Ep. 9: Ryoma and friends adopt masked personas as the Maskucchis to evade government crackdowns.

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With their identities revealed, Ryoma and his companions experience a surge in fan popularity. However, this visibility attracts intensified government scrutiny, which restricts their ability to perform music freely. To circumvent these legal pressures and continue their artistic expression, Yataro proposes that the group adopt a new strategy. They decide to operate as a mysterious rock band that conceals their true identities behind masks. Consequently, Ryoma and his friends don these disguises and begin performing under the stage name "Maskucchis," allowing them to navigate the hostile environment while maintaining their musical activities.