—Champ de Fleur—

Felix: In celebration of the successful joint live-

All: Cheers !

Yuto: But man- I was surprised when Suzaki-san called Wataru up from the beginning..

Banri: Wataru-kun was also pretty confused in the beginning. But blew it all off once the performance started !
Yuto: I’m just relieved I was able to pull it off…

Jun: uuu, I’m really sorry about the stuff that guy does Matoba-kun…!

Jun: I acted really up-close and stuff… it was uncomfortable right …?

Wataru: Don’t fret over it too much. It was an eye-opening experience and I enjoyed it

Jun: I’m really sorry! About ZACK… wait no, I’m ZACK but…

Wataru: …when I’m with you, everything is full of surprises

Jun: Eh?

Wataru: At first I didn’t believe in this ‘harbinger of misfortune’ until I experienced it first hand

Wataru: Whenever you go outside, behavior like that becomes suspicious, but I also think that your unfamiliarity with others makes you just as uncomfortable 

Wataru: I was more surprised that there was actually someone who was this unlucky

Jun: I wish that it just didn’t exist…

Wataru: It was also my first time encountering such a hazard-ridden adult…

Jun: ow ow ow… somehow this hurts me

Wataru: But regardless of that, the songs you create and play are amazing, just as your performance as ZACK

Wataru: To put it all together, I want to know more about you

Rio: You’re pretty excited

Jun: Me too, I want to know more about the type of god-work you did to circumvent my misfortune…

Tomoru: Do tell about that. For future reference as well !
Wataru: Haha… if thats the case, then leave it to me! 

Koharu: Oh, it seems that everythings gone well !

Felix: It seems another big harvest of the halloween live appears in the better understanding of Jun

Jun: Yeah… it seems so

Jun: (You want to know more about me, huh…)

Jun: (Despite not even fully understanding myself, there are people who feel this way..) 

Jun: (But, Matoba-kun taught me that my misfortunes can be circumvented)

Jun: (…maybe if I keep treating it with the help of others then maybe I’ll come to understand it…)

Jun: (The reason I cling to the ‘music’ that I had once thrown away-)

~~~~~~ [1] ~~~~~~

Felix: Lets pause the song for a moment… hm… Jun, how do you think vampires spend halloween?

Jun: eh?

Felix: This is a halloween song performed by Fantome. Then by those standards, this has to be in the perspective of vampires, no?

Jun: A vampire’s halloween… like going without a costume and blending into a human party?

Felix: Thats good. Only on this day, can we participate in the party of humans without hiding one’s true face

Felix: To those who confuse who lead people astray, to those who hide their fangs to reveal the night… was there such a feeling in this song?

Jun: I have a sinking suspicion… in short…?

Felix: Remake it

Jun: And there it is! Nope nope nope nope! From now till the live day, there isn’t enough time to just remake it!

Felix: If its you, its possible!

Jun: Base! There is absolutely no base to this!

Wataru: (Felix-san and Suzaki-san’s writing process is like that huh…)

Wataru: Come to think of it… Felix-san and Kusunoki-san talked about Suzaki-san…)

—flashback—

Daimon: Jun is always in a rush because Felix has a tendency to give him near impossible tasks

Daimon: The only thing I can do is listen and brew more coffee

Felix: I don’t mean to put him up to impossible tasks. I have faith that Jun can do it

Felix: Its all because I trust Jun

—end of flashback–

Wataru: (Truly, there are many ways to compose songs)

–The next week–

Tomoru: There are 2 weeks till the live. Let’s proceed with the work assignments then!

Yuto: Roger! Koharu-san, Kusunoki-san, let’s discuss about bringing in the equipment

Rio: Here’s a list of our required equipment

Koharu: Ooh! Lets see, our list is….

Daimon: This one. I summarized it yesterday for easy reading

Tomoru: The ones in charge of tickets and product sales were me and… Shiraishi-kun if I recall correctly?

Banri: Yup~! No one is better at this than me!

Felix: The set list was me and Ren right. Lets make haste

Ren: Ah, it’ll be a pleasure to work with you!

Jun: Um.. what about me…?

Tomoru: That reminds me that I haven’t set up a job for Jun yet…

Jun: Up until now I’ve been unemployed!

Wataru: ..If thats so, then why don’t you join me in picking up some sweets to distribute during the live?

Tomoru: You’re a lifesaver Matoba-kun. Ah, that’s right, I wanted to see the budget, can you give me an estimate?

Wataru: Sure. Then, Suzaki-san, lets go to the store

Daimon: Just you with Jun huh… do be careful

Jun: What does that mean !?

Felix: Jun’s misfortune is quite intense for those who aren’t accustomed to it. Do keep that in mind, Wataru.

Wataru: y-yes..?

~~~~~~ [2] ~~~~~~

–Downtown–

Wataru: Everyone was pretty worried right

Jun: Ah, no… its more because i’m with you…

Wataru: ….?

Jun: I’m actually uh… really a harbinger of misfortune after all..

Wataru: Harbinger of misfortunate?

Wataru: (It doesn’t look like he’s joking but, thats pretty impossible, to be so-like a manga…)

Jun: Haha…can’t believe it right? But, for example, just walking like this-

—Champ de Fleur–

Jun: Are you okay, Matoba-kun? Sorry, Its my fault that…

Wataru: No, you’re not at fault… its more the fault of my lack of awareness..

Yuto: What happened !? Why is Suzaki-san soaked?

Wataru: From where should I start.. First, Suzaki-san stepped and slipped on a juice can that was dropped by a driver

Jun: and then the juice came spewing out…

Wataru: Because he got stained, we went to the park to look for some water, but then a ball some kid was playing with hit Suzaki-san directly in the face

Jun: and then I staggered and held on to a nearby playset that had fresh paint on it

Wataru: Then, because we left the water tap running, when we tried to stop it, the faucet broke and water flew everywhere

Jun: When I contacted the management office of the shop we wanted to go to, it was already closing time

Daimon: Its a full course huh. I thought that it would be a good day if nothing were to happen..

Wataru: Does something like this happen on a daily?

Jun: uh well… I think today’s misfortune is around the halfpoint to the bottom?

Banri: That’s only half?

Ren: That sounds hard…

Felix: Its not all bad things though. Thanks to the abundance of Jun’s misfortune, I never run out of inspiration

Felix: Indeed, in the new song, we can even add the image of water!

Jun: I hope you’re not asking me to remake it again… awawa

Koharu: For the time being, take a shower and change your clothes. You can’t be planning on staying like that right?

Tomoru: Ah… that reminds me that the laundry from when we were on the road piled up, so now they’re all in the washer…

Jun: haha… an additional attack like that, no longer does enough damage..

Rio: …Suzaki-san’s misfortune.. Is one of a kind huh

Wataru: I was really surprised when I experienced it.. If I had such a daily occurrence, then I would definitely want to cry as well

Wataru: I wonder if theres anything I can do….

Rio: You seem to care alot

Wataru: You’ll understand once you go out with him Kikyo

Wataru: Its a bit off putting to say but… despite him being an adult, the more I look at him, the more I worry

Wataru: I don’t think I can just leave him be

~~~~~~ [3] ~~~~~~

—one week passes—

Wataru: Ah, Yu. Can you move that equipment just a little more to the right?

Yuto: Uh, like this?

Wataru: Yup. I think it’ll be fine with that much of a gap

Wataru: And uh… Banri-kun, if you wanna charge your smartphone, can you do it on the table over there?

Banri: Oh, was it in the way?

Wataru: Nah, it wasn’t really in the way but it’d be bad if someone’s foot got caught on it

Banri: …?

Jun: Argona, I think its time to start practice-

Wataru: Suzaki-san, get away!

Jun: Eh? W-why !?

Wataru: The back shelf might collapse. So keep a little distance from it

Jun: Okay…got it..

Yuto: …what has Matoba been doing?

Rio: Maybe he’s… trying to prevent any misfortunes Suzaki-san will suffer from in advance?

Ren: But… does that even work?

Banri: I’m not sure either… but, if its the overly cautious Matoba-kun then maybe…

Jun: Daimon-san, listen to this! Something horrible has been discovered..

Daimon: What happened? Did the new song’s demo get deleted?

Jun: Thats still safe… I think. But more importantly, I haven’t had any misfortunate incidents for the entire day!

Jun: Does this shit even happen !? On the other hand, now I’m worried

Koharu: Hold up, you didn’t notice?

Jun: Not notice… that I’m not in absolute misery?

Daimon: Not that but more that Matoba was overly cautious about everything
Jun: …eh?

Tomoru: Ah, you thought that too? I also thought he was pretty cautious in trying to avoid any incidents

Felix: You brilliantly adverted and subdued Jun’s misfortune before it occurred. Although I did miss it at times

Koharu: But Jun’s misfortune is something that can really be prevented huh…

Tomoru: Its slowly being accepted as a truth, we didn’t think of preventing it in advance huh..

Daimon: No, if we attempted to do it ourselves, it would be quite difficult. Its only possible today since Matoba is looking over it.

Felix: Even if we hired a personal bodyguard, it’d be a perilous task

Koharu: Anyways, don’t forget to thank Matoba later. Since he was pretty on alert about everything

Jun: Okay…

~~~~~~ [4] ~~~~~~

Wataru: Thank you for the hard work Suzaki-san

Jun: y-yeah… same to you. Um, Matoba-kun, thanks for today

Jun: It seems like… you were extra careful in not letting misfortune come to me and stuff..

