Show by Rock!! (SHOW BY ROCK!!)

This is a pretty ordinary tale,

and it could've happened to anyone.

But you know what? It didn't.

This is our story.

Carrots!

Cabbages!

Yeah!

Well, hello there, Howan.

Hi, Auntie!

Full of energy, as usual, eh?

You're welcome to these if you'd like them.

Really! Thank you so much!

That rhymed!

"Sing and Debut Immediately!

Next Generation Artist Audition!"

Mom! It happened!

Hey, Mom! I really did it! I passed the first round!

Oh, Howan, you passed the audition?

That's wonderful!

Yep! But I still have to keep auditioning,

so don't get too excited.

That's right, isn't it great?

She's made it and now she's going to be a big star!

Mom! Who are you calling?!

So, now that you've won this,

that means you'll be on TV, right?

Still a little too early to say, Gran.

I've told you, I've only passed the first round,

so we don't know.

That's right, I know, it's crazy!

She'll be on TV and everything!

That's not what I said!

It's so exciting!

Know what else?

The next round of auditions

will be in Midi City's Under North Zawa!

You mean the big metropolis?

My goodness, that takes me back.

Really? So, you've been there before, Gran?

Oh. Yes, dear.

Way back when, I left to make money

dancing against the city folks.

And obviously, I destroyed!

Oh, wow!

Although, it was a very long trip.

Two days on the steam train.

Are you kidding!

Well, now it only takes about half a day.

Take the first train tomorrow and you should definitely

be able to make the audition!

Great! Then I'll wake up early.

Oh, goodness, what is it dear?

Are you finished already?

Well, that was weird.

Dad's been acting different, hasn't he?

Oh, who knows?

Now that I think about it, Howan,

I met your Granda in Midi City, too.

Did you know that?

No! Really?

Yes. It's full of people

and you'll have all kinds of different experiences.

That's Midi City. It's a true metropolis.

I'm sure your Granda

will be watching over you, too, Howan.

Yeah. Look out for me, Gramps.

Hey, I'm still alive!

Okay, let's see.

Yup! Looks to me like I'm all ready to go!

Now, I need a good night's sleep so I'm rested tomorrow!

Why can't I sleep?

Oh, wow. This feels like a sign!

All right, let's do thi--

It's so loud.

What's going on?

Why do they think--?

Going to space? Mom? Why do they think that?

Oh, well, you know how people talk.

That's right, isn't it great?

She's made it and now she's going to be a big star!

Well, I heard our Howan's going to be on the TV.

Amazing!

Do you know what show it's gonna be?

Oh, you know, I heard it's actually a TV movie.

Hey, have you heard the news?

Howan's gonna be in a big movie!

Seriously? Wow!

Maybe she'll win a Macademy Award, huh?

Macademy Award?

C'mon, you know it!

The big, gaudy, gold one?

So, it's like a gold medal?

She's world-class, now!

Know what I heard?

Howan's going to be a world-class oil baron!

You don't say!

Well, I was told she's going to space

because this world isn't big enough!

This is out of control!

I'm just going to an audition in Midi City!

Sure, I know.

But isn't this fun?

Did you remember

to bring your audition pass?

Yup! I have it!

Be careful.

Okay! I guess I'm off!

Oh, but first, here.

Miso rice balls. Just in case you get hungry.

Ah! That's perfect, thanks, Mom!

Take care of yourself, all right?

Hold on. Why isn't Dad here?

Now that you mention it, I don't know.

Okay.

Howan!

About the folks in Midi City.

I want you to go destroy!

Right! I'll do my best!

I know you're with me, Gramps!

Yes, because I'm still alive!

All aboard! The train for Midi City

will be departing soon.

It's finally time.

Next stop is just ahead.

Under North Zawa.

Under North Zawa.

It's the big city!

Jeez, I can't believe it.

It's happening.

All right! Let's do this!

Um, excuse me?

Yes, sir?

It's just, we can't see the map.

Ah! Right! I'm so sorry!

Um...

I'm pooped.

It's like there're too many people.

Nope, none of that!

C'mon, get it together!

Here we go.

"White Startline"!

Yes! You guys are totally killing it!

Delmin, I don't even know!

That bass! It was super hardcore!

Thank you.

And Himeko, your guitar was way better than okay!

Wait, you're leaving?

Well, yeah. Time's almost up.

Oh. You're right. Well, boo.

It's slow, but I feel like we're making progress!

You're right; I think so, too, Miss Ruhuyu.

You can scrap the "Miss"!

We're in the same band, after all.

And I'm sure Himeko agrees with me, right?

Huh? What?

Oh, sure.

Very well, Miss Ruhuyu.

Hey! I know one thing we can do!

Let's choose nicknames! Super cute ones!

Something short for Delmin, but "Del-Del's"

too obvious, of course, so how about "Led-Led"?

Please refer to me as "Delmin."

So that's a no! Okay!

I think it's your turn to come up with a nickname for me!

It's corn tempura.

Uh.

It's a tempura mixture made out of corn.

Scrumptious.

Simply bursting with energetic flavor.

What the heck is "energetic flavor?"

Well? How's it going?

Oh, hi, Uncle.

Not at work!

Show more respect for my position here!

Okay, fine.

Anyway, what do you think of those girls?

Mm...

You're thinking of a nickname for Himeko now?

They're both good girls, and they're motivated.

Hardworking.

Likewise, very serious about practice.

Wait, is that a tiny bit of judgement I hear?

No, that's not what I meant.

Hey, why a band, anyway?

Mm...

I'm playing with them because you told me to,

but I really don't have any problem being by myself.

It's just easier.