Scenario:Definitive Dandyism - Chapter 4: Some Got It, Some Don't - Episode 2

Definitive Dandyism - Chapter 4: Some Got It, Some Don't - Episode 2

Witnessing a fantasy in which he is viciously killed by Benjamin, Justin, Valentin, and Lobelia during a gig, Tomoi decides not to get involved. Fortunately, Yngwie arrives to masterfully resolve the fight, but this just makes Tomoi feel worse.

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Benjamin: Hunt the strays!

Vicious Army: Vi-cious! Vi-cious! Vi-cious!

Vicious Three: Hunting down strays, hurling sticks and stones.

Vicious Three: This town, a curse decays, all because of the mastermind, the mastermind.

Vicious Three: Screams incite, condemn to silence.

Vicious Three: Who's next to bear the curse? Step up! Step up! Step up!

Vicious Army: Diiie!

Tomoi: Whoa, hold up! Chill out for a sec, dudes! We're all adults here—can't we talk this out?

Justin: Clay statues don't talk.

Tomoi: Gyah!

Benjamin: I've been granted permission to kill you.

Tomoi: B-by who?

Benjamin: Myself.

Tomoi: What! Abuse of power much?

Benjamin: Can it.

Tomoi: Gyaoof!

Valentin: Wait! If you're gonna stab somebody, make it me!

Tomoi: For real? Dude, I could legit cry right now!

Tomoi: I'm more than willin' to take you up on that! Let's get you subbed in, pronto!

Both: Die.

Valentin: Awagh!

Tomoi: Pyargh!

Lobelia: Well, well. Now that's an interesting cry. A rather foolish sound... but perhaps it's worth adding to my collection.

Lobelia: It's in need of a little refinement, however. I think we'll need to put in a bit more work before we're satisfied.

Lobelia: Isn't that right, Tower?

The Tower: ...

The Vicious Three and Lobelia approach the skewered Tomoi with rapturous expressions on their faces.

Tomoi: L-looks like... this is it for me...

And with that, Tomoi is savagely executed in the midst of their gig.

Tomoi: ...

Tomoi: Yep, I'd def be steppin' into a minefield. We're talkin' risk level critical, no doubt.

Tomoi: (Stayin' outta this is the right answer.)

Bar Staff: Staaare...

Tomoi: (Stop! Don't look at me! This is what they pay you the chump change for, dude...)

Avoiding the piercing gaze of the bar staff, Tomoi tries to make himself invisible, when suddenly...

Yngwie's Voice: I thought things seemed lively over here. Now I see why.

Tomoi: Wait, that voice... Uncle Ingy!

Tomoi spins around to see none other than Yngwie stroll past imposingly.

Yngwie: Such impassioned displays are all part of youth, but you'll spoil the entire mood of the establishment if you're too loud.

Aoidos: Sorry. Just a little dispute over musical differences. Perhaps this was yet another test from the gods...

Yngwie: Bars like this are a haven for us old-timers. There are a lot of customers here who want to drink in peace.

Yngwie: So what say we all settle down and enjoy the soothing sounds of the piano?

Yngwie winks at the pianist, who begins to play quietly, a bright blush apparent on her cheeks.

Yngwie: I know it's a different genre from what you guys are used to, but I think she's pretty good, don't you?

Yngwie: No point in standing around, now. Have a seat.

All Three: ...

Following Yngwie's lead, the others sit down silently on the sofa and take in the music.

Aoidos: Even though the melody's quiet, I can feel her passion.

Yngwie: Bravo, baby. Though I can't say I'm surprised you were able to sense that from her performance, being who you are.

Yngwie: Her feelings are deep and intense. They'd be too much for basically anyone besides me.

Aoidos: Heh. Yngwie, the sinful hero. You must be a man envied by the gods, just as I am.

Yngwie: Who, me?

Yngwie: Hahaha! I'm happy to hear that!

Yngwie: Ah, what's this, gentlemen? Your glasses are empty.

Yngwie pours whiskey into each person's glass.

Yngwie: Now, let's make amends with a toast.

Aoidos: Before that... let's get those feelings out in the open, Justin.

Justin: ...

Justin: Lobelia.

Lobelia: Yes?

Justin: To us, Benjamin is... I mean, Aoidos is...

Justin: He's my beacon. There's no way he could be wrong.

Justin: So prove him right. No matter what.

Justin: If nothing else, I apologize that you're at the mercy of his whims.

Lobelia: I'm not bothered. But I appreciate you saying so. Let's all enjoy some drinks together tonight, shall we?

Justin: Yeah. For his sake.

Valentin: Oh... Uh... I'm sorry too. So feel free to ridicule me to your heart's content!

Lobelia: Heh! Careful not to say things you can't take back.

Lobelia: Otherwise... you can't blame me if I take them seriously.

Yngwie: Well then, gentlemen. Let's make the most of this evening.

All Five: Cheers!

Tomoi: ...

Yngwie has magnificently brought together a group of rather eccentric individuals.

Gazing at him with envy, Tomoi smiles somewhat bitterly, once again forced to face the fact that they are in entirely different leagues.