Artemis/Band Story/Chapter 6

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**Unfortunate Setbacks** is the sixth chapter of Artemis's First Band Story.

## Synopsis

After receiving news from Miezu, Bestisia arrives to school the next day to find the Ayaka....

## Transcripts

[The Next Day....]

[YamiTsume High School Class 2-C, Morning]

(Bestisia slams the class door open)

**Bestisia** : GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

**Sleeping** **Male Student** : Whoa!!!

(The student falls from his chair)

**Sleeping Male Student** : owowowowow.....

**Bestisia** : Ehehe......My apologies, Ashikaga-san.

**Daisuke Ashikaga** : Geez....you again, Lorraine? Way to interrupt my morning nap.

**Bestisia** : There's a thing like a "morning nap"? It's this a Japanese culture too?

**Dignified Student** : Of course it's not, Bestisia-san.

(The dignified student walks to Bestisia and Daisuke)

**Bestisia** : Morning, Chosokabe-san!

**Azama Chosokabe** : Oh, that beautiful smile of yours......It's like the angels have gazed their eyes upon me....You're too kind, Bestisia-san.

**Bestisia** : Ehehe, was my smile that good?

**Daisuke** : Oh hey, Chosokabe. Showering girls with praise again? You can't seem to let off that habit.

**Azama** : As I have previously said, Bestisia-chan....

**Daisuke** : Hey! Don't ignore me!

**Bestisia** : Oh yes, have you seen Saito-san today?

**Daisuke** : Ayaka? Nope, haven't seen her.

**Azama** : Oh! Ayaka-chan! Where could have that angel have gone? Without her, my light is lost....

(two students enter the class)

**Bestisia** : I'll try asking them!

(Bestisia approaches the two students)

**Bestisia** : Good morning, you two! \*salutes\*

**Friendly** **Male Student** : Ah, Lorraine-san! Good morning to you too!

**Pleasant Female Student** : Is there something you need?

**Bestisia** : I want to ask if you two have seen Saito-san today.

**Friendly Male Student** : Saito-san, hm? I don't think I have....

**Bestisia** : I see.....That's unfortunate....

**Friendly Male Student** : Have you seen her, Nagatsuka?

**Marie Nagatsuka** : Hmm......I remember passing by her when going up the stairs. She seems tired, for some reason.

**Friendly Male Student** : Really? I must have missed her, then. Ahaha....

**Marie** : Geez, you should pay more attention to your sorroundings, Katsuta-kun.

**Yusuke Katsuta** : Ahaha, alright.

**Bestisia** : Thank you for your help, you two. I'll go find her right away!

**Marie & Yusuke** : Good luck!

**Bestisia** : Thank you!

(Bestisia returns to Daisuke and Azama)

**Bestisia** : I'll leave Chosokabe-san to you, alright? I need to find Saito-san. I have something important to tell her.

**Daisuke** : Oh, okay.

(Bestisia leaves the class)

**Azama** : Ah!! And now Bestisia-chan leaves my side as well! My eyes have gotten dark.

**Daisuke** : You probably should find something to do aside from showering people with praise and spreading your religion. By the way, aren't we supposed to submit our homework today?

(Azama stops talking, and stood still)

**Azama** : H-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-homework.....you say?

**Daisuke** : You forgot, didn't you?

**Azama** : ASHIKAGA-SAN! I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR YOU IF YOU WOULD KINDLY LEND ME YOUR WORK!!

**Daisuke** : Fine! Fine! I get it! Just take it already!

[Hallway, YamiTsume High School]

**Bestisia** : I wonder where is she going at this time.....It's almost time for class, too....

(Bestisia sees Ayaka walking slowly while holding her head)

**Bestisia** : Ah! There she is! Saito-san!

**Ayaka Saito** : .....? Oh....Bestisia..It's you....

**Bestisia** : Is everything okay? You look extremely tired.

**Ayaka** : Oh, it's nothing. It's just a normal headache...I should get better once I get to the Nurse's Office..

**Bestisia** : Then I'll take you there!

**Ayaka** : No, it's okay....I can manage....uh...

(Ayaka slightly trips, her condition getting worse)

**Bestisia** : You can't even walk right now! It's okay, I'll tell Sensei you're sick, so that you can be absent from class.

