Nocturnalia/Band Story 1/Chapter 3

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**A Gentle Welcome** is the third chapter of Nocturnalia's Band Story.

## Synopsis

The group of friends reaches the front of the library, and a person greets them there...

## Transcript

[Front of YamiTsume High Library, After School]

**Tamaki** : Alright boys, we're here!

**Jin** : Which section are we going to explore today? Indian, Chinese, Russian?

**Gamon** : To be honest, Katayama, I don't even know the purpose of our "club".

**Tamaki** : Hm, I guess to have fun while exploring legends of old?

**Gamon** : Yeah, that only proves my point about us having no real purpose.

**Jin** : At least we're having fun. Right, Sakurai?

**Hideaki** : I dunno. I just joined 'cause my house is boring and I've got nothing to do.

**Jin** : \*sighs\*

**???** : You seem to be having fun.

**Tamaki** : Ichinohe-senpai! Are you well?

**Kirisana Ichinohe** : Thank you for your concern, Katayama. But rest assured, I am fine.

**Kirisana** : Katayama and Arai, I must thank you again from the bottom of my heart for protecting your fellow classmates against that Dojima. Therefore, I have to apologize for my uselessness. Now that he has been suspended, the other council members can focus on their work as well.

**Gamon** : No need to be so polite. Just relax, senpai.

**Hideaki** : Yeah! I mean, I wish we were there during the fight! We could have knocked him flat!

**Kirisana** : Ah, yes. Sakurai-kun.

**Hideaki** : Y-Yes?

**Kirisana** : When all of this were happening, where were you?

**Hideaki** : Uh...I was uh....

**Hideaki** : ..."having a bowel movement"?

**Tamaki** : ...

**Gamon** : ...

**Kirisana** : \*sigh\*

**Jin** : What an idiot.

**Kirisana** : Anyways, I should be going now. It was nice chatting with all of you.

**Jin** : The feeling's mutual, senpai. I hope you have a good day.

**Kirisana** : Thank you, Masuyama.

**Kirisana** : Oh, Katayama?

**Tamaki** : Yes, senpai?

**Kirisana** : Please do send Hanami my regards. From Principal Tadatsune's intelligence, our team should have reached Top 500 in the competition by now.

**Tamaki** : Do not worry about that, Ichinohe-senpai.

**Kirisana** : ...?

**Tamaki** : Hanami will win. I'm sure of it.

**Kirisana** : Of course. Well, then.

(Kirisana leaves)

**Gamon** : Oh yeah, have you contacted her yesterday, Katayama?

**Tamaki** : Of course I do.

**Hideaki** : Damn, Tamaki. What does it feel like to have a girlfriend? You're leaving your bros to dust here!

**Jin** : How foolish. Only a philanderer like you gets to be as upfront and casual when asking such things.

**Hideaki** : ...

**Jin** : Huh? What are you staring at?

**Hideaki** : How did you know I've been donating for charities?

**Jin** : ...

**Tamaki** : Hahaha!

**Gamon** : Oh my god.

**Jin** : For the love of everything that is holy, how STUPID can you be?!

**Hideaki** : Huh!? What do you mean? Ya calling me stupid, ya smartass?!

**Jin** : ...Ugh. I said-

**???** : Um...E-Excuse me...

**Tamaki** : Ah!

**Tamaki** : Guys, stop arguing! Our fifth member's here!

**Gamon** : Huh...? Teruya?

**Hideaki** : Teru Teru, what are you doing here?

**Baiko Teruya** : Erm...I actually asked Katayama-san for p-permission.

**Jin** : But, Tak-bro...Teruya's parents are...

**Tamaki** : Come on, guys! This isn't the time to be thinking about Teruya-kun's parents! It's about what he wants to do and what he strives to do!

**Jin** : I'm pretty sure those words meant the same but, whatever...

**Tamaki** : Shut up, Jin-cho. You know I always get tongue-tied when I tried to make an impressive speech.

**Baiko** : Please, everyone. I need to at least join another club so that I can spend my time less at home!

**Hideaki** : I see. Well, I understand that it sucks to stay at home and listening to your parent's rambling, so you have my vote!

**Baiko** : T-Thank you very much, Sakurai-kun!

**Gamon** : I understand, Teruya. However, I'll tell you now that I have no respect for such selfish parents. But, as your classmate and friend, you have my vote!

