Why is Takamatsu Tomori Obsessed with "A Lifetime"? An In-depth Analysis of the Heaviest Promise in "BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!"

"——Can you form a band with me for a lifetime?"

In the early story of "BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!", when Takamatsu Tomori made this request to Chihaya Anon, whom she had just met, this line not only startled Anon herself but instantly became the core that runs through the entire work, sparking endless discussion among viewers. Where does this seemingly unrealistic, even somewhat heavy "lifetime" promise come from? It is not only the key to understanding the character Takamatsu Tomori but also the starting point for the entire MyGO!!!!! band moving from confusion forward.

The Origin of "Lifetime": The Trauma and Disillusionment of CRYCHIC

To understand Tomori's obsession with "lifetime," we must trace back to her original band—CRYCHIC. For the extremely introverted Tomori, who always felt she was a "weirdo," CRYCHIC was the first place in her life where she found a sense of belonging. Here, her lyrics (the cries of her heart) were accepted by her companions and turned into songs; she experienced for the first time the warmth of forming deep connections with others.

In Tomori's heart, this warmth and sense of belonging should have been eternal. However, CRYCHIC disbanded under unclear circumstances, and Saki's cold words, "I'm no longer having fun," completely shattered Tomori's illusion. This experience caused her immense psychological trauma, creating extreme insecurity and fear about the stability of interpersonal relationships. For her, the band's dissolution was not just the end of a club but the collapse of her entire world. Thus, the word "lifetime" transformed from a beautiful vision into an obsession to combat separation anxiety and seek absolute security.

The Heavy Question to Anon: Seeking an Unbreakable Promise

After the trauma of CRYCHIC, Tomori closed herself off. It wasn't until Chihaya Anon appeared, with her almost forceful cheerfulness and persistence, that Tomori's heart was opened again. When Anon suggested forming a band with her, Tomori's heart was filled with conflict: both a longing for music and a fear of repeating the past.