Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Colorer - Prince of Choco Berry - Main Story
Chapter 1 - The Prince of Choco Berry
Kingdom of Chocolate, Choco Berry, February...
When I passed through the bustling town that was enveloped by a sweet scent, I arrived at the castle...
Colorer: MC-san, welcome. I've been waiting.
The one who invited me to the kingdom, Prince Colorer, immediately came to greet me.
Colorer: Did you see the town? Didn't it smell really sweet?
When he softly smiled at me, my heart became noisy. His appearance on his tall slender body were very beautiful and gentle looking... He looked like a prince of chocolate as there was a sweetly warm feeling around his entire body.
MC: Thank you for going out of your way to invite me today.
Colorer: Fufu, there's no need to be all stiff. I was really looking forward to your arrival.
MC: ...Thank you.
As he broke into a smile on his well-ordered face, Colorer-san smiled innocently.
(He's such a kind person...)
Then, I noticed a sweet scent drifting from somewhere.
MC: There's a really nice scent for some reason...
Colorer: Ah, that's right. Perfect timing. Right now, I just finished making a new cake, so if you'd like, would you like to have it together?
MC: Yes, I'd be glad to.
Colorer: Do you like sweets?
MC: Yes, I love them.
Colorer: That's good. Come, my precious guest... Please get the finished cake for MC-san.
Butler: Yes, understood.
The butler that was in waiting nearby bowed and went to make the preparations.
When the butler returned, on top of the plate that he handed to Colorer-san was a beautiful chocolate tart.
Colorer: Now then, MC-san. Once again... Welcome to the Kingdom of Chocolate, Choco Berry.
MC: ...!
The lovely cake and Colorer-san were very much alike... As I was being tempted by two kinds of sweetness, my heartbeat became fast...
Chapter 2 - His Carefree Personality
When the beautiful tasty looking cake was placed in front of me, I was unable to take my eyes off it.
(It looks so colorful with the different kinds of berries on it. Just looking at it is making me excited.)
As I looked at the juicy berries that were garnished on the cake, my heart throbbed...
Colorer: Fufu, you seem happy. That's good.
MC: ...!
(Was I making that kind of face? How embarrassing...)
Colorer: It does look good. I want to hurry and eat it too! I'll go prepare some tea, so wait for a bit, okay?
Butler: Colorer-sama, then I'll...
Colorer: No, it's okay. I want to pick the tea leaves that'll pair well with this cake.
When Colorer-san smiled softly again, he left the room.
......
I waited for a while since then, but 30 minutes have passed and he hasn't returned.
(Did something happen...?)
I headed to the kitchen where Colorer-san was.
When I looked inside the kitchen...
(Huh...?)
Colorer-san was making a somewhat serious expression as he was holding a notebook. Sometimes, he would touch his earlobe as he was pondering.
(Would it be okay... to call out to him?)
I...
///Choices///
- Watch silently (☽)
(He looks serious, so I probably shouldn't call out to him right now...)
When I thought of that, I watched him and...
Colorer: ...Hmm? MC-san! I'm sorry for not noticing you.
MC: No...
Colorer-san made a bit of an apologetic smile.
- Call out to him (☼)
MC: ...Um, Colorer-san?
With all my strength, I called out to him...
Colorer: Hmm? Ah, MC-san...!
When Colorer-san turned around, he smiled brightly soon after.
///Choices///
Colorer: Ah... I lost track of time. I'm sorry.
After looking at the clock, Colorer-san quickly picked up a jar of tea leaves.
MC: What were you doing?
Colorer: Ah, uh... I was choosing which kind of tea would be nice. Then, I had an idea for a new recipe...
As Colorer-san furrowed his brow, he lightly looked at the paper in his notebook.
MC: I see...
Colorer: Yeah, but it's okay now. It's in my notes. So, uh, something to drink. Tea leaves that have a light flavor would be food for this cake... Ah, also, the plate too. I need to find a plate that'll suit both you and the cake...
In a somewhat carefree manner, Colorer-san walked around in the kitchen.
Colorer: Uh, I wonder if this'll be okay. Also...
After a while, with the jar of tea leaves in hand, he started to look for a plate next.
