Artemis/Band Story 1/Chapter 25

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**Tadashiro Sisters' Truth** is the twenty-fifth chapter of Artemis's Story.

## Synopsis

Miezu finally speaks up about what actually happened between her and Mizuki. What kind of ugly truth will Fuyu discover?

## Transcript

[Rooftop]

(Miezu takes off her glasses)

**Miezu** : When you are in middle school.....

**Mizuki** : Huh? What about it?

(Flashback starts)

[Tadashiro Residence, One Year Ago]

**Mizuki** : Sis! Sis!

**Miezu** : What is it, Mizuki? You look really excited.

**Mizuki** : Yup, that's because I'm going to enroll in the same school as my beloved sister!

**Miezu** : Aww, that's so sweet. Have you decided what clubs you'll be joining?

**Mizuki** : Hehe, isn't that obvious?

(Mizuki twirls and poses)

**Mizuki** : I'm definitely joining the Idol Club!

(Miezu realizes something, and her expression changes)

**Miezu** : Ah......I see....

**Mizuki** : Hmm? What's the matter, Sis?

**Miezu** : No.....Uh, nothing at all.....

**Mizuki** : You're hiding something from me, aren't you?

**Miezu** : N-No.....It's nothing big or anything.....

**Mizuki** : Hmmmmmmmmmm......

(Mizuki stares intensely at Miezu)

**Mizuki** : Oh well, I'll believe you.

**Mizuki** : I'll be going back to my room now, Sis.

**Mizuki** : Lalala~ Idol Club, here I come!

**Miezu** : .......

(Flashback ends)

**Mizuki** : What about it? That wasn't important!

**Miezu** : The thing is......you didn't know who the leader of the Idol Club was at that time.

**Mizuki** : Huh? Of course I know who she is! She-

**Miezu** : She's not what you think she is.

**Mizuki** : Huh?

**Miezu** : She's a fiend clad in an idol's persona. She's nothing like the role model that you mentioned.

**Mizuki** : What are you talking about? She can't be-

**Miezu** : She abuses her fellow idols when no one is looking, and she dislikes competition, so she breaks their spirits and makes them quit.

**Mizuki** : ........There were members who left the club, but....

**Mizuki** : You told me that they left because some people aren't interested in the Club anymore!

**Miezu** : Do you think you're the one who's been putting an act the entire time?

**Mizuki** : ....What?!

(Miezu pulls up her right sleeve of her shirt, revealing several scars that hasn't healed)

**Mizuki** : ......Scars?!

**Fuyu** : (Scars....?)

**Miezu** : How do you think I knew about the true colors of the Idol Club's Leader?

**Mizuki** : .........

**Miezu** : I did this for you, Mizuki.

**Mizuki** : But.....why?

**Mizuki** : Why did you try to cut off my hair that time?

**Miezu** : .......I had no choice.

(Flashback Starts)

**Miezu** : Mizuki.

**Mizuki** : Yes, Sis?

(Miezu cuts a portion of Mizuki's hair)

**Mizuki** : What?! What are you doing!!?

**Miezu** : Saving you.

**Mizuki** : What do you mean?

**Miezu** : You mustn't join the Idol Club.

**Mizuki** : What are you talking about? Stop it, Sis!

**Miezu** : Stay still!

**Mizuki** : NO!!

(Mizuki tries to run down the stairs, but Miezu forcefully grabs her hand)

**Miezu** : This is for your own good, Mizuki!

**Mizuki** : WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS, SIS?!

**Miezu** : Because I don't want to see you hurt.

**Mizuki** : I'm joining the Idol Club, no matter what you say!

**Miezu** : Don't be so stubborn, Mizuki!!

**Mizuki** : Let me go!!

(Mizuki pushes Miezu, but also causing her to fall down the stairs)

**Mizuki** : AAAAAGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

**Miezu** : ........

**Miezu** : ......!!

**Miezu** : Wh-What have I done?!! Mizuki! Mizuki!

**Mizuki** : AAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!! It hurts!! It hurts!!

[Hospital]

(Mizuki is horrified to hear about her leg's condition)

**Doctor** : Your leg needs a long time to recover. I'm sorry, but at this rate, she won't be allowed to engage in any activities for now.

