Agent Lady A Shiro Ogami/Bond Story

*Lady A, a brilliant female spy belonging to a mysterious organization, is a skilled woman who can complete any task at a moment's notice. She is cynical, but behind her eyes lies a fire that no one can see. From "The Spy."*

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Bond Level 15 Talk
* Bond Level 30 Talk

Joint Rehearsal

 **Shiro:**...

 **Akira:**Is everyone lined up by Student Number? You're all going to read me the lines for Lady A from act 1 scene 3 of "The Spy".

 **Akira:**You're up first.

**Junior High Student A:**O-Okay...!

**Junior High Student A:****(Lady A)**
"The authorities don't care if we spies get caught or killed!!"

 **Akira:**Too much energy. You're not saying the line as the spy, Lady A, you're just yelling the words...

 **Akira:**Next person, same scene.

**Junior High Student B:****(Lady A)**
"The authorities! They don't care if we spies get caught or killed...!"

 **Akira:**Your expression of Lady A is off. She's a spy who has a brilliant presence, but she can also be cynical.

 **Akira:**Don't just focus on studying one person, if you look at the story as whole, you will be able to get a better grasp on her.

**Junior High Student C:****(Lady A)**
"Th-The authorities..."

 **Akira:**Next.

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"The authorities don't care if we spies get caught or killed..."

 **Akira:**...

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"I'll just take orders as usual and carry out my mission."

 **Akira:**...Continue.

**Junior High Students:**...!!

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"I won't crack, even under torture. But...you may kiss me if you'd like."

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"Swiftly, skillfully, and beautifully...I take what I want."

 **Akira:**...That's enough.

 **Akira:**Let's take a break. ...We will start up again in 15 minutes.

 **Akira:**Anyone who is even a second late will be left out in the hallway.

**Junior High Student A:**Huff, huff... I-I was so nervous! There was way more pressure than during any other rehearsal!

**Junior High Student C:**Yeah. We shouldn't waste this special opportunity to be taught by one of the Edels...!

**Junior High Student B:**But you were amazing as usual, Ogami-san. You were the only one allowed to finish the scene!

 **Shiro:**...Excuse me.

**Junior High Student B:**Huh, where are you going...!?

 **Shiro:**To get some water. I'm going to the vending machine. I will be back shortly.

**Junior High Student A:**Sigh... She's so cool. I don't think I've ever seen her smile outside of acting.

**Junior High Student C:**Really? I have.

**Junior High Student B:**Ahh, that was probably...

 **Shiro:**Whew...

 **Shiro:**("Reprise a role previously played by an Edel"... I fulfilled my assignment. I'll probably get the role as well.)

 **Shiro:**Frau Platin is really—

 **Akira:**—What about me?

 **Shiro:**...!!

 **Shiro:**...I apologize for not noticing you there. I was just struck by how amazing you are.

 **Akira:**Hm, you don't seem to be lying... I guess I just caught you mid-thought.

 **Akira:**Your courage intrigues me.

 **Shiro:**...

 **Akira:**...Try reciting the lines from act 2 scene 2 of "The Spy" when she infiltrates the diner run by the gang.

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"Hehe, that was too easy."

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"It's not a trap, is it? It's almost like they wanted me to find this place and sneak in."

 **Akira:**Hmm, that was also amazing.

 **Akira:**Do you know why I followed you here and created this opportunity?

 **Shiro:**...This may be presumptuous of me, but you just said so yourself.

 **Shiro:**Is it because you think that I'm amazing?

 **Akira:**That's not it. It's because you shine brighter than any of the others in that room.

 **Akira:**An uglier shine than anyone.

 **Shiro:**...!?

Who Do You Shine For?

 **Shiro:**Excuse me, what?

 **Shiro:**What do you mean when you say I shine uglier than anyone?

 **Akira:**It means exactly what you think.

 **Akira:**Your acting is brilliant, but there is someone you are using as reference, no?

 **Shiro:**What are you talking about...?

 **Akira:**It's obvious. Your acting is an exact replica of my portrayal of Lady A in the past.

 **Akira:**The timing of your breaths, your gaze...even down to the speed of your movements... I'm shocked as to how you were able to do it.

 **Shiro:**...It's because your acting is absolutely perfect. I thought that this was the best way to ensure that I clear this assignment.

 **Akira:**If I were to give you a score based solely on your skills, then it would be perfect.

 **Akira:**However, it's unsightly. Why do you not try to shine using your own strength?

 **Shiro:**That's not...

 **Shiro:**So does this mean that I failed?

 **Shiro:**I have to pass. In order to play this role on stage, I—

 **Akira:**It seems like you have your own reasons. Then explain them to me.

 **Shiro:**...

 **Akira:**Answer me. What is it that pushed you to do this? Why are you intentionally hindering yourself from shining brightly of your own accord?

 **Akira:**I'm talking to you...Shiro Ogami.

 **Shiro:**I-I...

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"I won't crack, even under torture."

 **Akira:**...!!

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"But...you may kiss me if you'd like."

 **Shiro:****(Lady A)**
"Swiftly, skillfully...and beautifully, I take what I want."

 **Akira:**(This realism... It is not the aloof Lady A that I played.)

 **Akira:**(Her speech and her movements are no longer self-inspiring... This is a new portrayal of Lady A who acts to protect others!)

 **Akira:**So this is your true acting ability.

**????:**Ogami-san!

**Junior High Student A:**The break is almost over! We have to—

**Junior High Student B:**Y-Yukishiro-sama!? What are the two of you doing together...?

 **Akira:**...Time's up.

 **Akira:**Let's go with that version of Lady A this time. However, I hope that you never show me such foolish acting again.

 **Shiro:**\*sigh\*

**Junior High Student C:**S-Sorry! I didn't notice that you were in the middle of a conversation...

 **Shiro:**Don't worry about it. You saved me.

**Junior High Student C:**Huh?

 **Shiro:**...Excuse me, I need to make a phone call. You can head back first. I'll return once I'm done.

**Junior High Student C:**Oh... O-Okay!

**Junior High Student A:**See? We didn't have to go and get her.

**Junior High Student C:**But she said that we saved her!

**Junior High Student B:**Haha, she still didn't smile though.

 **Shiro:**...

***\*beep beep\****

 **Shiro:**Miss Stella? I apologize for calling so late... Is everything okay over there?

 **Shiro:**I'm being over-protective? Well then you need to learn more self-discipline so that I do not have to worry.

 **Shiro:**M-me...? Of course I cleared the assignment with no problems.

 **Shiro:**That's right. You want to see my Lady A, don't you?

 **Shiro:**Everything is fine. As your caretaker, it is simple for me to indulge in your selfishness.

 **Shiro:**To reprise a role that was previously played by one of the Edels... The reaction of the class when we first heard the assignment was unbelievable.

 **Shiro:**Even though it was a joint rehearsal, everyone was really excited to learn from the Edel who previously played the role.

 **Shiro:**Everyone got to choose which role they wanted to go for and Tsuruhime-senpai's role was by far the most popular. Shiori-senpai is well-known to be kind, so I think her role was next.

 **Shiro:**Yukishiro-senpai and Mei Fan-senpai's roles weren't as popular... I think there are a lot of people terrified of their strictness.