Carlyle - Prince of Corona - Moon End

Carlyle - Prince of Corona - Moon End

Chapter 7 - Could It Be a Game?

As I was getting a constricting feeling in my heart, the music sounded distant... Due to the alcohol, I was feeling really sad as I was close to Carlyle-san's chest. 

Carlyle: What's wrong? 

MC: ...Nothing. The music is just so pretty. 

Even though I said that to dodge the question, his gentle voice was making me feel sadder. 

Carlyle: ...Your ears and tail aren't showing it. Did I do something to make you sad? 

(I'm sad... But... If I tell him, I'll just be troubling him.) 

MC: ...I'm feeling pretty drunk. But, since it's a date between lovers, being drunk is something that probably happens. 

When I backed away from his chest, I gave him a cheerful smile. 

Carlyle: ...Such an obstinate thing to do. 

He smiled and gently caressed my tail. 

Carlyle: Since you say so... 

As he was playing with my tail, he whispered to me. 

Carlyle: Since it's a date between lovers, we shouldn't return home drunk like this. 

MC: ...!

My face became warm. Carlyle-san chuckled as he narrowed his eyes...

Chapter 8 - The Master That Loves Secrets

Carlyle-san's smile was so radiant...

(His smile is probably because of my "magic" too.)

I gripped my chest as my heart was beginning to go fast. 

MC: C-Carlyle-san, can we go to the hall? I want to see the tiara. 

I raised my voice without realizing it. Carlyle-san made a bit of a surprised look, but he smiled afterwards. 

Carlyle: ...I see. Let's go then. 

He escorted me as he naturally wrapped his hand around my waist. 

MC: ...

(I need to calm down...) 

Starting to feel embarrassed by the sound of my heartbeat, I blinked repeatedly. 

Carlyle: ...Whenever you become embarrassed, it shows that you're really honest. If I was your lover, I would embrace you right now for being adorable. 

(I have to calm down... He's just saying that because of my "magic".) 

After sighing deeply, I smiled. 

MC: Ah, look, I can see it. The tiara. 

As we were approaching the glass display, one of the women approached Carlyle-san. 

(I wonder what's wrong...) 

Woman 1: You came, Prince Carlyle of Corona. It's been a while.

(Eh!?) 

A large group of people looked over here after she said that. 

Woman 2: My, I didn't recognize him since there isn't a portrait of him. 

(Hey, wait... Then, how come Carlyle-san didn't mention anything...) 

MC: Um... 

When I spoke up, Carlyle-san kindly smiled. 

(The private art gallery, the party and tiara too... Were they all part of Carlyle-san's plan...!?) 

Carlyle: Looks like I've been found out. Princess MC of Traumerei. 

MC: Eh...!? 

Carlyle: When I was a child, Father would go to Traumerei often. He made the portrait in the castle, including that ring of yours. 

As he looked at me with a gentle smile, I realized that I never introduced myself from the start. 

MC: I... I'm sorry for not introducing myself. 

Carlyle: There's no need to apologize. We were able to spend some time together and I got to see a lot of your hidden cute sides. Well, I would like you to stay in that form for a little while longer though. 

MC: Eh...! 

Carlyle-san grinned. Even though what he said was troubling, I felt a little happy for some reason... 

Chapter 9 - The Tiara's Destination

From somewhere, the sweet scent of a flower was drifting... Once our identities were revealed, people began lining up to greet us. 

-Flashback-

Carlyle: I detest people... Because they always have such filthy thoughts.

-Flashback-

(What should I do... I'll probably be troubling Carlyle-san if I leave.) 

MC: Carlyle-san, pretty soon, I... 

When I spoke up, Carlyle-san grabbed the hem of my dress while responding to the people.

Carlyle: Are your ears and tail all right? 

MC: That's... 

Carlyle: They're going to disappear soon, so please wait for a little while longer. 

After saying that, Carlyle-san cleared his throat. 

Carlyle: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting. 

When he announced that without the use of a microphone, the assembly hall became noisy with curiosity. 

