Guy/Sorrowful Song, Resound

My Servant

Backstage Stories

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Tsuzuru	Manager, we’re out of gum tape, where do we keep the overstock?
Manager	Ahhh! I’m sorry! I think we’re out.
Izumi	In that case, should I grab some the next time I go out?
Manager	Is that okay? I’m saved! In that case, can you also get some clear files and a stapler and a...
Izumi	Just how much are you out of?!
Manager	I’m sorry, I’m just...
Tsuzuru	We’re your talent, not your servants you know.
Guy	I’m so sorry to intrude. Is Citronia still here?
Tsuzuru	Well I haven’t seen him yet today, but...
Citron	Its good morning~!
Izumi	Speak of the devil.
Tsuzuru	It’s a bit late for good “morning”.
Citron	Last night I stayed up just a little bit too late.
Tsuzuru	Please don’t make it a habit.
Guy	Indeed. It is said that staying up late is bad for one’s health....
	By the way Citronia, do you not have plans today?
Citron	Oh! That’s right!
Guy	I’ve prepared the necessary arrangements. Please, take this.
Citron	It’s thank you~! I’m berry sorbet.
Tsuzuru	No, that’s still wrong...in more ways than just one.
Izumi	Guy-san, as always you’re taking care of Citron-kun aren’t you?
Guy	I suppose, and yet... Citronia and I are just friends now...
	I have yet to lose my sense of responsibility from my time as his retainer...
Tsuzuru	Speaking of which, what kinds of duties are expected from being Citron’s royal servant?
Guy	A wide array of things. To start, attending to the prince’s surroundings down to every last detail.
	If one thing is out of place, it may cause the prince’s entire day to become derailed.
Tsuzuru	That much? Jeez...
Citron	When I was in Zahra, we did everything together!
Manager	Two hearts beating as one huh? Ah!! That reminds me!! I have to get food for Kamekichi too! I’m so sorry to ask but...!
Tsuzuru	Well I have to go to school, so...
	Director, I’m sorry to have to ask for this guy, but can you get some on your errand?
Izumi	No problem! And I’m off!
	Citron-kun you have to leave too, right?
Citron	Yes! I promised to take a madame to lunch in this popular shopping district~!
Izumi	“This popular shopping district...” Hmm..
Citron	Do you want to go there, too?
Izumi	I think I do. I’m planning on buying all my necessities on top of the stuff Manager-san needs. It would be easier to get them all together.
Guy	Then I will assist you.
Izumi	Eh? Is that okay?
Guy	Today I have no plans other than tending to the flowers in the courtyard garden. It would put me at ease to be of service.
Izumi	Well then...I will accept your offer.
Citron	Director, I just came up with a good idea!
Izumi	Hmm?
Citron	From this day forward, Guy can be Director’s servant~!

Izumi	Thank you so much for helping me with all this shopping.
Guy	It’s no problem. After all, from this day forward I am your servant.
Izumi	Ahaha...
	But still, I feel bad that there’s so much to carry... I can handle at least some of it...
Guy	Do not worry. It is better that I be the one to carry my master’s things. The total weight is within my load-bearing capacity.
	Should I not be the one to carry Director’s bags...?
Izumi	I-it’s okay! It’s not your fault that I bought this much stuff!
Guy	I see.
	-back at the dorms-
Izumi	Phew... I’m a little tired... And thirsty. Maybe I should make some iced tea...
Guy	If it is tea, allow me to make it. Is jasmine tea to your preference?
Izumi	Oh yes! It is! Wait, no! Let me help too!
Guy	I’m sorry. This is the duty of a servant. Director, please be at rest.
Izumi	Oh, thank you very much.
Guy	Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Izumi	Thank you so much! I’ll savor it!
	(As usual, Guy-san’s hand-brewed jasmine tea is delicious.)
Guy	I have some questions about the next play. Is that okay with you, Director?
Izumi	Of course!
Guy	I am most grateful. Well then...
Izumi	(Well...I’ll just pour another cup of jasmine tea...wait what?)
	Guy-san, did you refill my glass?
Guy	Yes. I saw that it was empty.
Izumi	When did you even...
Guy	It is natural for me, as a royal servant.
Izumi	(Amazing...he’s like having a butler.)
Guy	You are showing signs of fatigue, I can see it in your eyes. Director, here is a hot towel.
Izumi	Ah, thank you very much.
Taichi	‘Sup Guy-san, Director-sensei! Whatcha doing? Heard you guys were hanging out all day.
Guy	It is because I have been appointed as Director’s servant from this day forward.
Taichi	What, really?!
Yuki	Sounds like the doing of a certain foreign exchange student...
Citron	Oh! It was me!
Izumi	Ah, Citron-kun!
Citron	Director, how is having Guy?
Izumi	He’s so smart and helpful. It’s been such a pleasure having him!
Guy	Really? It makes me happy to be of service.
Masumi	...I’ll be your servant, too, Director.
Izumi	M-Masumi-kun?!
Yuki	I was wondering when you were going to show up.
Citron	It’s a water surprise!
Taichi	A water... surprise?
Yuki	He probably means “what a surprise”.
Citron	That’s it!
Masumi	I will not lose to Guy. I will do everything Guy does times ten.
Izumi	I would like you to restrain yourself for a moment and think about what you’re saying.
Citron	Masumi is also Director’s servant!
Guy	I see. In that case... fellow servant, I look forward to training you from the ground up, one-on-one.
Izumi	Guy-san, please don’t just accept what’s happening!

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