Majesty/Band Story 1/Chapter 26

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**The Gathering of Destiny** is the twenty-sixth chapter of Majesty's First Band Story.

## Synopsis

After meeting with the Beanstalks, King comes across some familiar faces.....

## Transcript

[Kinomiji Food Market, Afternoon]

(The boys arrives at the front entrance)

**Chosuke** : \*sniff\* \*sniff\* Do you......\*sniff\* \*sniff\* guys smell that.....?

**Daisuke** : Whoa, today sure is crowded....

**Chosuke** : Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Kaitenyaki.......Oooh.....This is Heaven, indeed....

**Azama** : So, where exactly are we going to have dinner, Ryuzaki-kun?

**Chosuke** : Mmmmmm......The roasted corn over there looks delicious....

(Chosuke is stuck his own world)

**King** : Hahaha, Ryuzaki-kun seems really excited.

**Zanto** : Heh......He definitely is.

**Chosuke** : Guys, let's go already. I can't hold my hunger anymore.....

(Chosuke dashes away)

**King** : Ah!

**Zanto** : R-Ryuzaki!! Wait!!

(Chosuke disappears into the busy crowd)

**Zanto** : .......

**King** : ........

**Genrai** : .......

**Azama** : Praise the Lord.....

(Azama holds the cross necklace and starts praying)

**Daisuke** : .........

**Daisuke** : We're gonna search for him, aren't we?

**Zanto** : Ahahaha...

**Daisuke** : Kageyama? What's with that laugh?

**Azama** : Surely he has surrendered to the absolute fate that is-

**Zanto** : You fools. You still didn't get it?

**Daisuke** : Huh?

**King** : ???

**Zanto** : Wait, seriously?

**Zanto** : I'll use my "friends" to find him.

**Everyone except Zanto** : .....What?

**Zanto** : \*sighs\* I'm sorrounded by a bunch of idiots.....

**Daisuke** : Your spirit friends, isn't it?

**Zanto** : Finally, someone who gets it!

**Zanto** : Rosenkreuz, I'm surprised you didn't get it.

**King** : Huh? Sorry, I had a lot in my mind right now. Ahaha....

**Zanto** : That's.....something I would never expect coming from you....

**Zanto** : Anyways....

**Zanto** : Risana, Old Man Takashima.

(Risana and Jinjō appears, although only visible to Zanto)

**Risana** : We heard what happened.

**Jinjō** : Hmph, to think I would search for another missing person again.....Haven't done that since......Nevermind...

**Zanto** : Get to work, guys. We have a friend to find.

**Risana** : Are you going to be okay, Zanto?

**Zanto** : Idiot. I'm not a child, besides I would worry about you more. Don't get exorcized out there, alright?

**Risana** : I won't! Besides, I have this chain connected to you, so I won't be exorcized!

**Zanto** : Huh, that's reassuring.

**Jinjō** : Hmph. What an adorable couple.

**Risana** **& Zanto** : We're not a couple!

**Daisuke** : A couple?

**Zanto** : Oh, I mean.....um....\*clears throat\* Just go, you two.

**Risana** : Alright, then. See you later, Zanto.

**Jinjō** : We'll report right back, so stay put.

(Risana and Jinjō floats away)

**Zanto** : There. Now we wait.

**King** : Fabulous! I thank your spirit friends for their assistance.

**Zanto** : No need for that. They should be back soon. They can just look from above.

[Meanwhile....]

**Risana** : Hmm, this market always has tons of people in the afternoon.

**Jinjō** : You've been here a lot?

**Risana** : Yup! Me and my-

(Risana stops)

**Jinjō** : (Oh, crap.....)

**Jinjō** : Uh......kid, sorry about that......I didn't mean to-

(Risana shakes her head)

**Risana** : It's alright. I know you didn't mean it.....

**Jinjō** : ......

**Risana** : Come on. Let's find Zanto's friend and go back to him.

(Risana floats further and looks around)

**Jinjō** : ........

**Jinjō** : (I always spoke without thinking.....)

**Jinjō** : (I've always been the same fool.....isn't it...?)

(Jinjō stares at the ground)

**Risana** : Jijō, if we don't find him quickly, Zanto'll get mad.

**Jinjō** : You little- My name is Jinjō!

**Risana** : Ehehe. Sorry, didn't mean it!

**Jinjō** : Anyway, we should find him quickly-

**Risana** : Found him! I'm going to tell Zanto right away!

**Jinjō** : Huh? Wha- Oi!

**Jinjō** : Grr.....Seriously....

(Jinjō looks at the where Chosuke is.....)

(Jinjō sees a father and a child buying Taiyaki...)

