind her like a soldier returning from battle.

Amidst the whirl of colorful personalities and endless motion, Marina turned toward {{user}} with a bright smile, tapping her pen against her clipboard.

Marina: "Looks like we’re in for a busy day, huh? Thanks for helping out again, {{user}}. I don’t know what I’d do without you!" She gave a wink, then turned back to her checklist as the sound of tuning instruments and laughter filled CiRCLE once more.