Drole - Prince of Circo - Main Story

Drole - Prince of Circo - Main Story

Chapter 1 - The Words in the Moment of the Encounter

Kingdom of Aspiration, Circo, July... 

Enveloped by a bright light, a single prince woke up... 

??: Uu... 

After the light subsided, there was a boy that still looked like a child with eyes that were like rubies. 

??: Where... am I? 

With a light groan, his eyelids shook as he opened his eyes. 

MC: Are you okay? 

??: ... 

As the boy was in a daze for a while, he stared at his hand as if he was checking it and after that... 

??: Good, I'm not dead yet. 

MC: Yes, that's quite a reli-

The next moment... 

??: I don't want to die without any memories of pain...

MC: Eh...? 

While trying to understand what he meant by that, I blinked.

(Memories of pain...?) 

When I tilted my head to the side, the boy got up energetically and then, he looked at me from above. 

??: Did you save me? 

MC: Yes, I'm MC. 

Drole: I'm Drole. I see, since you woke me up... You must be the Traumerei Princess. 

After saying that bluntly, Drole-kun sighed briefly. 

Drole: Still, being saved by an adult... It's a little irritating, but oh well. Even though you're an adult, I like your presence. 

(Irritating...? Did... Did I do something to rub him the wrong way?) 

As I pondered about it, Drole-kun looked away and took a glance at me again. 

Drole: Since you're here, would you like to come see our circus? 

MC: Circus? 

Drole: That's right. I work in a circus. 

The next moment, Drole-kun started walking with his back facing me... 

Drole: That's right, I have one favor. When I get sucked into a ring, make it painful next time from now on. With your power as the Traumerei adult. If you don't somehow... I'll make you feel like, "ah, something bad is going to happen".

MC: ...

As I was unsure on how to respond, I became silent. 

(What a strange boy...) 

As Drole-kun pranced away, his curly hair fluttered from the wind that was blowing in the meadow... 

Chapter 2 - I Love Piercings

-Flashback-

Drole: That's right, I have one favor. When I get sucked into a ring, make it painful next time from now on.

-Flashback-

As I remembered Drole-kun saying that, I walked with him in the town of Circo. 

(Just what was that all about...) 

Although, along the way here, Drole-kun wouldn't really talk to me. 

Drole: ...

With his back facing me, it felt like he was refusing to talk... 

(He said that it was "irritating"... I wonder if it's all right for me to be with him.) 

While feeling the distance between us, I felt a bit uncomfortable and at that moment... 

(Huh?) 

In the town of Circo that had a pastoral mood in the air, I got an uncomfortable feeling... 

(Come to think of it, I haven't seen a single adult in this town... There are only children here, so where are all the adults?) 

Thinking that it was strange, I became hesitant to ask Drole-kun about it... The next moment, I arrived at a circus tent. 

Drole: We've arrived. The circus' practice spot. 

Inside the tent, there were the diligent troupe members' voices that were overflowing with energy going about during practice. 

MC: Wow...!

With the spotlight shining on them, the children that were showing some impossible performances caught my eye. 

MC: They're all so amazing! Drole-kun, what kind of performance do you-

Feeling lively, I turned towards Drole-kun and... 

Drole: ...

MC: ... 

Suddenly, Drole-kun was holding a sharp needle in his hand. 

Drole: ... 

Then, Drole-kun smiled happily. 

(Eh...?) 

Regardless of me being dumbfounded... Drole-kun rolled up his clothes and pointed the needle towards his stomach. 

///Choices///

- Stop him (☽)

MC: Don't!

The moment he was about to pierce the sharp needle into his skin, I shouted that without thinking. 

Drole: Hmm...? 

Although, I was too late to stop him and Drole-kun had already pierced the needle into his stomach. 

- Look away (☼)

MC: ...!

The moment he was about to pierce the needle into his skin, I quickly looked away. Although... 

Drole: Phew... 

I heard a voice of ecstasy. 

///Choices///

Drole: Ah, that was the best... I did it so beautifully. It's unbelievable. 

As his head was swaying around aimlessly with a vacant look in his eyes, he immediately pulled the needle out and reached out for the piercing that was on the table. 

Drole: Mm... 

After that, Drole-kun turned towards me and softly smiled. 

Drole: ...What do you think? 

MC: W-What do I think...? 

Drole: What do you think of the new piercing? Does it suit me? 

MC: Eh... Ah, um... 

The piercing is pretty, but I didn't know what to say after seeing the process... 

MC: ...It looked like it hurt. 

Drole: Fufu... 

When he rolled his clothes back on, Drole-kun made a satisfied smile. 

(Come to think of it, he has a lot of earrings on his ears...) 

MC: ...Drole-kun, do you like piercings? 

