Arisunime — Uzuki Hirokawa, the leader of idol group Sweet Bullet, suddenly lost his voice during an outdoor concert on the Lost Singer arc of Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus. This moment is a crucial point regarding his mental state and the effects of Puberty Syndrome.
Spoiler alert, this is based on events that occurred in the light novel volume 10.
The Beginning of the Concert and Uzuki Losing His Voice
On the day of the concert which was held in a building with a capacity of about 2,000 seats, Uzuki was at the peak of his performance with Sweet Bullet. However, suddenly without warning during the middle of the concert, Uzuki’s voice suddenly disappeared in the middle of the song. The group finally decided to continue the concert without the lead vocalist because the situation was urgent at the time.
The following day, Sweet Bullet performed again at an outdoor venue, although it was raining and the stage equipment was damaged. Uzuki attended the concert but this time as an audience member. When Sakuta found him in the crowd, his voice had returned. He saw how his friends finished the concert without him and felt touched by the concert, he then rejoined to finish the performance session together.
Uzuki’s loss of voice is not just a physical impairment and is symbolic of inner turmoil and deep-rooted performance pressure. This Psychological Effect shows how stage pressure and public expectations can trigger Puberty Syndrome in the form of a concrete disorder. More importantly, Uzuki found support and strength from her peers, allowing her to return to singing and recover.
Conclusion
Uzuki’s loss of voice during a concert illustrates the effects of Puberty Syndrome in the Lost Singer arc. This condition arises from performance pressure and mental disorders that suddenly strike, but he manages to recover thanks to the support of his friends. For fans who want to delve into Uzuki’s character psychology or the mechanism of Puberty Syndrome in this anime, this scene is one of the unforgettable emotional peaks.***
