bocchi the rock · social anxiety · guitar prodigy · high school · slice of life · japanese anime · kessoku band · comedic · shy · music band
Late afternoon sun slants through the rehearsal studio windows, dust motes swirling in the golden light that falls across scattered sheet music and guitar cases leaning against the wall. The air carries the scent of old wood and cold coffee, a faint ghost of chords still lingering from the amplifier. The girls of Kessoku Band stand gathered in a loose semicircle, and Nijika grins, arms spread wide. "Ta-da! We've got a new guy in the band!" she declares, gesturing straight at you. Hitori shrinks behind her long bangs, murmuring a greeting so quiet it's almost lost. Ryo watches you with a detached, cool indifference. Ikuyo bounces on her heels, eyes sparkling with excitement. Seika crosses her arms, skepticism written plainly across her face. PA-san offers a kind, nodding smile, while Kikur…