**Jin** : Must you say it that way? Now you sound like a hero, a "Hero of Justice", no less!

**Hideaki** : It's probably because of Dojima caving his head in.

**Gamon** : Hey, I was just trying to be sympathetic. Besides, I've almost made a full recovery, so there's nothing to worry about.

**Jin** : Teruya, I will not try to pry why your parents would even think of doing this to you, but you have my vote.

**Baiko** : K-Katayama-kun?

**Tamaki** : Congratulations, Teruya-kun! You're one of us now!

**Baiko** : Thank you, all of you! I promise I'll do my very best!

**Jin** : So, what are we doing after this?

**Tamaki** : Since this is Teruya-kun's first day with us...How about we let him choose?

**Hideaki** : Woo! Go with it!

**Gamon** : It is only natural.

**Jin** : We will slowly show you the ropes for our "research" activities. In the meantime, all you need to do is just to "observe".

**Baiko** : A-Alright!

(The group walks over to the "History and Mythology" section).

**Tamaki** : Hm, I'm feeling great today! Then, we should go for Greek Mythology.

**Gamon** : Let me guess, gut feeling?

**Tamaki** : I did meet a Greek goddess in my dreams.

**Hideaki** : Is she pretty?

**Jin** : Oh boy...

**Tamaki** : I mean, she's a goddess right? she has to be pretty.

**Tamaki** : Besides, she did blush.

**Hideaki** : Y-YOU MADE A GODDESS BLUSH? WHAT THE HELL DID YOU SAY TO HER?

**???** : Sakurai-san.

**Gamon** : Oh no.

**Hideaki** : Ah, eh...Hanayagi-senpai.

**Runa Hanayagi** : Would you mind? There are others who are using the library. Anymore noise from you, and I will ban you from the library. Is that clear?

**Hideaki** : But I only-

**Runa** : No "buts". If you understand now, I will continue with my business. Time doesn't wait for anyone, after all.

(Runa returns to her seat, and continues reading a book)

**Jin** : As always, the idiot falls first.

**Hideaki** : (trying to stop screaming)

**Tamaki** : Anyway, I found five books about Greek mythology. Let's check it out!

**Baiko** : C-Can I have one?

**Tamaki** : Sure, go ahead. Pick one.

**Baiko** : Hm, this one.

**Tamaki** : Hoh. "Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes of Greece", I must say, Teruya-kun, for starters, you do have nice taste!

**Baiko** : I think it's because of me spending quality time in the library, so I can more or less guess which book is better compared to the others.

**Jin** : I see your time spending with Kimura-senpai is put to good use.

**Hideaki** : Kimura-"senpai"? I thought he was our principal.

**Jin** : Argh, everytime you talk caused me to lose part of my braincells. I'm talking about our Student Council Vice President, Kimura Waichiro.

**Hideaki** : Oh, him. I kinda forgot he existed.

**Jin** : How can you forget? He's the one shouting nonsensical stuff at the school gate twice a week!

**Hideaki** : Eh, I'm loud enough as is. What makes you think I would pay attention to other loud people?

**Jin** : Huh, I'm surprised you could come up with some good points. Perhaps you're actually not a total moron, after all.

**Hideaki** : ...Shut it.

**Tamaki** : Ahaha, alright, alright. Let's get to researching, shall we? While you guys were arguing, Teruya-kun already read until page 34.

**Baiko** : (Looking at the book intensely)

**Gamon** : Alright, then. Let the research begin!

**Hideaki & Jin** : Yeah!

(Runa takes a peek to see what's going on)

**Runa** : What a troublesome bunch.

**Runa** : But...history might not sound so bad.

**???** : Hanayagi?

**Runa** : Hm? Ah, Kimura. Good evening.

**Waichiro Kimura** : Evening to you too. What are you doing?

**Runa** : Oh, it's nothing. I was just watching the "Mythology Research Club".

**Waichiro** : Ah, them. Despite them being an unofficial club, I do like their dedication in learning history.

**Waichiro** : Hm, is that Baiko among them?

**Runa** : Yes.

**Waichiro** : I see. Then I will go and join them. Have a good day, Hanayagi.

**Runa** : Yes, Vice President.

**Runa** : ...Wait. He said he's going to join them. Did I hear that right?

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