Wataru: aah, sorry for doing something out of hand…

Jun: nonono, I’m grateful ! I realized how happy I was, when I wasn’t cursed with misfortune !

Wataru: If thats so then, there was worth in doing that

Jun: But… were you able to practice properly? If you were minding me, then you wouldn’t have been able to focus that much?

Wataru: Ah… when you put it like that… I might not have been able to concentrate on the practice that much today

Wataru: I’ll just to some individual practice later

Jun: If you don’t mind, I can accompany you with individual practice

Wataru: Eh? But that’ll be too…

Jun: But… this what I can do at the very least-

Wataru: …it will be a great experience to learn from Suzaki-san. Then, if you really don’t mind?

Jun: o-Of course!

—Halloween live day—

FELIX: Such an night event that occurs once a year. The wall that separates us from humans dissipates

FELIX: As a treat for tonight… we shall expose our true forms for all of you…

FELIX: …now then, let us begin..

FELIX: A dazzling night woven by Fantome Iris and Argonavis!

ZACK: GYAHAHAHA ! That’s right you commoners, make more noise !

ZACK: To make it quick, lemme introduce my special friends !

ZACK: The man who splendidly crushes misfortune, Matoba Wataru!

Wataru: Eh, I wasn’t informed of this…

Rio: You seem to have been nominated

Yuto: Prepare for the unexpected, and go!

Ren: Good luck, Wataru!

Banri: Argona’s representative, you were called~! Be careful not to stutter !

Wataru: …

Wataru: Ah, um… good evening to the members of the audience, I’m Argonavis’ bassist, Matoba Wataru…

ZACK: Hyaha! You’ve come well Wataru!

Wataru: Um so… if thats all then…

ZACK: Hold it hold it hold it! You can’t have come this far to just go home!

Wataru: Even if you say that, I’m not sure what to..

ZACK: You’re for sure familiar with this song right !

Wataru: (Ah, this song… its the one that Suzaki-san did during the practice… if its this then…)

ZACK: HYAHAHA ! As expected of Wataru! If thats the case then lets get this party started ! Can’tcha keep up !?

Wataru: ….yes !

ZACK: Okay~, let’s let it all loose ! Both humans and vampires, lets make some fucking noise !

—Studio–

Wataru: Kurokawa-san, are you able to reach Suzaki-san?

Tomoru: Well, the phone isn’t connecting and my messages aren’t even being left on read…

Felix: Apologies for making you wait. A shame that we even have Argona waiting here 

Yuto: Don’t worry about it. We were the ones who suggested a joint recital after all

Rio: Is Suzaki-san okay

Koharu: …Its him after all, he’s probably meeting some misfortune somewhere along the way

Ren: …eh?

Banri: Misfortune…?

Koharu: Ah, its not a worrying story. On the way he always-

Jun: I’m sorry for being late! uuu…I don’t wanna go out anymore..

Daimon: Speak of the devil

Jun: The train suddenly went out of service then I couldn’t seem to catch a taxi and when I tried to take a shortcut the road turned out to be closed and..

Jun: and when I tried to look up a map of the road I dropped it on the street and a car came over and

Wataru: wah… its smashed beyond repair

Jun: Because of that I couldn’t contact anyone… I’m really sorry

Yuto: What do I even say… that sounds like a disaster

Jun: Ahaha…its a normal occurrence of my misfortune after all

Yuto: Wow.. when you’re an adult, you can laugh it off when something like your smartphone breaks..

Wataru: Is that so..?

Felix: As expected of Jun! It feels as if I’ve received an early halloween prank

Jun: Give me a break… I want treats too, not just tricks…

Koharu: Since Jun has arrived, lets start the meeting. We only have a month ‘til the live

Tomoru: The direction has been pretty much agreed on. After that, its what we’ll all be doing individually before it

Yuto: Since there’s still time, lets practice a little bit!

Felix: Ah, can everyone start without me? I want to arrange the new song a bit with Jun before practice

Yuto: oh, you’re making a new song?

Felix: I wanted to add more flavor to the song for our halloween live. Can you play the demo?

Jun: Um… in front of everyone? Its kinda embarrassing..

Felix: Its nothing to be shy of. Lets start

Rio: We’ll also be practicing on our own, so you don’t have to worry so much

Ren: I wanna listen to it…

Banri: Don’t say that Ren-kun! Can’t you see Suzaki-san is nervous?

Jun: uu…its hard…

~~~~~~4~~~~~~

Ryo: Why are you dressed as a woman?

Wataru: Ah.. that, I also wanted to ask

Koharu: The reason is… well at first it was suggested by Feli, in the band prior to Fantome

Koharu: It was really up to me to do it or not… so I decided to do it

Ryo: and that is… why?

Koharu: First of all, there weren’t any objections. I just thought that doing a V-kei female was cool

Koharu: I’ve also worn skirts and other pieces like that before as well

Wataru: ….eh!?

Koharu: It’s a weird story right? I have two older sisters that have a significant age gap to me, so when I was younger I was their ‘doll’

Koharu: I used to wear fluffy and girly clothing like a dress up doll

Wataru: I see… It sounds hard to have older sisters

Koharu: This might just be a story relevant to my sisters though, well that was one of the reasons

Koharu: The other was that when I stood on the stage dressed as a female, I felt a click

Ryo: What does that mean?

Koharu: There was a good reaction from the audience but it also helped build that ‘world’

Koharu: It made sense to me to be the female character in the band

Wataru: I see… you’re always conscious of the audience’s feelings

Ryo: There seem to be alot of ways to make the audience happy

Ryo: Should we start dressing more extravagantly?

Koharu: Nah, if you’re already an alien and you dress up, won’t that be overkill?

Wataru: I think Akebono-san has enough impact with the bass alone

Koharu: But I mean, if you really wanna do it, you should it right?

Koharu: Even if Gyro is Asahi’s band… Akebono is Akebono after all?

Koharu: The bass or clothing you want to try, can’t they live synonymously in Gyro

Ryo: I see… yeah, let me think for a moment

Koharu: This is the limit I can go… oh its already this late. Sorry, I gotta go soon

Wataru: Ah, thats right, the tea party

Koharu: Right, why don’t you guys come as well? We’re welcoming to additions

Ryo: I have practice after this so I can’t go

Koharu: Oh I see.. Matoba?

Wataru: I think I’ll also have to decline. I have some errands to run, and I also wanna go home and eat the cake

Koharu: You sure? You don’t have to hesitate y’know? If you came l’d lend you some costumes and makeup

Wataru: Eh? Is that really okay? But, thank you very much for the offer!

~~~~~~Epilogue~~~~~~

–Fantome’s shared-house–

Koharu: Sorry, came back late. Are they all still sleeping?

Felix: Welcome back. They’re all still sleeping soundly. Thanks to that, the room is ready

Felix: What about the cake? It seems you took quite a long time

Koharu: Perfect. I met Matoba at the cake shop. I wasn’t really familiar with it so I asked him to choose for me

Koharu: After that, the convo flowed and Akebono joined in so we were talking for some time

Felix: Hm~ 3 bassists gathering together, that sounds like fun

Koharu: aah, it was fun.. But we didn’t really talk about the bass at all

Koharu: I invited them to join the tea party but they declined

Felix: Well thats a shame. They would have been wonderful guests if so

Koharu: Thats right. Young people these days are too modest

Felix: Well then lets prepare the cake and finish setting up. Koharu, prepare the costume

Koharu: kay’

———————

HARU: Ah~ with that said, let us begin HARU’s tea party. Today at work, the damn guys who were-

FELIX: Cut Cut! That’s no good, you can’t use such vulgar words!

FELIX: There needs to be more of a kindness that wraps around the bewitching aura that surrounds..

HARU: Even if you say that…

FELIX: Regardless, again from the top!

Tomou: …it looks like those two are filming over there

Daimon: Its in regards to the ‘tea party of hospitality’ to us

Jun: I slept too much and now I’m hungry… can I eat this cake? |･ω･)

HARU: Don’t touch it yet! After this I’m taking the cake!

Jun: Y-Yes!  I’m sorry!

Tomoru: Anyways, aside for Koharu-san, why is Feli-san also in costume?

Daimon: Isn’t he also going to appear in the video?

FELIX: What are you saying? I’ll have everyone get into costume to appear. Its a video for the audience so everyone will have to appear

Jun: Eh~… do we have to wear the costumes now… (ーー;)

Daimon: If you don’t do as they say, it’ll be a mess later on. Koharu seems super into right now as well..

Daimon: To begin with, we’re on the side of treatment

HARU: Y’all have been lazing around for a while now! Change your damn clothes now!

Tomoru: y-yes!

