Banri - Prince of Rakanboshi - Main Story

Banri - Prince of Rakanboshi - Main Story

Chapter 1 - The Kung Fu Star on the Screen

Kingdom of Movies, Rakanboshi, September... 

-Flashback-

Banri: The filming of a new movie is going to start, so would you like to come watch? As thanks for saving me, I thought that you would be interested... 

-Flashback-

The other day, Banri-kun, who I've awakened gave me that invitation. So, I arrived at Rakanboshi, where he was waiting for me... 

When I descended from a bus, there was a particularly tall multi-floor building standing in front of me. 

(Wow...!) 

Known for it's praiseworthy height in this kingdom, it was the filming spot in Rakanboshi... On the large screen of the facility, a promotional video for a movie was playing. 

(It's a little different from what I had in mind, but...) 

As there was some traffic in front of the building, people were coming and going hecticly. 

(Let's see, Banri-kun's filming studio should be...) 

When I looked around, I walked by a studio that was among the many buildings... 

Girl 1: What do I do, I'm so nervous!

Girl 2: How much longer until they're done? 

In front of the studio, there was a large group of girls waiting for something restlessly. 

Girl: Banri-sama, I'm sure that he's cool today as well.

As their cheeks were pink, the girls watched the entrance of the studio. 

(Banri-kun's fans... They're probably waiting for him to come out.)

Then...

??: ...Hello!

MC: Eh? 

When I felt a tap on my shoulder, I turned around. 

MC: ...!

Just as I was about to speak, an index finger covered my lips. Even though the man's index finger was touching me, my heart pounded from surprise... 

MC: Banri-kun!? 

Banri: Shh! Quiet. 

Despite his clothes, I could tell that it was him from his steel-like body and gallant features that made him look so masculine. While hiding from his fans, he looked at the entrance. 

Banri: ...Quietly go through the back entrance. 

MC: O-Okay.

Thus, that was how I was reunited with this kingdom's kung fu action star that has taken over this generation... 

Chapter 2 - Serious Gaze

-Flashback-

Banri: ...Quietly go through the back entrance. 

-Flashback-

Unable to leave the filming site, Banri-kun quickly came over here to tell me that. 

Up ahead where I was going, there was an imitation set of a multi-tenant building in the slums assembled. 

MC: This place is the filming site... Ah, that's. 

In the middle of the set, Banri-kun was surrounded by people that looked like the director and the staff. 

Director: ...So, we're going to make use of the arrangements here a little and take a roundabout path. 

Banri: I see... I turn around, run from right to left, hold down my left foot and kick up with my right, got it.

While looking at the script, he was going through the rehearsal. After a while, a staff member shouted for a moment and the real thing began. 

(So cool...!)

His flowing movements were so impactful that I felt their refined beauty. His flexible body matched with his movements... Then, as his sweat shined, there was a sharp look in his eyes. 

(This is Banri-kun in action for real.) 

I became completely charmed by his gorgeous movements...

......

Director: Okay, cut! Let's go check the cameras!

That lively voice echoed. 

As Banri-kun stretched out greatly, he noticed me and came over here. 

Banri: How was it? 

I became caught by his refreshingly sharp eyes. 

MC: U-Uh... 

The action moves that I saw in front of me were so amazing that my lips were trembling from nervousness. 

///Choices///

- It was fascinating (☼)

MC: It was fascinating.

Banri: Thank you...

Banri-kun smiled politely... 

- The kick at the end was good (☽)

MC: It was very fascinating, especially the kick at the end. 

Banri: You even noticed the smallest details. 

Banri-kun smiled as he chuckled.

///Choices///

Director: Hey! Let's go do the next scene. 

Banri: Yes, Director!

Despite we were just talking, Banri-kun left. From his back, there was truly the impressionable strength of an action star. 

(Banri-kun... He's amazing.) 

Once filming started again, I became excited again. Even after that, my gaze only followed every single one of his movements...

......

Director: That's it for today's filming! I'm counting on you all to get here early tomorrow as well~

Staff: Good work for today!

As the filming site was being wrapped up, the nervousness I had went away all at once. Before leaving the studio, Banri-kun looked over here as he was accompanied by the director. 

Banri: ...You were observing for quite a long time, aren't you tired? 

MC: ...!

At that moment, he looked at me with a smile... The intense expression that he made in the middle of filming instantly turning gentle made my heart throb sweetly. 

(Banri-kun...) 

I became unable to take my eyes off Banri-kun at all... 

Chapter 3 - A Present from a Fan

After the filming ended, I looked at the clock in the studio. The clock's hand was pointing at 4 and evening was approaching. 

MC: Are you done?

Banri: Today, we were in better condition than usual, so we ended early. 

MC: Better than usual... 

Banri: Yes. All the stunts today were perfect. Especially this part... Look, can't you tell? 

MC: Eh? 

Banri-kun opened the script and showed me. In the page that he opened up to, it was tightly packed with notes about the performance. 

(Wow... He thought all of this before filming.) 

When Banri-kun pointed at a section of the script, he spoke. 

Banri: This group had to make use of the area for the action scene, which makes it a difficult part for the movie. Even so, it's been decided to do it in one go for today. There were signs that the conditions were good. 

MC: That's amazing... Even though you're a prince, you're an action star yourself. 

Banri: That's not all I am. All the royal families in the kingdom are a part of Bioscope, like being a director or an actor. Every single one of them are involved in making movies.

Bioscope* is the name of the organization of the allied kingdoms that produce many outstanding films, which means that Rakanboshi is involved with them. 

T/N: All the other movie princes are involved with them as well. More details about it in Gerald's story

MC: Is everyone in your family an action star? 