**Miezu** : Thank you, Doctor.

(Mizuki is silent, but she stares at Miezu without blinking)

**Miezu** : Mizuki, I......

(Mizuki slaps Miezu's arm)

**Mizuki** : GET.OUT.

**Miezu** : I-

**Mizuki** : GET OUT OR I'M CALLING THE NURSE TO KICK YOU OUT!!!

**Miezu** : ......

(Miezu leaves the room)

**Mizuki** : ..........

(Mizuki holds parts of her hair that was cut off)

(Mizuki starts to cry and scream, while Miezu cries outside and regrets her decision)

(Flashback ends)

**Miezu** : .........

**Mizuki** : ........Why, Sis? WHY?!

**Miezu** : I told you I have no choice.

**Mizuki** : Tell me, then!

**Miezu** : One day, during the Idol Club practice sessions.....

(Flashback Starts)

**Miezu** : Good afternoon.

**Idol Club Leader** : Oh, Tadashiro. Come here for a second.

**Miezu** : Hm? What is it?

(The Leader slaps Miezu)

**Miezu** : ...!!

**Idol Club Leader** : I heard from another member......she said your sister is trying to enter the club?

**Miezu** : .........

**Idol Club Leader** : As long as I'm here, nobody is going to compete with me! So, if your sister enters the club, I'll make sure she suffers as much as you do.

**Miezu** : P-Please! Don't do anything to my sister!

**Idol Club Leader** : Why would I listen to you? Also, your hands are gross. Get them off!

(She slaps Miezu's arm)

**Miezu** : .......

**Idol Club Leader** : Hm....Now that I think about it......Maybe you could.....do something to prevent your sister from joining the Club.....Right? Maybe......stage a little accident, hm?

**Miezu** : .......

**Idol Club Leader** : How about answering me, hm?

(Miezu's hair was pulled by force)

**Idol Club Leader** : Hahahaha!!

**Miezu** : .........I'd rather die than hurt my sister!

**Idol Club Leader** : So, you'd rather her be bullied by me, then? Alright, whatever suits you, then!

(Flashback ends)

**Mizuki** : ........

**Miezu** : Well, after what happened to Mizuki, I quit the Idol Club......

**Mizuki** : .......And then.....

**Miezu** : That's right. I changed your Idol Club application to the Music Club.

**Mizuki** : ........I-

**Miezu** : I never wanted to hurt you......but I was so scared......I'm afraid that.....she'll do something unimaginable to you......That's why.....that's why I....

(Mizuki tears up)

**Mizuki** : YOU IDIOT!!

**Miezu** : ...!!

**Mizuki** : Do you think I'm really that weak?! That I'll be bullied, and my dreams will be destroyed by them?!

**Miezu** : Mizuki, I-

**Mizuki** : SHUT UP!! ALL THIS TIME......I THOUGHT.....THAT YOU WERE TRYING TO MOVE ME TO THE MUSIC CLUB BECAUSE YOU'RE JUST SELFISH!

**Miezu** : I'm sorry! I-

**Mizuki** : WHY!! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME ABOUT IT?! IF YOU TOLD ME ABOUT IT, IT WOULDN'T HAVE ENDED LIKE THIS!!

(Miezu starts to cry)

**Miezu** : I-I know....Tha-That's why- Mizuki, I just wanted to-

**Mizuki** : YOU WANTED TO PROTECT ME?! NO! WHAT YOU'RE DOING IS WRONG! YOU- YOU-

**Miezu** : I'm sorry! I-

(Mizuki runs away)

**Miezu** : Mizuki!!!

(Upon reaching the rooftop door, Fuyu blocks Mizuki's path)

**Mizuki** : Fuyu Hime!!

**Fuyu** : ........

**Mizuki** : ....!! What do you want? Get out of my way!

(Fuyu slaps Mizuki)

**Mizuki** : .......!!

**Fuyu** : Calm down.

**Mizuki** : .......

(Fuyu pulls Mizuki's arm towards Miezu)

**Mizuki** : Gah! Let me go!

**Miezu** : Fuyu, I-

(Fuyu slaps Miezu as well)

**Miezu** : ....!!

**Fuyu** : Wake up, will you?

**Fuyu** : You two should talk things through. Finish this problem today. Should you two require help, I'll be at the door.

