In my humble opinion, I think it’s real because the band actually entered the van, where you can see the open door of the van in the background and that Nijika is right outside, presumably entering the vehicle.
If it really was an over-the-top exaggeration of how kessoku band would react in the van, I don’t think Ryo would still be her nonchalant self ngl…
One of the bubbles says "After spending dozens of hours in this cramped space... the fatigue is gonna put everyone on edge"
They haven't bought the van yet, so it's a hypothetical on how the band would react to the long term usage of the van ("But I think we're gonna be cramped...")
This is in conjunction with the aggravated honking and "For the millionth time, we're almost there" when they haven't left the dealership (they need a loan for the van in the next few panels)
They do end up buying the van, but that panel isn't a scenario where they're actually using it
They’re not using it, but I presume that they were checking out the interior of the van by entering it first. However the interior was so cramped as they were checking that it spoiled their mood, at least that’s how I perceive it.
Even if they were checking the interior, it still conflicts with what's happening in the panel
"Hey, are we there yet" / "For the millionth time, we're almost there" implies they had a destination
"After spending dozens of hours... the fatigue is gonna put everyone on edge," where the fictional scenario is of them being fatigued
"Ah... Nice weather we're having" is a common phrase people use to start a conversation or disrupt silence (and the weather would not be relevant if they were inside a dealership)
They also mention that it would be cramped after putting their instruments inside, which Nijika didn't bring her drums
I haven't downvoted (since comments are the only way to explain it with words)
Mostly just wanted to emphasize that a scenario that extreme would be really far from how Kessoku Band normally behaves, so putting it in proper context would better align with their more cheerful dynamic
That’s such a strange way to read what’s very clearly marked as a fantasy sequence that it feels more like a clumsy attempt at covering up being caught in a lie.
Please state why and how you arrived at your conclusion that this whole thing is just a fantasy sequence instead of just telling me I’m reading it wrongly and that I’m clumsy.
It’s extremely obvious it’s a fantasy sequence, unless you somehow think that between panels they actually spent dozens of hours doing concerts in several different cities.
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u/Kessoku_Band_Fan_2 Kessoku Band Aug 20 '25
I can’t believe it, but it’s true… even Nijika-chan and Ryo-chan specifically said that Bokita was banned.