HARU: After all the shooting is over, I’ll treat you to plenty of ‘hospitality’ so look forward to it~!

~~~~~~[1]~~~~~~

–Downtown–

Koharu: (Well. That was dangerous…)

Koharu: Feli’s cake… that goes beyond a plain ‘surprise’

Koharu: …oops, is this the cake shop Feli recommended? It’s pretty damn crowded

Salesperson: Come on in~!

Koharu: Which one to choose… well I don’t really understand the types here..

Koharu: (Hm..? The person choosing the cake over there…)

???: What to choose… well I guess because I’m here I guess I’ll buy a little pricey one

Koharu: I knew it was Matoba !

Wataru: Eh..? Koharu-san?

Koharu: What a coincidence. Did you also come to buy a cake?

Wataru: Yeah. The cakes from here seem to be delicious

Koharu: To go as far as coming to Ikebukuro, you must really like it

Wataru: Haha…it’s kinda embarrassing to show this side of me

Koharu: It’s embarrassing ain’t it? Its not rare to spot a guy who likes sweets

Koharu: Brushing that aside… I’m saved!

Wataru: Eh?

Koharu: I don’t really eat that many sweets, so I don’t really know what kind of cake type to choose

Koharu: Can you help me choose?

–Moved to restaurant–

Koharu: Oh, that was so helpful! There were so many kinds of chocolate cakes

Koharu: I was about to randomly buy 5-6 of the pieces in the middle

Wataru: If you did that, it’ll be a tea party with too similar cakes

Koharu: Feli said that wouldn’t do. It was lucky that you knew alot about these cakes

Wataru: I never thought that being a cake lover would be useful like this

Wataru: Do you not eat that much cake?

Koharu: Well, rather than cake, I would say eating meat or sake was better

Wataru: Is that so. But then… why would you hold a tea party?
Koharu: Well that is… rather than Fantome, its more like it’s HARU’s character image?

Koharu: Its important because the fans want to see that kind of stuff

Wataru: I see..

Koharu: As long as I post it on the blog, its apart of band activities. Well it may be individual to our band only though

Wataru: I feel a sense of professionalism. Our blog is a little bit more random

Koharu: Nono! Thats just Fantome’s way of doing stuff

Koharu: Isn’t it better for fans to see small daily-life stuff like Argo’s or Furai’s?

Wataru: Yes… what you say will be good study material!

Koharu: Studying… you’re diligent huh

~~~~~~[2]~~~~~~

Koharu: By the way, in the Fes, is there a bassist you’re particularly interested in?

Wataru: Eh? That’s a pretty serious question all of a sudden

Koharu: Nah, I mean there was the first fes round last time right?

Koharu: If I stood there as a participant, I would look at it as a somewhat of a place of competition

Wataru: …yes

Koharu: and then I’d get a feel of the other band’s performance and from perspective different from the ones previously-

Koharu: Simply speaking… It’d make me wanna get better and hone my skills on the bass because I thought they were really good.

Wataru: ….I understand

Koharu: To compare myself to other bassists, I’ve never thought of that before

Wataru: …that would be Akebono-san

Koharu: eh?

Wataru: If I had to choose a bassist I’ve had my eyes set on… that would be Akebono-san

Wataru: Of course yours, and the other band’s bassists have their own flair, but-

Wataru: When they played at the Fes, I felt that Akebono-san bass skills were on a completely different level

Koharu: …I agree. Thats right, his bass ability is kinda something out of this world per say…

Koharu: That level of skill yet he’s younger than me? What’s with that guy? Is he really some kind of alien?

Wataru: Ahaha.. Even he’s always said that

Koharu: He’s always… aah, thats right. Argo and Gyro have been at it since the days in Hokkaido

Wataru: Rather it wasn’t that we were really close, but more like our history is extensive

Wataru: I’ve never really had a one-on-one talk with Akebono-san either

Koharu: Hm.. then, why don’t you call him now to talk?

Wataru: Eh- call Akebono-san? But aren’t you busy preparing for a tea party…

Koharu: Its fine since I still have time. Rather, this seems like a good opportunity anyway

Koharu: Regardless, just ask if he’s free right now!

Wataru: Well for now… I guess I’ll send a message

–Moved to park–

???: Ah, little brother-kun, over here-

Koharu: Oh there he is… wait, little brother-kun?

Wataru: Thats.. Gyro’s guitarist is my brother so Akebono-san occasionally calls me that

Koharu: Ah.. Satozuka right. Oh yeah I’ve heard he had a brother

Ryo: Hello Mitsurugi-san. This is like a meetup of the basses~

Koharu: Yo-! Wait I mean, why were you in Ikebukuro?

Ryo: The radio waves around here are good today. So I was communicating with the stars

Koharu: …I- I see

Wataru: You don’t have to worry too much about that… 

Koharu: Well, I’m also in a vampire themed band, I don’t think I’d fret about an alien

