Cyril - Prince of Trugville - Sun End

Cyril - Prince of Trugville - Sun End

Chapter 6 - Unable to Return

As countless stars were shining, the made the night sky beautiful. 

(I wonder if he'll be okay by himself.) 

Since I couldn't forget Cyril's worried expression when we left the warehouse, I went to see the kitten again. 

The moment I arrived at the shed and opened the door... 

Cyril: !

(Cyril!?) 

Just as he was getting out, we bumped into each other and instantly backed away from each other soon after. For some reason, Cyril was holding a blanket as he was making an awkward look. 

Cyril: Ah, it's you... Can't sleep? 

MC: I came to check on him. Cyril, you... 

Cyril: It's none of your business. You're in the way, so move!

Just as Cyril was behaving harshly as he tried to slip pass me at that moment... 

Kitten: Meow. 

I heard a cute sounding cry coming from inside the blanket that Cyril was holding. 

Cyril: You, be quiet...! I told you to stay hidden...!

Contrary to his thoughts, the kitten showed it's cute face from the blanket that it was wrapped up in. 

MC: Could it be that you were going to take him to your room...? 

Cyril: So, what if I was? You got some sort of complaint? 

Cyril tightly hugged the blanket-wrapped kitten as if he was protecting it. 

Cyril: It doesn't matter what you say... I just can't leave him alone...!

MC: Cyril... 

As Cyril's long eyelashes went down, they were shaking as if he was about to cry at any moment... 

Chapter 7 - Drawn to Warmth

-Flashback-

Cyril: It doesn't matter what you say... I just can't leave him alone...!

-Flashback-

His frustrated tone that still sounded young made my heart tighten. 

(I want to do something too, but...) 

When I frantically went through my thoughts, I suddenly came up with an idea. 

MC: Since you can't take him to your room, it should be okay to stay here. Let's all stay in this shed tonight. 

Cyril: Huh? 

When the tense atmosphere instantly disappeared, Cyril's eyes and mouth were both wide open. 

Cyril: You, don't you have any idea what you're saying? Going out of your way to choose to stay in such a dirty place. 

MC: It'll be okay. I want to stay with him too. Of course, with you too, Cyril. 

Cyril: With me too, you say... 

As Cyril widened his eyes in surprise, I looked up at him. 

MC: Since it'll be cold, I'll go bring a blanket for the both of us. 

Cyril: ...Princess, you... 

MC: Eh, did you say something? 

Cyril: ...It's nothing. I was just saying how very selfish you are!

Despite his sarcasm and appalled tone, he didn't sound bitter at all. 

...... 

As the kitten was sleeping peacefully in a box, Cyril looked at it gently. 

Cyril: He seems to be feeling comfortable... Despite the situation he's in. 

MC: He must be at ease because you're with him, Cyril. 

Cyril: ...But, I'm the only one here. Well, you're pretty much here as well. He would still be like this even if there were a whole lot of people... 

I shook my head greatly and interrupted him as he was speaking apathetically. 

MC: I don't think it has anything to do with the number of people. 

Cyril: Eh? 

MC: He feels at ease because a special person is taking care of him. Since you've been taking care of him... This kitten is surely feeling happy right now. 

Cyril: Huh? That can't be it. 

Even though he denies it clearly, he was making a very embarrassed expression. 

Cyril: Being at ease with one person... That can't... ... 

With the kitten's peaceful sleeping face in front of him, Cyril smiled with mixed feelings. As I looked at the side of his melancholic face, his body suddenly trembled from the cold. 

MC: It has gotten cold. 

Just as I was about to place the blanket that I borrowed over his shoulder... 

Cyril: I told you not to treat me like a kid! You're such a bother.

Cyril forcefully took the blanket from me and wrapped it around himself. Then, when he looked down deeply, his long bangs covered his face. 

(Is he embarrassed...?) 

As I secretly smiled, I did the same and wrapped the blanket around myself. Then... When Cyril started to nod off, he leaned against my shoulder. 

Cyril: ...!!

The moment the distance between us went away completely, Cyril jumped away from me. 

MC: You can go to sleep. Aren't you tired? 

Cyril: I wasn't that sleepy in the first place...! 

Even so, he couldn't resist the strong drowsiness at all... 

