Artemis/Band Story 1/Chapter 2

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**Momentary Silence** is the second chapter of Artemis's First Band Story.

## Synopsis

Onstage, Fuyu starts singing to prove that she is ready to become a full-fledged member of the Music Club...

## Transcript

[Music Club, YamiTsume High School]

**Fuyu** : .....

(After she finishes singing, Fuyu puts the mic onto the stand)

**Fuyu** : That is all. Thank you for listening.

**Nagi** : (Incredible... Her voice is on another level....! I've never heard anything like this one before!)

(Miezu and Bestisia clap their hands in amazement, followed by Nagi soon after)

**Miezu** : Spectacular, Fuyu-chan. I must admit, I haven't seen this level of talent since what, around three years ago?

**Nagi** : Three years ago...you're referring to Amagi-senpai, right?

**Miezu** : That's right.

**Fuyu** : Amagi....Are you talking about Tokunaga Amagi from Entropy?

**Miezu** : Yup, that's the one! She's the second leader of the YamiTsume Music Club and one of our school's most popular alumni.

**Fuyu** : She studied here?

**Nagi** : You don't know, Fuyu?

**Fuyu** : I'm sorry, I only remember hearing about the band at some point in time.

**Fuyu** : (Strange...Why can't I remember?)

**Miezu** : .....

**Nagi** : .....

**Bestisia** : It's okay, Fuyu-san. There's no need to force yourself to think about it.

**Fuyu** : ...Okay.

**Miezu** : Well, then! I suppose the results speaks for itself!

**Miezu** : Congratulations, Fuyu! Welcome to the Music Club!

**Bestisia** : You did it!! Congratulations, Fuyu-san!!

**Nagi** : I hope we can count on you from here on.

**Fuyu** : \*bows\* Thank you for having me.

**Nagi** : Now then, Bestisia. It's your turn.

**Bestisia** : Alright! I'll go prepare right away!

(Bestisia heads to the stage with her...."guitar")

**Nagi** : Uh...Bestisia...What's that?

**Bestisia** : Oh, it's my self-modified guitar gun. I call it "Metéore"!

**Miezu** : The guitar looks so cool, I think it fits you.

**Fuyu** : Lorraine-san.

**Bestisia** : Yes?

**Fuyu** : ...Nevermind.

**Bestisia** : Oh....Okay.

**Bestisia** : Anyways, I'll start now! I hope you'll like my performance!

(Bestisia starts playing her guitar, while singing)

**Nagi** : (Bestisia Lorraine..... Her singing is lacking in some parts, but she shows that she has experience playing the guitar.)

**Miezu** : Hey, Na-chan.

**Nagi** : Yeah?

**Miezu** : Look at her. She's having a real blast up there.

**Nagi** : Looks like it.

**Nagi** : What do you think of her?

**Miezu** : First of all, she's very polite and very friendly. That's a huge plus for me.

**Nagi** : Personally, I find her singing skills lacking, but her guitar skills makes up for it.

**Miezu** : So it's a yes, then?

**Nagi** : Hm, it's enough to join us, surely.

**Miezu** : What do you think. Fuyu?

**Fuyu** : .....

(Fuyu is concentrating, keeping an eye on Bestisia)

**Nagi** : (She's analyzing her...)

**Miezu** : (So aside from having talent, she has the eyes too...)

**Miezu** : (I'm impressed, Fuyu.)

(Bestisia's performance ends)

**Bestisia** : Thank you for listening!

(Miezu and Nagi clap their hands, but Fuyu stands still)

**Miezu** : Bestisia, that was impressive!

**Nagi** : She certainly did a great job, isn't that right Fuyu?

**Fuyu** : ....Not exactly.

**Nagi** : ....?

**Bestisia** : ....Fuyu-san?

**Fuyu** : First of all, I am going to be entirely honest with you. Are you going to be okay with this, Lorraine-san?

**Bestisia** : .....

**Bestisia** : Sure, go ahead!

**Fuyu** : Your singing is very lacking in many aspects, especially breathing control, unstable intonation, and you seem to mess up a few parts without even acknowledging it.

