Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Chrono - Prince of Wondermare - Sun End
Chapter 5 - It Was Right Under Your Nose!
Chrono-san picked up the note that has fallen onto the floor.
Chrono: Let's see, what's this, the clock is always in the box... Ehh!?
MC: ...!
Just as Chrono-san raised his voice and became surprised himself, we looked at each other.
MC: What is this...?
Chrono: I... Since I'm always so careless. I wrote this note, so that I wouldn't forget...!
Chrono-san became embarrassed of himself and looked away from me.
MC: In other words, it was still in this room, which we've haven't searched through?
Chrono: Y-Yes. I thought that I carried the clock out of the room this whole time.
As we looked at each other, we both tilted our heads to the side as if we were looking in a mirror.
Chrono: I... My memories must've gotten mixed up from shock after getting attacked by the dream eaters!
When Chrono-san crossed his arms, he tilted his head left and right. I broke into a smile from watching him do that.
Chrono: You're not mad...? Even though I've taken you all over the place.
It was cute how Chrono-san's ears drooped down as they were trembling...
MC: I'm not mad... I'm really glad that you found a lead.
Chrono: MC-san...
MC: Anyway, we should try checking that treasure chest.
Chrono: Yes!
When Chrono-san took out a treasure chest from the closet, the clock was inside it safe and sound.
Chrono: There it is...! We've found it!
MC: That's good!
We cheered happily as we looked at the treasure chest. We smiled at each other from finding what was underneath our noses and just as I thought that our adventure was over...
MC: ...!?
Chrono-san suddenly hugged me.
MC: C-Chrono-san!?
Chrono: I'm so glad! Thank you so much. It's all thanks to you! I really don't know how to thank you!
As my face was buried in his chest, the comforting scent of the sun tickled my nose...
That night...
Chrono: It has already gotten late for today, so please let me show you my gratitude tomorrow.
MC: You don't need to thank me... But.
(I want to be with Chrono-san for a bit longer.)
Wanting to convey that faint feeling that was dwelling within my heart, I responded with a yes.
Chrono: That's good.
When Chrono-san made a satisfied smile after hearing my response, my heart skipped a beat.
Chrono: I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
Realizing that my cheeks were becoming warm, I nodded as i hung my head down...
Last Chapter - Spending Time with You Makes Me Happy
-Flashback-
Chrono: It has already gotten late for today, so please let me show you my gratitude tomorrow.
-Flashback-
......
Once I woke up and finished getting ready, Chrono-san knocked on the door to my room.
Chrono: As an apology for causing you so much trouble, I'll be showing you around the town of Chrono Plum today.
Then, he pulled my hand and took me to the town that was near the castle.
......
As there wasn't a single cloud in the clear sky... While Chrono-san was carrying me in one arm, he lightly jumped from rooftop to rooftop without making a sound.
MC: ...W-Wait, Chrono-san!
Chrono: What's wrong? MC-san, let's try going to the clock tower over there next!
Now that Chrono-san was completely at ease after the case with the clock, he was calling me by my name carefreely. I was still a little embarrassed about it.
(Aside from that, it would be bad if we fell from this height...)
When I closed my eyes tight, I held onto Chrono-san's neck as he was laughing happily.
Chrono: It's okay, jumping is our specialty, look, try opening your eyes.
MC: Eh...?
As I felt the wind lightly touching my cheek, I said that without thinking. When I slowly opened my eyes...
With my point of view being at a slightly high height, he was holding me up by the waist.
(Is this... upsy-daisy? Or something like that...)
Feeling a little embarrassed, I looked away from him as he was looking up at me and...
MC: Wow...!
Over there was the tall clock tower that was in the center of Chrono Plum that he wanted to show me. The second hand of the clock was ticking away until it pointed at the 12.
MC: ...!
At that moment, the clock tower chimed loudly that it could be heard throughout town. Countless feathers blended in with the vast blue sky as doves flew off from the tower all at once.
MC: Pretty...
Chrono: Fufu, right? This clock tower is Chrono Plum's best sightseeing spot. The sound of that bell can go far out to about 100 kilometers...
MC: It can go that far?
Chrono: Yes! It's called the bell of happiness.
MC: That's a nice name.
After I said that, I looked down to see that Chrono-san was smiling up at me.
MC: Ah...
Chrono: What's wrong? Are you scared of heights? MC-san... You're pretty. You shine when you're basked in the sunlight.
While listening to the clear sound of the bell together, we looked at each other. Just as the sound of the bell stopped, Chrono-san gently sets me down on the ground.
Chrono: But, aside from that, there's a very cute dog at the candy shop beneath the clock tower.
MC: You must like dogs.
Chrono: Yes, aside from dogs, just like how I feel towards strawberry candy, I'm very fond of fluffy things!
MC: Your ears and tail are fluffy too.
Chrono: You want to touch them? Go ahead.
Feeling nervous, I tried touching his large ears on the top of his head. The lightly soft sensation felt like fuzz...
MC: It's soft... and also, really fluffy.
As I petted the glossy fur that felt unbearably nice to touch many times...
Chrono: ...Fufu, t-that tickles, aha, no more, I can't...!
When he started shaking from his feet to the tip of his ears, Chrono-san became bashful with tears in his eyes.
MC: I'm sorry! Did that tickle?
Chrono: Yes, I'm okay with being petted, but you shouldn't rustle me that much. Our ears are delicate after all.
As he smiled, his cheeks happily turned pink.
Chrono: Anyway, where shall we go next?
After that, Chrono-san took me to all kinds of places in Chrono Plum. Taken by his innocence, I enjoyed spending time with him because of his childlike mind.
......
Then, as the sun was setting in the sky...
MC: It'd be nice... If time could stop right now.
By the time I realized that, I said that.
(I still... want to stay with Chrono-san.)
When I looked up, I saw that the pocket watch that could manipulate time was shining on his chest.
Chrono: You can't use this clock.
As if he heard my words, Chrono-san made a bit of a mischievous smile.
Chrono: We still have lots of time tomorrow and the day after that. So, how about we hang out again tomorrow?
When his face suddenly became close...
MC: ...!
His lips made a light sound against my cheek. It was an adorable small kiss. Although, I became so surprised that my heart skipped a beat...
MC: ...Sure.
When I lightly nodded, I placed my face against his chest.
Chrono: ...
Then, Chrono-san wrapped his hands around my shoulders.
Chrono: I'm the guard of time, the prince of the Chrono Plum household. I promise to make you very happy by spending time wtih you, MC-san.
I could hear Chrono-san's heartbeat that was steadily beating like a clock. While hearing that comforting rhythm and feeling the warmth of his hand that was like the warm sunlight... I wished for this peaceful moment to last forever...
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