**Mizuki** : Stay out of our business, Fuyu Hime! You-

**Fuyu** : If you really think I'll let another tragedy happen again, then you're mistaken.

(Fuyu grabs Mizuki's collar)

**Fuyu** : It's not about me, it's not about the Idol Club, it's not about the Music Club....

**Mizuki** : Then what is-

**Fuyu** : It's about you and your sister.

**Mizuki** : .......

**Miezu** : .......

**Fuyu** : I'm not angry at you trying to shut down our club, I'm not angry that you would attack Tamami.

**Mizuki** : Then-

**Fuyu** : I'm angry because you two couldn't even look at each other in the eye when you talk.

**Miezu & Mizuki** : ....!

**Fuyu** : You two aren't honest about your feelings. I can see......no, I know it.

**Fuyu** : Now....take your time and talk.

(Fuyu lets go of Mizuki's collar)

(Fuyu closes the rooftop door behind her, leaving Miezu and Mizuki both speechless)

**Fuyu** : (It's for the best.....to let them talk things through.)

(Mizuki and Miezu looks at each other)

**Mizuki** : ...........

**Miezu** : ..........

**Mizuki** : One year.......

**Mizuki** : I held a grudge......for one year.....

**Miezu** : .....You must have suffered quite a lot......

**Mizuki** : ......Hey, Sis.....

**Miezu** : .......Hm?

**Mizuki** : Do you remember the time.....when we used to watch live idol shows before?

**Miezu** : ......I do. It was fun.

**Mizuki** : The stage's shine......The glimmering lights.....and the audience's smiles......I want to see them all with my own eyes.....

**Miezu** : .........

**Mizuki** : When you suddenly bought those music magazines, and then you bought a new guitar.....I was a bit surprised......

**Miezu** : That guitar, hm?

**Mizuki** : Where did that go?

**Miezu** : I gave it to someone else, several days after you fell down the stairs.

**Mizuki** : ......Why?

**Miezu** : .....Because if my sister can't have her dreams, it's natural that her big sister has to give up hers too.

**Mizuki** : If so, then why the Music Club?

**Miezu** : It was never meant for me. It was for the others who wanted to enjoy music.

**Mizuki** : ......!!

(Mizuki stays silent for a while)

**Mizuki** : ........Sis.

**Miezu** : Yes?

**Mizuki** : I'm sorry.

**Miezu** : No, I should be the one to-

**Mizuki** : .......

**Miezu** : .......I'm sorry about your hair and your leg. I-

(Miezu bites her lips and tears up again)

**Miezu** : I'm sorry.......I'm so......so.....sorry!! I'm sorry for being such an awful big sister!

**Mizuki** : Sis.......

(Mizuki hugs Miezu)

**Mizuki** : I caused trouble for everyone, because I was extremely frustrated.....and I couldn't get what I want......I'm sorry for being such a troublesome sister.

(Miezu stays silent for a while, then hugs Mizuki back)

**Miezu** : Will you forgive me, Mizuki?

**Mizuki** : ...........Yes......Yes!!!

(Mizuki starts to tear up and she takes off her red ribbons, and cries)

**Mizuki** : WAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I'M SORRY SIS!!! I PROMISE, FROM NOW ON.....WE'LL TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER!!!!!!

**Miezu** : Yup......We'll always be there for each other....

**Mizuki** : WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!

(Miezu cries silently)

(Fuyu hears Mizuki's cries, and she smiles)

**Fuyu** : It seems they don't need help, after all....

(Fuyu goes down the stairs, to see Bestisia, Yuna and Ayaka)

**Bestisia** : I see the problem's solved, Leader?

**Fuyu** : Hm.

(Fuyu nods)

**Fuyu** : Let's wait for them at the Nurse's Office. How's Tamami's condition?

**Yuna** : She just regained consciousness. She seems fine, aside from the injuries.

**Ayaka** : Tadashiro-senpai....Mizuki-chan.....

**Fuyu** : Let's go.

(Fuyu and the others leaves the roof)

**Miezu** : There, there, you can stop crying now, Mizuki.

**Mizuki** : Um.....ummm.....

(Mizuki wipes her tears)

**Miezu** : So, what are you going to do now?

**Mizuki** : ........Hah!

**Mizuki** : Tamami-chan!! I have to go see her! I have to apologize to her, too!

**Miezu** : Let's go, then.

**Mizuki** : But....will she be mad at me?

**Miezu** : Don't worry......Your big sis will be there for you.

**Mizuki** : Hm! Let's go, Sis!

(Mizuki grabs Miezu's hand and the two rushes to the Nurse's Office)

(At the corner end of the roof)

(A male student wakes up from his nap)

**Sleepy Student** : Hm? I thought I heard screaming just now.....Was it a dream? Hm, probably.

(The student continues his nap)

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