Last Hurrah

//This story is here to wrap up all the band stuff for Attack on Mango, so I don't have to make like, 5 posts about each individual thing. After this, Attack on Mango will essentially only exist when I want to make the occasional band post, instead of being the focus of Nar, and Asuka's profiles. (https://youtu.be/G1ZM9NJH6Cw?si=wsp47fWYhHBn21q3) Deena, Cookie, Betty, Kisho, Hiari, and a few other guests sit beside Mandy Fullbright in the deluxe lounge of the Glorian Amphitheater. The lounge serves as a place for the elite of Vanhoover to watch the shows that occur in the amphitheater without having to deal with all the noise, and crowding of the main floor. It features tinted glass windows so those inside can see out, but cannot be seen from those outside. A private bar with both alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a few choices of snacks. Plenty of luxurious seating, and big OLED screens posted at the corners of the lounge to give the occupants a better view of the stage. Sat behind the center window is a lone camera. Why it's there? Only one person knows, and he's not in the crowd. Below, the amphitheater bustles with excitement. It's a completely sold out crowd, with others outside trying to find ways in, and why wouldn't it be? After all, the number one band in the country was playing here tonight! Their first live show since they became number one! Not that the people outside need to worry about missing it. The show's being televised all across the world! Being backstage does little to dampen the sounds inside the amphitheater. Dressed in their concert attire, the four members of Attack on Mango listen to their opening act, Dragonautica, as the finish up their set. Nar gives the band a quick pep talk, but it's not really needed. It's hard not to be confident when you're the number one band in the country. As Dragonautica files into the backstage, high fives are given all around. "We got 'em nice, and amped for you guys. Knock 'em dead!" Ryuji cheers, as he, and Nar initiate their new, super secret handshake. Steeltrap's maw flies up over his shoulder to add "If you don't, I'll MURDER you!" Once the rest of the band has filed into the backstage area, Nar claps his hands together. "Alright guys! Let's do this!" The lights in the Glorian Amphitheater dim after Dragonautica finishes their set. When they brighten again, 10 minutes later, a group of figures emerge, taking their places on the stage. Cheers erupt from the crowd. After months, Attack on Mango has finally returned to the stage! Now, as the number one band in the country! As the band gets into place, they listen to the roar of the crowd. Asuka feels her chest well with pride, and maybe, a little smug satisfaction. She'd heard crowds like this dozens of times before, but something about tonight just made her feel so accomplished. Knowing all the people down there, and the people watching from afar are all here to see them, makes Asuka feel... Powerful.

Nar takes his position at the front of the stage, but allows the crowd to cheer for a bit before he grabs the microphone. "How are we doing tonight Vanhoover?!" The crowd's cheers swell. "I'm gonna take that as an 'awesome'! Which is great! We've got all your favorite songs lined up for you guys tonight, but before we jump in, we just wanted to say something." Nar looks back to his bandmates, who all nod. He then turns his attention back to the crowd. "The journey to the top has been a blast! We've enjoyed every moment we've spent clawing our way to the top of the charts, and seeing how excited all you guys are to see us get here makes it well worth it! We've loved every show we've played, every meet and greet, every time you guys have stopped us on the street, and every post on social media you guys make about us! Yes, even you, Juno shrine closet girl. We know. You guys have made every second of this journey a blast, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have fans like you all!" Nar pauses for a moment, allowing his words to settle in. "But... Being at the top isn't our style. We're meant to be the underdogs, not the ones on top. I know a lot of you are probably going to be upset with us for this, but, this will probably be the only show we play as the number one band in the country... Truth is... Things have changed a lot for us since we started the band over a decade ago. We've lost members, gained others, hell, we've even changed genres! Shout out to the guys who still have the CDs of our first album! The biggest change though, is... Well, I became a father!" Nar looks over to the tinted windows of deluxe lounge, and lifts up a hand to wave enthusiastically. "Hi Pumpkin! Papa loves you very much!" Behind him, his bandmates wave in kind. Then, Nar continues. "So... Well, the band's gonna take a back seat for a while! Now, don't go crying just yet! We're not breaking up! We're still gonna play shows, and record every now and then, just not as much as we have been! We're not just gonna up and disappear on you guys!" Following another pause, Nar begins again. "Thanks a bunch for all your support! We hope you guys show Dragonautica as much support as you did us when they shoot for the number one spot! Now, let's get rockin'!" (https://youtu.be/WwAjaPxgqUA?si=4b73oZ7RMf3rJn1P) And so...

Attack on Mango played their biggest, and best show in history! Magazines, and entertainment news channels across the world covered the show for a solid week before the excitement finally started to die down! After the show, Mandy hosted the biggest afterparty the city had ever seen! The city wasn't too happy with all the cleanup needed afterwards, but, the tax revenue they earned off of all the sales made at the city's bars more than made up for it. Attack on Mango earned themselves a spot in the Equestrian Music Hall of Fame, where they got their very own golden star in Canterlot! Back in Vanhoover, the band received their very own spot on the music charts, above number one, where the band will stay until they break up. Dragonautica took the number one spot in the city, thus, taking up the mantle from Attack on Mango. Another band approached Attack on Mango, looking to challenge them for their spot at the top of the Equestrian music charts. However, to their surprise, and eventual gratitude, Attack on Mango gave them the spot without a fight, eventually leading to them falling off of the national charts for good.  Attack on Mango would still periodically play shows, release albums, and singles, and do events, but only a fraction of the amount that they did before. Despite this, they were still regarded as the best band in Vanhoover. With the band taking a back seat, it's members began to focus on their lives, eager to see what lies ahead for them.