Andromeda Shiori Yumeoji/Bond Story

*Princess of Aethiopia, sacrificed to placate the gods angered at her mother Cassiopeia's conceit. Saved by Perseus, she marries him and becomes the ancestor of the Persians. From "Andromeda's Love."*

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

Andromeda's Sorrow

**Girl:**I understand. Let's try with that portrayal first. Thank you for your time.

 **Shiori:**Not at all, I'm sorry for not being able to express myself clearly. Thank you.

 **Shiori:**\*sigh\*

 **Yachiyo:**Shiiiori. Who were you talking to?

 **Shiori:**Oh, hello, Yachiyo-senpai. The scriptwriter for "Andromeda's Love".

 **Shiori:**They came to ask me about my image for the interaction between the main character, Andromeda, and her lover, Perseus.

 **Yachiyo:**Ah, it's the same style this time too. For "The Epic of Perseus", Akira-senpai also gave suggestions on the script and performance.

 **Shiori:**Yes. So it would've been great if I had provided a lot of suggestions...

 **Yachiyo:**Heh heh, that sorrowful expression is exactly like a painting of Andromeda.

 **Shiori:**Yachiyo-senpai, stop making fun of me.

 **Yachiyo:**I'm telling the truth. Anyway, let's go to the student council room first. You can ask your reliable seniors for advice.

 **Akira:**............

 **Yachiyo:**Hello. Oh, Akira-senpai, you're here already.

 **Shiori:**Hello, Yukishiro-senpai.

 **Akira:**...Shiori, did something happen?

 **Shiori:**Huh...!

 **Akira:**I can tell by your tone of voice. What's gotten you so down?

 **Shiori:**Oh, yes, well...

 **Shiori:**Actually, the scriptwriter for "Andromeda's Love" was asking me for my image and direction for each scene earlier...

 **Akira:**I see, probably because it's another play with an Edel as lead. So they want to include as much of your suggestions as possible.

 **Shiori:**Yes, it seems to be the same style. Just like you, I also tried to communicate my view of Andromeda and suggestions towards the play, but...

 **Akira:**Was there a problem?

 **Shiori:**I couldn't put it into words well. Like, I haven't wrapped my head around the role yet and I haven't even fully grasped it to begin with...

 **Yachiyo:**Oh, I see.

 **Shiori:**I feel honored to be chosen to be the lead for a play that's linked to one that you were the lead for. I intend to follow through while bearing the full responsibility, but...

 **Yachiyo:**Hm, you might be putting too much pressure on yourself. You've been staring at Andromeda reference materials all the time recently, both in the dorm and at school.

 **Shiori:**...! How did you know...?!

 **Yachiyo:**Akira-senpai, do you have any advice for Shiori?

 **Akira:**...There's no need. Both Michiru and I believe in Shiori and that's why she was chosen to be the lead.

 **Shiori:**......!

 **Akira:**First, just try it with however you feel is right.

 **Shiori:**Yes! I'll think about it once more and talk to them again!

 **Yachiyo:**Shiori's been racking her brains.

 **Akira:**That's how a lead should be.

 **Yachiyo:**I can't wait to see the Andromeda that Shiori will bring. Both the end result and the journey.

 **Akira:**............

Outline Gained through Love

 **Shiori:**............

 **Shiori:**All the books describe Andromeda as pure and modest. Is it because she took on the punishment for her mother's sin?

 **Shiori:**Andromeda, daughter of the beautiful Cassiopeia and the tragic heroine who was chained to a rock as sacrifice...

 **Shiori:**Her helpless, brave figure waiting to be saved by a hero and the classic story – the symbol of a weak and docile person who needs saving...

 **Shiori:**Then how about portraying the opposite on purpose? But if I do something so groundless...

 **Shiori:**A charming Andromeda that belongs to this play...

 **Shiori:**\*yawn\*

 **Yachiyo:**Shiori, did you not get enough sleep? You've been yawning a lot.

 **Shiori:**Oh, I'm sorry! I was reading reference materials and ended up sleeping a little late... But I'm fine.

 **Yachiyo:**Even if you should be working hard, you shouldn't push yourself too hard.

 **Akira:**I'm back.

 **Yachiyo:**Welcome back. Wait, why do you have so many spices with you?

 **Akira:**I'm stocking up. This should tide me over for a while.

 **Yachiyo:**You said the same thing not too long ago. Have you already used up what you bought last time?

 **Akira:**Correct.

 **Yachiyo:**Your passion towards spices is on the same level as love, I'm telling you.

 **Shiori:**Love...!

 **Akira:**...?

 **Shiori:**The kind of person that Yukishiro-senpai would love, what kind of person are they?!

 **Akira:**...?! Why, all of a sudden?

 **Shiori:**Ah, no! The type of person that Perseus, Yukishiro-senpai's role, loves... Or I mean, uh...

 **Yachiyo:**Shiori, calm down. Here, have some water.

 **Shiori:**Y-Yes! \*gulp\* Ahh!

 **Akira:**Is this about the Andromeda whom my Perseus from "The Epic of Perseus" falls for?

 **Shiori:**T-That's right...!

 **Yachiyo:**My, how did you know?

 **Shiori:**Since "Andromeda's Love" is connected to "The Epic of Perseus", Yukishiro-senpai's Perseus will be appearing on stage again.

