Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Dulfer - Prince of Arbitro - Sun End
Chapter 5 - An Invitation to a Concert
A few days later since then... By the time the sun had gone down completely, Dulfer visited me.
MC: Dulfer...?
When I remembered him saying that he loved me, I became embarrassed that I couldn't bring myself to look at Dulfer's face well.
Dulfer: Sorry for coming so suddenly. Are you free right now?
MC: Yes... I'm good.
Dulfer made an innocently relieved smile...
......
MC: A... concert?
Dulfer came over here to talk about how he wanted to invite me to a concert.
Dulfer: That's right. It's pretty much a light session, but I would like you to come see it. That's why I came here to invite you.
As he looked at me, Dulfer tilted his head to the side. Then, his jade-colored hair lightly swayed.
Dulfer: I want you to come no matter what. I'll be doing my best to sing after all.
(Sing... I'll get to hear Dulfer sing again?)
My heart started racing with high expectations.
Dulfer: Hey, won't you come?
MC: ...Yes! Of course.
Dulfer: Okay, that's good♪ It's been quite a long time. Doing a concert.
MC: Eh?
Dulfer: It's like this, I need to give my cooperation. I may be pretty carefree, but I love singing. I've been told by those around me that I'm ha~rd to work with.
(Is that so...)
When I remembered his carefree behavior that was like the wind, I felt like nodding in agreement.
Dulfer: Aside from my official duties, I haven't done any concerts like this for a while, but... I wanted you to hear this kingdom's songs at least, okay?
Just as I became happy from Dulfer's honest words, I nodded with all my strength.
MC: ...Yes! I'm looking forward to it!
Seeing me like that, Dulfer made a satisfied smile...
Last Chapter - Confusion at the Concert
-Flashback-
Dulfer: I want you to come no matter what. I'll be doing my best to sing after all.
-Flashback-
The concert that Dulfer invited me to was being held in the castle courtyard. After some time has passed, evening arrived at the courtyard...
(There are so many people...)
The venue already became filled with so many people.
Woman 1: We get to hear Dulfer-sama's singing today!
Woman 2: I'm looking forward to hearing that beautiful singing voice.
(...Everyone does love Dulfer's singing.)
The surrounding voices somehow made me happy. At that moment...
Man 1: Hey, hey.
My shoulder was grabbed when someone suddenly called out to me.
Man 1: If you're alone, then would you like to watch with me?
MC: ...My apologies, I'm good.
(...How rude. Despite that this is Dulfer's concert.)
After I declined that man's invitation, I sat down in a seat upfront that was further away from that person.
(Ah, Dulfer!)
Getting into position, Dulfer and the other singing members gathered around.
Host: Now then, let's start immediately.
As soon as the host said that, Dulfer walked to the center of the stage.
Dulfer: Now then, without any delays...
First off, Dulfer started his vocal solo.
(Wow...)
The range of his usual singing voice that could reach the heavens was indescribably beautiful as it spread around. When the chorus joined in as Dulfer continued on, I listened to that singing voice in a daze.
Woman 1: It really is such a nice song.
Woman 2: Yes, it really is... Also, I'm looking forward to tonight. Do you think he'll invite someone out again?
Woman 1: Right! That's another thing to look forward to~
MC: ...
After hearing that conversation, my heart lightly throbbed.
(Getting along... It'd be nice if Dulfer doesn't get hurt again, but...)
Just as I thought of that, I felt my shoulder being firmly grabbed from behind.
Man 1: Hey~ Lady~ You look sad. Are you one of the people that got dumped by Dulfer? Want me to console you?
From what I can see, the man that called out to me earlier was sitting right behind me while grinning.
(Even though I just want to listen to Dulfer's singing voice at ease...)
MC: I-I'm good. I don't need that!
Without thinking, I responded harshly.
Man 1: ...Such a scary lady. Well, that's not bad.
MC: ...!
Just as his face got closer, I got a bad feeling.
(I want to get away, but... Dulfer is in the middle of singing right now...)
At that moment, the singing voice that has continued smoothly until now came to a complete stop.
MC: Eh...!
From the stage, Dulfer was looking at us with a frown.
(What do I do... Were we being too loud...)
Feeling apologetic and embarrassed, I hung my head down and...
Dulfer: I'm done.
Suddenly, Dulfer moved his long hair behind him with his hand, he descended from the stage.
MC: Eh...
After getting off from the stage, he stood in front of me...
MC: Dulfer...
At that moment, I noticed a blazing flame dwelling within Dulfer's eyes. Ahead of that gaze was the man that was right behind me...
Man: ...Ah.
The man trembled in shock. Dulfer instantly swatted away the man's hand that was holding my shoulder...
Dulfer: Let's go.
Without waiting for my response, he pulled my hand and started walking quickly.
(Did I make him mad...?)
With uneasiness holding me, we left the venue as it was becoming noisy more...
......
Even when we entered the room, Dulfer didn't say anything.
MC: Um, I'm sor-
Unable to stand it, I spoke at that moment and...
Dulfer: That son of a bitch, touching you so freely like that.
MC: Eh...?
For a moment, I doubted my own ears, but...
Dulfer: It's nothing. Geez... Just watching from the stage was making me feel uneasy.
As he was showing a gentle expression, I thought I misheard what he just said earlier.
MC: Eh, um.
Dulfer: I'm talking about that man. I was getting close to burning my surroundings*.
T/N: Check his moon ending
MC: ???
Dulfer: Besides, even though you're mine, another man was touching you. That wasn't the time for me to be singing.
MC: Yours?
Dulfer: That's right.
MC: B-But, Dulfer, you have tons of women...
Dulfer: Hm? I'm done with other women. Because you're here.
MC: ...
Dulfer: I was only singing for you this time. I'm already yours after all.
As soon as Dulfer was standing in front of me, he lifted my chin with his finger. With his face slightly tilted, his long hair that was like silky thread lightly flowed down.
Dulfer: I've wanted to choose you for quite some time now, MC-chan.
He made an affectionate smile as he looked at me. While taking that gaze, I still couldn't believe it as I widened my eyes.
MC: Really...?
Dulfer: I'll make you believe me. Just give me one night.
As he touched me as if I was something important, he gently hugged me. That warmth showed me how he truly felt about me.
(I'm happy...)
When I became charmed like this so suddenly... I was so happy that my heart was beating in a light rhythm.
Dulfer: I'll do my best, so that I won't be rejected by you.
As it felt like I was being enveloped by his bright singing voice, I got a satisfying feeling within me...
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