Synopsis

Following the previous night’s performance, Mr. Touma determined that the Band required an additional member; he sensed a distinct deficiency in their current dynamic. Sakano was dismissed as manager, though later he was offered the position of producer. Shuichi struggled to comprehend the need for change, resisting the idea of a new addition to the group he and Hiro had been a part of for some time. He feared it would disrupt their established cohesion. This disagreement escalated into a fight