Banri Settsu/Guide Your Destiny

The Beloved King’s Conditions

Backstage Stories

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Kazunari	Thanks for hanging with me today, Settzer!
Banri	No prob. I had fun too.
Kazunari	My buds were also stoked that you came to try out the board game club, Settzer.
	Shogi and the other games were fun, but chess was especially hyped up!
	Seeing you win against the members who play chess all the time was cool AF!
Banri	I mean, I can pull anythin’ off.
Kazunari	Kyah~! So true, Settzer!
	Wanna start a chess club at the dorm?
	Aririn plays!
Banri	Come to think of it, Sakyo-san ‘n some others have acted in an event before, haven’t they?
Kazunari	Oh yeah! It was the opening event for a chess facility, right?
	I think they said they had giant chess pieces…
	It sounds super ‘blammable so I’d love to go there too!
	Come with me, Settzer!
Banri	You’re just doin’ it for the ‘blam, huh?
Kazunari	…Mm?
Banri	What’s up?
Masumi	—.
Kazunari	Isn’t that Massu and Director-chan over there?
Izumi	Ah, Kazunari-kun and Banri-kun.
Kazunari	I knew it~!
	What’s this? Are you two out on a secret date without telling us~?
	That’s sly of you~!
Masumi	Yeah. It’s a date, so don't get in our way.
Izumi	It’s not a date. Masumi-kun was on his way home.
	We just happened to meet up in front of the station earlier.
Masumi	The fact that we bumped into each other is fate.
Banri	Nothin’ out of the ordinary here.
Izumi	You two are also coming home from school, right?
Kazunari	Yep! We were playing with the board game club!
	Settzer has mad chess skills~.
Izumi	—Ah!
Banri	What’s wrong?
Izumi	That reminds me, the chess facility we performed an event for in the past asked us to act for them again today.
	The opening event was well-received, so they want us to act as special guides for a day…
Kazunari	Seriously!?
	We were just talking about how we wanted to go there~!
Izumi	What an amazing coincidence!
	There were three guys last time, so I assume they want the same number this time…
Kazunari	In that case, why don’t Settzer, Massu, and I take the stage!
Banri	That’s fine by me.
Izumi	Masumi-kun is—.
Masumi	…I’ll do it. If you’re going to be there.
Kazunari	Woohoo~!
	Let’s play chess after the event!

Izumi	…And so, we’ve received a request to assist the guests as a king, bishop and knight like last time.
	Last time, we each discussed and decided on the roles. But what should we do this time?
Kazunari	Alrightey~! This is the moment where this comes in!
Izumi	A lottery box?
Banri	Where’d you pull that out from?
Kazunari	Wouldn’t it be fresh putting slips with the roles written on them inside and then choosing who’s in charge by pulling them~!?
Banri	Well, I guess that’s a good way to decide without any biases.
Masumi	Whatever, I’m fine with it.
Kazunari	‘Kay, I’ll make the lottery then.
Izumi	…Alright, Banri-kun’s the king, Kazunari-kun’s the bishop, and Masumi-kun’s the knight. Does that sound good?
Kazunari	Okay~!
Banri	No objections here.
Masumi	I’ll become your knight.
Banri	Hold up, Sakyo-san was the king last time.
	We got dragged into his role study back then and it was a huge ass mess…
Izumi	His profile sheet last time specified “a tyrant king who rules over a country”…
	I got profile sheets again this time, so I’ll hand them out later.
Banri	…
	(Although I got the profile sheet…)
	(“A king beloved by his subjects”, eh…
	Sounds like it’ll be a totally different king from Sakyo-san.)
	(Well, I’ll figure it out.)
Taichi	Ban-chan! What are you lookin’ at?
	Ah, could that be for your role study!?
Banri	Yeah.
Taichi	I’ll help you prepare for your role!
Banri	You’ll help me… what’re you gonna do?
Taichi	Umm… maybe the Autumn troupe guys and I can fawn over you like your subjects?
Banri	…
	*imagination starts*
Taichi	Ban-chan!
Banri	?
	…All the Autumn troupe members are together.
Sakyo	If it’s for you, Settsu, then we’ll do anythin’.
Juza	Just say the word if there’s somethin’ you want us to do.
Banri	Haa? The hell are you sayin’ all of a sudden—.
Omi	Here, Banri. I’ve made your favourite California rolls.
	There’s lots so eat as much as you’d like.
Banri	Err, I can’t finish this huge pyramid of food!
	Geh, that’s cold!?
	The hell’s this!
Azami	A super high-quality face mask chock-full of a mixture of beauty ingredients.
	I wanted to take care of our precious Banri-san’s skin.
Banri	Dude, don’t just stick it on my face!
Sakyo	Settsu, shall I rub your shoulders?
Juza	I’ll rub his feet then.
Omi	Alright, I’ll take his arms…
Azami	I’ll massage his scalp.
Taichi	That’s not fair, guys!
	I wanna do something too~!
	*imagination ends*
Banri	…Gross.
Taichi	Eh?
Banri	Nothin’. Anyways, I’ll prepare by myself for now—.
Citron	Hold it right there!
Banri	It’s just one after another!
Citron	It’s important for kings to treat everyone the same way.
	A true king bestows their love upon all equally!
Banri	Since when were you listening…
Citron	That’s what it takes to become a great king!
Banri	So that’s the mindset, huh?
Taichi	It sounds deep when Citron says it!
Citron	Those who believe shall be saved!
Banri	…I mean, you’re the real deal, so I’ll keep your words in mind for now.