Koharu: Regardless, since the 3 of us are together, Let’s just discuss about the bass!

~~~~~~[3]~~~~~~

Ryo: The sound of the bass is similar to the universe’s

Ryo: Of course the universe itself it silent but the quiet beats of spaceships and the stars around fill it

Koharu: o-oh…

Ryo: Thats why when I first touched the base, it had a similar feel. By capturing the vibe of the universe, I was able to quickly sync with it

Wataru: …I think what I  understood was that Akebono-san’s pace was in a completely different dimension..

Koharu: …yeah. To put it in another way, that’s the only thing I understand

Ryo: I like the both of your basses as well. Because its a sound that lies close to the world each band has created, and it supports it.

Ryo: I like the basses of Fuurai and Ipsi but I feel like the direction each sound is going in is a little off

Koharu: Oh, thanks. If you’re the one telling me that, I don’t feel any mal intent

Wataru: I agree. Thank you

Ryo: Can I ask something?

Koharu: What is it? But I can’t teach you anything if it’s in regards to technique

Ryo: How do you use the bass to get close to your band’s world?

Wataru: …pardon?

Koharu: You.. you can do that much yet you can’t reach it?

Ryo: I’m just making the sound that Nayuta wants. By doing that, we can make alot of Earthlings happy

Ryo: Gyro’s sound is Nayuta. Thats why my bass is also Nayuta’s bass

Koharu: Well, everyone has their own ways of thinking but… is that personally alright with you?

Ryo: Yeah. I’m happy

Koharu: Then, I can’t really say anything more…

Ryo: But, the Argona who create a sound together, and the Fantome who create their world together, I also like them too

Ryo: So I wanted to ask how the both of them are so tightly knit to each other’s band worlds

Wataru: I just… try to be aware of each member’s thoughts and wishes, not only in the bass but also within the lyrics

Ryo: Ah I get that. The feelings conveyed through your lyrics and music are well received

Koharu: As for the form of my band.. I think it actually might be close to Gyro

Wataru: That means…?

Koharu: We’re shaping our world in Feli’s image. In a way, it’s similar to Gyro’s Asahi

Koharu: But.. after we have the image, we create a song by collaborating and gathering our individual thoughts and phrases

Koharu: The costumes and makeup are also apart of that process

Wataru: There are different forms of bands like this…

Ryo: How interesting.. Ah, thats right. On the topic of that, there was one more thing I wanted to ask Mitsurugi-san

Koharu: This time I’ll answer any question you have. What is it?

Ryo: Why are you dressed as a woman?

Koharu: *yawns*…  mornin’…

Felix: Good morning. It looks like you slept for a while Koharu

Koharu: Its fine if its a day off right? I don’t have any plans today either

Koharu: …are you the only one here? Where are the others?

Felix: They’re probably still sleeping. Tomoru had overtime and Daimon came home in the morning due to night security work

Koharu: and Jun is.. Well it doesn’t matter what day it is

Felix: It seems like he was gaming until morning. With this it seems like everyone will wake after noon

Felix: Why don’t you also take a little more of a rest, Koharu?

Koharu: I missed the timing to fall back asleep. But, even when its a holiday, its hard to get the 5 of us together…

Koharu: and what are you doing?

Felix: Blog updating. But I’m stuck on what to write

Felix: Do you have any good ideas? I want to detail the fruitful days of Fantome Iris

Koharu: Fruitful huh.. Its a far cry from a dull day off

Koharu: Well I don’t wanna go overboard, but I’d like to prepare a meal in case they wake up

Felix: Food… I see… yes.. I think I got a good idea

Koharu: What?

Felix: The concept shall be ‘A tea party of hospitality’

Felix: Lets hold a tea party hosted by HARU, take pictures of our hospitality to fellow kins and upload them!

Koharu: So that… means we’ll display a tea party in full makeup and costume?

Felix: Indeed. How about showing HARU’s daily life? Won’t everyone in the police be happy?

Koharu: Though its a sudden idea… well it isn’t a bad one

Felix: Well then, let’s get ready immediately!

Koharu: To host a tea party… will there be cake?

Felix: Indeed. Then I’ll leave the venue decoration to you and I’ll make the cake-

Koharu:No, I’ll make the cake! You can do the decor

Felix: Is that so? I’m quite confident in making a photo-worthy cake though

Koharu: ….its supposed to be a ‘fun’ take of hospitality, but that could strike pure tragedy

Felix: Erm.. what does that mean?

Koharu: Ah~ there isn’t any meaning. Just because you seem to be better at decoration 

Felix: That’s not true. I’m sure you can decorate just as well, that’s why I can do the cake-

Koharu: A-ny-way! I’ll be making the cake!

Felix: Well if you say it like that then I have no choice then

-Champ de Fleur-

Felix: Oh, there seems to be a nice scent. Daimon, what are you making?

Daimon: A wedding gift for a acquaintance I met recently. It seems he came to Tokyo for work and happened to come here

Daimon: Apparently, he’s in charge of the band proceeding GYROAXIA in Hokkaido

Daimon: Despite him being a rival’s benefactor, I can’t really help but do something when I hear that its a celebration

Daimon: Though its a small thing… cookies and tea. Would you like to try some?

Felix: I’ll take some. It fits well with today’s Earl Gray

Felix: Oh~, its in the shape of a wing

Daimon: Ah. Its so they can guide the bride and groom towards good fortune

Felix: Its very Daimon-esqe, a sweet consideration

Daimon: That reminds me.. What kind of weddings do you have in France?

Felix: There’s not much of difference from what is in Japan

Felix: The first of course is that they pledge our love for each other in front of the invited guests

Felix: Sometimes it can be held at restaurants, other times it’d be rough catering

Felix: Though pretty recent, there are also couples who have been together for so long, that they want a second wedding

Felix: If for the differences..lets see.. There are couples who get together without the marriage

Daimon: Does that mean that they don’t file the marriage registration

Felix: More like, if you’re truly happy with each other, then you don’t have to sign a written contract in ink

Daimon: I see…

Felix: After all, one’s feelings are the most important

Felix: What form do they want it to take shape in, and what they believe to be the best choice in granting happiness

Felix: Since this isn’t something that you can force into other’s opinions

Felix: ….A wedding in June will definitely be blissful. I’m sure those customers will be happy

Daimon: Yeah, I hope so too.

-Park-

Former band man: Hey bro~ is that guy with a woman’s face ZACK? His attitude is pretty different

Koharu: Ah, I’m not him. Sorry man

Daimon: In place of ZACK, we’ll hear you out

Former band man: what’cha say…

Jun: Because ZACK has been tied up over here since the beginning… uu… you guys came to rescue me… thank god ( ; ω ; )

Koharu: Well calm down. For now, you. What’s your goal? Why do you hold a grudge against ZACK?

Former band man: That guy… is fooling around with my girl! That’s why I came here to take her back!

Daimon and Koharu: …what?

Former band man: That girl was originally a fan of mine! She had disappeared from Nagoya after I came out of prison

Former band man: She left a sole note saying “I’m going to Tokyo with ZACK-san~”!

Jun: Uh.. is she the person.. who took the flyers..?

Koharu: Well.. while ZACK is a mess on stage, when he gets down from there, he’s just a shut-in with extreme communicative disorder y’know?

Daimon: I doubt he could even lay hands nor ‘fool around’ his fans. …ah, but he’s a genuinely good person

Jun: You just added that last part in..!

Koharu: So, it’s all probably that girl’s lies

Former band man: I won’t believe… I don’t believe those words!

Koharu: Then just look at the actual ZACK then

Former band man: The actual..? WHERE!?

Jun: …uh, yes~, I’m the actual person~

Former band man: YOU!? THAT’S NOT POSSIBLE!

Jun: L-look at my hair colour inside! Its the same as ZACK’s! Even our voices sound the same! Uh… ****!! ****!! (ᗒᗣᗕ)   *

Former band man: That voice… and if I look closely.. thats true. He doesn’t look like someone who could handle a woman..

Jun:(How mean!)

Koharu: Also, check the story directly from the girl herself. Isn’t this the case of seeding the grudge towards the wrong person?

Former band man: ….SHUT UP! As long as this guy disappears, she’ll come back to me!! I won’t let you keep on embarrassing me!

Jun:hhhhhiiiIIIIIIII!＼(º □ º l|l)/

Koharu: Oi-

Former band man: HAH!? Let go of me, you manwoman!!

Koharu: Don’t put your fucking hands… on my guitar

– – – –

Tomoru: Feli-san, please calm down and be quiet. While Koharu is fighting with the guy, we need to retrieve Jun

Felix: You don’t have to worry so much. It’ll all go perfectly after all!

Surrounding guy B: …oi, who the hell are you guys? Their friends as well?

Tomoru: See, we got caught after all!

Surrounding guy B: ugh!? [Punching SFX]

Koharu: What are you guys doing! Hurry up and-

Tomoru: …Koharu-san Behind you!

[Punching SFX]

Surrounding guy A: You shouldn’t be looking away…huh? You little-, annoying!

Daimon: You should be wary of your back, Koharu. Its your bad habit to let your guard down after attacking

Koharu: Daimon, thanks… hup!

[Multiple punching SFXs]

Surrounding guy A: Uwa!!

Jun: So cool.. Daimon-san is blocking all attacks and then Koharu-san counters… its like a tag-fight game…

Tomoru: The 2 hour suspense drama, has suddenly become a yankee game…

Tomoru: This isn’t the time! Feli-san! While Koharu-san is distracting them, get Jun!

Felix: Koharu is quite strong. A hero rescuing the heroine… nay, the hero being rescued by the heroine right!

Felix: Yes yes! Inspiration for a new song keeps on flowing in!

Tomoru: He’s just sitting down and composing… at a time like this, this person is just…

– – –

*Although bleeped out, he says something amongst the lines of “Nagoya-people are f*cking smelly today”

Tomoru: From what we’re hearing from Daimon-san is, the people who kidnapped Jun are..

Koharu: Yeah, there’s no doubt that its that band man we were talking about earlier

Tomoru: I intended it as a half joke but, for it to really happen is…

Tomoru: Plus, to bring the currently kidnapped person to them… that’s amazing, Jun

Daimon: Do you know that man?

Koharu: We just got told to be wary of that a few moments ago

Tomoru: A police officer from Nagoya dropped by at the cafe and told us

