Howling Moon/Band Story 1/Chapter 7

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> Manners Among Depravity
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> 7
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> Kiru Mi
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> ### Director
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> Kiru Mi
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**Manners Among Depravity** is the seventh chapter of Howling Moon's First Band Story.

## Synopsis

Enraged at the state of the Danzaki Family's hospitality, Hidetaka rushes to meet Aogashi. Meanwhile, in another location...

## Transcript

[Dojima-kai HQ. Late Afternoon]

(Several gangs were seen gathering in the entrance of the garden, with Ryuuga leading them)

**Ryuuga** : ...

**???** : You look nervous, Ryuuga.

**Ryuuga** : Kiyomi...

**(Kiyomi Ryumine, Ryuuga's Betrothed)**

**Kiyomi Ryumine** : Hehe...It is natural. After all, almost half of the 12 Zodiacs are on our side rather than that of your brother's.

**Ryuuga** : How is progress on convincing Rabbit and Snake on joining our side?

**Kiyomi** : Snake has refused any offer to join our side, and she told me she won't be covering for Hidetaka-kun should any infighting happens.

**Ryuuga** : I see.

**Kiyomi** : ...While Rabbit has joined with Hidetaka.

**Ryuuga** : (Sumeragi...)

**Ryuuga** : It's fine. We are thoroughly prepared for this.

**Kiyomi** : Exactly.

\*knock knock\*

**Ryuuga** : Enter.

(Koga enters the room)

**Koga** : Ryuuga-sama, the leaders of the gangs have arrived.

**Ryuuga** : I see. Then we shall go meet them.

**Kiyomi** : ...

(Just then, someone stands by the door)

**Hayajiro** : ...

**Ryuuga** : ...!

**Kiyomi** : Good evening, Dojima-sama.

**Koga** : \*bows\*

**Ryuuga** : Hayajiro-dono...

**Hayajiro** : ...Gathering the men so soon? You're hastier than I thought, Ryuuga.

**Ryuuga** : Once I gather those who are willing to stand by me, Hidetaka will know defeat.

**Hayajiro** : Hoh? And what makes you say that so easily?

**Ryuuga** : Of course. After all...

**Ryuuga** : ...we are in this position because of your plans, Hayajiro-dono.

**Hayajiro** : ...

**Hayajiro** : A sharp fellow, ain't you?

(Hayajiro pats Ryuuga in the shoulder)

**Hayajiro** : Well, I don't mind.

**Hayajiro** : As long as I get to see Hidetaka suffer, anything's fine by me.

**Kiyomi** : (Such depravity...)

**Hayajiro** : Hm...?

**Kiyomi** : ...?

(Hayajiro looks at Kiyomi, then he touches her chin)

**Kiyomi** : Ah...!

**Hayajiro** : Well, would you look at that. You've definitely gotten prettier, have you Ryumine?

**Ryuuga** : ...Hayajiro-dono.

**Hayajiro** : Yes?

**Ryuuga** : With all respect, please take your hands off her.

**Hayajiro** : ...Fu.

**Hayajiro** : No need to be so defensive, Ryuuga.

**Hayajiro** : It pleases me to see the children of the Dojima-kai to grow into such handsome and beautiful people, you know?

**Hayajiro** : But then again...

**Hayajiro** : ...you remind me of Ryuusen.

**Ryuuga** : ...

**Hayajiro** : Kukuku...

(Hayajiro leaves the room)

**Ryuuga** : ...

**Kiyomi** : Ryuuga...

**Ryuuga** : After I've overthrown Hidetaka...

**Ryuuga** : Then you're next.

**Ryuuga** : ...Murderer.

[Dojima-kai, Garden]

**Kagen** : Heh. Looks like the Bossman's out.

(Kagen bows to Ryuuga)

**Kagen** : Well? Let's see where our piss-poor rebellion can go, huh?

**Ryuuga** : Naturally, we want it to succeed.

**Ryuuga** : How's the convincing going?

**Kagen** : We've roped in "Pig", "Rooster", "Goat", and "Horse".

**Ryuuga** : What of "Monkey" and "Dog"?

**Kagen** : No response.

**Ryuuga** : ...No problem.

**Kagen** : We now have eight hundred members at your disposal, Boss.

**Ryuuga** : Very well. Then, I suppose we can begin our expansion first.

**Kagen** : Alright!

[Danzaki Residence]

**Hidetaka** : HEY WOMAN! WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!

(Hidetaka barges into Tsumiko's room, where she is seen smoking)

**Tsumiko** : What is it, Young Master? Does the room not fit to your tastes?

**Hidetaka** : DAMN RIGHT! HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO SLEEP WHEN IT LOOKS LIKE SHIT?!

**Tsumiko** : ...

(Tsumiko stands up, then she walks over to Hidetaka)

**Tsumiko** : ...

**Hidetaka** : What?

(Tsumiko punches Hidetaka in the face)

**Hidetaka** : (W-What the...?!)

(Hidetaka falls to the floor)

**Tsumiko** : ...What? You were expecting some weak-ass punch?

**Hidetaka** : Aren't you just some front desk la-

(Tsumiko steps on Hidetaka's stomach)

**Hidetaka** : BUOOOOHHHHH!!!

(Tsumiko smokes again)

**Tsumiko** : ...

**Tsumiko** : I AM THE LADY OF THIS RESIDENCE, DAMN IT!!!

**(Tsumiko Danzaki, Lady of the Danzaki Residence, Wife of Aogashi Danzaki)**

(At the same time, Jinya and Oyamada enters the room)

**Jinya** : ...

**Oyamada** : (Zenkouji, did you not tell Boss about that?)

**Jinya** : (I...forgot)

**Oyamada** : ...

**Hidetaka** : ...Hey, you idiots. Help me out here.

**Tsumiko** : Anyway, the room was meant to be that way because your old man asked us to.

**Hidetaka** : ...!

**Hidetaka** : That...That old bastard!!!

**Jinya** : L-Looks like we have no choice but to clean it ourselves, Boss.

**Oyamada** : ...

**Hidetaka** : ...Fuck!

(Hidetaka leaves)

**Jinya** : I apologize for the Boss's attitude, Ma'am.

**Tsumiko** : Hm, it comes to no surprise that he'll act this way.

**Tsumiko** : After all, he never liked this place at all.

(Tsumiko smokes)

**Tsumiko** : Since you apologized, I'll send over some helpers for you.

**Jinya & Oyamada** : Thank you, Ma'am!

[Back to their rooms]

**Jinya** : ...Damn.

(Jinya sees the stack of old books and lots of dirty wood)

**Jinya** : Oh, well. Let's start right away, then.

(Jinya cracks his fists and starts cleaning up the room)

(Oyamada does the same)

(Meanwhile, Hidetaka...)