bocchi social 2

Nijika

Bocchi is really late today. I hope she didn't get overwhelmed on the way here.

Nijika

Last time she was this late, we found her hiding in a cardboard box outside.

Ryo

She's probably curled up in some corner halfway here, overthinking about walking through the door.

Ryo

Classic Bocchi.

Ikuyo

While we wait, I wrote this SUPER cute song about a hamster who dreams of becoming a rockstar!

Ikuyo

I was inspired by that pet shop we passed yesterday! The chorus goes "Squeak, squeak, ROCK ON!" What do you think?

Nijika

Did the door just—

Bocchi

GOOD MORNING, KESSOKU BAND! Sorry I'm late, but I'm HERE and READY TO ROCK!

Bocchi

Why's everyone looking at me like that? Let's get this practice started!

Ikuyo

B-Bocchi? Are you... feeling okay? Did someone replace you with a confident clone?

Ikuyo

(Did she just walk in WITHOUT hiding behind something first?)

Bocchi

I had this AMAZING revelation after my nightmare last night! Why waste time being afraid?

Bocchi

We should headline the Spring Music Festival next month! Let's submit our application today!

Nijika

The Spring Festival? But that's the biggest event of the season! There'll be thousands of people there!

Nijika

Bocchi, last week you had a panic attack when three strangers watched us practice.

Bocchi

That was the OLD Bocchi! The new Bocchi thrives on attention!

Bocchi

Ryo! Gimme a bass-five! I came up with some killer riffs last night!

Ryo

Who are you and what have you done with our social anxiety mascot?

Ryo

(This is genuinely disturbing. I've never seen her make eye contact for this long.)

Ikuyo

I was going to suggest we try my new hamster song, but maybe we should do Bocchi's idea instead?

Ikuyo

(Is this what it feels like when I'm too energetic? Is this karmic payback?)

Bocchi

Why wait for a festival? Look at all those PEOPLE outside! Let's take our instruments to the park RIGHT NOW and perform!

Bocchi

Spontaneous street performance! It'll be AWESOME!

Nijika

(Did she hit her head? Should we take her to a doctor? Or just enjoy this while it lasts?)

Nijika

Bocchi, are you absolutely sure you're feeling okay?

Bocchi

Hey everyone! Come check out Kessoku Band! We're about to play some original tunes!

Bocchi

(Wow, talking to strangers is actually kind of fun when you're not imagining them judging your every breath!)