**Nagi** : Hey, Fuyu-

**Fuyu** : I'm not done.

**Nagi** : ....!?

**Bestisia** : \*gulp\*

**Fuyu** : Although I cannot say anything about your guitar skills, I can see that the performance is well done.

**Bestisia** : Ah, I see....That's good to hear.

**Fuyu** : However...

**Fuyu** : I suggest to quickly improve is your singing, otherwise.....

**Fuyu** : You'll only sound like a broken down radio rather than a fully-fledged musician.

**Nagi** : Hey, that's going too far...!

**Bestisia** : It's okay, Asagami-san. Listening to advice is also a room for improvement.

**Nagi** : But she's not giving you advice, she's insulting you!

**Bestisia** : No, I don't think she is.

**Nagi** : Bestisia...

**Bestisia** : But then again...

**Bestisia** : I guess I really am not good at singing, ehehe~

(Bestisia gives a heartful smile)

**Bestisia** : But, knowing that I am lucky to be here.

**Bestisia** : Because I get to study and improve my singing, so that I won't embarass myself next time!

**Bestisia** : So! Fuyu-san, I humbly ask if you can teach me how to improve my singing!

**Fuyu** : .....

(Fuyu smiles a bit)

**Fuyu** : ....That's the spirit.

**Miezu** : Then, that means....!

**Nagi** : W-Welcome to the Music Club, Bestisia!

**Bestisia** : Yay! Thanks for having me!

**Fuyu** : .....

**Nagi** : Fuyu.

**Fuyu** : I know what I said, I will not apologize.

**Nagi** : ....

**Fuyu** : Besides...this is how I do things.

**Fuyu** : ....Miezu-san, may I go home for the day?

**Miezu** : Yes, you may. Do be careful on your way home.

**Fuyu** : If you'll excuse me, Asagami-san.

**Nagi** : ...Stay safe.

**Bestisia** : See you tomorrow, Fuyu-san!

**Fuyu** : ....Yeah.

(Fuyu takes her bag and leaves the Music Club)

**Nagi** : ....

**Miezu** : You worry too much, Na-chan.

**Nagi** : ....I'm sorry. It's just that she's-

**Miezu** : Say no more. We expected this to happen.

**Nagi** : ...You're right. I'm sorry, Miezu.

**Bestisia** : ....?

[Front Gate, YamiTsume High School]

**Fuyu** : ....

**Tamaki** : Hey! How did it go?

**Fuyu** : I'm an officilal member now.

**Tamaki** : Nice, I know you can do it!

**Fuyu** : .....Katayama.

**Tamaki** : Yes?

**Fuyu** : When will Hanami return?

**Tamaki** : Well, she didn't specify, but she said that she'll try to come back as fast as possible.

**Fuyu** : ....I'll be waiting by then.

**Tamaki** : Same here.

**Tamaki** : C'mon, let's get you home.

**Fuyu** : Okay.

[Fuyu's Home]

**Tamaki** : We're almost here.

**Fuyu** : Thanks for always taking me home, Katayama...

**Tamaki** : No problem. Do you remember the route you need to take by now?

**Fuyu** : I wrote it on my notes. So in case you're not around, I think I can manage.

**Tamaki** : Alright, then. See you tomorrow, then!

**Fuyu** : .....?

**Fuyu** : Katayama, wait.

**Tamaki** : What is it?

**Fuyu** : There's a man standing at my door.

**Tamaki** : Ah...Don't worry, it's fine.

(Tamaki smiles, then walks over with Fuyu to the man)

**Fuyu** : ....?

**Tamaki** : Good evening.

**???** : Ah Tamaki-sama, good evening. And.....ah!

**Fuyu** : .....

**???** : It has been a long time since we've met, Fuyu-sama.

**Fuyu** : Do I know you?

**Tamaki** : Don't worry, Fuyu. He's one of Hanami's.....people.

**Agares** : My name is Agares, and I am one of Hanami-sama's attendants.

**Agares** : Greetings aside, I am pleased to see that you are doing well.

**Fuyu** : ....

(Fuyu nudges Tamaki)

**Tamaki** : ....?

**Fuyu** : What is he talking about?

**Tamaki** : .....

**Tamaki & Agares** : ......Ahahahaha!!

**Fuyu** : .....?

**Fuyu** : Also what are you doing in front of my home?

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