Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Drei - Prince of Crawford - Sun End
Chapter 5 - Thanking Him
As I was looking at the view from the window, the sky was turning into a beautiful shade of red. I lit the candle that I received from Drei-san in the room.
MC: It smells nice. It's like being in the flower field.
After I enjoyed the scent for a while, I thought about giving a present to Drei-san.
(Even though he had a scary look in his eyes earlier. I should give Drei-san a present in return for this candle... I want to thank him properly.)
MC: What would be good?
Suddenly, I remembered the king's words.
-Flashback-
King: Usually, he wouldn't eat his meals much and would always shut himself in his room.
-Flashback-
(...I know.)
I left the room and hurried to make some preparations.
Then, I made a request to the remnants of the castle to borrow the kitchen...
MC: Okay.
I remembered how Drei-san would always drink coffee.
(Since he seems to like coffee... Then, surely.)
As I remembered his slightly slim cheeks, I rolled up my sleeves...
Last Chapter - His Smile
The next morning... The room was enveloped in the morning's cold atmosphere.
(Since it's a coffee flavor cake... It might make him happy.)
When I carefully placed the cake that I made last night in a basket, I headed to Drei-san's room.
Once I took a deep breath, I knocked on the door and spoke.
MC: Drei-san, may I have a little of your time?
When Drei-san opened the door, he showed his face a little.
Drei: What?
MC: Here, if you'd like, have some.
I handed the basket to Drei-san energetically.
Drei: Is it poison? Or payback for yesterday?
MC: How rude... Please try opening it.
When Drei-san opened the basket, the homemade coffee cake was shown.
MC: I was thinking of eating it in the flower field.
Drei-san looked at the cake that I made for a short while, but...
Drei: Are you trying to bait me?
MC: ...Um, this is as thanks for the candle.
Drei: ...That was just for a strategy, didn't I tell you that?
Drei-san sighed exasperatedly.
Drei: ...I don't need it.
MC: ...I see.
When he returned the basket to me, he closed the door.
MC: If you feel like it, then please eat it.
After I placed the basket in front of the door, I left Drei-san's room.
......
(This place really is relaxing...)
As I looked at the flowers that were swaying from the wind...
(That's...)
I saw Drei-san lying down in his usual spot.
(...Is he sleeping?)
When I nervously approached him, Drei-san was sleeping as he was faintly breathing. Next to him was...
(Ah...)
Placed there was the basket that had the cake I handed him earlier.
(Drei-san...)
As I felt happiness rising, I broke into a smile.
(I'll try making something to give to him tomorrow.)
Then, making something for him became a daily routine for me...
......
(I couldn't give him anything today...)
When I caught a cold, I 've been spending the entire time in bed since last night.
(I wonder if Drei-san went to the flower field today too...)
Just as a slightly sad feeling took hold of me as I thought about him...
Drei: What are you doing?
MC: ...!?
Drei-san suddenly entered my room.
MC: Drei-san... What are you doing?
Drei: That's my line.
MC: Eh...?
Drei: Why didn't you come? Every morning, you would always come to my room around 8 to 8:10. Then, you would always come to the flower field around 1 to 1:10 in the afternoon. That was your daily routine. I know everything about your behavior.
(My... behavior?)
Drei: You eat your favorite food last and you stop for about 0.02 seconds before eating your least favorite food. Your favorite place is the flower field. And your favorite thing is...
Just as he said that, he suddenly presented a small flower bouquet in front of me.
MC: These flowers are...
(It's the flower that Drei-san chose for the candle...)
MC: Drei-san...
Drei: Make sure to come to my room tomorrow. If you don't, I'll die from starvation. I like the cake that you made the first time the most. Also... I think that expression you're making is the cutest.
When Drei-san's cheeks instantly turned red, he left the room soon after.
(What kind of expression was I making... just now?)
I tightly gripped the flower bouquet that he gave me as a present.
Then, the next day... Once I was feeling better, I hurried to Drei-san's room.
(I'm glad that I was able to borrow the kitchen this morning.)
This morning, I baked some coffee flavored soft cookies. Just as I was about to knock on the door...
Drei: ...
The room door opened a little and Drei-san showed his face with a blank expression. When our eyes met, I noticed that he narrowed his eyes a little.
Drei: Things are finally back to normal.
MC: Yes...!
When I returned a smile as I said that... Suddenly, Drei-san pulled me forcefully and hugged me in his arms.
MC: Drei-san...!?
My cheeks instantly became hot.
Drei: From now on, let's add this to your daily routine too.
After saying that, Drei-san smiled at me.
(This is the first time I've seen him make that kind of face...)
As his gentle smile was filling me with warmth, I slowly wrapped my hands around his back.
MC: Drei-san...
Drei: You're cheating by making that kind of face. It makes you look more cuter than usual.
Drei-san puts more strength in his arms as he hugged me strongly. As my face was buried in Drei-san's chest... I became excited as I thought to myself on what to make for him tomorrow...
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