Daimon: A police officer from Nagoya… Is this possibly the officer that Koharu was taken care of by in the past?

Tomoru: Daimon-san, you know him?

Daimon: In the past, whenever I had to pick up Koharu from the station, I met him often

Daimon: He came huh… I wanted to say my greetings too

Koharu: This is no time to think about friendships right. What do we do about Jun?

Daimon: My bad… anyways, rescuing Jun is of our utmost priority. Let’s head to the park at the designated time

Tomoru: Indeed… ah, we should explain what the situation is with Feli-san..

Felix: That won’t be of need, Tomoru. I’ve heard all I need to!

Tomoru: Feli-san!? How long have you been there?

Felix: It’s quite cruel of you all to not call me when there’s such an amusing… wait no, when one of our team members is in trouble

Tomoru: You were eavesdropping huh..

Felix: So, what is that side’s objective?

Daimon: Not sure. They only said to bring ZACK over…

Felix: But that ZACK is already in their possession.. what a situation. What should we do? Explain it out?

Daimon: I’ll try… but the opposite didn’t seem like the kind of person to hear us out

Felix: Then.. should we resort to brute force for return?

Tomoru: Ideas about violence are an absolute no! If a mess occurs, then the fes is completely out of the question!

Felix: But, from what Daimon has said, they aren’t aware of our identities as the actual members, no?

Daimon: Yeah. Both me and Jun, they thought we were staff members to the very end

Koharu: Oh right, y’all weren’t in makeup

Tomoru: So that means… as long as we pretend we’re staff to the very end, there won’t be any bad occurrences* towards the actual members…?

Felix: You’re making a bad face Tomoru. Well of course, it’d be best if no violence was to occur whatsoever

Koharu: kay… lets get ready

Felix: Tomoru! Prepare a nail bat and brass knuckles at once!

Tomoru: They don’t sell that kind of stuff! Oh god you’ve learnt some more weird japanese again..

Koharu: Instead of offensive weapons, you should prepare in defense. The other side has a knife after all

Koharu: Take those newspapers, wet them and stuff them near your stomach. Also, where were those bandages? I wanna wrap them around my knuckles

Tomoru: Whats with that abundance of knowledge in fighting… it’s like you’re used to it

Daimon: If its bandages, Tomoru has it right? Using it to seal off the left hand or something..

Tomoru: For the record its for costumes okay!

Felix: How exciting! Is this what you call a raid!

Tomoru: Ah~, ugh I can’t rebut fast enough!

Tomoru: But.. even if this works now, what’ll we do in the future? What if they sneak into a livehouse..

Felix: You’re quite worried after all. Well, it is justified

Felix: Then I’ll bring a weapon as well. Mines would be this… our song (CD)

*「不祥事」technically means scandal, but that word didn’t fit well

-Street-

Female fan: Excuse me, that flyer- It’s Fantome Iris right! Are you a staff member?

Jun: Ah.. yes… 

Jun:(It’s the same as always… if I don’t have any makeup on, no one recognizes me as a member… well, it’s easier so its fine)

Female fan: Then, give me 10! Um… no, 20!

Jun: Uh.. but that much.. Uwa-

Jun:(She forced it out of my hand…)

Female fan: Ah, I’m a faithful Fantome stan, so I’ll never sell these! I swear on the vampire’s name!

Female fan: Because I moved from Nagoya to Tokyo, the day after Fantome also moved to Tokyo!

Jun: Ah, um, um…

Jun:(That intensity is overwhelming)

Female fan: Wait, do you not believe me!? Then, just to say, I know the members y’know!?

Female fan: Especially ZACK-san, we personally get along very well!

Jun:(Oh~…  but this is the first time ZACK-san is hearing this!)

Female fan: Ah, I said it… didn’t you hear about this from the other staff?

Jun: y-yes, I was shocked

Female fan: Sorry~, then just forget about it. You should never tell this to anyone okay?

Jun:(I don’t remember even if I’m asked to forget it!)

Female fan: Well, you can mention it a bit.. Ufufu… Then, I’m looking forward to the live~!

*Female fan leaves*

Jun:(There she goes… she was a pretty intense person.. While I’m happy she’s a fan but..)

Former band man: Yo, onii-san… that girl back there… you know her?

Jun: w-WHat?

– – – –

Jun:(This current situation… I’m still in a pinch.. and Daimon-san is nowhere to be found…)

Former band man: That girl that was talking with you earlier, didn’t she say she got along with someone?

Jun: Um… she mentioned ZACK-san… but actually…

Former band man: ZACK… yeah… its that little shit… I’ll **** him up

Jun:(How cruel!)

Daimon: You were over here Jun. Sorry for leaving you alone

Jun: da- daimon-san… Daimon-san! DAIMON-SAAANNN~!! (ﾉД`)

Daimon: The person next to you, an acquaintance?

Surrounding guy A: You, are you this thing’s friend? That means, you’re also one of the people involved with that Fantome whatever

Daimon: Well, I wouldn’t say involved but..

Former band man: Relay this to ‘em. There’s a park up ahead right? Bring ZACK there tonight at 2

Daimon: …why that? And anyways, ZACK is-

Former band man: Oops, no extra chit-chat. Bring him over. If you don’t-

Jun:Hiii….! A k-knife…!?

Surrounding guy B: We won’t know what’ll happen to this little guy y’know?

Daimon: You people…

Surrounding guy A: So hurry up and relay the message

Daimon: … I mean, ZACK is right-

Former band man: See ya

Jun: Da- Daimon-sAANNN…. this is misfortunnneeee  。゜゜(´Ｏ`) ゜゜。

Daimon: Jun…!

-Fantome Iris’ sharehouse-

Tomoru: I’m back… huh?

Middle aged man: Then, if anything pops up, just contact me

Koharu: Got it. I’ll tell my members to be careful as well

Middle aged man: Ah, that helps. But don’t stick your neck in it too much okay? It’d be a hassle if the ‘tiger’ goes wild like in past

Koharu: I told you, I got it!

Middle aged man: Hahaha, then I’ll see you later. The tea was delicious. Send my greetings to Kusunoki

*The man leaves*

Koharu: As usual as always, that old man..

Koharu: Oh, Tomoru, you’re back. Good work~

Tomoru: Are you watching the store by yourself Koharu-san?

Koharu: Yeah. Daimon took Jun to distribute some flyers. Feli is watching some drama in his room

Koharu: Its seems like recently, he’s been really hooked on Japanese yankees and stuff. What kind of French person is that

Tomoru: And.. that person from before..? You seemed very close

Koharu: That old man is… well, there’s no use in hiding it.. He’s a police officer. Back in Nagoya, he used to take ‘care’ of me alot

Tomoru: A police officer!? Plus he took ‘care’ of you !? What does that mean!?

Koharu: It’s fine right, you don’t need to focus on old stuff!

Tomoru: s-sorry..

Koharu: Regardless, that old man told me some interesting stuff. Lend me your ear

Tomoru: This feels like those 2 hour suspense dramas… what is it?

Koharu: Right now in Tokyo, some bad dudes from Nagoya are over it seems. It seems like they’re band-men but.. have you ever heard of them?

Koharu: The band that a few years ago got in a feud with others groups, broke some equipment and got banned from a livehouse

Tomoru: I’ve only heard rumors… If I remember correctly, the front man was a crazy person and after a while they split up or something

Koharu: Yeah, that guy. He eventually got caught for violent misconduct and so-

Koharu: It seems that recently he got released, dragged some of his ‘friends’ out and is coming over here

Tomoru: …to do what, exactly?

Koharu: No idea. But, it seems like they’re some level of dangerous people so if we see them around livehouses, we should tell that man

Tomoru: I see, so it was like that. It’s really like a 2 hour suspense drama 

Tomoru: If this was a real drama, it’ll definitely play the ‘us getting involved’ pattern

Koharu: …don’t get me involved with such a on-hands plot development

Tomoru: Haha, I know right… Then, lets till the others later on

Koharu: Yup. By the way… Daimon and Jun are pretty late. I’m pretty sure they said they would be back by evening

Tomoru: Maybe Jun got involved with that band man we were talking about already, or something? Hahaha

Koharu: Ahaha, a story that ridiculous..

Tomoru: No… if it’s Jun then…

Koharu and Tomoru: Its completely possible..!

-Street-

Jun:(w-w-what do I do… why am I… getting cornered by these scary people!?)

Former band man: Hey, the dark onii-san… you’re involved with the Fantome-whatever band right?

Jun: w-well, thats… I wouldn’t say involved..

Surrounding guy A: SPEAK CLEARLY !!

Jun: Hiiii! [fear]

Jun:(I shouldn’t have come I shouldn’t have come I really shouldn’t have come… I should have stayed at home and played games I wanna go home…)

Jun:(Its because Daimon-san said that I should occasionally step outside.. by the way where is Daimon-san, help me Daimoonn..!)

Surrounding guy B: This guy can’t even talk properly? What to do

Former band man: Don’t be impatient. We have time

Jun:(For such misfortune.. what the hell did I do?)

Jun:(I was just giving out flyers near the live house..)

*1 week later, Park*

Felix: (The cherry blossoms have fallen… Its like a dream)

Felix: The next time the flowers bloom… what will be happening to us

Tadaomi: Hello, Felix-san

Felix: Tadaomi… a coincidence.. No I highly doubt it

Tadaomi: Yes. I came here to see you

Felix: I see. Did you come to listen to the continuation of the story from the other day?

Tadaomi: While I intended to that… I’ll stop for today

Tadaomi: It seems that Mitsurugi-san isn’t here

Felix: Why does Koharu come up?

Tadaomi: I wanted to see the reactions of the ‘broken one’ and ‘one who broke it’

Felix: Fufu.. thats quite a mean thing to think

Tadaomi: So, can you answer a different question today?

Felix: …I’ll listen to the question before making a decision on whether to answer or not

Tadaomi: Please tell me what happened to Shu-kun in the past

Felix: I have no reason to discuss that with you.

Tadaomi: Isn’t “I want to know” a reason?

Felix:“I don’t want to talk about it”. Isn’t that a nice counter?

Tadaomi: Is that so. I apologize. If you can’t talk about it, I’ll go home

Felix: Ah, can you wait just a moment?

Tadaomi: ?

Felix: You came all the way here. Its a good idea to watch the cherry blossoms

Tadaomi: Cherry blossoms..? They’re already so scattered though

Felix: I personally like this form as well. The dreams of the few remaining flowers.

Tadaomi: It does feel like that

Felix: Do you understand the meaning of cherry blossoms?

Tadaomi: No

Felix: There are a few but it is said to be ‘spiritual beauty’. As far as it concerns the Yoshino cherry tree, it can also represent ‘chastity’