Carlyle: I've arranged this party to find a woman to give the specially made tiara to. The best flower... A shining radiant flower that was somewhere among people's hearts. It's a shame, but there wasn't enough time... Today, I was unable to find a suitable woman. 

Then, there were disappointed sighs within the assembly hall. 

Carlyle: Even so, someday... In the near future, I'm sure that I'll meet the woman to give it to.

After Carlyle-san said that, he glanced towards me. 

Carlyle: Once I do find the girl I'm satisfied with, I'll entrust the butterfly to her. 

The assembly hall became noisy with people talking. Among the clamors, Carlyle-san returned to my side and softly whispered in my ear. 

Carlyle: It's about time for the ears and tail to disappear. 

MC: Eh...

He smiled at the people as if nothing had happened. As he was beside me, he made a bit of a mischievous smile to only me... 

Last Chapter - A Heart Beating in Love

After the party ended, the assembly hall became silent. 

(Even though I was told to remain here...) 

With no one around in Carlyle-san's art gallery, we were drinking wine while standing there. 

Carlyle: Were you surprised? 

MC: Yes... About earlier, what did you mean by that? That it was time for the ears and tail to disappear.

Carlyle: It's just as I said. 

Carlyle-san smiled. 

Carlyle: Just like what I promised from the start, if I fall in love with you, the spell will wear off. 

When he gently petted my ears, it felt a little bit different than before. 

Carlyle: It's a pity that these ears are going to disappear, but... That tiara is going to look good on you. Once the ears go away, let's try putting it on you. 

MC: But, if you fall for me... 

Carlyle: I think that condition has already been met. 

MC: Eh? 

Carlyle: It's night. There's no one in the art gallery. We're having the finest quality of wine. Also...

Carlyle-san took a deep breath and kissed my ear. 

Carlyle: It's just the two of us here. 

When he whispered that in my ear, my heart throbbed noisily. 

Carlyle: Well, to me, it makes me very happy to have you as is with those ears and tail. 

As he was playing with the cat ears, he narrowed his eyes in amusement. 

MC: But, I'll be unable to go outside... 

Carlyle: Then, please bear with them. 

When his face approached mine, he held my cheek. 

(My heart is racing...) 

Feeling a little frustrated somehow, I thought some things over. 

MC: If we're lovers... 

Even though my throat was moist from not talking, I boldly drank the wine. Then, I touched his cheeks as well... and kissed his lips. 

(I kissed him...) 

As my heart was being noisy, it became filled with love painfully. 

(I, towards Carlyle-san...) 

Carlyle: ...And?

Carlyle-san calmly smiled as he bit my lips. 

MC: And... 

I kissed his ear and gently bit it. 

Carlyle: Oh, my... You're just like a real cat. 

With a chuckle, he inserted his index finger into my lips. 

Carlyle: Since you bit me, I'll have to discipline you. 

After he said that with his finger in my mouth, he held my waist, so that I wouldn't escape. 

MC: No... 

Carlyle: It's a punishment. 

When I turned my face away in pain, he placed a kiss against my nape. 

MC: ...

Unable to understand what was going on, the inside of my head became blank. By the time I realized that I had pushed him down to the floor, his eyes were looking at me. 

Carlyle: Since we're lovers...?  

Carlyle-san questioned me as I clung onto him. 

MC: ...

With my heart going fast, there wasn't any time for me to breathe. 

Carlyle: ...Looks like it's still too early. I ended up scaring you. 

Carlyle-san smiled and embraced me gently. When he gently patted my back, my breathing went back to normal. 

(I was scared...? No. My heart was beating, which means... I have fallen for him.) 

When my tears came out, Carlyle-san gently placed me against his chest.

Carlyle: There, there. 

I calmed down as I listened to the sound of his heart. 

(Huh...?) 

Carlyle: This feels like I'm taking care of a cat. 

(Liar...) 

His heartbeat was going fast like mine, it's the speed of love made it quite obvious. 

(But, I'll stay quiet for a bit.) 

With his arms protecting me, I looked at the rain that was falling outside. 

(Until this night ends...) 

As the rain was hitting the window, the sounds drowned out his fast heartbeat... 

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