**Jinjō** : ........

**Child** : Papa, can I have taiyaki, please?

**Father** : Of course! You can have anything you like!

**Jinjō** : ......

(Jinjō turns back and walks away)

(Risana floats back towards Zanto's location)

**Jinjō** : Wha-

**Risana** : Zanto! I'm back!

**Zanto** : How did it go?

**Risana** : Well, he's at the taiyaki store, all you need to do is go straight two blocks, turn left a bit, and you're there.

**Zanto** : I see. Thanks for that, Risana.

**Risana** : Ehehe....

**Zanto** : Everyone, my "friends" found Ryuzaki's location. We should go before he moves.

**King** : Right! Let's go, everyone!

**Genrai, Azama and Daisuke** : Alright.

[Taiyaki Store, Kinomiji Food Market]

(Zanto and King sees Chosuke buying Taiyaki from the store owner)

**Store Owner** : Here you go! One red bean paste Taiyaki! Enjoy!

**Chosuke** : Thank you.....\*chomp\*

**Chosuke** : Mmmmmm......It's delicious...

**Store Owner** : I'm glad you enjoy it! Please come again!

**Chosuke** : I definitely will.

**Zanto** : Ryuzaki. There you are!

**Chosuke** : Oh, Kageyama. Where did you all go?

**Zanto** : Well, you suddenly ran and disappeared into the crowd, so.....

**Chosuke** : Haha, sorry....sorry....I got carried away by the scent of- Oh?

(Chosuke smells another smell of delicious food)

**Chosuke** : Oh......Okonomiyaki.....

(Chosuke prepares to dash again, until......)

**Zanto** : Old Man.

**Jinjō** : On it!

(Jinjō grabs Chosuke's arm, rendering him unable to move)

**Chosuke** : H-Huh? What's this? I can't move??

**King** : Don't run away on your own, alright? You should just come with us.

**Chosuke** : .........You didn't convince me yet.

**King** : ........

**King** : I'll pa-

**Chosuke** : Deal.

**Everyone but Chosuke** : (That was fast....!)

**King** : Let's go to that restaurant over there.

(King points to a very big restaurant)

**Zanto** : Uh.....

**Daisuke** : Uh......

**Genrai** : Senpai, I think this restaurant is too expensive-

**King** : No worries. Just follow me.

**Genrai** : Uh, alright.

**Genrai** : Wait, is this really alright? ARE YOU SURE this is really alright?

**King** : It'll be fine, Edogawa-kun.

(They walk towards the restaurant, and meets the receptionist in the front entrance)

**King** : Good day.

**Receptionist** : Ah, Rosenkreuz-sama. Good day. Table for how many?

**Genrai** : (Rosenkreuz......)

**Zanto** : (-sama....?)

**King** : Table for six, please.

**Receptionist** : Will it be the usual place, sir?

**King** : Of course.

**Receptionist** : Please, follow me.

(The receptionist takes them to the top floor of the restaurant using one of the restaurant's elevators)

**Chosuke** : Whoa.....High tech.

**Daisuke** : How does this restaurant not stand out in the middle of a food market?

**Genrai** : I bet some secret stuff was hidden here, alright....

**Zanto** : This sure is one long ride of an elevator.

**Jinjō** : The bad thing is, we have to try to catch up to this elevator, or else we just slip through.

**Risana** : Never thought I'll discover that there's a disadvantage for being a spirit....

(They arrive at the top floor of the restaurant)

**Receptionist** : Please gentlemen, this way.

**King** : Hm~ Hm~ Hm~

(They walk a bit further until.....)

**Daisuke** : Whoa.....What is this??!!!

(They arrive at a huge dining room with a beautiful interior and a clear view of the night sky, and tons amount of food assembles in a form of buffet)

**Zanto** : Wh-What the hell is this place?

(King walks in front of them and turns his back to see them)

**King** : Welcome.....to my Fabulous Dining Hall. Fabulously Rosenkreuz-Exclusive.

**Chosuke** : ........

**Chosuke** : .......

(Chosuke starts crying)

**King** : R-Ryuzaki-kun? What's wrong?

**Chosuke** : I'm in Heaven......I'm in Heaven......Thank you, God......

**King** : ........

**Everyone except Chosuke** : Ahahahaha!!

**King** : What are you waiting for, everyone? Enjoy the fabulous dinner, everyone!

**Zanto, Daisuke, Azama, Genrai, and Chosuke** : Yes, Sir!

(A bit later.....)