Felix: Where… maybe you can help remind me?

Tadaomi: The Yoshino cherry tree was human-made for the purpose of ornamental usage, right?

Tadaomi: A plant of pure distortion as it cannot increase by it’s own accord, and thus should be eliminated from nature

Felix: Did you do something that I should be thankful for?

Tadaomi: Yes. The ‘fun’ as increased by one

Tadaomi: Someday.. I look forward to the time when the flowersshall fall 

*Fantome Iris sharehouse*

Daimon: Okay, the tsumami* is ready. There were quite a few leftovers from the store

Jun: Is this enough for drinks? Koharu-san will definitely drink alot..

Tomoru: There’s a sheet that can also be a rug. Now we just have to wait for them to come

(The door opens)

Koharu: I’m back… whoa, its kind of noisy in here

Tomoru: Welcome back, Koharu-san, Feri-san. Just on time

Felix: Oh, you’re home quite early Tomoru

Tomoru: It was a miracle I left the office early today… when I thought about eating at home, I saw that the cherry blossoms at the park were in full bloom

Daimon: We just closed up the cafe. We all talked about going to see the cherry blossoms

Jun: I hope there won’t be any scary young people…

Koharu: Cherry blossom watching… doesn’t that sound good? Lets go!

Felix: We also didn’t see that much a while back

Koharu: When I think about it… ever since we came to Tokyo, we haven’t gotten the opportunity to eat and drink slowly together

Tomoru: Isn’t… that because of Tomoru?

Tomoru: …ahaha. Well, the company office is closed tomorrow so lets drink as much as we can today!

Jun: The work talk just won’t stop…

Daimon: Its not just Tomoru. Koharu and Felix were probably also stressed by the changing environment

Daimon: Sometimes its good to have a place to just let it all out as much as you want. Especially if this communal life is to continue

Koharu: …yeah

Felix: …indeed

Koharu: Well, I get alot of work in the nursery so, I’m not that stressed about work though!

Felix: I’m getting alot of work as well. The number of wonderful students are increasing

Jun: I don’t stress because I don’t have work

Tomoru: Alright, lets go!

*No background/Pure black*

Koharu: …but Felix, you..

Koharu: Won’t say anything in the end right?

Koharu: The thing with Tomoru.. the thing with the previous band as well

Koharu: …well, you don’t have to talk about it now

Koharu: But.. if the time when you have to rolls around, and you refuse to speak on it

Koharu: Will I-

Koharu: Will I be able to continue the band with you?

* Tsumami is a seafood/fish dish

*Office*

Koharu: …Hey. Isn’t this interview for a festival promotion? Isn’t this going off track way too much?

Interviewer: t-thats right. It’s past the scheduled time, so I think we should wrap it up now

Tadaomi: Is that so. Then please discuss this with me sometime again

Tadaomi: By talking to you today, I’ve become more interested in you, Felix-san

Felix: It’s the same here, I look forward to seeing you once more

Tadaomi: Ah, that’s right. Shu-kun told me to say his regards to you

Felix: Is he doing well?

Tadaomi: Yes. He’s having fun everyday

*Park*

Felix: The cherry blossoms at night are quite beautiful. Shall we walk home

Koharu: Hey, Feli

Felix: What is it?

Koharu: That thing before, I didn’t really get it…. What happened between you and Kurama?

Felix: It’s just as I had said. I’ve only met him with Tomoru

Koharu: Despite that, you took some distance… it wasn’t really like you

Felix: He is dangerous. You shouldn’t get involved with him

Koharu: …what?

Felix: I felt it the same as before… he’s a very curious person. Intrinsically speaking, It’s not a bad thing

Felix: But, that interest is offset. Whether it be the basis of human emotions or what makes them sway

Koharu: Thats true, he sometimes bite into odd topics during the interview

Felix: He craves to understand the heart of others. He wants to see a violent crash of emotions in it

Felix: It may be that his personal feelings are-

Koharu: Oi… don’t go off on a weird spot. Isn’t that too much for just a child?

Felix: …Indeed. Forget what I had previously said

Koharu: I got it, so no more talking about him. But… tell me one thing

Felix: What is it?

Koharu: I don’t mean to bring it up but back then, you were talking about the previous band right?

Koharu: On the day it disbanded, and in that previous conversation, you said you stopped because it “wasn’t enjoyable”.

Felix: Indeed

Koharu: …was it really just that?

Felix: What do you mean?

Koharu: Back then, didn’t you get confused or something? I don’t really know what happened but

Koharu: And that… was it sort of related to the disbandment or something

Felix: I won’t say it didn’t

Felix: But, it wasn’t a direct factor that led to the disbandment

Koharu: Do you ever have the feeling to talk about it?

Felix: What happened back then was a personal problem. So, I don’t wish to talk about it anymore

Koharu: …tsk

Tadaomi: I’m really surprised that you really were an aristocrat. As expected, it’s to be of a ‘king’

Felix: Are you not the lone son of a long-established store in Kyoto. Is it not a wonderful family as well?

Felix: It seems like your fans calling you ‘prince’, isn’t all just for show is it? Fufufu

Interviewer: ..thank you! I believe you’ve talked long enough, so let’s wrap it up now.

Felix: Then for the last, may I ask you one question?

Tadaomi: Yes, I don’t mind.

Felix: Why..are you in a band? Please tell me that reason.

Tadaomi: A reason..? Hmm, if I had to say, it is because I want to ‘understand’.

Felix: ‘Understand’ what, exactly?

Tadaomi: Such as why do people with different opinions get together to play one form of music in a band.

Tadaomi: I would very much like to ‘understand’it

Felix: If that’s the case… then it means that you yourself do not ‘understand’ it right now

Felix: Despite you not knowing it yourself, you attempt to seek answers from others?

Tadaomi: Yes. Is it strange perhaps?

Felix: ..I can’t say that it’s strange per say. But, I can say with certainty that it is different from me

Tadaomi: Then, why do you play in a band?

Felix: The reason I do, is so I can bring forth the image I envision

Felix: I alone cannot achieve it. That is why I borrow the power of band members

Tadaomi: So that means that you use your members to fuel your ideals?

Koharu: …

Felix: …It is possible to take it as that. After all, I am a ‘selfish king’ after all

Tadaomi: I see. I feel like I understand you a little more

Koharu: Oi.. This isn’t to follow you but, it was my will to be in Fantome.

Koharu: I’m here because I wanted to, regardless of whatever Feri’s will is

Tadaomi: I see…A role out of common interest. I believe I am able to ‘understand’ one

Tadaomi: I don’t that happened in the previous band that you two were in though

Koharu: …!

Tadaomi: I was a bit skeptical about the band disbandment, right before it’s major debut

Tadaomi: Well in general, it should be a good thing for amatuer bands to make their major debut

Felix: …yes. But I had something I felt more priority over, then that. 

Tadaomi: That being?

Felix: That I myself, had to feel that it was ‘enjoyable’

Tadaomi: Oh… you’re quite similar to Shu-kun in that regard

Felix: …

*Street*

Koharu: Hey, if you have any interviews, tell me in advance. If I didn’t ask, you would’ve gone alone right?

Felix: Sorry sorry. I’ve been getting them pretty often, so I’d feel bad if I asked someone to accompany me every time

Felix: And because I was informed that it was only going to be a simple talk, I thought I was enough coming alone

Koharu: Who are you talking to?

Felix: …εpsilonΦ’s Shu

Koharu: Shu huh… That cheeky middle schooler, an odd combination when looking at your ages

Felix: To vampires, there is no such difference of just a decade

Koharu: Well, just say you’re old, don’t make it awkward okay

Felix: Fufu, that’s right… If I say something strange, you’ll always stop me with all the power in you right?

Koharu: …why?

Felix: Now, let’s hurry a little. If we laze around too much, we’ll end up being late

*Office*

– Knock Knock

Felix: Excuse us. Apologies for making you wait

Koharu: Pardon the intrusion

Interviewer: Ah, FELIX-san.. And HARU-san right? I’ve been waiting for you. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Tadaomi: Good morning Felix-san, Mitsurugi-san

Koharu: Huh? Aren’t you the guy on the Synths, Kurama? I thought Ujigawa was the conversation partner today.

Interviewer: I apologize. Ujigawa-san suddenly couldn’t come, so in his stead he sent Kurama-san.

Koharu: Hm..well, both are still on introductory phrases to us, so It doesn’t really matter who our conversation partners are. Right, Feli?

Felix: …Hello, Tadaomi. I haven’t seen you since the park

Tadaomi: Long time no see as well. I’m very pleased that we are able to meet once again.

Tadaomi: It’s been quite a while since we met at the park. At the time, I believe Kurokawa-san was with me…

Tadaomi: Is he not here today?

Felix: Unfortunately, Tomoru is at work today. He’s quite busy after all. He can’t attend stuff like this very much

Tadaomi: Is that so, what a bummer. It was very amusing, so I wanted to talk to him again

Felix: I’ll relay your message to him

Koharu: It feels like the atmosphere is kinda heavy… what happened?

Felix: No, it isn’t something of much interest. Anyway, let’s begin the interview.

Felix: I want to ask him… a multitude of questions

Tadaomi: I do too

–*Fantome Iris sharehouse, 1 day after live*

Daimon: I made tea. And also…

Daimon: We should all eat this together

Jun: Whoa… chocolate

Koharu: It all looks so good

Tomoru: Daimon-san, did you make this?

Daimon: Yeah. Because it’s Valentines after all

Felix: I see. So this is what friend-chocos are!

Felix: I also wanted to offer to help but..

Felix: I wanted to hang the decorations and concentrate on making it my myself, so I was turned down

Koharu: (Yeah, good job at stopping him Daimon!)

Jun: (Ahaha… that could have been dangerous…)

Felix: Hm.. It goes well with the black tea. It’s very delicious, Daimon

Daimon: I see

Jun: …about yesterday’s live, it seemed to be pretty talked about on SNS…

Jun: It seems like Koharu-san’s performance was popular

Jun: Things like “I was tempted!” or “HARU-sama’s performance was so beautiful it hurts!”

Koharu: Oh? Thats good

Felix: Fufu.. there were also comments like “I was so hyped!” and “It feels like I’m becoming chocolate and melting away”

Felix: Having our leading role as HARU seemed to be the correct answer

