Scenario:Definitive Dandyism - Chapter 1: Heels Over Head - Episode 4

Definitive Dandyism - Chapter 1: Heels Over Head - Episode 4

Upon learning that Tomoi is in love with Freesia, Metera urges him to turn his fantasies into reality. Determined to become a man worthy of Freesia's affection, he decides to take Metera's advice and start by changing his appearance.

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Metera: Hey, indoor voices! There are other customers around, you know!

Tomoi: Wh-wh-why're you here, Metera!

Lowain: Chillax, Tommy. You gotta take it down a notch.

Elsam: But I get you, bro. Having someone listen in on your fantasy is hella embarrassing.

Metera: I'd heard from Sutera that you enjoy getting lost in your fantasies, but you sure seem to be having fun.

Lowain: Bwahaha! So peeps talk about it when we're not even around? Now that's embarrassing!

Metera: Well, people are free to indulge in whatever fantasies they please. As long as you're not bothering anyone, I don't see the harm.

Metera: I'm not claiming to be on the level of you boys, but I've been there myself.

Elsam: F'real? You too, Metera?

Metera: Hmm? Are you interested in what sort of fantasies I have?

Elsam: Heck yeah I am!

Metera: I like to visualize myself enjoying some quality time with the perfect guy. What else?

Elsam: ...
Bwaaah!

Lowain: Yo, dude!
Soz, Sammy hasn't built up any immunity to that sort of thing, so careful with the sexy talk!

Metera: Silly boy. And it was just about to get good, too...

Lowain: Sorry...

Lowain: Btdubs, I'm not used to seein' you around the cafe.

Metera: I'm waiting for a date.

Elsam: Wow! He must be some dude to snag a date with the Metera!

Metera: Sure, he's a pretty decent guy... but it's not really anything to make a fuss about.

Metera: Anyway, enough about me. That little performance of yours piqued my interest.

Metera sits down at a neighboring table and stares at Tomoi.

Metera: I can't believe you're in love with Freesia, of all people.

Tomoi: Oh, uh... W-w-well, about that...

Metera: I mean, sure, she might still be in the middle of paying for her crimes...

Metera: But if you've made your peace with that, then I'm not going to tell you who to love.

Tomoi: Bwuh?

Metera: Even if you two didn't directly confront each other, you were still on opposing sides over the whole Lyria issue, right?

Metera: If you end up joining hands and overcoming the obstacles that stand in your way with the power of love...

Metera: That would make for quite the dramatic turn of events, if you ask me.

Tomoi: Whew! Hearing you say that gets me all psyched up!

Metera: So about the way you were talking and acting earlier... Were you by any chance imitating Yngwie?

Tomoi: Oh, well, uh...

Lowain: We duked it out over what kinda dude would be perf for Freezie...

Lowain: And three outta three bros agreed that Uncle Ingy was the winner.

Metera: Well, he's a classy, sexy gentleman who takes everything in stride. In other words, the epitome of...

All Three: Yes! Dandyism!

Metera: Exaaactly. So?

Tomoi: Er, uh... "So" what?

Metera: "Yay, a happy ending for my little fantasy!" And that's that?

Metera: Why don't you at least try turning your fantasy into reality?

Tomoi: What! Ah, right... Sorry...

Elsam: Actually, uh... Tommy did go see Freezie once. But I guess you could say it was a no-go...

Metera: A no-go?

Tomoi: More like a total and utter rejection...

Metera: But you still care enough to keep fantasizing, right? Then wouldn't the obvious thing be to do something about it?

Tomoi: Urgh... True that!

Metera: That might've been a little harsh. If the problem was so simple that you could just charge in without a plan and have everything work out, we wouldn't be having this conversation...

Metera: But romance is a living, breathing thing. The outcome can change drastically depending on the person you're with and your own circumstances.

Metera: That's why I think it's best to not fixate too much on one person... but that doesn't seem to fit your personality.

Tomoi: Ah, yeah... You got that right...

Metera: Well, the one thing I can say for sure is that someone else might be making a move on her while you're sitting here spinning your wheels.

Metera: So tell me—are you okay with some random guy being with Freesia?

Tomoi: ...

Metera: Ohh?

Both: ...

Metera: Attaboy. I like that look in your eyes!

Tomoi: But... as I am now, it's painfully obvious that she's way outta my league!

Metera: Then you ought to start by getting over your fears and building up your self-confidence.

Metera: You have me, of all people, giving you advice, so get your chin up!

Tomoi: ...!

Lowain: Yo, Sammy. What's the deal, bro? Did that fire under Tommy spread to you too?

Elsam: I totes get where Tommy's coming from.

Elsam: Lowain, back in the day...

Elsam: Y'know how that snobby ol' shopkeep thought we couldn't cook just 'cause of our looks?

Elsam: And I got frustrated... and started actin' all serious... and changed my look...

Lowain: No need for the waterworks, dude. Our friendship totes leveled up back then after you spilled how you felt.

Elsam: Well, this is just like that. 'Least I think it is...

Elsam: Pretty sure Tommy just can't handle Freezie looking down on him for somethin' that's under his control.

Elsam: Ain't that right, Tommy?

Lowain: Whoa, hold up. Sammy. You're kinda gettin' reality and fantasy mixed up too.

Lowain: There's nothin' between him and the real Freezie yet. He's still at square one.

Lowain: And is it just me, or are we the only ones gettin' all hype right now?

Elsam: What! Yo, that was almost bad.

Metera: Whatever might have happened in the past, the fact that Tomoi's serious now is real, right?

Lowain: Heh, true 'nuff. He's on fire.

Lowain: Aight, then lemme pose you one Q, Tommy.

Lowain: You wanna change, yeah? So when are you gonna start?

Elsam: Do you really gotta ask?

Tomoi: Right this sec!

All Three: Aw yeah!

Metera: I see. In that case, I'll give you another little piece of advice.

Metera: Start by changing your appearance. That's the fastest way to get ahead.

Tomoi: Like... my duds?

Metera: That's right. A real man pays attention to his appearance.

Metera: And by dressing well, your mindset will naturally change too.

Elsam: Fosho! Dang, that totes makes sense!

Metera: Whether it suits you or not, you want to be like Yngwie, right?

Metera: A dandy isn't built in a day!

Metera: Try turning yourself into Yngwie by starting with the clothes.

Tomoi: Thanks! I'm gonna use those pearls of wisdom to catch and release the babe of my dreams!

Lowain: Might wanna stop at the "catch" part.

Tomoi: Freezie... I'm comin', so wait for me!

Thus Tomoi decides to follow Metera's advice and begin his transformation with a makeover.