Artemis/Band Story 1/Chapter 3

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**Silent Nights** is the third chapter of Artemis's First Band Story.

## Synopsis

After introducing himself to Fuyu, Agares is invited inside Fuyu's house by her for a small talk, bringing Tamaki along with her...

## Transcript

[Fuyu's Home, Yahata City]

**Fuyu** : ....

(Fuyu notices her entire house is sparkly clean)

**Fuyu** : I don't remember cleaning my house...

**Agares** : Actually, Fuyu-sama, it was me.

**Agares** : Several weeks ago, before Hanami-sama left Japan, she entrusted us, her personal attendants, to take care of you and your chores.

**Fuyu** : ....I appreciate it. But you could have at least asked me first.

**Agares** : I offer my apologies, but Hanami-sama's decision was made in the last second. However, we will make sure we will serve you with our best efforts.

**Fuyu** : "We"?

**Agares** : Yes. It's not just me, but there will be two more attendants who will be taking care of your needs.

**Tamaki** : Ah, it's in one of your rules, isn't it?

**Agares** : This is just one of the work ethics of those who serve the Taira Family, Tamaki-sama. Think nothing of it as our duty to serve.

**Fuyu** : So, you people have been coming into my house everyday?

**Agares** : Not quite, we have a set schedule to make sure that you're not around to see us work.

**Fuyu** : Why is that?

**Agares** : There is no harm actually, it's just that we tend to work more efficiently when nobody is around.

**Fuyu** : \*sigh\* I suppose it's fine, then.

**Agares** : Ah yes, I would like to apologize for not doing this without your permission, I would ask that you would not blame Hanami-sama for this sudden plan.

**Fuyu** : It's okay. I understand.

**Agares** : You have my deepest gratitude for understanding, Fuyu-sama.

**Agares** : Ah, yes. There is one more thing.

(Agares gives Fuyu an envelope with a golden seal on it)

**Fuyu** : What is this?

**Agares** : Hanami-sama insisted on giving this to you.

**Fuyu** : Katayama, what's this?

**Tamaki** : No idea, it's my first time seeing it. Though I know that the symbol on the golden seal is the Taira Family's emblem.

**Agares** : Open it, and you will understand.

**Fuyu** : ....

(Fuyu opens the letter to find a single check that has a message saying "Here's a bit of allowance for you this month!" and it is signed by Hanami herself)

**Fuyu** : An allowance?

**Agares** : Ah....So that's what she meant. Looks like Hanami-sama has given you some of her allowance, Fuyu-sama.

**Fuyu** : But I don't really need money.

**Agares** : Just think of this as your savings. Now, how much does she give you?

**Fuyu** : Um....

**Fuyu** : ....50.000 yen.

**Agares** : .....That is a huge sum, yes.

**Tamaki** : She probably wants you to spend it on some desserts, Fuyu.

**Fuyu** : ....Now that I think about it, I do require something.

**Agares** : Very well, then. I believe I should be on my way!

**Tamaki** : Yeah, it is quite late already. We'll be on our way, Fuyu.

**Fuyu** : Alright. Stay safe, you two.

(Agares bows to Fuyu and together with Tamaki, they leave through the front door)

**Fuyu** : ....

**Fuyu** : I suppose I should go for a little walk...

[Kinoshita Street, Yahata City]

**Fuyu** : ...

**Fuyu** : (What's Hanami thinking? Giving me these absurd amounts of money...)

**Fuyu** : \*sigh\* ...Can't be helped.

(Fuyu sees several people busking on the streets)

**Fuyu** : Buskers...

**Fuyu** : ...?

(Fuyu walks to the group of buskers)

**Fuyu** : Good evening.

**???** : Ah, Fuyu-san! Good evening, fancy meeting you here!

**Fuyu** : I just happened to be walking around to clear my mind. Why are you here, Lorraine-san?

**Bestisia** : Well, you see...I recently started busking on this street.

**Fuyu** : Why is that?

**Bestisia** : Oh, it's nothing. I'm just doing it for fun. The people here are really friendly, and the weather today is pretty nice.

**Fuyu** : I see.

**Fuyu** : It's pretty late already. A foreigner like you shouldn't stay around this late, or you might get in trouble.

**Bestisia** : I see. Then, I suppose we can walk home together?

**Fuyu** : ...

**Bestisia** : Is that a no?

**Fuyu** : Where do you live?

**Bestisia** : Not that far from here, it's just several blocks away.

**Fuyu** : Huh. My house isn't very far from here, too.

**Fuyu** : Okay, then. I'll accompany you for a bit.

**Bestisia** : Thanks, Fuyu-san!

(After packing her equipments, Bestisia and Fuyu walk home together)

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