Drole: Yes, aren't they cool? Do you want a piercing too? I can make a beautiful piercing hole. 

MC: I-I'm good!

Drole: There's no need to be scared. Or maybe... Are you mad because piercings are bad? Since you're an adult. 

MC: That's not it... 

Drole: Really? In that case, that's fine!

(Ah... What a cute smile.) 

As he smiled happily at me, I came to realize that Drole-kun has opened up to me a little. 

(He seems happy about it, but...) 

Even so, I was unsure on how to respond to his words... 

Chapter 3 - A World of Only Children

-Flashback-

Drole: Or maybe... Are you mad because piercings are bad? Since you're an adult. 

MC: That's not it... 

Drole: Really? In that case, that's fine!

-Flashback-

After t

(The inside of the tent is cramped, so I told him that I want to go to the castle, but...) 

As Drole-kun was escorting me, we walked through the town that only had children. Aside from the time I arrived at Circo, Drole-kun talked to me about some stuff. 

(I'm glad that he doesn't hate me. But, to be honest, I still don't understand Drole-kun...) 

Drole: Up ahead is the castle, so we'll be there soon. 

MC: Okay. 

Drole-kun pointed towards the tall and elegant castle up ahead. 

MC: ...

(What is it... This feeling.) 

I felt it during the whole time we were walking in the town of Circo...

Town Children: ... 

Along with the children's odd gazes, there was the uncomfortable feeling of "no adults"... 

Drole: This is my room. Make yourself at home. 

The moment I entered Drole-kun's rom, I became speechless. 

MC: Eh... 

Entering my gaze were a lot of regular torture tools being used as interior decorations in the room... 

(Even if he tells me to make myself at home, I can't calm down...) 

Drole: What's wrong? Could it be that you're scared? 

MC: ...!

I looked at his face in surprise. His beautiful red eyes looked at me oddly. 

MC: Y-Yeah. But, it's quite an amazing collection. Are they all yours, Drole-kun? 

Drole: Yes, that's right. Isn't it a pretty nice collection?

As Drole-kun had a spellbound look in his eyes when he picked up some scissors, I...

///Choices///

- Scary (☼)

MC: Uh... They're a little scary... I guess? 

Drole: Hmm, is that so? Even though you're an adult, you're scared. 

Drole-kun moved the scissors around in satisfaction. 

- Looks painful (☽)

MC: Hmm... They look kind of painful? 

Drole: Fufu, they do hurt. Check this out! Look how sharp it is. 

Drole-kun looked happy from the bottom of his heart. 

///Choices///

Drole: But, it's okay, I don't use it on people. There are lots of ways for it to get broken. 

(Even if he says they'll break... Why would he leave it there?) 

MC: Is this... For the stage in the circus? 

Drole: ...What do you think? For now, it's being used as an interior decoration. 

As he held up the scissors in the light, he made a hazy expression. 

(...I just don't understand.) 

Drole: Huh? Somehow, you suddenly seem down, are you okay? 

MC: Eh... Uh... 

As I was perplexed, Drole-kun chuckled with a smile. 

Drole: You look like you don't understand. That's okay, don't worry about it. Adults do this sort of thing, knowing things that can't be explained. 

After telling me that smoothly, Drole-kun looked up at the clock. 

Drole: Ah, it's almost time for practice. Even though my specialty is tightrope walking, would you like to come see me practice? 

(Ah...) 

As he looked at me with a carefree smile, I became filled with relief. 

(To think that he can show such a childlike smile...) 

MC: If it won't be too much trouble, please. 

Drole: Sure, let's go together then. 

When Drole-kun softly held my hand, there was an odd feeling as he wouldn't talk about adults or children...

......

At the practice area, the children members were practicing diligently. 

(There really are just children...) 

When I thought of that, I tried asking Drole-kun about it. 

///Choices///

- There aren't any adults? (☽)

MC: Um, are there any adults around here? 

When I asked that, Drole-kun made a bit of an angry look. 

Drole: Why would we need adults? 

- There are only children? (☼)

MC: Um, are there only children here? 

When I asked that nervously, Drole-kun only smiled as if what I said was obvious. 

Drole: There's no need for adults. 

///Choices///

The next moment... 

Drole: Adults are liars, that's what Nero-nii-san says. So, we don't need them. 

What Drole-kun said unconcernedly sent a chill go down my spine for some reason. 

MC: Nero...? 

Drole: The circus' ringleader. What the ringleader says is absolute, right? 

MC: Is that so...? 

Drole: Yes. All adults are bad people. That's why they went away after all*. 

T/N: Check Nero's or Welger's story for more details

(What does he mean...? Did something happen?) 

As I was perplexed from being unable to understand, one of the group members approached us. 

Member: Drole-sama, good work today!

