Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue text - Flashback
Acedia - Prince of Votaria - Moon End
Chapter 6 - A Decision from the Top of the Bed
The sunlight was shining on his eyes... At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
Servant 1: Acedia-sama, may we have a bit of your time?
Acedia: Yeah, sure.
The servants respectfully bowed and entered the room.
Servant 2: It's about the current law...
Acedia: Has everyone made it clear with their opinions?
Servant 1: Yes, their opinions have pretty much settled it.
Acedia: ...I see.
Servant 2: Then, Acedia-sama, you should attend to the meeting...
The next moment, Acedia-kun got up from the bed, but...
Acedia: No, I won't be attending the meeting. Since everyone has made their decision, I'll make mine here. Just hurry and take the documents for the meeting.
Acedia-kun skillfully gave orders to the servants. The servants frantically began to arrange the documents.
MC: Ah, I'll help too!
Acedia-kun read out the documents that were handed out with a serious look.
Acedia: First off, we don't need this law. I'll rethink about a new law once more. Got it?
Servant 1: Y-Yes...
From the bed, Acedia-kun successfully drew to a conclusion by himself.
(This is the first time I've seen Acedia-kun being this quick...)
Then, I looked away from him and started to work seriously...
Chapter 7 - Stay by My Side
Acedia-kun continued giving orders to the servants from the bed...
Servant 1: Acedia-sama, thank you very much.
After a decision has been made peacefully, the servants all sighed in relief.
Servant 2: Please take your time to rest.
The servants left the room after bowing deeply.
Acedia: Aah, I'm so tired after doing something I'm not used to doing.
Acedia-kun lets out a big yawn and crawled into the bed.
(Making decisions from the bed... That's something that only Acedia-kun can do.)
MC: Good work, Acedia-kun.
Just as I said that to Acedia-kun as he was in the bed...
MC: ...Ah!
His hand reached out and strongly pulled me. Surprised by his strength, I let out a small yelp.
(That surprised me...)
Acedia: Hey, was I cool?
Acedia-kun looked up at me with teary eyes.
(C-Cute...)
As my heart tightened, it became filled with affection.
(Even though he's usually carefree, he works hard...)
MC: Yes, you were.
Acedia: Then, pet me.
MC: Ah... Okay, sure...
Feeling confused, I gently petted Acedia-kun's head.
(Huh... He's warm?)
When Acedia-kun's forehead was feeling really warm, I looked to see that his cheeks were faintly red.
MC: Acedia-kun, could it be that you have a fever?
Acedia: really? Ah, but... Somehow, my body is feeling more sluggish than usual... It's probably... because of work...
Acedia-kun's cheeks were turning even more red.
MC: Acedia-kun, I'm going to bring you something cold.
Just as I was about to leave the room, Acedia-kun strongly held my sleeve.
Acedia: MC-chan, don't leave me... No...
He was breathing roughly.
MC: But, your fever will...
Acedia: It's fine. Have a maid... bring something.
When Acedia-kun rung the bell, a maid arrived right away.
Maid: Pardon the intrusion. Is there something wrong?
MC: Um, it seems like Acedia-kun has developed a fever...
Maid: Acedia-sama, are you all right!? We must give you treatment immediately...
Acedia: I want... MC-chan to nurse me. You guys... can just get some things ready.
Acedia-kun held my sleeve and wouldn't let go.
Maid: But...
The maid looked at me apologetically.
MC: It's okay. I'll stay with Acedia-kun and mend to him.
Maid: My apologies... Then, I'll leave him to you.
After the maid quickly brought a water pillow and prepared food, she bowed and left.
Acedia: MC-chan, cool off the food, so that I can eat it.
When it became just the two of us, Acedia-kun said that hoarsely.
MC: Sure.
Acedia: If you leave this room while I'm asleep... I won't like that.
MC: Yes, don't worry. I'll stay with you.
After making that promise, Acedia-kun slept in relief. As I wiped the sweat off from his forehead, Acedia-kun held my fingers.
(How cute... It would be nice if he gets better quickly...)
When I changed the water pillow, Acedia-kun smiled in comfort. As I petted his warm head, I continued to stay with him while watching over him...
