Majesty/Band Story 1/Chapter 7

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**A Believer** is the seventh chapter of Majesty's First Band Story.

## Synopsis

Curious on how Azama became such a devoted man who prays to God, King asks him how it happened.

## Transcript

[York Church, Choir Practice Hall]

**Azama** : I'll tell you.

**King** : ...

**Azama** : ...

(Azama looks at Julian, Penelope and Matthew who is laughing and having fun)

**Azama** : Can we take a walk as we go? I don't feel comfortable sharing it with the kids around.

**King** : No problem. We'll have to inform Father Victor that we'll be taking a walk.

**Azama** : Oh, don't worry about that. I told him we're gonna have a talk after the practice anyways.

**King** : ...You predicted this? Impressive.

**Azama** : Let's go. Please, lead the way.

(King and Azama leaves the church, and then they find a bench to sit)

**Azama** : Here seems nice. Go ahead.

**King** : Thank you.

(King takes a seat, then Azama)

**King** : So, what caused you to do this?

**Azama** : It was my father.

**King** : Your father...?

**Azama** : He owns a bar, and he did a good job with managing it too.

**Azama** : But he started drinking after Chiyasu disappeared.

**King** : Chiyasu?

**Azama** : My big sister. She disappeared three years ago, Father told me she left for a school trip one day. But then...

**Azama** : The teachers told them she never made it to school.

**Azama** : The police tried to find her, but she never appeared. It's almost like she never existed to begin with.

**King** : I'm...sorry to hear that. All of you must have been overwhelmed.

**Azama** : ...

**Azama** : Let me ask you a question, King.

**King** : Hm.

**Azama** : What would you do if your sibling were to go missing?

**Azama** : Will you pray for their safe return...or drink your sorrows away?

**King** : ...

**King** : Neither.

**Azama** : ...

**King** : I will continue to search for them. No matter how long it takes, I will find them.

**Azama** : Even if it...takes your entire lifetime?

**King** : ...Of course. They are my family.

**King** : The only place where family should be...is to be by each other's side.

**Azama** : ...

**Azama** : That's a well, thought-out answer.

**King** : ...Thank you.

**Azama** : ...

**Azama** : Say, all these talks about my missing sister isn't going to solve problems.

(Azama stands up)

**Azama** : By the way, I have a question.

**King** : What is it?

**Azama** : What do you think of music?

**King** : Well, music is a work of art. Something to enjoy and appreciate in itself.

**Azama** : Oh, come on. You know that's not what I'm trying to say.

**King** : ...I think music is a very refreshing form of exercise.

**Azama** : That's it. You have to express yourself more, King.

**Azama** : Keep this up, and I'm afraid all you're gonna be doing is tire yourself out by constantly restricting yourself.

**King** : "Express" myself...Right, I'll do that.

**Azama** : So, does music interest you?

**King** : Actually, yes. I would be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued.

**Azama** : Wonderful! Then, can we meet tomorrow at school? Perhaps after lunchtime?

**King** : Oh? And what is this about?

**Azama** : Just having you take a look around our school's Music Club. I'm sure you might be interested in taking a peek.

**King** : I see. Then I'll suppose I'll see if there's any events in Tintagel tomorrow.

**Azama** : Oh, right...princely matters.

**King** : ...My apologies, I was just trying to make sure.

**Azama** : Don't be, a Prince must make sure he keeps his duties on check. That's just how things work in the royal family.