(Fufu... Just watching him feels soothing somehow.)
MC: Colorer-san... Has anyone told you that you're carefree?
Colorer: Eh...?
His beautiful almond-shaped eyes widened in surprise. Then, his face instantly turned red.
Colorer: Ah... Yeah, I guess so. I, uh... I have been called carefree often...
(Colorer-san... Is he embarrassed?)
The tall Colorer-san blushing in embarrassment was really cute...
MC: I... I think it's nice that you're carefree.
Colorer: Eh, really?
MC: Yes.
Colorer-san's expression was like melted chocolate as he smiled gently.
Colorer: Fufu, I've thought about doing something about it though... Ah, but also, this. My face turns red when I'm embarrassed... It's... a habit...
(He really is cute...)
When Colorer-san touched his cheeks that were red from embarrassment, my cheeks became caught by that burning feeling as well...
Chapter 3 - Making Someone Smile
After finally getting the provisions arranged, Colorer-san and I immediately took out seats together.
MC: Thank you for the food...!
Colorer: Yes, let's eat.
When I used a fork on the tart that had lots of berries on it, I placed it in my mouth and took a bite. The flavors of sweet and sour berries and sweet chocolate were spreading within my mouth...
MC: Mm... It's really good!
Colorer: Fufu, that's good.
After I said that, I immediately took another bite of the cake. It was so good that I continued using my fork more...
Colorer: A girl smiling from eating cake is cute.
MC: Eh...?
(By cute...)
When Colorer-san said that without thinking, I looked at him soon after...
Colorer: Ah...!
Colorer-san's cheeks instantly turned red.
Colorer: Sorry, calling you cute, uh... What I wanted to say was...
Colorer-san closed his eyes tight with his face all red... As he held his earlobe tightly, he quickly turned away.
MC: Colorer-san...?
Colorer: S-Sorry. Um... I just became so happy. I often use berries and chocolate to make sweets. When a girl is happily eating them... Um... It makes me really happy... Ah, but of course, I want men to eat them as well...
As his cheeks were blushing even more, Colorer-san placed some cake in his mouth as if he was avoiding the question. Then, once again, soon after...
Colorer: Ah, that's right. Just like this, I come up with ideas.
MC: Eh, really?
Colorer: Yes.
(Come to think of it, when he was coming up with a recipe earlier, he was holding a notebook.)
I...
///Choices///
- That's amazing (☼)
MC: It's amazing how you can make something this delicious from thinking about it.
Colorer-san happily smiled as he looked at the paper that he wrote on earlier.
- Are you always thinking? (☽)
MC: Are you always thinking about using berries and chocolate for sweets?
Colorer: Yes, I think about it a lot. This kingdom harvests various kinds of berries after all.
Colorer-san looked at the paper that he wrote on earlier as he happily told me that.
///Choices///
Colorer: You can make delicious sweets by changing the quantity a little, but... This sort of thing is fun. More than anything, I want to make someone smile like this... That's what I think is really nice.
Colorer-san's lively expression made my heart throb.
MC: Fufu... Is that so, I think so too.
Colorer: Even now, I come up with all sorts of ideas. By combining berries and chocolate, a cake is an easy approach, but... Aside from cake, I want to pair it with coffee... I think about what other kinds of sweets I can merge them with.
(He really does think of all sorts of things.)
From Colorer-san's usually gentle eyes that were shining as he talked, I...
///Choices///
- You sure think about it deeply (☽)
MC: You sure think about it deeply.
When I said that in admiration, Colorer-san happily smiled.
Colorer: I guess so. I do my research thoroughly.
Even after that, along with chocolate and berries... Colorer-san happily talked about other things.
- What kind of other things? (☼)
MC: What kind of other things do you think about?
Colorer: There's still a lot of them. I have a lot of ideas for a collaboration too...
I happily listened for a long time to Colorer-san's everlasting talk.
///Choices///
During our conversation, the sweet and delicious cake disappeared instantly...
Chapter 4 - His Buddy
After eating the sweet cake... Colorer-san told me a lot of things.
Colorer: Choco Berry harvests cocoa, along with a lot of berries.
MC: Berries... How nice!
