Artem "Calm as the Night"/Rewards

Story Summary

This story takes place in Year 3. Artem is engaged to the MC.

MC is waiting at Artem’s house for their date. Artem joined a pool club as is at a meeting. MC remembered Artem wanting to watch a movie about Summer. Suddenly, Artem calls and says he will be late. MC says she’ll wait. MC decides she doesn’t have anything else to do, so she goes to the pool club. MC sees Artem has been drinking. Artem says he’s not drunk, just tipsy, and asks if she wants to come to the club. They go and see someone playing pool. Artem says that’s Billy Chen, his next opponent. The manager wanted Artem to play against Billy. Artem asks if she wants to learn pool. MC agrees, but only if Artem gets some food first.

Artem starts teaching MC how to play pool. They set a game of nine-ball. MC notices Artem acting strange. Billy calls Artem to start their game. Billy takes the first shot. Artem is still acting weird and MC gives Artem a mint. Billy seems to be winning the game, but Artem takes a gamble to try and end the game early. Artem hits the 5 ball, causing it to hit the 9 ball and making it go into the pocket. MC comes up and give Artem a kiss on the cheek, shocking Artem.

MC and Artem go to a side room at the club. Artem admits he’s still tipsy. MC says if he needs help getting out of things, he can rely on her. They decide to sneak out. MC takes him to the safety exit and they make it to the CBD. Artem says they can still make it to the yacht on time.

MC and Artem make it to the boat. They choose an old black and white movie from storage. They both choose a movie. Both kiss each other before leaving the room. MC notices there is lipstick on Artem’s lips.

The cruise starts. Artem sets up the projector. It is having problems working. MC thinks Artem is still tipsy and takes a picture. Artem catches MC before asking for a mint. MC says no, but grabs an orange. He eats a slice before saying it is too sour. MC looks for something else, but Artem starts licking off the juice from her hand and arm. Artem says that is what will make him better. MC kisses him then they start the movies.

The movie is MCs choice: a movie about summer. The projector gets stuck. Artem and MC trip and fall. MC says let's watch on the floor. Artem fixes the projector and lays on the floor.

Illustrations

Orange JuiceIt is said that a sour slice of orange can be exchanged for a kiss.

Video Call

Video Call		Artem: Calm as the Night (After Story 6)

Video Call script

Artem: Good afternoon. Yeah, I just finished getting ready. I'm about to head to the club.

Artem: No, nothing special. I did just receive the film reel you sent over though. Speaking of... when you did buy it?

Artem: So you've been planning this since the day we watched the movie...? No wonder you've been acting so secretive recently.

Artem: Well, I also have a secret that I've been keeping from you. I was planning on telling you when you came over.

Artem: I bought a film projector made during the last century in the 80s. I'm already finished tinkering with it... But the home theater doesn't exactly have the best atmosphere to enjoy a film in.

Artem: Judging by your expression, we must be thinking of the same thing... Yeah, it might be better if we watch it at the pool.

Artem: There's a spare projector screen in the home theater. If we hang it up properly, we could re-create a home cinema.

Artem: Oh? You want to sit on some pool floats in the water and watch the film that way? It sounds nice, but I'm a little worried that we might get distracted.

Artem: But that's fine. We have plenty of time to re-watch those films... I'm happy to do it as many times as needed, as long as I'm with you.

Artem: Because watching those familiar scenes makes me want to experience the same things with you in the future...

Artem: Such as dancing freely to music on an afternoon... Or maybe we could spend an entire night strolling and talking.

Artem: Have you thought about that too? In that case, I'll start preparing for our "movie night" after the party is over so we can enjoy it as soon as possible.

Artem: Okay, we'll do it together. No matter how many creative ideas you may have, you and I can make them a reality together.

Artem: Then, will you come pick me up at around 6 o'clock? We can have dinner first, then go over the details...

Artem: More importantly, I can't wait to see you already... All right, I'll wait for you. See you later.

Story Locations

Artem's Residence

Virgo Pool Club
Club Hall

Virgo Pool Club
Pool Club

Virgo Pool Club
Lounge

Stellis Central Business District
Central Business District

Yacht
Cinema Front Desk

Yacht
Storeroom

Yacht

Story Characters

Artem Wing

Billy Chen

Staff

Audience A

Audience B

Staff