Scenario:SIEGFRIED - Chapter 4: Yesteryear - Episode 1

SIEGFRIED - Chapter 4: Yesteryear - Episode 1

Siegfried dreams of the past, to just after the Order of the Black Dragons was formed. Gunther asks for Siegfried's help in his pursuit of a relationship with Kriemhild, but Kriemhild seems to have an interest in Siegfried instead. Oblivious to this, Siegfried remains loyal to Gunther and plays a large role in getting the couple together. When King Josef hears of this, he praises Siegfried for his progress.

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One day, Gunther asks Siegfried to meet him at their usual tavern.

Gunther: ...

Siegfried: Gunther, I'm sorry for being late.

Gunther: O-oh! You're fine! Actually, I should be the one apologizing for making you come out here.

Siegfried: It's no bother. What did you need me for?

Gunther: Er, well... About that...

Siegfried: Is it something difficult to speak about?

Gunther: No, nothing like that. I just have a favor to ask.

Siegfried: Well, I can't help unless you tell me what it is.

Gunther: R-right, yeah.

Gunther: The thing is... Um, do you mind if I get another drink first before we start?

Siegfried: I don't mind... Actually, let me join you. I'll have what you're having.

Their orders come soon after, and they spend a while nursing their drinks.

Siegfried: So Gunther, how much longer am I going to have to wait before you start talking?

Gunther: Oh yeah, we're supposed to be talking! Sorry!

At Siegfried's prodding, Gunther eventually reveals the purpose of the meeting.

Gunther: What do you think about Kriemhild?

Siegfried: About Kriemhild?

Gunther: I mean, you've got to have an opinion of her, right?

Gunther: If you had to introduce her to someone, what would you say about her?

Siegfried: Hmm. I would say she's a good-natured person who serves as His Majesty's attendant.

Gunther: And?

Siegfried: That's all I've got.

Gunther: I see... Okay, I guess that's good enough.

Gunther: (I didn't think Siegfried thought about her any other way, but I wanted to make sure.)

Gunther seems satisfied with what he gleans from Siegfried's reaction.

Gunther: What I wanted to ask you today is... Would you be the go-between for me and Kriemhild?

Siegfried: A go-between? What for?

Siegfried: You two seem plenty acquainted already to me.

Gunther: Sure, as friends we get along decently.

Gunther: But that's not what I'm asking about. It's, well...

Siegfried: Well? Well what?

Gunther: Are you serious? Normally a person would get it by now!

Gunther: Don't tell me you're messing with me!

Siegfried: I am completely serious.

Gunther: Sigh... I should have known better than to expect a normal reaction out of you.

Gunther finally loses his patience at Siegfried's obliviousness and speaks his true intentions.

Gunther: Let me spell it out for you: I want to get together with Kriemhild romantically!

Siegfried: Oh, that's what you meant.

Siegfried: So you wish to change your relationship with her from a platonic one to a romantic one?

Gunther: Yes, that's what I said.

Gunther: I knew you were a strange guy, but this is just too much...

Siegfried: Am I that strange?

Gunther: Summarizing everything up in one line like that makes this seem like some strategy meeting.

Siegfried: Heh... Isn't it though? I'll need an appropriate plan of action to tackle this important task you've given me.

Gunther: Hold on! Does that mean you're going to help?

Siegfried: Yes, as long as you're fine with somebody like me helping.

Gunther: Siegfried!

Siegfried: How exactly am I supposed to help though?

Gunther: Don't you worry about that. I've already got a plan...

They strategize late into the evening at the tavern.

A few days later, Kriemhild suddenly asks Siegfried to meet with her.

He greets her at the same tavern.

Siegfried: Kriemhild, I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

Kriemhild: Don't be. I'm the one who's taking time out of your day.

Siegfried: Actually, this works out quite well for me. I have something to speak with you about.

Kriemhild: You do?

Siegfried: Yes, but you invited me first.

Siegfried: Go ahead and tell me what you wanted to talk about.

Kriemhild: O-oh, um... I'd honestly prefer it if you spoke first.

Siegfried: Hmm, as long as you don't mind then.

Siegfried calmly starts explaining to the suddenly nervous Kriemhild what his motive for meeting is.

Siegfried: I received tickets to a play from a troupe leader who is on good terms with our knightly order.