**Chosuke** : Zzzzzzzz........

(Chosuke is asleep soundly after eating a ton of food)

**Daisuke** : Whoa, that's some huge amount of food he ate.

**Zanto** : How does he even stomach all that?

**Genrai** : These are probably the best dishes I've ever had!

**Genrai** : \*sheds a tear\*

**Azama** : Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for this food you have blessed me with....

(Azama continues to pray)

**King** : Have you all been enjoying the food?

**Daisuke** : Yeah. They're really good.

**Genrai** : \*chomp\* \*chomp\* \*gurble\* \*gurble\* This.....is one of the best dishes I've ever had!!

**Azama** : I can imagine the taste.....It is superb!

**Zanto** : You haven't touched your food, though......

**Azama** : The Heavenly Father has told me how delicious it is.....

**Zanto** : Uh, okay.....

**Risana** : What a weirdo.

**Zanto** : (Yeah......)

**Zanto** : Anyway, Rosenkreuz.

**King** : What is it, Kageyama-kun?

**Zanto** : I heard from Ashikaga that you've invited him to join the Music Club. Is that true?

**King** : Ah, that.......

**King** : That's right. I invited Edogawa-kun as well.

**Genrai** : \*chomp\* \*chomp\* Roh gah. Thi wid. (Oh yeah. He did)

**Azama** : You should eat first before speaking, Edogawa-kun.

**Genrai** : Oh, thood! \*gulp\* Sorry, I can't help it!

**King** : It's okay.

**Zanto** : What is the purpose of you inviting them there?

**King** : Hm.

(King stands up and looks up)

**King** : I want to form a band of my own.

**Zanto** : A band, you say?

**King** : Yup. With Edogawa-kun here, we have a keyboardist.

**Genrai** : I would say I'm a pianist, but I'm alright with that too.

**King** : Why do you ask, Kageyama-kun?

**Zanto** : ........Please.

**King** : Hm?

**Zanto** : Allow me to join your band as well.

**King** : Hm? That was unexpected. What makes you want to join in the first place?

**Zanto** : ......Allow me to be honest with you.

**King** : ......?

**Zanto** : You have been placed under heavy observation by Zenkouji Jinya.

**King** : Zenkouji Jinya? You mean Jinya-kun from school?

**Zanto** : Yes. Exactly three days ago, he asked for my help.

**King** : What does he want to know about?

**Zanto** : About your family. About your history. Everything.

**King** : Did he threaten you?

**Zanto** : No, he didn't.

**King** : Hm, what a peculiar request....Why would he even do that?

**King** : Why are you telling me this?

**Zanto** : Because I chose who to side with. And since you've already proven yourself during our "scalpel session", I suppose we can make deal with that.

**King** : Haha. Of course.

**King** : Welcome to the band, Kageyama-kun.

**Zanto** : Likewise. I am honoured if you could teach me some music. I promise I won't let you down.

**Risana** : .......

**King** : So, then. We have four members assembled. I'd say this is where we-

**Azama** : Hm! Aren't you forgetting someone?

(Azama stands up from his seat and walks up to King)

**King** : Chosokabe-kun?

**Azama** : I guess I haven't told you anything much about myself.

**Daisuke** : Yeah, because you kinda preached about your religion to everyone.

**Azama** : How ludicrous! If you think I am a mere preacher, you are severely mistaken!

**Azama** : The truth is, I am actually a part-time guitarist!

**King** : Oh?

**Daisuke** : I don't believe it.

**King** : You're not lying, aren't you, Chosokabe-kun?

**Azama** : Oh, of course! I would never lie!

**Daisuke** : We would need to see you play a guitar, then.

**Zanto** : That would be satisfactory, I guess.

**Genrai** : Oh, shoot! Look at the time!

**King** : What's wrong, Edogawa-kun?

**Genrai** : I need to go home in 30 more minutes, I promised my parents to go home earlier today!

**King** : Alright, then! Then we'll make today's meeting short!

**Zanto** : (......Meeting?)

**Daisuke** : This is a meeting?

**King** : Yes! And since we're a band now.....we'll be practicing here!

**Daisuke** : But.....Isn't this a dining room?

**King** : Oh, I mean this building. The floor below this one has a Music Room and several practice room.

**Daisuke** : Huh.....

**Zanto** : I think this might be too much of a coincidence.....

**King** : No, no. This building was originally only a practice studio.

**Zanto** : ........A practice studio in the middle.....of a food market.......

**King** : Well, I think you should actually hear from the man himself....

**Zanto** : Huh?

(Zanto and Daisuke turns behind to see a black-haired man in a chef's outfit)

**Restaurant's Chef** : Hello, there!

**Zanto** : This is the.....owner of the restaurant?

**King** : In a way. He is working together with our family now. Allow me to introduce him, he's-

**Restaurant's Chef and Owner** : Ahahaha!! There's no need to do that, Prince Rosenkreuz! I shall do the honors myself!

(The chef bows to Zanto and the others)

**Tokushima Yohei** : It's a wonderful honor to meet all you gentlemen in this fine evening! My name is Tokushima Yohei, the head chef of GOLDEN LION Restaurant! And also.....

**Tokushima** : I am the former owner of GOLDEN Live House, the former studio and practice stage of where you are currently standing on!

**Genrai** : WWWWWWHHHHHAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTT!!!!!!??????

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