Warning: May contain spoilers for the 2nd arc of the main story
Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Fllayg - Prince of Trugville- Moon End
Chapter 6 - The Blade's Recipient
MC: Fllayg-san!
Fllayg: MC-san, what...!
Just as the blade was approaching, I jumped in front of Fllayg-san.
When I stood before the man that was approaching, I ended up closing my eyes... Although, I didn't feel any kind of impact, no matter how much I waited.
(Huh?)
When I nervously opened my eyes... Something dripped to the ground.
(What...?)
Fllayg: ...
Blood was slowly flowing down from Fllayg-san's hand as he was holding the broken sword.
MC: Fllayg-san!
Opponent: Wha...!!
Fllayg: It seems like you don't waste time in pulling out your sword.
When Fllayg-san said that nonchalantly, he pushed the blade back towards the man.
Fllayg: What are you going to do from here? Are you still going to continue or leave satisfied? Despite being front of the princess, I recommend pulling back if this is just a diversion.
Opponent: !
Fllayg-san's strength made the man let go of his sword in a panic. When the fallen sword hit the ground, it made a lifeless sound...
Chapter 7 - A Forceful Kindness
When the man ran off, Fllayg-san watched him with a sigh. As the sun was suddenly going down, his expression disappeared as there was a gloomy look on the side of his face.
MC: Fllayg-san...!
While blood was still dripping from his hand, I quickly wrapped a handkerchief around it.
Fllayg: It's just a scratch.
MC: No. Just let me do this much until we return to the inn.
(Because of me jumping in front of the sword... He got injured.)
Regret was rushing through my heart.
Fllayg: Thank you for your kindness.
His constant usual smile made me feel frustrated...
MC: Why would you grab the sword like that...
Fllayg: Isn't that my line? You were doing the same. What were you thinking when you appeared in front of the sword?
MC: That... was...
I bit my lip instead of responding to such a reasonable question. As his eyes were on me, there was anger dwelling within them.
MC: I'm sorry...
Fllayg: It's a shame, but I can't let that slide.
MC: ...
His hand that was dripping with blood held mine.
MC: Fllayg-san, your injury...
When I said that, he only held my hand tighter... As I felt the warm wet sensation from the back of his hand, it became hard for me to breathe.
Fllayg: You, doing something like that. If you do that for the sake of happiness, you're going to make everyone push you away.
MC: ...!
I backed away from him and then, he pulled me back with his hand that was holding me. When he looked down at the sword that was dropped, he frowned in irritation.
Fllayg: Let's see... Take this sword for example.
MC: What do you mean?
Fllayg: It's like you're telling Avi and Navi to fight with this broken blade.
MC: ...!
The words that he said pierced through my heart.
(I...)
When I looked at his eyes in a daze, it felt like those eyes were smiling.
Fllayg: It's no longer funny.
MC: ...
I was going through pain as my heart was pounding rapidly.
Fllayg: Even if you wish to reflect on your own recklessness just a little, it's pointless.
The words that he murmured weighed heavily on my mind. When he looked down, his expression made him look like he was about to cry somehow...
Last Chapter - A Prayer Beyond the Moon
Fllayg: Even if you wish to reflect on your own recklessness, it's pointless.
As I was feeling pain from Fllayg-san's disappointed tone, there was heat in my eyes.
(I can't anything... It's like what Fllayg-san said.)
Navi and Avi, as my thoughts and views on everyone became blurry... I gritted my teeth.
Fllayg: Even if you don't cry or anything... I said too much.
While holding in what he pointed out, I quickly wiped my eyes.
MC: No, it's like what you said. For the first time, I've realized the same thing... I was hurting everyone.
I grabbed his hand that was away from me and gently held it.
MC: I'm sorry...
Fllayg: No. It's just that I can't be open-minded like them. Even so, don't worry about it. Still... It's too late to regret it, so remember that.
Fllayg-san placed his hand on my cheek as if he was handling something fragile. As his finger gently traced the corner of my eye, I felt warm again.
Fllayg: ...Honestly, you're pretty troubling like I thought you were.
When he pulled my arm, my face instantly felt his chest. As the unnecessary warmth gave me pain, I closed my eyes tight...
......
As night was approaching, the orange-colored sky began to turn indigo. While staying silent at the moment, we walked beside each other on the road that leads back to the inn.
Fllayg: That's...
MC: Eh?
Fllayg-san stopped when he saw something.
Fllayg: ...
MC: Fllayg-san?
When I saw him go into an alley, I walked after him.
Over there was a vast cemetery. Aside from us, there was someone picking flowers sadly.
Fllayg: Looks like a new flower.
In front of a single tombstone, there was a fresh of bouquet of flowers that was left by someone still there.
Fllayg: That person must like flowers.
As he gently gazed at the flower bouquet that was left there, it looked like his feelings were rushing through him.
MC: Fllayg-san... Who is this?
When I ended up asking that question, I quickly closed my mouth.
MC: Never mind. I'm sorry.
(Asking something like that so suddenly... How rude of me.)
Fllayg: Please don't make that face. If it were someone important, I'd stay by their side.
MC: Eh?
When I blinked as I tried to grasp the meaning behind his words, he chuckled and softly smiled.
Fllayg: I'm just feeling a little nostalgic about my hometown. In here and there... There are different and similar kinds of things.
He turned away from the swaying flowers and looked up at the sky.
Fllayg: Look. Seems like there's going to be a full moon tonight.
When Fllayg-san pointed that out, I looked up at the same sky. In the magical colored sky, the moon that looked like it had been cut out was showing.
Fllayg: It's beautiful. Yet frightening...
MC: Yes...
Fllayg: Even though the moon is far, it won't change as you look at it. That's why it feels like we can understand each other's feelings by looking at the moon.
MC: Each other's feelings...
As the flower petals went up from the wind blowing, Fllayg-san's hair lightly swayed. With the sun shining as it was going down, Fllayg-san showed a sad expression within the magical atmosphere.
Fllayg: I'm sure that... he's looking at the same moon right now. ...Eagerly hoping.
The words that he murmured disappeared within the slightly cold atmosphere.
(He...?)
As he was looking up at the moon, there was a pained look in his eyes... I was hesitant to ask about that person.
Fllayg: ...
(The moon...)
MC: There's something that someone told me. He said that he would like to stay by my side in the light... That's why I would look up at the moon sometimes.
While getting a sense of nostalgia, Fllayg-san placed his hand on my back.
Fllayg: During our time together, I was happy that we found an unexpected common point.
MC: ...Me too, I feel the same way.
When Fllayg-san's fingers took hold of mine, he gently entwined them together.
Fllayg: Won't you share your warmth for a bit?
MC: Yes...
From our connected fingers, we felt each other's warmth. While feeling the night's presence, the two of us cuddled up together as we looked at the moon. Without saying anything, it felt like we were sharing each other's feelings...
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