Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Apis - Prince of Avetel - Moon End
Chapter 5 - The Poisonous Bee's Stinger
Suddenly, a tiny black thing came flying out from the bushes. Just as it was about to approach Apis-san, I quickly spread my arm out.
MC: ...!
It was a small bee. When it just flew off, it came back soon after...
MC: ...Ow!
I felt a sharp pain that felt like an electric current on the back of my hand.
Apis: ...MC!
Apis-san ran up to me and held my hand. Then, he placed his mouth on my hand and sucked the poison out.
MC: ...!
I became warm when Apis-san's lips touched that spot.
(It's hot, like it's burning...)
Apis-san looked at my hand worriedly.
Apis: It was a bee that has immediate poison... We can't leave it alone. We have to neutralize it quickly...!
(Somehow, I'm feeling faint...)
Apis: MC...!?
When my vision began to get warped, Apis-san's voice sounded distant.
At that moment, I lost consciousness...
Last Chapter - This is What It Means to Love
When I woke up, I realized that I was sleeping in the bed of my room. Since it was the middle of the night, it was quiet.
Apis: MC... You awake?
After I saw Apis-san's face faintly, I felt really relieved for some reason.
MC: I...?
(Come to think of it, I got stung by a bee...)
Apis: You drank the antidote, but... You're going to be in a little pain tonight.
MC: ...Sorry for troubling you.
Apis: ...You really are stupid. Why did you protect me?
Apis-san's hand touched my cheek.
Apis: You were unconscious for a long time... I was worried.
(Has he been looking after me this whole time?)
MC: Apis-san, your fever...
Apis: It went away after you collapsed. Our positions have been switched during the day.
As Apis-san narrowed his eyes and smiled, his expression was gentle and beautiful...
Apis: ...Sleep. If you need anything, tell me. I'll be here.
While feeling warm, I suddenly fell asleep.
Without noticing, Apis-san was beginning to change...
The next morning... When the antidote's effects went through, my fever went down.
(I have to thank Apis-san.)
At that moment, I heard a loud noise from outside of the window.
(...What!?)
I quickly went into the courtyard...
(Eh...)
The castle gardeners were wearing some kind of protective clothing and were cutting down the trees and flowers in the courtyard.
(What are they doing...!?)
Apis: MC... Is it all right for you to be up?
MC: Apis-san, this is...!?
Apis: They're exterminating the bee that stung you. It's dangerous, so don't get too close.
Apis-san held my hand as I was in a daze and looked at it carefully.
Apis: ...Looks like the swelling went away. That's good.
MC: U-Um...?
Apis: Ah, but your face is still a little red.
When Apis-san said that, he suddenly picked me up.
MC: A-Apis-san...!?
Apis: When you collapsed yesterday, my head went crazy. I couldn't help, but worry. Is this what it means to love?
MC: U-Um...?
Apis: ...I finally understand how my mother felt. When she was meddling, she was showing her love.
While I was confused and wasn't doing anything, Apis-san continued talking.
Apis: I hated it when you got stung by a bee. So, I don't want one coming near you again. I got worried when your face was still red. So, I want to send you back to bed. I want to touch you like this... Despite how much I hate being touched.
As he said that, he chuckled.
(Just... what is he going to do?)
After Apis-san said such unbelievable things, I didn't know what to do.
Apis: What's wrong? For you to make that kind of face.
When Apis-san said that, he held my hand and kissed it.
MC: ...!!
That elegant gesture made my heart throb.
Apis: You... I want you to always do what I want.
Apis-san smiled broadly.
Apis: Prepare yourself, MC. Don't think that you can get away so easily.
Even the bright expression that Apis-san was showing was beautiful...
(I wonder what's going to happen to me from here on...)
As he gave me a look of both uneasiness and expectations, I got a strange feeling rising...
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