Kazunari	The costumes are so totally legit, right?
Banri	They’ve nailed the vibe.
Masumi	How… do I look today?
Izumi	Yep, all of you look cool!
Masumi	I’ll be your very own knight today.
Banri	There he goes.
Izumi	Make sure you fulfill each of your roles as guides today, alright?
Masumi	…Fine, if you say so.
Banri	We should probably head to our stations soon.
Kazunari	Right!
Masumi	…
Izumi	Alright. Good luck out there, you three!
	(I should take a peek at how each of them are doing.
	I’m pretty sure Masumi-kun is supposed to be around here…)
Guest A	Excuse me… how do I get to this location?
Masumi	“I have sworn loyalty solely to the king…
	However, I suppose I can help. I shall give you a special tour, just this time.”
Guest A	O-okay…!
Izumi	(I’m glad it looks like he’s doing his job properly.
	Kazunari-kun is…)
Kazunari	“Milady. If you don’t mind, may I offer you a tour?”
Guest B	Eh? Are you sure?
Kazunari	“Why, of course. Let us go to a spectacular world together.
	Now then. This way, please…”
Izumi	(Kazunari-kun was also preparing for his role and he’s got a suspicious vibe going on.)
	(Next is the king Banri-kun…)
	…!?
	(I didn’t notice this step…!
	I’m gonna fall…!)
Banri	…Oi, are you okay?
Izumi	Banri-kun…?
Banri	…Geez. Be careful, will you?
	You'll get hurt if you don't watch your step while you walk.
CHOICE 1: S-sorry. Thanks. [+] Izumi S-sorry. Thanks. Banri I’m glad you didn’t take a tumble. I’d hate it if you got hurt, Director-chan. Izumi … (…Maybe it’s because of his costume. Banri-kun looks more reliable than usual.) Banri …What’s up? Don’t tell me you’re admirin’ me as a king? Izumi EH!? Um, well… I was just thinking you’re reliable, Banri-kun. Banri …It doesn’t feel bad hearin’ that from you, Director-chan.
CHOICE 2: I was looking for you, Banri-kun. [+] Izumi I was looking for you, Banri-kun. I was wondering what kind of king you’d be acting as. But I interrupted you. Banri You didn’t interrupt or anythin’. A man who can't even protect the people closest to him has no right to call himself a king. Izumi …That line sounded really kingly! Banri I know, right?
Guest C	Um, where is this spot…
Guest D	It looks like it’s over there…
Banri	If you can’t find the place, then want me to guide you?
Guest C	Can you!?
Banri	Of course. Aight, where do you wanna go?
Guest D	Thank you so much!
Banri	No prob~. Watch your step, ‘kay?
Izumi	(Even so…)
	(Banri-kun's behaviour seems closer to his regular self than like he's playing a king.)
Banri	—Director-chan, are you thinkin’ that I didn’t change from how I usually am?
Izumi	…Yeah. Why?
Banri	In order to be loved by your subjects, it’s important for you to treat everyone equally and without discrimination.
	I’m just spittin’ back what Citron said.
	But with that in mind, I thought maybe I could act like my natural self without forcing myself to behave like a king.
Izumi	Oh, I see…! A reverse approach, huh?
Guest E	Excuse me. I’d like to go here, but…
Banri	Don’t worry. I’ll guide ya.
Izumi	(…A king who’s beloved by his subjects, huh?)
	(The role study Banri-kun came up with was a great idea.)

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