Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Corail - Prince of Coralia - Main Story
Chapter 1 - A Shiny Smile and Beach
Kingdom of Coral, Coralia, August...
The pale beach was shining beautifully and magically as if it were mounted with jewels... I was slowly walking on top of the sand with ease...
MC: I should be meeting with Corail-kun around here...
The moment I stopped as I thought of that, I heard a cheerfully bright voice from somewhere.
Corail: MC-san!
I turned to look for the owner of that voice and... There was Corail-kun waving greatly at me.
MC: Ah...
He was showing a sparkling bright smile that was like the clear water surface of the ocean. I became happy and ran towards Corail-kun without thinking.
MC: Corail-kun!
We were at a short distance to where our hands could reach out and touch each other. Just as I thought of that, I suddenly tripped on the beach...
MC: ...
I held onto his body firmly. Then...
MC: ...Huh?
When I lightly felt some warm arms around me, I slowly looked up.
Corail: Hehe! Suddenly jumping into my arms, were you that happy to see me?
My face instantly turned hot from Corail-kun's mischievous smile.
MC: N-No. Just now was...!
Corail: Just was... what?
As I was trying to explain in a panic, Corail-kun poked my cheek.
Corail: MC-san, your face is so red and cute!
MC: !
When he said that with a bright smile, I was already speechless...
Chapter 2 - Walking in the Ocean
-Flashback-
Corail: MC-san, your face is so red and cute!
-Flashback-
When Corail-kun looked at me with an innocent smile, I became silent, but... A question came to mind and I spoke the next moment.
MC: By the way... Is this ocean your kingdom's?
Corail: Hmm... Not exactly? My kingdom is in the ocean.
MC: In the ocean?
After saying that, I looked at the vast blue ocean before me.
(If there's a kingdom in there... We'll have to dive in? How can I do that? I can't hold my breath for that long...)
Feeling uneasy, I looked at Corail-kun's face. Then, the moment our eyes met, he suddenly pulled my arm strongly.
Corail: MC-san.
MC: ...!
The next moment, Corail-kun's face became so close that the tips of our noses were touching each other.
MC: C-Corail-kun. Hey, wiat!
Just as our lips were about to meet, I somehow backed away.
(What was that so suddenly!?)
While holding back my slightly fast heartbeat, I looked at Corail-kun...
Corail: Huh, I'm not allowed to kiss you?
He asked me that with a mischievous smile.
(Even so, it's unfair of him to smile like that...)
When I thought of that, I couldn't bring myself to say anything and then... Corail-kun quietly held my hand.
Corail: Then, let's go while holding hands.
MC: Eh!?
Corail: It'll be fine, okay?
After saying that, Corail-kun pulled me and proceeded going into the ocean.
MC: Hey, wait, I won't be able to breathe!
Even so, we were getting more and more closer to the ocean surface...
To ready myself, I took a really deep breath.
(...What do I do, I won't be able to hold my breath like this...!)
In the water, I looked at Corail-kun appealingly.
Corail: You can breathe normally.
///Choices///
- Shake your head (☽)
Even if he says that, I didn't know what to do, except slowly shake my head.
(I'm scared...)
Then, Corail-kun furrowed his brow and sounded a little sad as he spoke.
Corail: It'll be painful for you if you stay like that. Please, try breathing.
- Close your eyes tight (☼)
I thought about trusting Corail-kun...
(I shouldn't get scared.)
When I thought of that, there was Corail-kun looking straight at me.
Corail: It'll be okay, trust me.
///Choices///
From Corail-kun's earnest words, I nervously opened my mouth.
(...Huh, it's not painful at all. I can... breathe!)
Surprised, I looked at Corail-kun's face right away. Then, Corail-kun smiled at me.
Corail: It's all because you were holding my hand. We can even talk!
(You're kidding...)
After hearing that, I tried speaking a little.
MC: Ah... You're right.
Corail: Right? I never lie, see?
Corail-kun made a satisfied look as he said that...
......
After enjoying walking in the ocean for a while, I saw that we were gradually approaching the castle.
Corail: That's the castle of Coralia!
When Corail-kun pulled my hand, he moved his feet faster as he pointed at the castle. Near the castle, there were some fish happily swimming around some beautiful coral...
Chapter 3 - The Kingdom of Coral
After having fun walking in the ocean with Corail-kun...
Corail: That's the castle of Coralia!
We arrived at the castle that was standing still mystically as it was swaying in the water.
As I was holding Corail-kun's hand, we went inside the castle.
Servant: Welcome, MC-sama.
Once our feet have reached the ground, a servant greeted us with a smile.
Servant: You must be tired since you're not used to being in the ocean. A room has been prepared for you, so please take your time to rest.
MC: Thank you.
Corail: Then, I'll rest in your room as well!
///Choices///
- You can't (☼)
MC: Y-You can't.