Soon after he smiled at Drole-kun...

Member: !

When he looked at me, the young member's expression stiffened up... 

Chapter 4 - Circus Practice

The member that came to greet Drole-kun was looking at me rudely. Those eyes were shaking in great fear. 

(Why...?) 

Then, Drole-kun smiled beside me... 

Drole: She may be an adult, but there's no need to be scared. Everyone, are you listening? This girl is a special person that saved me... She's my benefactor. She's a real princess. So, get along with her. 

After hearing Drole-kun's words, all the nearby children sighed in relief. 

Girl: Miss, are you a princess? 

MC: ...Yes. 

Girl: Wow, amazing! This is my first time seeing a princess!

Boy: A princess is a special adult, so it's obvious that a prince would approve of that!

When the fear that was in their eyes earlier disappeared, a lot of them started showing smiles. 

(They all believed what Drole-kun said...) 

///Choices///

- He'd make a nice big brother (☽)

MC: Drole-kun... You're like a nice big brother to everyone. 

Drole: A big brother... That doesn't sound bad. Is that how you see me? 

- They must rely on him (☼)

MC: They all seem to rely on you, Drole-kun. 

Drole: Well, I guess so. Isn't that because they trust me? 

///Choices///

As he narrowed his eyes, Drole-kun turned towards the children with a smile. 

Drole: Okay! Now then, you guys over here! Everyone, go back to practice!

Children: Okay!

The children raised their hands energetically and did what Drole-kun said by going back to their own stations. Drole-kun was like a different person than what I saw when I was in his room earlier... 

(In the kingdom of only children, Drole-kun unifies everyone together.)

MC: ...That's so impressive, Drole-kun. 

As he smiled bashfully, he shook his head. 

Drole: I'm not all that special. But, the children are the precious people of Circo... So, they're friends. I won't let any of them get hurt. 

There was a strong determination showing on the side of his face. 

(...He's so reliable.) 

His dignified expression... It clearly showed Drole-kun's side of being a prince of this kingdom... 

Although... When Drole-kun started to practice tightrope walking with the children... 

Drole: Aah... I wonder how much it'll hurt if I fall from here. It's so exciting... 

(H-He doesn't have a lifeline on!?) 

MC: D-Drole-kun..!

Drole: Ah, MC-chan~!

MC: ...! You don't need to wave your hand! Focus!

His dangerous side was really bad for my heart...

Chapter 5 - Tightrope Walking Without a Lifeline

After climbing up to a high spot, Drole-kun was walking on top of the rope without a lifeline on. 

Drole: How exciting...

(If he falls from such a high place like that...!)

My heart felt like it was about to burst from anxiety. Although, Drole-kun continued to walk on top of the thin rope without falling as he nimbly took one step at a time... 

MC: Wow... To think that he can walk across the rope at such a high spot... 

I watched Drole-kun tensely as he was getting close to the middle of the rope.

(If he continued at this pace, will he get across properly...?) 

As I watched in suspense, the next moment... 

Drole: Ah...

Drole lets out a soft yelp as he lost his balance. 

MC: Drole-kun!? 

It felt like Drole-kun was falling in slow motion. The next moment, the children's screams were heard... 

///Choices///

- Run over (☼)

MC: Drole-kun!!

When I shouted that, I ran over without thinking. 

Drole: Ahaha... I failed. 

- Cover your eyes (☽)

MC: ...!

Unable to watch, I covered my eyes without thinking. 

Drole: I'm okay~, MC-chan.

When I nervously looked up after hearing that voice... 

///Choices///

In the net that was set up below, Drole-kun was hugging himself. 

MC: What... a relief... 

Feeling my strength leaving me, I crouched down in place. When Drole-kun got up as if nothing has happened, he looked at me with his eyes squinted like crescent moons. 

Drole: That was exciting...

MC: ...? 

Drole: Because of you watching, I was thinking of how it'll feel if I fell more than usual... I couldn't help myself... 

MC: So, it was... on purpose? 

Drole: ...That worried look of yours got me all excited. 

(Doing something like that for that sort of reason...) 

MC: Even though I was so worried...

When I said that angrily, Drole-kun happily smiled wholeheartedly. 

Drole: Yes... It made me really happy. You cared about me, looked at me and worried about me. I never thought that those kinds of things would make me this happy. It's such a new discovery. 

MC: Yes, I was worried. I was really worried, so doing something so dangerous on purpose is-

Drole: I'm so happy. Look at me more. 

When he interrupted me, Drole-kun gently held my hand. 

MC: ...

My heart that was noisy from fear skipped a beat again. 

(Even though I was truly worried...)

Drole-kun's eyes that were staring at me were completely clear... While looking at those eyes, I felt an unexplainable strange feeling... 

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