**Ayaka** : .......Alright. Thank you, Bestisia-san.

(Then someone helps Ayaka stand)

**Marie** : You two look like you could need some help.

**Bestisia** : Marie-san!

**Ayaka** : Nagatsuka-san...

**Marie** : The Nurse's Office, isn't it? Let's get going.

**Bestisia** : Affirmative!

[Nurse's Office, YamiTsume High School]

**Bestisia** : Excuse us!

**School Nurse** : Bestisia-chan and Marie-chan! What happened to Ayaka-chan?

**Bestisia** : She's having a painful headache, Sensei!

**School Nurse** : I see. Put her at one of the beds, I'll check up on her then.

**Bestisia** : Yes!

**Marie** : Careful now, Lorraine-san.

[10 minutes later]

**Ayaka** : Zzzz....

**Marie** : How is she, Sensei?

**School Nurse** : She seems to be have been pushing herself too much recently. She also recently came to me a few days ago because of her frequent headaches.

**Bestisia** : ......

**School Nurse** : When I asked if she's been having any personal problems, she refused to tell me anything. Honestly, what a stubborn girl.

**Bestisia** : I'll see what I can do with that. Just leave it to me, Sensei!

**School Nurse** : Very well! But in her condition right now, don't force her if she doesn't want to say anything.

**Bestisia** : I'll try my best, Sensei!

**Marie** : I'll inform the sensei that you'll be taking care of her, Bestisia.

**Bestisia** : Alright. Thank you, Marie. You've been a great help.

**Marie** : Anytime. Well, here I go.

(Marie leaves the Nurse's Office)

**School Nurse** : I suppose you can ask her when she wakes up, Bestisia-chan. I'll take care of her-

(The door to the Nurse's Office swings open)

**Male Student in Pain** : HNGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!! SENSEIIIIIII!!!!

**School Nurse** : What is it this time?

**Male Student in Pain** : I have a terrible stomachache, Sensei! Help me, please!

**School Nurse** : For the love of......you again?! Go rest at that bed over there! I'll look after you later!

**Male Student in Pain** : Geez~ Talk about annoying...

**School Nurse** : I heard that!!

(The student proceeds to rest on the bed, completely still)

**Bestisia** : ......

**School Nurse** : Ah, don't mind him. I guess you'll be watching after Ayaka-chan, then. I'm sorry, Bestisia-chan, but in the Nurse's Office is always just me, so there's never anyone to help around.

**Bestisia** : It's okay!

(School Nurse moves next to the student's bed, while Bestisia looks at Ayaka)

**Bestisia** : You've been awake for a while, haven't you......

**Bestisia** : ......Saito-san?

**Ayaka** : ......

**Ayaka** : You're perceptive. As expected of a soldier.

**Bestisia** : What is actually happening, Saito-san? People have been saying that you're constantly trying to tire yourself out. Is there anything I can do to help? Surely I-

**Ayaka** : No.

**Bestisia** : Eh...?

**Ayaka** : My problem doesn't involve you. Or rather....it's not a problem....It's a sin.

**Bestisia** : A sin?

**Ayaka** : (nods)

**Bestisia** : Would you tell me what actually happened?

**Ayaka** : Telling you won't benefit anyone, nor would it solve my problem either.

**Bestisia** : I see...

**Ayaka** : ........

**Ayaka** : But.....

**Ayaka** : I guess...there's no harm in telling you about it.

**Bestisia** : N-No! You don't have to-

**Ayaka** : I insist.

**Bestisia** : ....Alright, then.

**Ayaka** : ....I can't shake the guilt that has always been with me, ever since I abandoned my friends back at Kyushu, my hometown.

