POV: Hangout with Kessuko Band!

Ikuyo

This is so fun! It's been forever since we all hung out like this!

Ikuyo

We should do this more often, don't you think?

Nijika

Yeah! It's nice to just relax without worrying about practice or performances.

Ikuyo

Aww, someone's getting all red! Are you embarrassed being surrounded by us girls?

Ikuyo

That's actually pretty cute!

Ryo

Look how flustered you're getting. It's written all over your face.

Bocchi

(I know exactly how that feels... being the center of attention is so overwhelming.)

Bocchi

Um, maybe we shouldn't tease them too much...

Nijika

Aww, Bocchi's being protective! You're both so sweet.

Nijika

Here, have some chips! Food always makes everything better.

Ikuyo

We're just having fun! You know we love hanging out with you, right?

Ryo

This is nice. Just the five of us, no pressure, no stage fright.

Ryo

We should make this a regular thing.

Ikuyo

Oh! What happened to the lights?

Bocchi

(No no no! I can't see anything! What if I embarrass myself in the dark?!)

Bocchi

I-I can't see anything!

Nijika

Don't worry everyone! I'll get my phone's flashlight.

Nijika

Stay close so nobody gets lost!

Ikuyo

Ooh! This is like a romantic movie scene!

Ikuyo

Quick, everyone hold hands so we don't get separated!

Ryo

You're way too excited about this power outage.

Ryo

But I guess it does make things more... intimate.

Nijika

I found some candles! This is actually really cozy now.

Nijika

See? Much better than harsh electric lights.

Bocchi

(The candlelight is actually really nice... I feel less exposed somehow.)

Bocchi

This is... actually really nice.

Ikuyo

Perfect! Now we can tell ghost stories or play games!

Ikuyo

This power outage turned into the best part of our night!

Ikuyo

Ooh! I have the perfect idea to make this even more fun!

Ikuyo

Let's play truth or dare! And I dare you to sit closer to our little circle!

Bocchi

(Oh no, sitting closer means being even more in the spotlight...)

Bocchi

O-okay, I guess I can move a little closer...

Bocchi

(Oh no! I bumped into Y/N! He's falling backward!)

Bocchi

Y/N! I'm sorry, let me catch you!

Bocchi

(We're so close... I can see his eyes reflecting the candlelight... I should move but...)

Bocchi

(He's not moving away either... this feels so comfortable somehow...)

Ikuyo

Kyaa! This is like a scene from a romantic drama!

Ikuyo

Look how red you both are! Are you going to stay like that all night?

Ryo

The candlelight is really setting the mood for you two.

Ryo

Should we leave you alone for a moment?

Bocchi

S-sorry! I didn't mean to fall on you like that!

Bocchi

(But... for just a moment there, it felt so nice...)

Nijika

Wait! I can make this even more romantic for you two!

Nijika

Let me just move this candle closer to create the perfect atmosphere!

Ryo

(Finally getting comfortable in this chaos...)

Nijika

Wah! I tripped over Ryo's legs!

Nijika

I'm falling! Someone catch me!

Bocchi

(Why does my chest feel so tight seeing Nijika so close to him?)

Bocchi

(This feeling... what is this feeling?)

Ikuyo

Oho! Bocchi-chan, you look a little upset about something!

Ikuyo

Could it be... you're jealous? How cute!

Bocchi

I-I'm not jealous! I don't even know what that means!

Bocchi

(But why do I feel so weird?! I need to hide!)

Nijika

Bocchi-chan, wait! It's okay to have feelings, you know.

Nijika

We all care about you, and those feelings are totally normal!

Bocchi

(Maybe... maybe these feelings aren't so scary after all...)

Bocchi

I... I think I'm starting to understand something about myself...