**King** : I thank you for understanding, Azama.

**Azama** : Hey, that's what friends are meant to be.

**King** : Hm.

(King takes out his phone)

**King** : Then, may I have your contact number?

**Azama** : Sure thing. Do you use SolChat?

**King** : ...Yes, actually. I heard it's been dubbed as the "best messaging app" in Koto.

**Azama** : Oh, commercials. They love to exaggerate.

**King** : Do they? They seem pretty convincing.

**Azama** : You'll know when you see them around a lot. Anyway, here's my id.

**King** : Alright...

(King and Azama adds each other in SolChat)

**King** : Alright. Thank you for your time, Azama. It has been a very refreshing experience talking with you.

**Azama** : My pleasure, King! I hope we can get together and talk again sometime soon!

(King and Azama shakes each other's hands)

**King** : Be safe on your way home.

**Azama** : I will. Thank you.

(King bids Azama farewell, and he returns to Tintagel Castle)

[Aurum Hall, Tintagel Castle, Morning]

(Palamedes sees King and she approaches him)

**Palamedes** : Your Highness. Where have you been?

**King** : York Church, I went for choir practice.

**Palamedes** : Choir practice? That is...new.

**King** : I also had a talk with Father Victor, it was a refreshing experience.

**Palamedes** : I see. Then I trust you had a great time.

**King** : Indeed I am.

**Palamedes** : That is good. As long as you are happy, I am happy as well.

**King** : How are your wounds?

**Palamedes** : I am fine. There is nothing to worry about.

**King** : Good to hear.

**Palamedes** : Come. I brought your breakfast to your room, please eat.

**King** : ...Have you eaten?

**Palamedes** : I will not eat before you do.

**King** : Then let's eat together.

(King takes Palamedes's hand and brings her to his room)

**Palamedes** : But, Your Highness...I am not allowed to-

**King** : You are now allowed to eat in my room.

**Palamedes** : ...As you command.

(Palamedes brings out a slice of bread while King wonders which of his breakfast is to eat first)

**King** : ...Are you only eating a slice of bread?

**Palamedes** : Yes. And strawberry jam.

**King** : That's not nutritious enough. Here, have some of my food.

**Palamedes** : Your Highness, you should eat your food.

**King** : No, that way you won't have enough energy.

**King** : Come on, eat more.

(King offers Palamedes his breakfast)

**Palamedes** : ...Your Highness.

**King** : Weird, the pantry should have a lot of food for the you guys. I wonder why.

(Palamedes's face is red)

**Palamedes** : ...

**King** : Palamedes?

**Palamedes** : I'm...

**Palamedes** : I'm on a...diet.

**King** : ....

**King** : Ooooooooooooooooh.

**King** : I see. Then I won't force you to eat. Sorry about that.

**Palamedes** : Th-Thank you for understanding.

(King and Palamedes continues eating)

**King** : Palamedes.

**Palamedes** : Yes, Your Highness?

**King** : ...

**King** : It feels like years since I've heard you sing.

**Palamedes** : ...!

(Palamedes coughs on her bread)

**Palamedes** : S-Sing...?

**Palamedes** : Is it because of the choir practice?

**King** : Yes.

**Palamedes** : ...It's best that I don't sing now. It might attract unwanted attention from the others...

**King** : Hmm...

**King** : Oh, I know!

**Palamedes** : ...?

**King** : Come with me to school tomorrow!

**Palamedes** : Eh?

[Chosokabe Residence, Morning]

**Azama** : I'm home.

(Azama opens the door to see his father lying in the bed, drunk)

**Shiruzen Chosokabe, Azama's Father** : Chiyasu!?

**Azama** : ...

**Shiruzen** : ...Oh. Azama.

**Azama** : There's no sign of her.

**Shiruzen** : I know th- \*hic\* -at.

**Azama** : Where's Mom?

**Shiruzen** : She's buy- \*hic\* -ing...groceries. We're eat- \*hic\* -ing hamburg steak today!

**Shiruzen** : Chiyasu! It's your...\*hic\* favorite! Why won't you come home to- \*hic\* -day, eh?

**Azama** : ...

(Azama enters his room and places his bag on his bed)

**Azama** : ...

(Azama starts praying)

**Azama** : Please, Lord...

**Azama** : Grant me and my family your blessing.

**Azama** : And as for Chiyasu...

**Azama** : Wherever she is now, I hope she's safe and sound.

**Azama** : Beloved and taken care by her new family.

**Azama** : ...

(Azama ends his prayer)

**Azama** : ...

(Azama places his hands on his face)

**Azama** : Chi-nee...Where are you?

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