**Bestisia** : You're not from around here, then?

**Ayaka** : I was told by my parents that.....we would have a better life if we moved. And for sure, they do.

**Bestisia** : But in order for that to happen, you would have to leave your friends behind...

**Ayaka** : I just can't do that, can I? But, they stubbornly insisted. So, I had no choice..

**Bestisia** : .......

**Bestisia** : Somehow, just somehow....I could understand you...

**Ayaka** : What do you mean?

**Bestisia** : The reason I come to Japan... is to find my childhood friend.

**Ayaka** : ...!

**Bestisia** : Saito-san, I understand myself how sad you must feel. But, your friends surely must have understood! I would have-

**Ayaka** : You misunderstood my point, Bestisia. I "abandoned" them, no matter what I do or what they think, I can't make this guilt of mine disappear.

**Bestisia** : But, Saito-san-

(Again, the Nurse's Office's door swings open)

**"Golden" Student** : GOOD MORNING! ARE YOU ALL HAVING A FABULOUS MORNING TODAY, EVERYONE??

**School Nurse** : Rosenkreuz-kun!! Lower your voice, the students needed rest!

**King Rosenkreuz** : Ah, my apologies Sensei! I got too excited. As usual, I'm here to give fabulous gifts for my sick friends here.

**School Nurse** : Okay, but do it quietly. Also, which one's your friend?

**King Rosenkreuz** : All of them.

**School Nurse** : What?! Don't be ridiculous! I don't think they even know who you are!

**King** : Everyone who studies in YamiTsume is automatically my friend!! That's just how fabulous and wonderful life is!

(King starts giving out gifts)

**King** : Here you go.

**Ayaka** : T-thank you.

**King** : Hmm......

(King stares at Ayaka's face)

**Ayaka** : Uh.....Is there something wrong?

**King** : Hm..

(King pats Ayaka's shoulder)

**King** : There's nothing to feel guilty about. Let that feeling go.

**Ayaka** : ...!

**Bestisia** : .....!

**King** : Sensei! I'll be leaving now!

(He leaves the room not long after)

**Bestisia** : H-how did he-

**Ayaka** : Bestisia, thank you for your time today. But, I think I should rest for today.....I'll talk to you again when I'm feeling better, I promise.

**Bestisia** : .....Okay. Get well soon and thank you for your time today, Saito-san.

**Ayaka** : \*nods\* likewise.

(Bestisia leaves the Nurse's Office)

**Bestisia** : .......\*sigh\*

[Music Club, After School]

**Bestisia** : \*bows\* I'm so sorry....I failed...

**Fuyu** : .....

**Miezu** : Well, she IS sick....So you can't really force a conversation, right Fuyu-chan?

**Fuyu** : \*nods\* Some circumstances are unavoidable...

**Miezu** : Hm....so she felt a certain guilt because she abandoned her friends, huh?

**Fuyu** : Not to mention, they seem to not care about Ayaka's happiness.

**Bestisia** : It may sounded like that, but....

**Fuyu** : It's either they care or they don't. I'll leave it up to your imagination what type of parents they are.

**Bestisia** : Ah, there is also another thing....

**Miezu** : Oh?

**Fuyu** : What is it?

**Bestisia** : A blond boy came to the Nurse's Office and gave Ayaka a gift. Do you know who could that possibly be?

**Miezu** : Oh, that's easy. That's King Rosenkreuz, student of Class 2-A and its class leader. Simply put, he's Fuyu-chan's classmate.

**Fuyu** : He's in my class?

**Miezu** : ....I'm surprised that you didn't know HE was in your class. He's possibly one of the loudest student in our school. There's a rumor floating around that he's actually a prince.