Colorer: Also, it makes me happy that you have an interest in us like this.
While forgetting about the time, we got engrossed in talking.
MC: Me too, I'm happy to hear about all sorts of things.
Colorer: Fufu... Ah, that's right. If you'd like, do you want to go see the berry fields?
MC: Wow, really?
Colorer: Yes, of course. Berries are important to this kingdom, so there are all kinds of berry fields around.
As I pictured that scenery, I got a sweet and sour taste in my mouth.
MC: ...That sounds like fun!
Colorer: Okay, let's go then!
(Eh...?)
After Colorer-san happily said that, where he was heading to was...
(Huh? We're not going outside? Inside the castle?)
While I thought that it was strange, Colorer-san' didn't see it as a problem and walked quickly into the castle...
Colorer: Now, come in. This is my room.
(Room?)
I...
///Choices///
- Aren't we going to the berry fields? (☽)
MC: Um, aren't we going to the berry fields...?
Colorer: Fufu, you'll understand once you go in. Now, come in.
Unable to get an answer at the moment, he led me into the room.
- I don't understand what you mean (☼)
MC: Um, I don't understand what you mean...
Colorer: Ah... Sorry, I can't explain it. But, it's okay. There's no need to be scared, so how about you go in?
Ignoring my confusion, Colorer-san happily urged me.
///Choices///
Then, inside the room was...
??: Woof! Woof, woof!
MC: ...!
Along with a cute cry, a white dog jumped at Colorer-san.
Colorer: Soufflé! Were you good?
Soufflé: Woof, woof!
The cute fluffy white dog called Soufflé responded.
Colorer: Soufflé, we have a guest. Sit!
Soufflé: Woof.
His charming, cute round eyes looked back and forth between us.
Colorer: He's my buddy.
As he was acting all cute, Colorer-san reached out and softly petted him.
Colorer: This little guy's name is Soufflé. Also, Soufflé, this is my dear guest. Her name is MC.
Communicating with the dog so politely was really like Colorer-san.
MC: So, his name is Soufflé.
Soufflé: Woof.
Colorer: Isn't it cute?
(Soufflé... That kind of suits him.)
MC: Yes, it's really cute.
Colorer: I named him, Soufflé, because he's so round and fluffy.
Colorer-san looked at Soufflé even more gently...
///Choices///
- You must love him (☼)
MC: Colorer-san, you must love Soufflé.
Colorer: Yes, of course I love him.
When Colorer-san made a bit of a surprised look, he smiled.
- He must be a dear buddy (☽)
MC: He must be a really dear buddy.
Colorer: Yes, of course.
Colorer-san made a satisfied smile.
///Choices///
After a while since then... When we became attached to Soufflé and played with him, the sky had turned orange before we knew it.
Colorer: Ah, it's already this time...
MC: ! You're right. When did that happen...
The two of us stopped playing and looked at the sky from the room window.
Colorer: I'm sorry, even though I invited you. It's dangerous at night, so how about we go to the berry fields tomorrow?
MC: Yes, of course.
Colorer: ...
When I responded with a smile, Colorer-san looked at me.
Colorer: MC-san, you're so kind.
MC: That's because... I'm having fun too...
Colorer: Is that so? Fufu, that makes me really happy. Next time for sure, I'll take you to the berry fields.
When Colorer-san lightly smiled, a sweetness was spreading within my heart...
Chapter 5 - At the Berry Fields
On the day that Colorer-san promised to show me the berry fields... As the sky was clear, we were blessed with a nice day.
Colorer: These are my kingdom's berry fields.
MC: Wow...!
I was amazed by the vast area of the green and dark red berry fields.
Soufflé: Woof, woof!
Colorer-san's buddy, Soufflé, ran as he wagged his tail merrily. The sweet and sour scent in the breeze felt really refreshing.
Colorer: What do you think? Our treasured berry fields!
I...
///Choices///
- It's really nice! (☼)
MC: It's really nice!
When I said that as I was impressed at the moment, Colorer-san's cheeks happily blushed a little.
Colorer: It's good that you like it.
- I'm speechless (☽)
MC: ...I'm speechless.
