Olympos Town's Magnificent Everyday [III]

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Olympos Town’s Magnificent Everyday

Season 1, Chapter 3 – Artemis

Theseus:

Huh, Artemis? Weird seeing you here.

Wasn’t your home in the opposite direction?

Artemis:

What about you? Didn’t you chase after Athena the very instant the school bell rang?

Theseus:

Someone was there to pick Athena-sama up. I could only observe them until the school gate.

I need to train more so I can chase after cars…

Artemis:

…I don’t think that’ll be possible. But the scary part is you might just do it either way.

Theseus:

So, and you?

Artemis:

I’m headed to the konbini.

I wanna scold Hermes for what he did to Apollon.

Theseus:

As expected of you… When Apollon is involved, you always act fast.

Artemis:

He can be happy I didn’t do anything all the other times.

Even if it was some kind of junk, as long as Apollon was happy, I didn’t mind.

But this time he seemed a bit sad.

Theseus:

Really…? He looked the same to me.

Artemis:

You’re as dull as ever, Theseus. His shoulders were clearly 2mm lower than usually.

Theseus:

2mm…!?

Artemis:

I hope Hermes is prepared to regret all the sadness he brought upon us brothers.

Theseus:

Then I’ll go with you. Apollon is an important friend of mine too.

And you might go berserk too.

Artemis:

No need to worry.

Hermes:

Ah, These-chan and Ar-chan! Going home from school?

Artemis:

…speaking of the devil.

Theseus:

Hermes, you gave Apollon some kinda junk again didn’t you?

Hermes:

Hee? Junk…?

Artemis:

Don’t play dumb. You surely remember that weird robot dog.

Hermes:

Ah, Faithful Dog Nanawanko?

Artemis & Theseus:

Yeah!

Artemis:

You better prepare yourself.

Hermes:

Geez, you two, calm down…!

That was a splendid product! Apo-chan was happy too, right?

Artemis:

Until he showed it to us, yes.

Theseus:

Also, how was that the latest AI? It was completely still!

Theseus:

Maybe your affection towards it wasn’t enough?

When I called it, as gently as I am, it replied without problems.

Artemis:

Hah… He’s not remorseful at all. Let’s call a policeman.

Theseus:

Calling Heracles would be faster.

Hermes:

Wha--- Wait! How did it turn into this so quickly?!

And please spare me that stubborn guy!

Ah, I know! Hey, These-chan. I’ve got something good here…

Theseus:

Th-th-th-this is…!! A picture of Athena-sama eating lunch!

Hermes:

I acquired it from a certain box, you see. I thought maaaybe These-chan would enjoy it.

Theseus:

…n-nothing we can do. Guess I’ll keep it. But be more careful next time.

Artemis:

Excuse you, don’t just let yourself get bribed.

Hermes:

My, my, Ar-chan. If there’s something you want, I don’t mind gifting it to you too.

Artemis:

…

Hermes:

What do you want? You’re a student, so, I guess bubble tea? Or donuts? This Her-chan is giving out special service right now!

Drawing bow.

Artemis, pointing a bow and arrow at Hermes:

It seems it was useless trying to talk to you.

Hermes:

E-eh! W-wait a sec?!

Ar-chan, why are you pointing your bow at me? You’re kidding right…?

Artemis:

There’s prey in front of me, what were you expecting?

Hermes:

Could you like not say that as if it was the most normal thing maybe?!

Artemis:

…

Hermes:

…a-are you for real?!

These-chan, help me…! Ar-chan’s eyes aren’t smiling…!

Theseus:

C-calm down, Artemis…!

Artemis:

Hmm, so you’re on his side, yes?

Well, doesn’t matter much if I hunt down one or two.

Theseus:

…!!!!

Hey, this is bad…! He’s counting us like prey! He’s really gonna shoot…!

Hermes:

Just because you let yourself get bribed so easily!

Theseus:

I’m sorry, that is your fault!? Do something!

Artemis:

Hey, what are you mumbling about?

You don’t think I’ll let you off the hook this easily after tricking my precious brother, do you?

Hermes:

I-I’m sorry, Ar-chan.

Artemis:

Ar-chan?

Drawing bow.

Hermes:

I-I’m sorry, Artemis.

No, Artemis-sama!! Please forgive me! I won’t do it again…!

And I’ll let Apollon know too!!

Artemis:

…I can believe those words, can I?

Hermes:

O-of course! I, Hermes, swear in the name of god…!

Artemis:

…there won’t be a next time.

Hermes:

Y-yes…! W-well then, if you’ll excuse me!

Theseus:

…hah… I thought you were gonna shoot for real, that was nerve wracking. Tagging along was the right decision.

Artemis:

There’s no way I would unnecessarily use my beloved bow and arrow.

But I hope he learned his lesson now and will reflect on what he did a bit.

And also, Theseus, don’t get led astray by a single picture. You’ll never become a god like Athena that way.

Theseus:

Ugh… you’re right. I’ll take care next time.