**Bestisia** : A prince?

**Fuyu** : That's absurd. How could he be a prince?

**Miezu** : Well, there's some proof of him being a prince and-

**???** : I can prove it for you.

(Door opens)

(Tamaki appears, together with Baiko)

**Fuyu** : Katayama-san and Teruya-san....Were you eavesdropping?

**Baiko** : Ah! W-we...just happened to pass by and heard it by accident....

**Tamaki** : We heard you three were talking about King. What is it that you wanted to know?

**Miezu** : Aw, no introductions? I was expecting Hanami-chan's prince to be full of manners~

**Tamaki** : Agh! You got me! Hello, Tadashiro-senpai! Tamaki here, and my good friend Baiko.

**Baiko** : Uh....hello....

**Bestisia** : Um, Tamaki-san. We wanted to know more about Rosenkreuz-san. Can you help us?

**Tamaki** : Sure, why not.

**Fuyu** : From Bestisia's report, it seems that he can see people's emotions just by looking at them. Is that right?

**Tamaki** : ....Yeah. He can do that.

**Bestisia** : But...isn't that even possible?

**Tamaki** : He didn't told me the details either. But.....he told me that it was a "gift".

**Miezu** : So, it's like a talent or some sorts?

**Tamaki** : Something like that.

**Bestisia** : This world is strange...

**Tamaki** : Gotta agree on that one.

**Fuyu** : Well, what else do you know about him?

**Tamaki** : The rumor that he is a prince.......is true.

**Fuyu** : I see.

**Baiko** : T-the library even has books about their lineage....it's so awesome....

**Bestisia** : Hmm....

**Miezu** : Any other things to add, Tamaki-kun?

**Tamaki** : Aside from his friendly personality, he didn't say much about his childhood. So, that's as far as I can help you with information.

**Bestisia** : It's valuable information, even if its a few of them. You have done us a great favor, Tamaki-san.

(Bestisia salutes)

**Tamaki** : Haha...guess I did. (salutes back)

**Fuyu** : Bestisia, you should know what to do tomorrow.

**Bestisia** : Yup. I'll be recruiting Saito-san tomorrow.

**Tamaki** : Wait, Bestisia.

**Bestisia** : What is it?

**Tamaki** : You're recruiting Saito-san, right? That means you need help.

**Bestisia** : Help? From who?

**Tamaki** : You'll see tomorrow. Well, see you all tomorrow!

**Baiko** : S-see you! \*bows\*

(Tamaki and Baiko leaves)

**Miezu** : Hanami's Prince....hmmm? You two made quite a friend.

**Fuyu** : You know Hanami?

**Miezu** : Well, of course. Hanami is, after all......

**Miezu** : "The Queen of YamiTsume".

**Fuyu** : ...What !?

**Bestisia** : ......Who's Hanami?

**Miezu** : ..........

**Miezu** : It's another story for another time! Now, get going you two! It's starting to get \*really\* dark out there!

(Miezu takes them out of the Music Club)

**Fuyu** : .......I guess we should just go home.

**Bestisia** : Um....okay. See you tomorrow, Fuyu-san.

**Fuyu** : See you, Bestisia. Stay safe.

[The Next Day....]

[YamiTsume High School Hallway, Morning]

**Bestisia** : I should be meeting Tamaki-san around here.

**Tamaki** : Ah! There she is! Hey, Bestisia!

(Tamaki waves at Bestisia, prompting her to approach him)

**Bestisia** : Good morning, Tamaki-san.

**Tamaki** : Good morning, Bestisia.

(King appears behind Tamaki)

**King** : Good morning, you two.

**Bestisia** : Good mornin-

**Bestisia** : .........

**Bestisia** : .....Uh....

**King** : \*happily smiling\*

**Bestisia** : Um, Tamaki-san....What you mean by help is......

**Tamaki** : Yup. It's King himself.

**King** : Fabulous day, isn't it?

**Bestisia** : ......Ahaha....

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