Corail: Eh? Why?
MC: W-Why...
Corail: ...Huh? MC-san, were you expecting something?
Corail-kun smiled as he looked at my face.
- Eh!? (☽)
MC: Eh!?
Corail: ...No? You don't like hanging out with me?
MC: T-That's not what I meant.
Corail: Then, can I? We'll be together.
Corail-kun looked straight at me with his round eyes.
///Choices///
Corail: ...Just kidding! I was joking.
MC: !
Servant: ...Pardon me while you're in the middle of talking.
MC: Eh? I-It's okay.
Corail: What is it?
Servant: His Majesty is calling for you, Corail-sama.
Corail: I see, I understand. I'll be going then... You can go to your room.
MC: Okay, I under-...
(No way... I can't breathe!)
Corail: Ah...!
When Corail-kun pulled me as I was stiffening up, his lips approached my face.
Corail: Mm...
At that moment, he placed his soft lips on my forehead.
MC: Ah... I can... breathe!
Corail: Sorry, you must've been surprised. If I kiss you, you'll be able to breathe in the ocean.
MC: A kiss can make me breathe...!?
Corail: Yeah. Even though it's still shallow around my kingdom, right now is good. If we went deeper into the ocean, you'll need an even deeper kiss.
MC: A deeper... kiss...
Those words made me remember what happened at the beach.
(So, that's why he was trying to kiss me at that time. Huh? But, at that time, it seemed like he was going to kiss me on the lips...)
When I remembered how our lips were at a touching distance, my cheeks became hot.
///Choices///
- Place your hands on your cheeks (☼)
I quickly placed my hands on my face to hide my cheeks.
Corail: Hmm? What's wrong?
MC: N-Nothing.
Corail: Really? Somehow, it looks like your face is turning red again.
MC: !
Corail: Are you making that kind of face because of me?
Corail-kun slightly tilted his head to the side as he looked at me.
- Slowly look down (☽)
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, I slowly looked down.
Corail: MC-san?
MC: ...
When Corail-kun said my name, I raised my face and... He gently petted my head.
MC: Corail-kun?
Corail: Hehe, you finally looked up.
///Choices///
I felt my face becoming hotter from his carefree smile.
Corail: Well then, I should get going now. I'll see you later!
MC: Ah, yeah.
As I watched Corail-kun off from behind, I became a little relieved. Then, Corail-kun turned around.
MC: ...!
Corail: ...I'll be back soon!
Just as Corail-kun made a mischievous smile again, he turned his back on me once more. When I looked up, the sunlight above made the water surface shine brightly...
Chapter 4 - A Drug for Coral
The next day, when Corail-kun invited me out to go see the coral reef, the two of us left the castle.
MC: Wow... Pretty.
Corail: Right?
The vast coral reef at the bottom of the ocean shined mystically from the sunlight that was shining in from the surface.
(It's really beautiful...)
///Choices///
- Reach out (☽)
Due to such beauty, I reached out towards the coral without thinking.
Corail: Wait.
Corail-kun gently grabbed my wrist.
Corail: The coral is surprisingly fragile. So, you shouldn't touch it.
MC: I see. I'm sorry.
Corail: No, don't apologize. You seem to like it, so that makes me happy.
- Sigh without thinking (☼)
Their beauty made me sigh without thinking.
Corail: Do you like it?
MC: Yes, very much.
Corail: I see... Then, I'm glad that I brought you here...
///Choices///
While we were talking, we suddenly heard a loud deep voice from behind.
??: If it isn't Corail-sama!
When we turned around, a middle-aged man was standing there.
Corail: ...Hello. Have we met before?
Man: No, this is the first time that we've met.
As the man said that, he rubbed his hands together with a grin.
Man: I'll be brief, I've developed a drug that can make coral even more beautiful. I thought about using it on this lovely coral reef.
When the man said that, Corail-kun happily spoke with clear eyes.
Corail: That sounds nice!
(W-Will that be okay...?)
When I frowned while feeling somewhat uneasy, the man paid no mind to me and continued on.
Man: If you'd like, I can explain it to you.
Corail: Yeah! Please do!
In front of the coral reef, the man started to explain the drug for the coral. The man took out two photos and continued as he compared them.
Man: This is a photo of coral before the use of the drug. This one here is coral after using the drug.
MC: ...They're completely different.
From what I saw, the plain colored coral turned into a brightly colored coral.
Man: If you use this drug, you'll have even more guests coming to see the coral!
Corail: I see, what a really nice drug!
Corail-kun smiled after hearing his explanation, but that expression suddenly turned serious.
Corail: I... I want to protect the coral. Also, I want everyone to know more about the coral's charm.
(Corail-kun...)
When Corail-kun said that, he strongly nodded and...
Man: In that case...
As the man grinned, it felt like he was secretly showing a cocky smile...
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