Warning: May contain spoilers for the 2nd arc of the main story
Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Fllayg - Prince of Trugville - Sun End
Chapter 6 - Form of Protection
MC: Fllayg-san!
Fllayg: MC-san, what are you...!
Just as the blade swung up towards him, I jumped in front of Fllayg-san without thinking. As the blade was approaching in front of me, I froze.
Fllayg: Doing something so foolish!
MC: ...!
From behind, Fllayg-san held me.
Opponent: ...!
Right at the same time, the man stopped his movements completely.
(Eh...?)
There was a clear look of bewilderment in the man's eyes.
Opponent: T-That was dangerous!
(This person...?)
When I felt a heavy weight on my shoulders, I looked and... As his head was on my shoulder, Fllayg-san sighed.
MC: Fllayg-san...
Fllayg: How many times must you make my heart go crazy?
MC: I'm sorry... I was thinking of what could've happened to you that I just.
Fllayg: I did tell you to prove it, but how can you do so in return? Geez, you didn't persuade me at all.
When he said that exasperatedly as his voice was slightly trembling... I softly felt his heartbeat that was going fast more as he was holding me in his arms...
Chapter 7 - Those Who Go After Two Rabbits
As I was in Fllayg-san's arms, I started regaining composure.
Opponent: That was close... You could've gotten hurt.
The opponent lost all his strength and sat down on the ground.
Fllayg: She could've gotten hurt because you were the one swinging the sword around, right? Saying something so odd.
Opponent: That's...
The man's gaze wandered from Fllayg-san's words.
(Could it be that...)
When I thought back to when my eyes met with the man's earlier, I hesitantly spoke.
MC: Um... Weren't you just trying to threaten him?
Opponent: ! W-Why would I...
MC: You stopped your movements instantly... I don't think you were intending on hurting him at all.
Opponent: ...!
MC: I see, you probably don't want to believe that, but...
Fllayg: MC-san...
I heard him sigh exasperatedly many times.
Fllayg: Since this princess here is showing her generosity, go home to calm down. You'll just be wasting time if you indulge yourself in gluttony too much.
Opponent: I-I'm sorry...
The man lowered his head to us and turned back on the road in a panic.
(That's good...)
While watching him leave from behind, I sighed in relief. When I became embarrassed from still being in Fllayg-san's arms, I moved around, but... His arms wouldn't loosen up at all.
MC: Fllayg-san. You can let go of me now...
Fllayg: That's what'll put you in danger...
MC: !
Just as he made me turn around and grab my shoulders, our gazes met.
Fllayg: What I must do is not leave you alone. There's just no ending to it even if I'm walking with you the entire time. If I do something like that... Nothing good will come out of it in the end and everything will end for no good reason.
As he was looking at me in the eye, he continued speaking detachedly. Although, he sounded like he was hiding something that was like impatience.
Fllayg: How can someone chase after two rabbits... Please think about the feelings of the people that care deeply about you a little bit more. They don't want you to disappear.
MC: Fllayg-san...
His earnest gaze made my heart tighten heartrendingly.
(Was he worried about me...?)
When he blinked once, the emotion that he was showing became stowed away in my mind. As he narrowed his eyes as usual, he gently smiled.
Fllayg: Since I'm the one who invited you out, it'll be a shame if I gotten any madder than this.
Once he releases me, Fllayg-san turned around and started walking.
(Even though Fllayg-san told me not to overdo it... In the end, I...)
While I was only worried about how I've made him mad, I couldn't find the words to say back to him... With sadness holding me, I followed him from behind...
Last Chapter - A Vow in the Flower Field
As it felt awkward, I couldn't bring myself to stand beside him as I was walking behind him.
(I need to apologize...)
Although, while we weren't saying anything, Fllayg-san stopped his feet and held out his hand to me.
Fllayg: MC-san, shall we make up?
MC: Fllayg-san...?
Fllayg: Since it's just the two of us right now... It'll be a shame if it ends with us distancing ourselves from each other.
I hesitantly placed my hand in the hand that he presented. His hand that held mine back was so warm that it made my heart throb heartrendingly...
......
As he was pulling my hand while walking, we then arrived at a prairie where wildflowers are blooming.
MC: Pretty...
Fllayg: I said too much earlier, so this is my way of apologizing. Even though I only found this place by chance. Well, that's because it's a good thing that luck is on our side.
When he shrugged his shoulders, Fllayg-san looked at my face.
Fllayg: Doesn't it feel like we're on a date a somehow?
MC: A date...?
Fllayg: It's regrettable. making a date unenjoyable by letting anger rise at such a crucial moment and getting our priorities backwards. So, don't do something like that from now on, okay?
Despite how odd those words were, I ended up speaking.
MC: Okay...!
Fllayg: I'm glad that you agree with me.
When he sat down on the flower field, Fllayg-san pulled my hand and made me sit down as well. While I was sitting down beside him, I looked at the flowers.
MC: Since the weather is so nice, it feels comforting.
Fllayg: Yes...
As I looked at the wide carpet of flowers, I heard a chuckle.
(Eh...?)
Fllayg: You truly are defenseless.
When he suddenly pulled my arm...
Before I knew it, I fell against the flower field. As Fllayg-san was looking at my face, he softly smiled.
Fllayg: It's dangerous to get instantly swept away by a man like this.
MC: Fllayg-san? Um...
As I was suddenly confused, he smiled deeply.
Fllayg: Do you understand?
Just as he held my hand, he placed a kiss on my fingers.
MC: ...!
The sensation of his warm lips gradually made my cheeks warm.
MC: P-Please don't tease me...!
Even though I said that strongly, Fllayg-san only lowered a brow in surprise.
Fllayg: Even though I've been teasing you a lot up till now... I kind of understand how Avi feels.
MC: Eh?
Fllayg: If you don't know, then stay where I can see you at least. As long as you're beside me, even just a little, it'll be easier to protect you.
Even though both that expression and tone were gentle... I couldn't resist him somehow and returned a small nod to him.
Fllayg: Thank you.
When he happily cleared his throat, Fllayg-san's face approached me. At that moment, his hair lightly touched my skin.
MC: ...
Fllayg: If you die, won't the world be destroyed? If you chose to kill yourself for this world, then it can't be helped. You're someone I need very much, so I need to protect you as much as I can.
His smile as he said that was really unsettling... But, I was taken back by his way of speaking.
Fllayg: You can consider it as a joke.
When Fllayg-san got up, he held his hand out to me. Just as I held that hand, I did the same as him and got up.
Fllayg: From now on, I'll be in your care for a while.
MC: Same here, I'll be in your care.
Entrusting each other from here on, we held each other's hands tightly.
MC: Um, come to think of it, what is it that you wanted to accomplish?
Fllayg: Me?
-Flashback-
Fllayg: If there is, people should take every step for their accomplishments. For example, I have only one reason to use my sword.
-Flashback-
MC: You mentioned that you needed to use your sword for it.
Fllayg: That's right, but it's not so easy to answer.
(I see...)
Fllayg: If you do as I say for a bit longer. I'll tell you until then.
Making that promise, he lightly kissed my forehead. When I accepted that soft lingering feeling just now, I smiled back at him...
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