Koyuki Tanaka felt adrift. At fourteen, a profound apathy had settled upon him, extinguishing the spark of youthful enthusiasm. Yet, an unexpected encounter with a young musician named Ryusuke promised to reveal a different direction, a pot…

Koyuki’s acceptance of Ryusuke's invitation to a live performance becomes the unwitting start of a journey toward understanding himself. What he discovers is both unsettling and captivating: glimpses of humanity’s highest and lowest impulse…

Koyuki spent time with Ryusuke, learning more about the world of music. During their meetings, she also met his sister, Maho, who later offered to take Koyuki to see Beck, her brother’s dog.

As Koyuki begins his cautious exploration of the guitar, Maho proposes he would be ideal as the lead vocalist for Ryusuke’s fledgling band. However, an unforeseen accident jeopardizes the enduring friendship between Ryusuke and Koyuki, and …

Koyuki’s guitar lessons progressed at a steady, gradual pace, until Saitou decided to accelerate his development by enrolling him in the annual summer festival’s performance. Separately, Ryusuke and Chiba collaborated, striving to devise a …

Taira, the latest addition to Beck and the group, joined them for their inaugural rehearsal, hoping to set a positive tone for the band's future. With Koyuki’s teacher on maternity leave, a new, engaging instructor was introduced. As coordi…

At Saitou's, Koyuki diligently attempts to commit the scales to memory. Afterward, he is seen speaking with the school bullies, and later, receives a reprimand in the teacher’s office. Maho joins him, and back at Saitou's, Koyuki explains t…

Koyuki stopped by a musical instrument shop for further practice. With the school year concluded, fate intervened when Momoko unexpectedly encountered him outside Saitou’s establishment. Intrigued, she decided to accompany Koyuki, curious t…

A friendship blossoms between Koyuki and Saku. Soon after, Koyuki finds herself nominated for the most challenging swimming events in the school competition. She invites Saku to experience a performance by Beck.

A friendship blossoms between Koyuki and Saku. Koyuki finds herself nominated for the most challenging events in the school swimming competition. She invites Saku to experience a performance by Beck.

Eager for funds, the band members begin a fundraising effort. Meanwhile, Chiba learns of an upcoming performance by Dying Breed in Japan. Later, Koyuki seeks out a teacher to discuss his declining academic performance. Momoko appeals to the…

Dying Breed played a live concert in Japan, and Koyuki made a surprise guest appearance, lending her voice to the performance. Afterward, Koyuki and Izumi reunited, and she invited him for a late-night swim, a prospect that drew Maho's disp…

The news of Erica Blige’s passing weighed heavily on Ryusuke, and he frequently scanned the headlines. At school, Saku and Koyuki joined forces with Tanabe and a bassist to form a band for the upcoming cultural festival. Tanabe christened t…

Mitty delivered the cover design for the Beck band logo. Izumi sought out Maho to resolve the lingering tension between them. Practice was fraught with a palpable strain; the upcoming album recording had tightened the atmosphere among the m…

Koyuki attempts to study for his exams, but his efforts prove fruitless. A persistent rumor circulates at school concerning Momoko’s employment in a lingerie establishment. He transfers to a new school, only to discover that Saku and Chiba …

Gordie visits Eddie to discuss the missing items, including Prudence. Afterward, Eddie and Ryusuke speak about the matter over the phone. Koyuki continues her diligent efforts to save money for the Telecaster, and a girl from the neighborin…

Ryusuke is determined to get Beck’s album distributed in the United States. Koyuki, after much deliberation, finally purchases a Telecaster. At school, he encounters Hiromi again, the same girl he’d noticed at the doughnut shop near his wor…

Koyuki discussed his band with his manager. Later, he joined Saku at Saito’s swimming practice. Beck secured a spot performing at the Marquee's evening show as Hitode's support act; the manager had been particularly impressed by Koyuki’s si…

Ryusuke, accompanied by Beck and Prudence, is abducted by Sykes, who escorts him to meet his uncle, the blues legend John Lee Davis. The bluesman sought to learn the identity of the person who had taken Prudence. Upon meeting Davis, a figur…

By the fishing pond, the group discusses Greatful Sound with Kazuo. She asks Ryusuke to request Eddie's attendance. He agrees, though he also hopes Beck will perform, a proposition Ran vehemently opposes. Ryusuke intends to secure Sykes’ ba…

Ryusuke recounts his conversation with Sykes to Chiba and Taira. Back at school, Hiromi discusses guitar with Koyuki and Saku. Ryusuke expresses his desire to create a new CD, suggesting they collaborate on original songs for it. Later, Ryu…

The band worked to refine their new song, with Koyuki attempting to pen the lyrics at Ryusuke's urging. Saito offered assistance, striving to help Koyuki find the right words. To his surprise, however, Saito’s suggestions were met with far …

The Greatful Sound festival is underway, featuring Belle Ame on the main stage, Malcolm – the rapper managed by Sykes – on the second, and Beck on the smaller third. Veteran members of Beck have declared that if they fail to draw a larger c…

Just as the band appeared poised to disband before their set concluded on the third stage, they began a slow, determined reformation, arriving in time to deliver a passionate performance for the expanding audience. Ryuusuke had returned, eq…

With Beck’s final set drawing to a close, the weight of the moment settled upon Koyuki: this was truly the last performance. In that shared understanding, Koyuki and Maho acknowledged the depth of their affection, and time moved forward. Th…

Determined to resurrect Beck, Saku begins the arduous task of reuniting the band. Persuading Chiba and Taira to rejoin proves successful, and he finally returns to town to complete the lineup. With the core members assembled, Beck is once a…