Last Chapter - Welcome to the World of Sloth
As the bright sun that was rising shined through the window... I was by Acedia-kun's side as the overly bright sunlight made me squint my eyes.
(That's good, his fever went down...)
I became relieved from Acedia-kun's complexion looking better.
(I should probably tell the doctor that he's all right now...)
Acedia: Uhh...
Acedia-kun sunk into the bed and there was no sign of him getting up.
MC: Are you awake? How are you feeling?
Acedia: ...I feel more awake than before~
MC: What's wrong? Are you still not feeling well somewhere?
Acedia: I'm not, but... I just don't want to move.
After saying that, Acedia-kun pulled the blanket over him.
Acedia: I'm really not used to working so hard... That's why I got a fever.
MC: Acedia-kun...
Acedia: Alright, I've made my decision! I won't do the impossible anymore!
(Eh...!?)
When Acedia-kun declared that loudly, he made a refreshing smile.
(Not doing the impossible... What does he mean by that?)
Then, the servant and the maid that were worried about Acedia-kun's condition arrived in the room.
Servant: Acedia-sama, how are you feeling?
Acedia: Not bad, but... I'm going to leave all the official work to you guys.
Maid: I have brought your breakfast.
Acedia: Somehow, eating... is too much trouble.
After Acedia-kun said that as if it was a bother, he turned his back on them and covered himself with the quilt.
(Acedia-kun is staying here like before...!?)
Maid: But, if you don't eat your food, your body will collapse...
Servant: Acedia-sama, it seems like you have returned to being lazy like before...
Both the maid and the servant became worried about Acedia-kun...
......
After the maid and the servant left the room, Acedia-kun buried himself into the bed.
MC: Acedia-kun, it would be best for you to eat your food.
Acedia: Food... So troubling... You eat it for me.
(Does he really find it that bothersome...)
MC: It'll be bad for your body if you don't eat properly.
Acedia: Hmm... That's fine...
(He hasn't ate anything since this morning... I wonder if he'll be willing to drink something.)
Just as I was about to leave the room to talk to a maid...
MC: ...!
Acedia-kun grabbed my arm and wouldn't let go.
Acedia: MC-chan, where are you going?
MC: I was thinking of getting you something to drink...
Acedia: There's no need to do that. Stay with me forever...
His eyes were making me want to obey him...
Acedia: I know, how about you live in this room too?
MC: Eh...
Acedia: Besides, it's troubling to go see you when we're apart, including letters. I don't want to write words. It won't be that difficult if you're with me.
(I do worry about Acedia-kun, but... Staying in the room forever...)
I couldn't bring myself to nod as Acedia-kun was looking at me.
Acedia: Why? You don't want to?
MC: It's not that I don't want to...
Acedia: Generally, everyone overworks. It's fun to stay in this room every day. Nothing troubling will happen.
MC: But...
(If I do, they'll be even more less things to do... At this rate, Acedia-kun's world will just be this room.)
As I hid my confusion, Acedia-kun puffed out his cheeks and pouted.
Acedia: Then, I won't eat any food for life.
MC: You shouldn't do that.
Acedia: I... don't feel like eating.
Acedia-kun sulked and crawled into his bed.
MC: Hey, Acedia-kun...
The moment I picked up the quilt...
MC: ...!
I went into the bed when my arm was strongly pulled. In the quilt, Acedia-kun looked at me.
Acedia: Hey, doesn't the bed feel nice?
(It's really warm...)
MC: ...
Inside the warm quilt, I was feeling his body warmth.
(It might be best to stay in here for a while...)
Feeling the warm world was driving me insane...
Acedia: If you're here with me... I don't need anything else. Up until now, I never wanted anything. Even so, the only one that I want is you, MC-chan.
He held my hand more tightly. I was unable to look away from his eyes. Then, this world took control over my body...
(But...)
MC: Okay... Anyway, you should eat your food.
He closed his mouth and looked away.
Acedia: If you feed me... I'll eat.
(Making a face like a spoiled child... It makes me want to give in to him...)
MC: ...Okay, fine.
When I pulled his hand, I somehow got him up. It felt like I'm going to drown in this world before I know it...
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