As my heart pounded from the beautiful large scenery, Colorer-san made a satisfied smile.
Colorer: That is the best praise.
///Choices///
Colorer: Come here. I'll tell you more about the berries.
Colorer-san gently pushed my back in a casual manner. As I felt the warmth of his hand on my back through my clothes, my heartbeat became fast.
Colorer: The berries in these fields are raspberries. There are usually a lot of red and black ones, but there are yellow ones too.
MC: Eh, really?
Colorer: Yes, yellow raspberries are a little off point with harvest season, so we don't have them here yet, but... Hmm, once they start ripening in two months, the fields will turn yellow.
(Yellow raspberries... I want to see them.)
MC: I see... That's a shame.
Colorer: Ah, I know. Sorry...
MC: Eh...?
Suddenly, Colorer-san furrowed his brow sadly.
Colorer: Since you can't stay in this kingdom for too long... I...
MC: ...! N-No, it's not like that. Please don't worry about it.
Colorer: I'm really sorry. If I say something so thoughtless again, let me know, okay?
MC: Thank you... But, it's really okay.
When I said that sincerely, Colorer-san finally calmed down.
(Even though I thought he was a carefree person... He has a sensitive, but kind side too. Somehow, being with Colorer-san seems to have warmed up my heart.)
Colorer: MC-san, let's go look at the berries that were harvested. Since it's a rare chance!
MC: Okay!
Soufflé: Woof!
After that, time went by as we were having fun in the berry fields...
......
By the time the sky turned orange, we were finally heading back home.
Colorer: We ended up enjoying ourselves for a long time. The sun has gone down completely.
When Colorer-san said that bashfully, he looked at me softly. With the sunlight shining on his somewhat red cheeks, the orange color made his eyes shine.
MC: I had a lot of fun. Thank you so much for today.
The moment I thanked him...
Colorer: MC-san!!
MC: Eh...!!
Colorer-san suddenly held me in his arms...
Chapter 6 - Being Embraced in His Arms
Colorer: MC-san!!
MC: Eh...!!
Colorer-san suddenly pulled me into his arms.
(W-What...!?)
As my head turned blank, a car ran through at full speed right near me.
Soufflé: Uu~...
Colorer: ...That was dangerous.
As I remained in Colorer-san's arms, I heard him sigh in relief. I was completely hidden as I was being held against Colorer-san's tall body...
(S-Somehow, that was really nerve wrecking...)
///Choices///
- Speak to him softly (☼)
MC: U-Um... Thank you.
Colorer: Yes, that sure was surprising.
After I said that, Colorer-san responded back, but his arms that were holding me tightly weren't loosening up.
- Think (☽)
(W-What should I do... Even though he's holding me right now...)
Colorer: Haa... That was surprising.
Ignoring how nervous I was, Colorer-san sighed as he was holding me.
///Choices///
Despite how slim and tall he was, his arms that were on me were really strong... Before I knew it, I became aware that he was a man.
(If this keeps up, my heart will be beating too much...)
MC: U-Um... Colorer-san, it's okay now.
When I firmly spoke to Colorer-san next...
Soufflé: Woof! Woof, woof!
Colorer: ...!?
Just as Soufflé barked at the same time, Colorer-san strongly released me.
Colorer: Ah...
His face turned red up to his ears.
MC: Thank you...
Colorer: I-It was nothing.
As Colorer-san was awfully flustered, he shook his head greatly.
MC: Um...
Colorer: I-It's nothing. Let's go back.
After saying that directly, he started to walk fast.
(Colorer-san...?)
While thinking that it was strange, I followed him from behind...
......
By the time we arrived at the castle, the sun had gone down completely and stars were starting to twinkle in the sky.
(Colorer-san, in the end... He hasn't spoken at all since then.)
MC: Um, Colorer-san...
When Colorer-san escorted me to the front of my room, I spoke to him, but...
Colorer: G-Goodnight.
Colorer-san turned red again and immediately turned his back on me. Then, he left and headed into the hallway...
(Really, what's wrong...)
Driven by uneasiness, I couldn't bring myself to follow him anymore... When I thought about the enjoyable day that was like a dream, my heart started to ache...
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