Cyril: ...Warm. 

When Cyril fell straight into a deep slumber, his head was placed against my body again. 

(His sleeping face is still so innocent...) 

His body warmth that I could feel from where he was touching was comforting. As I was becoming drowsy from the gentle warmth, my cheek touched Cyril's hair... 

Last Chapter - On the Path of Warm Light

When an adorable cry was letting us know that it was morning, Cyril and I woke up at the same time. Just as we realized that we were huddled up together, we were at an awkward distance between each other. 

MC: Good morning... Did you get some sleep? 

Cyril: That doesn't really matter. 

The moment Cyril looked away, the breeze that was blowing in made his blonde hair sway lightly. When the door to the shed opened, the innkeeper showed his face. 

Innkeeper: I was looking for you guys since you weren't in your rooms. 

MC: Did something happen? 

Innkeeper: Apparently, your conversation of you guys searching yesterday was overheard, so the owner of the kitten has arrived. 

Cyril: !

Once I knew what that meant, Cyril deeply sighed beside me...

......

When we went to where the innkeeper told us to go to, a single man was standing there.

Owner: He suddenly disappeared a few days ago... Thank you so much for looking after him. 

Cyril: ...

As the man held his hands out, Cyril looked like he didn't want to hand over the kitten that he was holding. 

(He must be sad...) 

Even though I know how painful it is, I placed my hand on his back. 

MC: Cyril. 

Cyril: I know. 

Cyril gently petted the kitten one last time and looked at it's round black eyes. 

Cyril: You're no longer lost. 

After Cyril was feeling reluctant, he handed the kitten to the man. 

Cyril: Looks like it's just... 

As Cyril's voice was dwindling, I didn't catch what he said at the end. Although, I felt his pain from what he said. 

("Looks like it's just me that's alone..." Don't think like that.)

I gently held Cyril's hand. His hand that was holding the kitten until now had a gentle warmth in it. 

MC: Is it all right for me to take you with me? 

Cyril: Huh? 

MC: You're not alone, Cyril. 

When I held Cyril's hand tightly, the next moment... 

Cyril: You... 

Just as his depressed face instantly crumbled down, Cyril strangely bursts into laughter. 

Cyril: You're too desperate. Even though I didn't want to get involved with you, you did so seriously!

For the first time since we've met, he was smiling carefreely at me. As the sunlight was shining on that face and made it bright, I softly narrowed my eyes. 

Cyril: Besides, you saying that you'll take me with you doesn't make me happy though. 

MC: I see... 

Cyril: But... Well, I'll put up with you, so I guess I'm okay with that. 

Instead of shaking me off, Cyril held my hand back strongly. His amber-colored eyes that I was reflected in were showing a soft gentle look. 

Cyril: Last night... I slept well. Even though that place wasn't that comfortable. That's probably because... That guy... and also, you, MC... were there. 

Cyril said that with a tone that had a mix of perplexity and embarrassment in it. Even though he usually looks away, he continued to look at me. 

MC: I hope I get to know you more from here on, Cyril. 

Cyril: Why would you go that far to do that? Aren't I your enemy? 

Despite the reason... It doesn't change the fact that Cyril took away many people's dreams. 

(I haven't forgotten about that... But. Nothing will change if we don't try to continue understanding each other.) 

When I strongly thought of that, I looked straight back at Cyril. 

MC: So far, I haven't seen everything about you, Cyril. I want to know all kinds of sides to you by staying together. There's a lot of nice things about you. 

Cyril: Nice!? 

MC: You're blunt, but you're actually very kind. Also, you get a little lonely and-

Cyril: Ah, geez! I get it! I get it... 

Unable to take it, Cyril drowned out my voice as he shouted that. 

(That's why there's no need for him to be Adam. Cyril should stay as Cyril...) 

Cyril: ... 

As we weren't looking at each other, he suddenly placed his hand on his own chest. 

MC: Cyril? 

Cyril: Somehow, it feels warm here... when I'm with you. 

Like tangled thread that was being unraveled, his expression softened up. 

Cyril: It might really be enough... Having a single special someone. 

Without letting go of my hand, he held it firmly as he started walking. The path that we started walking on shined brightly as it was basked in the sun... 

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