Eins - Prince of Forrant - Main Story

Eins - Prince of Forrant - Main Story

Chapter 1- When the Town Turns Red

Kingdom of Time, Forrant, October... 

As the sunlight softly bordered around the vibrant autumn colors at noon... 

When I received an invitation from Eins-san, I visited the Kingdom of Time. 

(What a lively town...) 

As I was walking and looking at the streets that were overflowing with energy, a poster that was put up in town caught my eye. 

(What's this?) 

When I stopped, I looked at the poster. 

MC: A tournament? 

At that moment... 

??: I've been waiting, MC!

I heard a cheerful voice from behind. When I turned around, there was Eins-san smiling broadly. 

MC: Eins-san? 

Eins: You came! Hm? What are you looking at...

When he saw the poster that I was looking at, Eins-san smiled brightly like the sun. 

Eins: Ah! The tournament!

MC: Yes. I thought that it looked like fun. 

Eins: It is fun! It's the biggest event in the kingdom after all! It's a festival with swords, horses and all kinds of things!

MC: A festival... Eins-san, will you be participating in it too? 

Eins: Me? 

While looking at me, Eins-san blinked a few times. 

(Did I ask something strange...?) 

Eins: Guess it can't be helped...

MC: Eh...? 

Eins: I wasn't planning to, but since you went that far to ask, I need to participate!

(I was just asking though...) 

Eins: Alright! Now that it's been decided, let's go!

MC: Ah! Eins-san...!? 

Eins: The castle is waiting for us!

When he held my shoulder as I was bewildered, Eins-san pointed towards the castle. 

(Eins-san is...) 

As evening was approaching for the day, the path that he pointed at up ahead started turning red... 

Chapter 2 - Entering the Tournament

By the time we arrived at the castle, the sky had turned into a maple color.

With Eins-san escorting me, we went through the castle gate. 

Eins: This is my castle!

MC: It's a nice castle. 

As the sunlight was shining in through the windows, the inside of the castle turned into a dusk color. 

Eins' Brother: Brother, what are you being so noisy about again? 

Eins: You came at a perfect time! Let me introduce you! This is the princess that saved me! This is my younger brother!

MC: N-Nice to meet you...

Eins' Brother: Welcome. 

His brother offered his hand for a handshake. Just as I was about to take that hand... 

MC: Eins... -san...? 

Eins-san took his brother's hand instead of me. 

Eins: You're 10 years too early to be touching MC's hand!

Eins' Brother: I was only giving her a handshake. 

Eins: That's right! My dear brother, I have a favor to ask of you!

While holding his brother's hand, Eins-san started walking. 

Eins: Let's head off to the courtyard! I need to train for the tournament!

Eins' Brother: The tournament... You're going to participate in it!? 

Eins: Of course! Now, let's go!

As his brother was surprised next to him, Eins-san moved forward. 

MC: W-Wait for me...!

Just as I was about to be left behind by myself, I ran in a hurry. 

When we arrived at the courtyard, Eins-san and his brother faced each other from a distance. 

Eins' Brother: Brother, are you seriously going to participate in the tournament? 

Eins: Of course! Because MC wants me to!

///Choices///

- That's right (☼)

MC: That's right. 

Eins: I will gain victory!

- I didn't really (☽)

MC: I didn't really...

Eins: I understand, so you don't need to say it!

///Choices///

As if he was saying to leave it to him, Eins-san showed a toothy grin. 

Eins' Brother: Stop being an idiot, let's practice. 

With a sigh, his brother hits him on the head with the middle part of the sword. 

Eins: Ow! Don't hit your older brother with the sword!

Eins' Brother: Come on, the sun is going down. 

As the two of them were talking to each other, I couldn't stop myself from laughing. The two of them looked at me when I laughed. 

MC: Ah, I'm sorry... 

Eins: It's fine as long as you're enjoying yourself!

Eins-san returned a bright smile. 

Eins: Now, come! I'm ready anyti-!

MC: Eins-san? 

Suddenly, Eins-san held his leg. 

Eins: I twisted it... 

MC: A-Are you okay!? 

Eins: This sort of thing is nothing! Also, a handicap would be perfect for something like this!

His brother's sigh was deeper than the ocean from those words. 

Eins' Brother: You don't need to do that for a warm-up exercise. You're at the age of an old man after all. 

Eins: What are you saying! I'm 20 years old for all of eternity!*

T/N: He's actually between the ages of 26-30 LMAO 

Not wanting to get in the way of training, I held in my laughter. 

(This is fun...) 

As the sky was starting to turn indigo, the stars started twinkling.

Chapter 3 - Training! Training! Training!

The next day too, Eins-san and his brother have started their training early in the morning. 

Eins: Watch! My gorgeous sword technique!

Eins-san started swinging his sword around energetically.

///Choices///

- Wow! (☼)

MC: Wow...!

As I was applauding, Eins-san winked at me. 

Eins: Right? MC!

- That's dangerous! (☽)

MC: That's dangerous...!

I gasped. 

Eins: Don't worry, MC!

///Choices///

As he moved his sword around, his brother struck the tip of his sword. 

MC: Ah...

The sword instantly fell from Eins-san's hand. 

Eins' Brother: ...Are you taking this seriously? 

Eins: I'm always serious!

Eins' Brother: But, you haven't made any progress. 

Eins: You don't know anything! I just haven't shown my true potential yet! If you have fought me when I'm serious, you'll be done for before I could use my killer technique!

Eins' Brother: ...You mean the thing with the long name? 

Eins: That's right! Eins' Miracle Super Number One Attack!*

T/N: Yes, that's really the name. He actually said it in English XD

Eins' Brother: The one when you swing your sword straight down forcefully. 