Felix: It seemed like you were worrying alot… but, did something happen that clicked?

Koharu: Well, it was all thanks to Daimon and Tomoru

Koharu: I couldn’t have pulled off such a performance without talking to them

Tomoru: Koharu-san..

Daimon: I only listened

Koharu: That’s not true, it really was great help

Koharu: If anything happens, I’ll ask the both of you. I’m also willing to help on the otherside as well

Daimon: Yeah

Koharu: This time was a perfect opportunity, I really felt like I was able to finally get to know HARU!

Felix: To you, is HARU a sort of friend?

Koharu: Nah.. It’s something closer. HARU is a part of me, while also being a completely different person

Felix: I see. So that’s your answer

Koharu: …

Koharu: …Hey Feli. Did you tell me to ‘tempt’, in order for me to understand more about HARU?

Koharu: In truth, it didn’t have to ‘temptation’ right

Felix: Though its true that I believed that HARU’s seduction was perfect for a Valentine night

Koharu: You say that alot. It’s hard to understand you

Koharu: …well, because of that, it really makes you feel like the ‘King of Vampires’ 

–END–

–*Fantome Iris sharehouse*

Jun: I’ve finished decorating

Tomoru: Okay, we’re all ready. All we have to do now is call Feri-san… is he upstairs?

Daimon: No, he seemed to be doing something in the cafe since morning. Let’s call him when we’re all ready.

Koharu: Feel free whenever! Since he’s usually the one that surprises us, this time its our turn!

Daimon: Got it… Oi Felix! Can you come here for a moment

Felix: I’m coming, perfect timing since the one over here has just finished!

Tomoru: He’s coming! Lets turn the lights off!

Jun: …”the one over here”?

–*The door opens*

Felix: ..Oh? Its pitch black

*Party popper sfx*

The other 4: Bon anniversaire! Felix!

Felix: That surprised me. Perhaps, this is a surprise party?

Koharu: What else could it be! Happy Birthday Feli!

Jun: Um… congratulations! 

Daimon: Congrats

Tomoru: Feli-san, congratulations! ..oh? That thing you’re holding..

Felix: This? Fufu~ It seems that I’ve been beaten to the punch, but this is a surprise present from me to all of you

Jun: …a cake?

Felix: Exactly! Although its my birthday, this is a cake to express my gratitude to everyone!

Felix: And of course, this is homemade!

Koharu: So that means… Feli made it… right…

Daimon: This is the thing he’s been holed up creating in the cafe since morning huh.. Come to think of it, there was some odd ingredient in the kitchen fridge

Tomoru: As always it looks beautiful but I’m sure the contents are a bit..

Jun: …cursed

Felix: Come on everyone! You can eat as much as you want!

Koharu: Feli entrusted HARU to me huh..

Koharu: Yeah, that may be so

Koharu: …

Koharu: …when you’re a vampire, and playing a woman, you’re carrying something different

Koharu: Even if you possess the same pieces in your chest, your ways of life are never the same

Koharu: And.. it’ll start to develop

Koharu: …

Daimon: Did it click for you?

Koharu: …finally. Its thanks to you two

Daimon: Even when it was Felix who created Fantome Iris’ world and setting, the way he explains it is a bit.. confusing 

Koharu: Feli lives by his senses after all..

Daimon: But Tomoru can understand and break down Felix’s thoughts

Daimon: You used to write about your characters and complicated world in your notebook back in Junior high right? The experience is showing

Tomoru: !? Why, why do you know that

Koharu: You can’t just abandon your dark history

Tomoru: Uu..

Koharu: Tomoru? What’s wrong?

Tomoru: It’s nothing.. I just feel a sharp pain in my heart…

-- *Valentines Live*

Staff 1: One minute before the end of your break!

Staff 2: Please stand by, starting with HARU-san!

HARU: I can’t just stay around and mumble, lets go

HARU: (Because I’ve found the answer to how HARU would spend her Valentines)

–*Flashback*

Felix: Vampires mislead, fascinate and invite people into the depths of the night

Felix: And humans as always, follow the dangerous scent

Felix: Next evening party, let’s have HARU seduce the crowd!

–*End of flashback*

HARU: I’ll do it. As I- no, as HARU would

HARU: HARU is-

HARU: The fierce queen of the night. The bright red bloom

HARU: Just as shivering beings seek heat in the freezing night, all things with life are attracted to her presence.

HARU: Her appearance, voice, gaze, the graceful movement of her fingertips; are all irresistible temptations 

HARU: Tonight is special. I’ll let you all choose

Haru: Do you want sweet chocolate?

Haru: Shall we dance further into this piece?

Haru: Or do you wish for my sounds…!

Haru: It’s not enough… more! Thirst for more!

Haru: You can do it- right

Haru: Let us all indulge in this ‘Red Night’ together! Lets go, Fantome Iris!

Koharu: Ah…Damn, I’m getting more and more confused

Koharu: If its to the point of being so different, it isn’t “Just be yourself” anymore..

Daimon: I made coffee. You should take a break

Koharu: …thanks

*Door opens*

Tomoru: I’m back…

Koharu: Oh, welcome back. I thought I didn’t see you in the morning but you were going to work on a Sunday?

Koharu: It’s really black huh 

Tomoru: I had some documents that I needed to send by Monday morning

Tomoru: I’m the one in the wrong, since I couldn’t finish it on Friday…

Koharu: That way of thought itself is already dangerous. …Don’t tell me it was work that was given on right on a Friday.

Tomoru: Ahaha

Koharu: You’re not going to deny it…

Daimon: Are you done with that work?

Tomoru: Ah, yes. It’s okay

Daimon: I see

Daimon: …I’m sorry to ask when you’re tired, but can we discuss something?

Tomoru: Of course Its okay… what’s the problem?

Daimon: It’s in regards to our next live

Koharu: When we decided to have a Valentines live, Feli said it right? “Seduce the audience”

Tomoru: Ah…

Koharu: So, I discussed with Daimon about it yesterday and-

*Koharu explains everything*

Tomoru: …I see

Tomoru: You’re on the fence if you should take Feli-san’s words by heart

Koharu: Its pretty much that

Koharu: Feli is probably not envisioning that, I feel like he had some other meaning…

Koharu: It would be faster if I just asked him, but he’s been out since yesterday

Koharu: …well I don’t think he’ll even answer it honestly if I do

Daimon: What do you think, Tomoru?

Tomoru: Hmm..

Tomoru: …maybe Feri-san chose to leave HARU’s development completely up to Koharu-san?

Koharu: His development…?

Tomoru: I think Feli-san created the character of HARU, because of you

Daimon: …So what you’re saying is; HARU wouldn’t have existed without Koharu?

Tomoru: I think so

Tomoru: Feli-san only created the base of HARU’s character, and entrusted it to Koharu-san…

Tomoru: And HARU is a piece of Koharu-san. She walks on a different path than him, but nevertheless blooms in her own distinct way*

*Technically the statement was「花を咲かせるんです」, but the meaning in this term is more intertwined with flowery speech

*Practice room*

Koharu: …Stop!

Daimon: …

Koharu: Daimon, is it okay if we go that again?

Daimon: Got it

*They try again*

Koharu: Damn it, it just doesn’t work

Daimon: There haven’t been any mistakes though. I feel like we’re playing as usual

Koharu: Because its just as usual is the reason it’s no good. You understand that right?

Daimon: …

Koharu: Sorry, for having you accompany me. Even when you’re tired after a night-shift

Daimon: I don’t mind. I’m quite confident in my physical prowess

Koharu: That’s the same with me

Daimon: …one more time from the top

Koharu: Ah… I think this one sounds good. Its good to just go crazy like that

Koharu: Temptation… what to do with that one…

Daimon: (He seems like he’s worried alot… well, its no wonder)

Daimon: (If the same thing got said to me, I’d also be just as equally confused)

Daimon: (But to Felix, because its Koharu-)

Koharu: …Hey, Daimon

Daimon: What is it?

Koharu: Do you think that HARU can seduce our audience?

Daimon: …Do you have a separate opinion, Koharu?

Koharu: I’d never thought to have tried… but I didn’t think that Feli would said that

Koharu: I’ve had a long relationship with HARU

Koharu: I just think that there are alot of things that I still don’t know about the character

Daimon: Is that the reason why you’re so confused?

Koharu: Its the feeling of having this huge piece of yourself that you thought you understood, possessing this side that you have yet to explore

Koharu: It’s impossible to not get a bit perplexed

Daimon: …A piece of yourself huh… HARU felt like that to you

Koharu: Well yeah..

Koharu: When Fantome Iris was still in it’s early formation, I wondered how it would be played out..

Koharu: Feri said “Koharu can be left the same. Because that’s epitome of HARU”

Koharu: It kinda felt like… should I just do what I felt was comfortable? Like I sort of knew what to do

Daimon: I think I understand

Daimon: I’ve never done that so I don’t fully grasp the gist of it… as expected, a female character can be difficult

Koharu: Well, just because the gender is different-

Koharu: …

Daimon: Koharu?

Koharu: …Its not just gender. Even our age and race are different…

Koharu: Because, HARU is the queen of vampires

Koharu: Then, on Valentine’s night, that would mean that HARU may not be the same as me…?

*Fantome Iris’ sharehouse*

Koharu: ..so what happened? Why’d you gather us all

Felix: I think its about time everyone’s gotten used to Tokyo right? Then I’d like to discuss our next evening live

Jun: Feli-san, you look like you’re having fun…

Daimon: Do you have an idea?

Felix: Oh course I do

Felix: Don’t you think that everyone’s eyes are on the gorgeous decorations and posters, that begin to color the city

Felix: Everyone looks interested, with their eyes shining

Tomoru: …Ah, are you talking about Valentines?

Felix: Absolutely correct Tomoru!

Felix: For the next evening live, I want us to also be dyed ‘red’ like passionate roses

Daimon: I see!

Koharu: Well since the live is in February, the timing would nicely overlap. Valentines huh…

Jun: Do you want to give chocolates to the audience?

Daimon: If its chocolate, isn’t HARU the best choice to give them out?

Tomoru: Since they’re the only one with a female set-up after all

Koharu: The other’s set-ups are men after all

Felix: You don’t need to be concerned about gender so much

Felix: But, since it fits in with the Fierce Night Queen character, It fits HARU to be the main instigator

Jun: If I remember right, I heard that in France, its the man who gives the presents and card…

Tomoru: I think that depends on the region

Daimon: If that’s so, then a vampire’s valentine is…

