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A series of mini-comic epigraph drawn by Aki Hamazi which was distributed as a bonus for attendees of the compilation films of Bocchi the Rock!
Kikuri Hiroi (25 years old). She is a \"genius bassist\" who leads the indie band \"SICK HACK\", and she loves alcohol. She often gets drunk and breaks the equipment of the live house, so she seems to be short of money. She lives in a 52-year-old apartment without a bath, and sometimes borrows showers from her friends and acquaintances. She is regularly attacked by anxiety about her future, which she counters with a \"happiness spiral\" with the help of alcohol. What is her daily life like...?!
Hiroi Kikuri, 25 years old, riddled with debt, values alcohol and bass more than life itself while living in a 52-year-old no-bathroom apartment with a shady history. This is her story.
Chihaya Katagiri has always been the first trumpet in her school's brass band—until Hibiki Aikawa transfers from a prestigious school and takes the spot. Despite initial suspicions, the two quickly become close; Katagiri admires Aikawa's talent and enthusiasm for playing the trumpet, and Aikawa is struck by Katagiri's grounded treatment of her abilities, as well as her love for music. As their feelings for each other grow stronger, their lives become more complicated with the stress of classes, other relationships, and the last competition of their high school careers drawing near.
Once a celebrated piano prodigy on a global scale, Minhee's life took a downward turn after a single mistake. Her self-assurance crumbled, her family fell apart, and she found herself in shambles. Her only wish was for an opportunity to mend the pieces. It was then that she crossed paths with Eun Hyun, a piano tutor from her community who had suffered his own share of misfortunes. As the saying goes, the world can shatter anyone; but it is our own responsibility to reassemble ourselves.
Hibari Akanishi, an art student, struggles to balance her part-time job and school, leaving little time for anything else. Adding to her busy schedule is a project that requires her to create a fashionable design for public display. Unfortunately, all her attempts result in uninspired designs. While working on her project, a customer ruins her laptop, leaving her distraught and angry. Later, the same customer takes her to his apartment to apologize. He is Gaku Sausei, a rock band member and art student. Gaku offers Hibari the use of his computer so she can complete her assignment on time. Though they clash due to their differing personalities, Gaku's frank opinions encourage Hibari to take risks and push her design in new directions. As their relationship deepens, Hibari's world is transformed.
Kurata Shiho is a middle school student residing in the tranquil mountain town of Kinoto, where she devotes her energy to playing the piano for her school's music club. Her heart's desire is to share her love for music and instruct the community in playing the piano. However, her aspirations stumble when Koba Nanami, a beautiful transfer student from Tokyo, arrives on the scene. Nanami, who exudes an air of arrogance and disinterest towards the rustic atmosphere, makes a profound impression on Shiho. Shiho realizes that she is actually inferior in piano skills to Nanami, who, despite her talent, has abandoned the instrument years earlier. Shiho must confront the possibility of not measuring up to someone who is not passionate about music, leaving her to determine whether to continue pursuing her dream. As a teenager experiencing growing pains, Shiho grapples with the usual challenges of adolescence, including handling friendships, romance, and awkward moments, in addition to her ambitions.
Tsukuyomi is a virtual realm where hopes and dreams come together. Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student in Tokyo, leads an extremely busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics. She finds peace by watching a popular streamer named Yachiyo Runami, who is the administrator of an online virtual space called Tsukuyomi. Iroha frequents Tsukuyomi, where people can live different lives and freely pursue their creativity, and she passes the time by supporting Yachiyo and playing battle games to earn a little extra money. On her way home one day, Iroha finds a telephone pole shining with iridescent hues. To her surprise, an adorable baby emerges from the pole. Unable to abandon it, Iroha takes the infant home and watches her rapidly grow into a girl her own age. "Are you Princess Kaguya?" The grown-up Kaguya develops a self-indulgent personality. At Kaguya's fervent request, Iroha helps her start streaming in Tsukuyomi. With Iroha as producer and songwriter and Kaguya as streamer and singer, the two grow steadily closer. Little do they know that ominous forces lie in wait, eager to take Kaguya back to the moon. This is the tale of Princess Kaguya as never seen before.
Since their encounter at a piano recital during her childhood, Suzuno had been on a mission to discover the identity of the boy who had requested her to play a particular melody. Upon entering high school, she was assigned to be the pianist for a choir competition and began preparing with her peers, Aiba-kun and Fujisawa-kun. Unexpectedly, Fujisawa-kun disclosed that they had met previously during their younger years.
