Rascal Does Not Dream Of A Lost Singer

Okay, hear me out. We all love Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. It's got that sweet romance, that quirky supernatural stuff, and, let's be honest, Mai Sakurajima. What's not to love?

But... What About a Lost Singer?

I have a confession. I've been thinking about a different kind of arc. One less about puberty syndrome and more about… music. Specifically, a singer who vanished. And not in a cool rockstar-myth way.

Imagine this: Sakuta meets a girl. She has an amazing voice. A voice that could melt glaciers. But she’s terrified to sing in public. A serious case of stage fright, amplified by… you guessed it, puberty syndrome.

The Case of the Missing Melodies

Her problem? Her voice keeps disappearing. Like, literally. One minute she's belting out a beautiful ballad, the next, crickets. The sound just vanishes. Nobody else can hear it. Talk about awkward karaoke nights!

Sakuta, being the problem-solving protagonist he is, takes on the case. He needs to figure out why her melodies are going AWOL. Is it related to some past trauma? Or is her voice just shy?

We could get some fun scenes of Sakuta trying to record her singing. Only for the recording to come out silent. Imagine the shenanigans! Think about the comedy of it all! This is an uncharted territory in the Rascal-verse!

Unpopular Opinion Time: Music > More Bunnies?

Now, I know what you're thinking. “But we love the bunny girls!” And I do too! Mai-san is iconic. However, I think a musical arc could add a fresh layer. A new melody, if you will, to the Rascal symphony.

Think about the emotional potential. Music is powerful. It can convey feelings that words can't. This missing singer arc could delve into themes of self-expression. And the fear of putting yourself out there.

It could also explore the pressure to succeed. The anxieties of performing. The importance of finding your voice, both literally and metaphorically. Heavy stuff, but balanced with the usual Rascal charm.

Plot Twists and Harmonizing Problems

Maybe the singer’s voice is being stolen. By another puberty syndrome sufferer. Someone who craves the spotlight. Someone who can only sing when someone else is silenced.

Or maybe the lost voice is connected to a past life. A previous incarnation of the singer who suffered a tragic performance. A curse or a vow broken long ago.

The possibilities are endless! And imagine the soundtrack! We could get some original songs. Composed just for the show. That would be so awesome!

Why I Think It Would Work

The Rascal Does Not Dream series excels at blending the supernatural with real-life anxieties. A lost singer arc would fit right in. It’s relatable. Everyone has felt insecure about something they’re good at.

It would also give Sakuta a chance to shine in a different way. He's always been supportive. But guiding someone through their artistic fears would be next level. He is good at helping people with their puberty syndrome!

Plus, let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to see Mai-san try to coach someone through stage fright? The comedic possibilities alone are worth it!

So, yeah. Rascal Does Not Dream of a Lost Singer. Maybe it’s just me. Maybe it’s a crazy idea. But I think it has potential. And I'd totally watch it.

What do you think? Am I alone in this musical daydream? Or are there others out there who crave a little bit of harmony in their Rascal-verse?