Felix: You have no need to be trapped another’s common sense

Felix: Well then… what to do…

Felix: Valentines is gifting, to gift…. To seek for, to be sought after

Felix: But we are vampires. Roses and chocolate aren’t the most suitable for Mcguffins though

Koharu: Mac..? What’s that?

Tomoru: A mcguffin right. If I’m correct, its sort of a ‘motivation’ for the characters in the story, to move it along?

Felix: Its like the jewel a phantom thief attempts to steal

Tomoru: Feli-san, did you perhaps watch a movie yesterday?

Felix: It was a very thrilling and interesting at that

Felix: In order to steal jewels, the phantom thief sneaks into museums

Felix: Well then, what do our people want when they get gather on Valentines

Koharu: …well what should we do

Tomoru: …maybe its to be fascinated?

Felix: That’s right, Tomoru!

Felix: Vampires mislead, fascinate and invite people into the depths of the night

Felix: And humans as always, follow the dangerous scent

Jun: Uh… so we…?

Felix: Fascination… No, it’s better to be tempted

Felix: Next evening party, let’s have HARU seduce the audience!

Koharu: WHAT !?

LIGHT: Ladies and gentlemen. We thank you for gathering

LIGHT: The reason you were all called here tonight, is because the ‘Red Night’ is upon us

FELIX: My dear followers should have already noticed. The sweet scent that lingers in your world

FELIX: As the moon rises in the night, the lilies in our garden shall also dye it’s colours from silver to red

FELIX: LIGHT, let us begin the evening party. Tonight’s leading role is-

LIGHT: I already possess such knowledge

FELIX: Fu.. as expected from my right hand

D: On the day that people give their love, what do you seek, what do you wish to obtain?

FELIX: Vampires seek red blood, with invitations into the night

FELIX: But, we are Fantome Iris. We are ones that wish bring coexistence between vampires and humans

ZACK: I’ve already decided what I want, yahoo!

HARU: You guys, be careful not to get drawn in and stay in your seats!

HARU: If you all act like good kids, I’ll give you what you want!

FELIX: Then, let us celebrate. To this ‘Red Night’ that dawns upon us once a year!

–*Backstage*

Staff 1: 5 minutes before the end of your break!

LIGHT: Koharu-san’s change of clothes are over here!

HARU: Thank you

D: Don’t forget to drink some water

HARU: I know

HARU: (Okay… The real performance for me starts now)

HARU: I’m changing my clothes

D: ….Is there a problem with the costume?

HARU: There isn’t. I’m just really excited to wear this outfit

HARU: Wasn’t it a pain?

D: I just made a costume that was suitable for our leading role

HARU: Leading… Its not a gala though…

HARU: I’m always taken by surprise with Feli

HARU: What made you lose a screw and say something that crazy?

D: ….

Staff 1: One minute before the break ends!

Staff 2: Starting with HARU-san, please stand by!

HARU: It can’t be helped if I keep mumbling around, I should just settle down and go

D: If its you, you can do it. Go on and entice the crowd

HARU: (Temptation huh…)

HARU: That’s a good one. Let’s do this

HARU: In my own ‘HARU-like way’

Felix divorced mom outfit

AAside boys and their twisted wonderland dorms

And this is part two!

Warnings: gramatical errors and a very long post

Scarabia:

• God bless Jamil
• Misaki is upset. He wanted to stay in savanaclaw with the stronger ones >:(
• Futa and Kalim are now best friends forever
• Jamil is about to go bananas
• Futa also joins the light music club
• Yuto tries to help Jamil at the beginning, but he always follow Kalim and Futa’s hype
• Scarabia is lively as ever
• Jamil once asked Yuto’s help in the kitchen. All scarabia could hear the OISA, OISA!
• Surprisingly, Misaki is the one that helps Jamil the most
• Misaki and Futa love magic carpet rides

Pomefiore:

• Vil have a lot of work ahead
• Miyuki and Epel get along right away. Mostly because Epel wants to be manly like him
• Vil thinks Yamato have a lot of potential. Unfortunately, he only can interest him in anything if rice is involved.
• Yamato thinks Vil is a girl.
• Rook is having so much fun. Observing those guys is very entertaining. He may even let Leona alone for a while
• Reon is annoyed. He hates this dorm very much. And he let very clear since the beginning, he’ll not use makeup.
• He end up using makeup anyway
• Epel also get along with Reon. Both of them think Vil is a dictator
• Reon and Epel are scolded by Vil on a daily basis
• Miyuki and Vil have long talks about diets, training and stuff
• Rook think Reon’s guitar solos are beauté, and give him 100 points
• Poor Reon

Ignihyde:

• Jun is scared. Not only he’s in the same dorm as Tadaomi, but the dorm leader is a tall guy with BLUE FIRE HAIR
• Ortho get along with Jun. I mean, he’s very similar to his big brother
• After the initial awkwardness, Jun and Idia become friends. Shut in friends who spend a lot of time gaming :)
• Jun have a great time learning about all kinds of games that exist in twisted wonderland world.
• Idia prohibited Ortho from coming close to Tadaomi. It took him one look to feel something isn’t right with him.
• Tadaomi is very “interested” in Idia. And Idia avoid him at all costs
• Tadaomi is pretty much a robot. So, he feels at home in Ignihyde. Students there don’t like him, tho.
• Ryo is vibin~
• Wires and lights in Ignihyde remember him of his spaceship
• He’s a easy going guy, so students there like him
• He once had a long conversation with Idia about cats
• Idia now have a Nyankotaro picture as his lockscreen
• Ortho is willing to help Ryo in making a new spaceship
• Idia have cameras monitoring each step Tadaomi gives. Just in case
• Tadaomi knows :)

Diasomnia:

• Felix is excited. Perfect dorm for him!!
• Tomoru wants to hide it, but he likes it too.
• This is Sebek’s nightmare. WhY SO MANY HUMANS-
• Shu is delighted that he’s in the strongest dorm. He can use this as a advantage, right?~
• Sebek is Shu’s main target. He’s very easy to annoy
• Not for long tho, Lilia makes sure he doesn’t push too far
• Silver and Tomoru have one thing in common: they’re both always sleepy. That works as a conversation starter, right?
• Sebek will never admit it, but he admires the hardworking way of Tomoru
• To everyone’s dismay, Felix and Lilia become friends.
• Diasomnia needs to lock their kitchen
• TsunotarouMalleus attempt to make friends with Haruka, but is ignored by him
• At some point they both notice they’ve a common interest (ice cream). Yeah, that may work…
• Seriously, keep Felix and Lilia away from the kitchen
• Shu once tried to provoke Malleus.
• Once.
• Good thing he stopped before having his hair burned :)
• Felix joins light music club, by Lilia’s invitation
• Haruka joins gargoyle research society club. At least, Kanata can’t bother him when Malleus is around

Phew, that’s the last one! this was fun :) txs for inspiring this @paixarinalol

Next one will be aaside boys and their friends in paradox live :)))

(haha joking…unless)

AAside boys and their twisted wonderland dorms

Inspired by @paixarina , this have been on my head for a while lol

Warnings: gramatical errors, long post ahead (srry idk how Tumblr works and at this point I’m afraid to ask)

Heartslabyul:

• Heartslabyul have now a total of two small crybabies
• Aoi, Deuce and Ace get along pretty well. With that I mean Aoi try stop them from doing stupid stuff, they do anyway, and all of them get scolded by riddle.
• Riddle respects Rio very much, he’s like, the only person in heartslabyul who actually can follow all the rules
• Wataru and Trey are friends. Mostly because Wataru loves Trey’s sweets
• Cater convinced Ren into joining light music club.
• Aoi likes taking care of hedgehogs with Riddle

Savanaclaw:

• Students from savanaclaw mistook Koharu with a girl when he arrived. Koharu almost broke them into pieces .
• Jacks respects Koharu very much (he reminds him of Vil)
• For some reason, Leona don’t find Nayuta that annoying. On the contrary, he thinks he’s pretty ok for a herbivore, he just don’t know why (but we do. Nayuta have bonus points with all cat like creatures)
• Banri and Ruggie became friends right away (duh)
• Kohei keep up pretty well in savanaclaw, but he didn’t forgot his “big brother” role. Students in savanaclaw see him as a reliable guy
• Banri convinced Leona into hiring him as his assistant, alongside with Ruggie
• Koharu take care of Cheka when he’s around (in wich Leona is thankful for)
• Everyone in savanaclaw now listen to Gyroaxia songs.

Octavinelle:

• Kenta, Daimon and Reiji are immediately hired in mostro lounge.
• Daimon’s drinks are among the best selling itens on menu
• Jade is really interested in Daimon, mostly in his recipes. Daimon, on the other hand, is absolutely terrified of Jade
• Kenta occasionally help Azul in mostro lounge management
• Gyroaxia sings in mostro lounge very often. Usually the place is packed whenever this happens (much to Azul’s joy)
• Reiji likes Floyd and Jade way more than he likes Kanata and Haruka
• Reiji works cleaning mostro lounge, and he does an excellent job
• Azul may or may not have offered Reiji a contract to get rid of a certain child :)
• Kanata is straight up not having a good time. Floyd and Jade keep a eye on him all the time. They don’t really like how he treats his twin
• Daimon can handle Floyd mood swings surprisingly well (but he’s scared of him, too)

Done with part one! Part two will come soon :)

(Sorry for mixing fandoms or confusing anyone )

AAside baby fever

Txs I’ll adopt them all

Baby Nayuta next please

Big Nayuta energy

Since everyone is giving opinions about who should win Irfes…

Fantome should win. Cool goth uncles supremacy

Also, to everyone who’s voting for EpsPhi, I hope y'all are ok and like, go to therapy soon

Felix have-

Felix have the dead anime mom hairstyle

Long things short, that’s why we’ve fantome now

Ok hold on

So, Sony thinks that we’ll buy this expensive products just because they’re related to some 2D characters?

If yes, they’re absolutely right.

Were do I get one?

Jun: *steps outside*

Everything around him, instantly:

I remember reading a headcanon that says Felix probably loves musicals and his favorite is Hamilton, and now all I want is to hear Felix singing “Guns and ships”

Yes that’s it

Felix rapping

Felix saying “ONARCHY”

Felix as Lafayette

That’s it

deescade:

ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream! (love triangle + confession scenario) click and drag game!

warnings: flashing images

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