Banri: It's true that most of my family are action actors, but... Actually, my father is a comedy actor. 

MC: T-The king is a comedy actor!? 

Finding my reaction strange, Banri-kun's expression softened up as he smiled with a chuckle. 

Banri: Yes. Due to my grandfather's influence, I have carried out the role of an action actor. 

With a soft expression, he turned a page in the script. Then, at the end of the page, I saw a circle and a line drawn into a stick figure that looked like a motion flipping cartoon. 

MC: Huh? Did you do this, Banri-kun? 

Banri: Yeah, I did that out of boredom during my break from filming... While I was thinking how I should move in the next scene, I drew that. 

Feeling embarrassed, he turned the page and showed me a different section of the script. 

MC: Ah, just now. 

Just as I became curious, I reached out and touched Banri-kun's fingers. 

MC: ...!

When I pulled my fingers back in a panic, he looked at me with his hawk-like eyes. 

Banri: What's wrong? Don't you want to see it again?

He asked me that kindly with his nicely shaped lips. When my fingers that touched him earlier became warm for some reason, I...

///Choices///

- You're good (☽)

MC: Uhh, I was just thinking that you're good at this. 

Banri: It's just a doodle. But, thank you.

- I-I'm sorry (☼)

MC: I-I'm sorry... It's nothing. 

Banri: ...? 

///Choices///

With a warm smile, Banri-kun wiped the sweat off his forehead with the back of his hand. 

MC: Ah, use this. 

Just as I handed him a towel that was on a staff chair... 

(Huh?) 

I saw a cute panda character print on the towel. 

(Is this Banri-kun's towel?) 

Then...

Banri: ...Ah, thanks! This towel was something given to me by a fan. 

As Banri-kun was staying calm, I noticed that his voice was slightly higher. 

Banri: Isn't it... cute? 

His smile was somewhat distant. 

(Is something wrong?) 

While thinking that it was strange, I... 

///Choices///

- Affirm it (☽)

MC: Yes, I think it's really cute. 

Banri: ! Yes... 

While Banri-kun wiped his sweat off, he smiled somewhat happily.

- Smile (☼)

The combination of the masculine Banri-kun with a cute character made me smile... 

Banri: ...

As Banri-kun looked at me, he smiled as he furrowed his brow troubledly.

///Choices///

MC: You're so kind, Banri-kun. I'm sure that your fan would be happy to know that you're using this towel... 

Banri: No, I'm only using it because I'm grateful to them... I treasure both the fans that support me and my work, that's my policy after all. 

When his gentle expression stiffened up, he straightened himself up and made a serious look as he said that. That seriousness and earnestness... 

(What a wonderful person...) 

A sweet warm feeling was spreading within me even more... 

Chapter 4 - Panda-chan

When we left the back entrance of the filming studio, the sun had already gone down. The huge building in the middle of the studio turned orange. 

Banri: This building has become this kingdom's castle. ...It's also a training facility and production studio for action actors. 

MC: Wow... It's really a kingdom that focuses on action movies. 

Banri: Yes!

In a wide area in front of the castle, there were some children practicing walking around with an instructor. Among them, one of them saw Banri-kun and called out to him. 

Child Actor: It's Banri-sama! Welcome back!

Banri: I'm back! How was practice today? 

Child Actor: It was hard, but since I wanted to be like Banri-sama, I did my best!

Banri: I see, good job. 

He petted the proud boy with his large hand. 

Child Actor: Ah, also, I've sent you the new Panda-chan notebook that you wanted so much to your room!

MC: ...? 

(Panda-chan?) 

-Flashback-

Banri: ...Ah, thanks! This towel was something given to me by a fan. Isn't it... cute?

-Flashback-

I remembered the design of the towel that I handed to Banri-kun at the filming site. What was on it was an adorable panda... Once I thought of that, I turned towards Banri-kun. 

Banri: ...

As his almond-shaped eyes widened a little, his gaze wandered around. 

Child Actor: Also, there's going to be a Panda-chan kigurumi coming out next time! You can use them as pajamas!

MC: P-Pajamas... 

Banri: ...I-I see... Let's talk about it next time. 

Banri-kun's forehead started sweating from what the boy said. 

(The way he's being so flustered is...) 

Banri: ...Sorry, please come to my room after this...

MC: ...Okay. 

When I nodded after he told me that softly, we went to his room...

......

The moment the door to Banri-kun's room opened... 

MC: T-This is... 

What I saw in his room... It was crowded with panda plushies and was overflowing with cute fancy characters. Also, both the bed and furniture were brightly colored altogether. 

(It's like a girl's room...) 

As I was speechless, Banri-kun covered his mouth with his hand in embarrassment. 

Banri: It can't be helped since that child revealed it. The truth is, I love cute character goods and stuff like romance manga... Because of my public image, I tried to hide from you, MC-chan... 

MC: ...! 

(Did he just call me by my name just now...?) 

He said it so suddenly that I almost missed it. My heart started becoming noisy at that moment...

MC: U-Uh...

(I need to say something...) 

///Choices///

- I'm surprised (☼)

MC: I'm surprised...

Banri: ...

- You have cute tastes (☽)

MC: You have cute tastes. 

Banri: Eh...? 

///Choices///

When Banri-kun's face turned red, his shoulders dropped, but... 

MC: To think that the cool Banri-kun likes cute things... I think that's a wonderful contrast. 

Banri: MC... -chan. 

When he raised his face, he looked at me with a surprised look. 

Banri: ...

Although, after a while, he made a relieved smile... 

Sun End

Moon End