Kriemhild: A play? Is it the one that's currently being performed in the capital?

Siegfried: Yes, that's the one. You know about it?

Kriemhild: Know about it? I'm a huge fan of that troupe!

Siegfried: That's perfect then. Would you like to watch it together?

Kriemhild: You're kidding! Of course I would! I'd love to!

Siegfried: That's a relief to hear. Here you go.

With a smile, he hands over the ticket.

Kriemhild: Hehehe! Awesome! You have no idea how happy this makes me! Thanks, Siegfried!

Kriemhild: (I can't believe Siegfried made the first move and invited me to the play!)

Siegfried: Heh... I'm sure Gunther will be happy to hear you're so excited.

Kriemhild: Huh? Gunther?

Siegfried: These tickets were given as thanks for the security his Royal Knights once provided for the troupe.

Siegfried: So you should really be thanking him for them.

Kriemhild: Oh... I see.

Siegfried: I understand your excitement. It's sure to be an enjoyable night for the three of us.

Feeling accomplished, he gently smiles and nods eagerly to reinforce his point.

Kriemhild: I guess it will be...

Siegfried: Hmm? You don't look too eager anymore. Is something wrong?

Kriemhild: No, nothing's wrong!

Kriemhild: Gosh, I'm so excited! I can't wait until the day of!

Siegfried: That's good then. Gunther will be overjoyed to know your response.

Siegfried: I only wish he could have seen your excitement in person.

Kriemhild: R-right! I'll have to thank him later!

Siegfried: Please do.

Suddenly, Siegfried's satisfied expression falls, and his eyes open wide as he remembers something.

Siegfried: Kriemhild, now that my business is concluded, what did you want to talk about?

Kriemhild: Oh yeah! Um...

Kriemhild quickly takes the pieces of paper sitting on her lap and hides them behind her back.

Kriemhild: I just wanted to talk about seeing the play myself.

Siegfried: Everything worked out nicely then.

Kriemhild: Exactly! What a coincidence! Hahaha!

Siegfried: Heh. The play can't come soon enough.

Kriemhild: Yeah.

Not too long after, the day of the performance arrives.

Kriemhild waits alone at their designated meeting place.

Kriemhild: ...

A man appears in the distance, running toward her at full speed.

Gunther: Kriemhild! Sorry for being late! Did you wait long?

Kriemhild: Don't worry, you're fine.

A torrent of words spill from Gunther's mouth as his eyes flicker about frantically.

Gunther: Siegfried got pulled aside for some emergency, so it looks like he's not gonna be able to make it.

Kriemhild: Oh...

Gunther: I'm really sorry about this. But he wanted the two of us to go ahead and enjoy ourselves.

Kriemhild: It's too bad he couldn't come. I mean, his ticket is wasted now.

Gunther: True. But that doesn't mean we should waste ours! Let's go in.

Kriemhild: You know what? Yeah! We'll just have to enjoy it for him too!

Gunther: That's the spirit! We better hurry or we'll be late!

Gunther's plan to watch the play alone with Kriemhild is a success.

Later on, Siegfried shares the passing of these casual events with King Josef.

Siegfried: And then Gunther thanked me for everything that happened.

King Josef: How interesting.

King Josef: What happened with Gunther and Kriemhild after that?

Siegfried: They didn't take long to grow closer from there, and I believe they even entered a relationship recently.

Siegfried: This is apparently all thanks to me. I've never had someone give me so many words of gratitude before.

King Josef: Was Kriemhild the one who thanked you?

Siegfried: No, Gunther was. Why?

King Josef: Ah... Please forget I asked.

King Josef: I suppose you're still hopeless outside of combat.

Siegfried: What are you referring to? Did I do something wrong?

King Josef: No, you did quite well. You've made an unbelievable amount of progress since we first met.

Siegfried: Oh. Thank you for your kind words.

Siegfried: I'm hoping that learning the subtleties of the heart will help me become stronger.

King Josef: So that was your goal?

King Josef: I can't say I'm surprised.

Siegfried: Well, I am fully devoted to bettering myself as a knight.

King Josef: Hmm.

After that conversation, more time passes. Eventually, news of Gunther and Kriemhild's engagement spreads throughout the kingdom.