 **Shiori:**In which case, Andromeda should match Yukishiro-senpai's Perseus... And have an endearing personality.

 **Akira:**Hm... So you're using my opinion as Perseus for your role preparations.

 **Shiori:**Yes! Will you help me? Please allow me, the stage girl who is playing Andromeda, to interview you, who played Perseus!

 **Akira:**I see.

 **Yachiyo:**So not the usual interview done in-character, but to share Akira-senpai's view on Perseus.

 **Akira:**Sure, you can ask me any questions you want.

 **Shiori:**Thank you very much!

"Andromeda's Love"

 **Akira:****(Perseus)**
"A horrifying whale is coming close! My beautiful lady, why are you chained?!"

 **Shiori:****(Andromeda)**
"You mustn't come here, I'm—"

 **Yachiyo:****(Cassiopeia)**
"Oh, our savior! I beg of you... Please save my daughter, Andromeda!"

 **Yachiyo:****(Cassiopeia)**
"I'm the one who have sinned! It is all because I said my daughter and I are more beautiful than the Nereids...!"

 **Akira:****(Perseus)**
"I see, which led to Poseidon, the Nereids' father, sending this sea monster."

 **Akira:****(Perseus)**
"Those who acknowledge their sin should be given the chance to atone. I shall take down that sea monster."

 **Shiori:****(Andromeda)**
"But that's..."

 **Yachiyo:****(Cassiopeia)**
"How reliable! Thank you so very much!"

 **Shiori:****(Andromeda)**
"No, I don't need saving."

 **Akira:****(Perseus)**
"What...?"

 **Shiori:****(Andromeda)**
"You who have appeared here like a gust of wind – I cannot put you in danger! If anything were to happen to you..."

 **Shiori:****(Andromeda)**
"If you still insist on saving me, then I will take my own life!"

 **Akira:****(Perseus)**
"How noble... But I want you to look at me."

 **Akira:****(Perseus)**
"If I am a gust of wind that moves around freely, then how could I leave you behind, chained?"

 **Shiori:****(Andromeda)**
"...!"

 **Akira:****(Perseus)**
"My noble princess. Allow me to take your hand and free you from this tragic fate of chains"

 **Akira:****(Perseus)**
"Please live on together with me...!"

 **Shiori:****(Andromeda)**
"...!"

 **Shiori:****(Andromeda)**
"I understand. But I cannot allow you to take risks. Let's search for it together – our best path...!"

 **Shiori:**Thank you very much. Please excuse me.

***\*click\****

 **Shiori:**\*sigh\*

 **Yachiyo:**Shiori♪ The scriptwriter showered you with praise.

 **Shiori:**I didn't think they'd like it that much... I'm so happy.

 **Yachiyo:**It was a little worrisome, but looks like it's turned out well. Even though it's based off of a myth, your Andromeda isn't just an inconsequential princess, but one with her own identity...

 **Yachiyo:**It came across perfectly with your acting.

 **Shiori:**Thank you very much...!

 **Akira:**Shiori. I was able to deepen my role as Perseus all because of your Andromeda.

 **Akira:**You've fulfilled your duty as the lead for the sequel.

 **Shiori:**......!

 **Shiori:**It's all thanks to you sitting through the long interview with me! Thank you so much!

 **Yachiyo:**Now that you mention it, I'm very curious about Akira-senpai's ideal heroine.

 **Akira:**It's strictly my Perseus' ideal heroine.

 **Yachiyo:**Strong self-sacrificing tendencies and intelligent. You can tell with a glance that she tends to worry too much... But also different from a princess who simply waits to be saved.

 **Yachiyo:**...Isn't that just Shiori?

 **Shiori:**Huh... What?!

 **Akira:**Yachiyo.

 **Yachiyo:**Oops, slip of the tongue. It's only because Shiori asked what kind of person you love.

 **Shiori:**P-Please just forget about that!

 **Shiori:**Yachiyo-senpai said I looked like Andromeda's painting. It's too much of an exaggeration even for a joke.

 **Shiori:**Andromeda will be Perseus' wife, so I asked Yukishiro-senpai a lot of questions since she's played Perseus before.

 **Shiori:**She answered every question with no hesitations. I was surprised to see how deeply she understood Perseus for her role.

 **Shiori:**When Yukishiro-senpai talked about Perseus' love for Andromeda, it felt like she was actually in love... I was really inspired by her understanding of her role and expressiveness.