Sonic x Bang dream

Sonic's band story with Hello Happy World pt 8

Few days later in the station entrance:

Misaki: Sigh. How did it come to this...?
Kanon comes in.
Kanon: Ahh... phew... M-Misaki-san... Sorry I'm... late... I just came from school, but I got-
Misaki: Just Misaki is fine. I am younger than you, after all. What were you saying? You got lost coming here?
Kanon: I-I'm Sorry... M-Misaki-chan... I-I'll try to remember... A-and you should... just call me-
Misaki: You're my senpai, Kanon-san. I think it's important to do these things right, as a matter of courtesy.
Kanon: S-sure, okay. Either way, I'm sorry. I'm such a klutz, I always get lost when we-
Misaki: It's fine. You and Sonic are the only two that are helping me out here. You two are the only people in the band I can actually have a conversation with, after all. Well, except that Sonic isn't in the band.
Kanon: R-really...? Well, I'm glad...
Sonic: Wow, thanks, Misaki.
Misaki: Huh? You were there?
Sonic: Yep, I listened. Hey, Kanon.
Kanon: H-hello, Sonic-san...
Sonic: Please, just call me Sonic.
Kanon: Oh, o-okay... Sonic-chan...
Misaki: (If it wasn't for these two, I wouldn't be even be caught up in Kokoro Tsurumaki's crazy band in the first place...) Anyway, today we'll just have to bear through it until the three dummies either get bored or tire themselves out.
Kanon: O-okay...
Sonic: Man, I'm hungry.
Sonic runs off to the hot dog stand.
Misaki: He just left.
Kanon: Huh?
Sonic comes back with three chilly dogs.
Sonic: Here, you two.
Kanon, Misaki: Huh?
Sonic: It's a chilly dog. For you two.
Misaki: Um... thanks...
Kanon: Thanks, Sonic-chan.
Sonic: Hehe.

In the studio lounge:
Kokoro: We don't have any shows booked!
Misaki: This is literally our first time in the studio, you know, except for Sonic.
Kaoru: Before coming here, we visited a few of the local live houses, but we were rejected by each and every one of them. I daresay my beauty was just-
Kokoro: They said it's because we don't have any songs yet. I mean, are songs really that important.
Sonic: Well, you are a band.
Misaki: (Wow... The three dummies in full force. Wait, where is the other one...?)
Hagumi comes in.
Hagumi: I... I'm sorry... sorry I'm late! Ahh... whew... Hah... Ahh...
Kokoro: You're the captain of the softball team, right, Hagumi? They must really mean a lot to you. Being late for their sake is nothing to apologize for.
Misaki: A strangely grown up thing to say.
Hagumi: Yeah... but recently, I dunno... Ah, never mind that! Come on, let's get banding!
Misaki: (Did something happen with her team?)
Sonic: *Whispers* You notice it too, huh, Misaki?
Misaki: *Whispers* Yeah. Something's wrong.
Sonic: *Whispers* Yeah.
Kokoro: Being in a band is all about rehearsing and performing live! At least, that's what it said in that magazine Hagumi gave me. That's why I wanna get us a show, and fast!
Kaoru, Hagumi: Yeah!
Kanon: U-umm, guys...? These live houses need to attract cyst to come in and spend money. So, they're only going to let bands of a certain quality play...
Sonic: Kanon's right. It'll be hard.
Misaki: Or you could just try asking the suits?
Kokoro: No. This is our band. The live shows, the outfits, everything has to be done by us ourselves! Getting a leg up that drains a hand of its originality, affects its status as a team of artists in a way that's, quite frankly, irreversible!
Misaki: You don't understand a word you just said, do you? Was this all from that magazine, too?
Hagumi: Yeah! That's how you make your band stand out from the rest!
Misaki: (The first real conversation they've have and it's all from a magazine... What have you done here, Hagumi?!)
Kokoro: That's what I want! I want us to stand out! Then we can definitely have lots and lots of fun!
Hagumi: Yeah! We'll stand out from the crowd all by ourselves!
Misaki: Hmm. First things first then, we'll all need to practice hard until we can perform at least four or five different songs together.
Sonic: Yep.
Hagumi: Got it! Nothing but dedication! Remember when the suit people at Kokoro-chan's house brought me that bass guitar? It was the first time I'd ever touched a guitar, but it was so much fun. I've been practicing a lot since then, and I've got a lot of the basics down already.
Misaka: *Yawn* Sorry, I must be tired. I'm gonna get some coffee. You guys can just get started without me. (Not that it really matters. I don't even have an instrument to perform here, anyway...)
Kokoro: Hmm. Maybe the reason we couldn't book the show was because Michelle isn't here. Maybe we don't have enough originality without her.
Misaki: (I keep telling you, Michelle is here. It's me. I mean, I did quit that job already, though.)

In the studio lobby:
Misaki: *Yawn* So tired. Huh? No coffee...? Whoa! What the...?! Why is there a barista making coffee in the lobby...?!
The suits: Okusama-sama. A fresh brew is currently being prepared. Please wait just a short moment. We have something for you. If you would be so kind as to accept. It is Michelle. Whenever Kokoro-sama should call for Michelle, we will help you change into the costume.
Misaki: What?! How did you get this? Isn't it the mascot for that shopping district...?
The suits: We have purchased the rights. We are also available, should the band require us, to lend our help as much as is needed. Regarding live shows, we are in talks to schedule a performance at the largest rock festival in Japan. We would like you to tell Kokoro-sama, as Michelle.

Flashback:
Kokoro: No. this is our band. The live shows, the outfits, everything has to be done by us ourselves!
Hagumi: Yeah! We'll stand out from the crowd all by ourselves!

End of flashback:
Misaki: Yeah, I... I'm not sure that's a good idea, actually. I'll look into booking us a live performance myself. Just... help me out with Michelle, for now. (What? What am I even saying right now...?)

In the studio lounge:
Sonic: Hmm? Misaki hadn't arrived yet.
Someone opens the door as Michelle comes in.
Hagumi: It's Michelle! Kokoron, look! Michelle is here!
Kokoro, Kaoru, Hagumi: Wah! Michelle!
Sonic: Oh, it's Misaki.
Kanon: Hehe.

One week later in Tsurumaki's drawing room:
Michelle: And so, after a whole week of searching, your very own Misaki Okusawa has booked us our first live house gig! (I'm so glad those suits managed to change the costume so people can actually hear me speak. It's a huge help...)
Kokoro, Kaoru, Hagumi: Wow! Well done, Michelle!
Sonic: Wow, Misaki. Nice job!
Kanon: H-how did you do it, Misaki-chan?
Michelle: Oh, erm... I just kinda asked around all my friends, until one of them told me about this event that even new bands can take part in. (I still don't know why I'm even doing this... but as long as Kokoro is happy, I can finally talk about leaving...)
Sonic: That's great, Misaki.
Kanon: Thank you! Oh, by the way, what will you be doing during the performance, Misaki-chan?
Sonic: Oh, yeah. What will you be doing?
Michelle: Huh? I'll be... Erm...
Hagumi: Michelle is a bear, you know. Can you even play an instrument with those hands?
Kokoro: Ah! I've got it! You can be out DJ! Setting up records and playing out music! I saw it at a party once. I bet even a bear could do that much!
Sonic: Oh, that's not a bad idea.
Michelle: A DJ...?

TO BE CONTINUED!!!