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odorekijin“A Once In A Lifetime Performance”
chapter one
[Wizards’ Manor–Courtyard]
(Clapping)
Rustica: I am flattered that you all have enjoyed this performance. Now, let us enjoy the Tanabata festivities with the same spring in our steps.
Rustica: Faust, I'm pleased to see you lent an ear as well.
Faust: Well, yeah.
Rustica: …
Faust: ...We were able to appreciate songs befitting of this starry sky. Thank you for your performance.
Rustica: Fufu, my pleasure. Your impressions are greatly appreciated.
Faust: Look who’s talking, you had that eager look in your eyes dying for an answer.
Rustica: I wished to converse about music with you for a bit longer. What do you say to another performance with me?
Faust: I don’t mind, but aren’t you tired? You’ve just finished a concert, after all.
Rustica: Thank you for your concern. Except, I am not the one who shall present the next piece.
Faust: Then who...
Rustica: I am certain you’ll be thrilled. First, close your eyes.
Faust: What? I don’t want to though.
Rustica: …
Faust: Fine... For crying out loud… No wonder why I don’t fit in with the Western wizards.
Faust: There, like that?
Rustica: Yes. Now allow nature to take its course and listen carefully.
Faust: … …
Rustica: ...So, how was it?
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chapter two
[Wizards’ Manor–Courtyard]
Rustica: The rustling of the trees, the wind whirling around us, and the joyful chatter of everyone make such a peaceful melody, don’t you think?
Faust: ...So you're saying that we should enjoy the sounds of nature and its inhabitants as if they were music?
Rustica: Exactly. As this is a once in a lifetime concert, its worth is invaluable.
Faust: I guess... I think this is too sophisticated for my taste...
Rustica: Is it? I thought that you, a fine lover of nature, may concur with the idea...
Faust: You think too highly of me.
Rustica: …
Faust: This is why you shouldn’t get your hopes up.
…
Alright, sure, listening to nature as a performance is a bit odd, but I don't mind it.
Rustica: I’m quite glad to hear it.
Then, close your eyes once more, Faust. I myself can already hear the faint twinkle of the stars.
Faust: ...Good grief.
Faust: …
Shino’s voice: Hey, Faust! You better get over here quick before there’s no food left.
Faust: …
Just a second, Shino, I’ll be right there.
I'm sorry Rustica, but we'll have to continue later...
Rustica: Of course. Expect some wine I will ask Shylock to prepare in the meantime, to pair with this concert.
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episode story
“High Hopes”
Rustica: …
Akira: (Rustica is… Sleeping on his feet...!?)
Rustica: My, if this isn’t Master Sage.
Akira: I’m sorry, am I interrupting something?
Rustica: No, not at all, do not worry.
Akira: Um, what were you doing exactly?
Rustica: I was listening to ballads from nature.
Akira: Ballads from nature...?
Rustica: Indeed. The chirping of the birds, the whispers of the wind, the chatter coming from the Manor, all are akin to sweet melodies to me.
Akira: How nice! Come to think of it... Faust said something similar the other day.
He was standing still in the shade of a tree in the courtyard, eyes closed, so I called out to him to see what he was up to. That’s when he told me that he was listening to the surrounding sounds.
Rustica: Faust is someone that greatly appreciates nature, after all. I too recently enjoyed some music in his company.
I hope we will partake in more of the arts together.
Akira: You two sure make a rare duo, I’m kind of curious now... What exactly do you want to do with him?
Rustica: We could sketch together in lush greenery, listen to the myriad of notes from the fauna and flora...
We could dance to nature’s melodies, and even accompany it on the harpsichord. I am certain Faust would thoroughly enjoy it.
Don’t you think so too, Master Sage?
Akira: …
Rustica: …
Akira: ...I guess.
Rustica: Fufu. I’m quite glad to hear it.
Akira: (If he looks at Faust so eagerly, of course it’ll be hard to say no to him, no matter what…)
