The Haunted
Interlude 2: Transcript – 851 words
Therapy Session No. 15 between Dr. Hiroshi Yamazaki , Ms. Yuka Azumi and Mr. Narumi L. Anju
Transcribed by: Dr. Makoto Hyuuga, assistant to Dr. Yamazaki
Date: December 15th, 2011
Time Start: 14:10:23
Time End: 14:42:10
Brief: Dr. Hiroshi Yamazaki, consulting therapist of Ms. Yuka Azumi, has proposed and introduced a calming object to be used in Ms. Azumi's sessions, in order to allow for more effective therapy sessions after repeated episodes of violence and instability in previous sessions. Ms. Azumi, diagnosed with MDD/BD, is currently in what seems to be a manic episode, and is extremely agitated. Continued instability has prevented Ms. Azumi from leaving the asylum, and she is still staying in a ward in Christheaven.
Note: Transcript begins upon introduction of music box, due to discussion of personal details prior that would not be relevant to this report. What should be noteworthy about this session is the unexplained effect of the calming object on both Ms. Azumi and Mr. Anju.
Hiroshi Yamazaki (HY): Miss Azumi, today I am going to introduce something that will hopefully allow me to communicate better with you.
Yuka Azumi (YA): Do we really need to do this? I'm fine, I tell you. I'm perfectly fine. Leave me alone!
(Ms. Azumi rises from chair, fists balled.)
HY: Miss Azumi, I need you to relax. These therapy sessions are designed to help you control your emotions. Please, sit back down, and listen to me. That would be much appreciated.
Narumi Anju (NA): Listen to the good Doctor, Yuka. Please.
HY: Yes, please listen to Narumi. I mean you no harm.
(Ms. Azumi returns to seat, fidgeting.)
YA: Alright, I'll listen— only because Naru told me to do so, but still. I'll listen.
HY: Okay then, Miss Azumi. Would you kindly take a look at this?
(The doctor moves to a bag on the floor, and removes a smooth, wooden box. Intricate carvings are set into it, and it seems old but well-preserved.)
HY: This may not work, but I'm hoping that this item will serve as a relaxant of sorts, so that we can conduct our therapy sessions in a less controlled and formal environment. I've used music before, on my other patients, and it has proven rather effective in calming them down. Do you know what this is, Miss Azumi?
(Ms. Azumi leans forward, a curious look in her face. She stares at the box, and Dr. Yamazaki pushes the box over towards her.)
YA: It's a music box, isn't it?
HY: Yes. Please open it.
(Ms. Azumi moves a hand forward to open the box, as Dr. Yamazaki observes keenly, a notepad and pen in his hand.)
(She opens the music box, and a hauntingly melodic tune begins to play.)
(A profound change is observed in Ms. Azumi. She smiles lightly, and her shoulders begin to relax, as if suddenly comfortable. She is no longer agitated. A similar change is observed in Mr. Anju, whose once tense posture is similarly shifting into a much more relaxed one.)
YA: The tune is beautiful, Doctor. And please, stop calling me Miss Azumi. You may call me Yuka.
HY: Alright then, Yuka. How are you feeling now?
YA: Much better than I've been in months, Doctor. This music is magical. It's incredible.
(The doctor scribbles frantic notes down at this point then looks up.)
HY: I'm glad the box's magic is working then. Are you now ready to discuss some of the circumstances surrounding your condition and emotions?
YA: Yes, and I think Naru will be able to help with this. He seems to be feeling better, too.
(Mr. Anju walks over and places a loving hand on Ms. Azumi's shoulder.)
NA: Yes, I am. I'm not sure what it is about this music, but I feel really, really calm. Thank you very much, Doctor.
HY: Much obliged. It is, after all, my job to help you with your issues. Now, are you ready to get into the main focus of this session, Yuka?
(At that moment, the music stops.)
YA: Wind up the box again, Doctor. Let it play.
HY: We were about to proceed with the therapy, Yuka. Would you like to do so?
(Ms. Azumi rises, flipping the table over. Narumi rushes forward, hoping to calm her down. His tense demeanour has returned.)
YA: No, Doctor. I want my music. Give it to me. Let me hear it now!
(Ms. Azumi tries to tackle the Doctor down, and to grab the music box from his hands.)
NA: Yuka, no!
Transcript ends here.
Transcriber's Notes: Patient Yuka Azumi had to be restrained and sedated at that point. As the scribe, even I had to get up from my position and assist Narumi and the other nurses in holding her down. Further therapy with the music box and additional observation will have to be put in place to determine the effects of the music box on Yuka Azumi and by extension, Narumi L. Anju.
As of now, however, there is no explainable cause for the effect of the box on these two patients.
-Dr. H.