His brother sighed as he put away his sword. 

(Eins-san is... But, well...) 

Even though he sounded like he was joking, his sweat was shining on his forehead. 

(He's really trying his best... I wonder if there's something I can do to help. I know!) 

When I left them, I headed to the kitchen. 

After I made a request to the people of the castle to borrow the kitchen, I rolled up my sleeves and started making some lemonade. 

......

MC: Okay, will this do? 

(I wonder if Eins-san will like it...) 

Eins: What are you making, MC?

MC: E-Eins-san!

Just as he suddenly appeared, Eins-san looked over my shoulder to see what was in my hands. 

MC: It's lemonade. I thought it'd be perfect after training. 

Eins: Can I drink some? 

MC: Here. 

While making gulping sounds, Eins-san drank the lemonade. His robust Adam's apple caught my eye... For some reason, his movements were making my heart race. 

Eins: This is good! It instantly made all my fatigue go away!

///Choices///

- That's good (☼)

MC: That's good. 

Him saying that it's good made me smile. 

Eins: You're so kind. 

- Really? (☽)

MC: Really? 

Eins: Why would I lie about that? 

Eins-san smiled amusingly. 

///Choices///

Eins: Thanks! MC!

Eins-san patted my head roughly with his large hand. 

MC: ...!

Eins: I'm glad that I met you!

MC: Y-You're overexaggerating...

Eins: You think so? 

When Eins-san smiled, I felt warmth spreading within me. 

(I wonder why... I've been getting a ticklish feeling since earlier...) 

A few days later, with the addition of Eins-san's friends, they were cheering him on during his training. 

(The tournament is almost here...) 

Eins-san's voice was heated up even more than from when he started. My eyes would end up following him. 

MC: Here you go. 

While not getting in the way of their training, I bring them lemonade every day. 

Eins' Friend A: MC-chan, thanks!

Eins' Friend B: I've been looking forward to this every day!

MC: You saying that makes it worth making. 

Eins: Hey!

Eins-san held my shoulder from behind with his long arm. 

Eins: Don't get the wrong idea! MC is rooting for me! You guys are just getting the leftovers!

Eins-san shouted that at everyone in annoyance. 

(Eins-san hand... is warm...) 

I became aware of his strong arm and large hand that were holding me. 

Eins' Friend: Are you saying that of your own accord? 

Eins: That's exactly it! Right, MC? 

MC: Ah...

Eins-san looked at my face. 

(If he looks at me right now... My face will turn red...) 

When I slowly looked away from him, Eins-san widened his eyes in surprise and lets go of me. 

Eins: S-Sorry! I shoudn't be holding a girl's shoulder so freely!

As my face was turning red, Eins-san's face was turning red as well. 

Eins' Friend A: See, look. You shouldn't be troubling her. 

Eins: S-Shut up!!

When his warmth left me, I became a little sad... 

Then, the day of the tournament had arrived before we knew it... 

Chapter 4 - The Start of the Tournament!

In the morning as the town was enveloped in clear sunlight... The day of the tournament has finally arrived. The fireworks that were telling us that it was starting made the blue sky colorful. 

MC: Wow...! Amazing!

At the place where various competitions were being held in town, there were cheers and voices of support. From the food stalls, there was the savory scent of grilled meat and a sweet maple scent drifting. 

(It's fun like a festival.) 

MC: Uh, the place where the tournament that Eins-san will be in is... 

As I looked around, I searched for the venue for the sword tournament. 

(I want to hurry and see Eins-san's smile.) 

The sword tournament venue was a huge hall in the center of town. When I entered, I saw Eins-san among the participants that were waiting for their turn. Among the many participants, he was the only one sitting silently. 

MC: Eins-san. 

Eins: Y-Yo, MC!

Eins-san got up and smiled. His smile made me smile as well. 

MC: It's almost time. 

Eins: That's right, pretty soon!

MC: It's nice that you'll be able to show the results of your training!

Eins: That's right! It'd be nice if I could do that!

MC: ...Do your best aiming for victory. 

Eins: That's right! I'll do my best!

(Eins-san...?)

///Choices///

- Are you nervous? (☽)

MC: Are you nervous? 

Eins: That's right! I'm nervous... No, that's not it!

- I'll be rooting for you (☼)

MC: I'll be rooting for you.

Eins: That's right! I'll be rooting... No, you'll be doing that!

///Choices///

(Eins-san is really acting strange...) 

As I stared at him, Eins-san's gaze wandered around. 

MC: ...Are you okay? 

Eins: Uh... 

MC: Eins-san...? 

Eins: D-Don't make that kind of face! Anyway, I'm fine! Don't lose hope in my efforts!

His smile made it look like he was pushing himself. But... 

MC: Okay, I understand. 

When I smiled at him, I left the waiting room. 

(I shouldn't make him worried. I really want to talk to him, but...) 

I became sad from him not talking to me about how he feels. At that moment... 

Eins: What's wrong with me! This isn't like you!

I heard Eins-san shouting that in annoyance from the door. 

(Eins-san...??) 

......

Then, the sword tournament began. Moving on after missing repeatedly, the match that Eins was in carried on. 

Eins: Dammit! Why can't I do this right!? 

Impatience was showing on Eins' face. 

Eins: I just wanted to show MC how cool I am! I only wanted to show her that, yet I...! Why is my heart and hands trembling like this...!! What is this? This heated feeling I get whenever I see her! 

At that moment...

MC: Eins-san, you can do it!

MC's own cheer reached Eins' ears. 

Eins: !! Could it be that! The word that expresses this feeling!

Once Eins has caught his breath, he gripped his sword.

Sun End

Moon End