Frites - Prince of Gloria - Sun End

Frites - Prince of Gloria - Sun End

Chapter 6 - Distant Back

When we headed to the hall, the butterfly shaped tiara was shining on top of the stage. The man that was serving as the announcer walked up next to it. I looked at the side of Frites-san's face as he stood next to me. 

Frites: ...

(I wonder what Frites-san will do if I don't get chosen...) 

I felt my heart racing from nervousness.

Announcer: Thank you very much for gathering here today. We were watching the venue through the monitors. As a result of our careful consideration, we would like to bestow it to Hazel-sama. 

The tiara was given to another girl. 

(Looks like it was no good... Frites-san... He must be disappointed.) 

Curious about how Frites-san is feeling, I took a glance towards him. 

Frites: ...

Before the presentation ceremony for the tiara ended, Frites-san left the venue. 

MC: Ah...

As he was getting farther away, I quickly followed him from behind before I could lose sight of him...

Chapter 7 - Something More Interesting Than the Tiara

-Flashback-

Announcer: Thank you very much for gathering here today. We were watching the venue through the monitors. As a result of our careful consideration, we would like to bestow it to Hazel-sama. 

-Flashback-

(Frites-san walks fast...!) 

While he was taking big strides, I tried to keep up with him as I was running out of breath. 

MC: F-Frites-san...!

When I spoke to him unsteadily, Frites-san stopped walking and turned around. 

MC: Um...

Frites: ...

I couldn't tell if he was either angry or disappointed from his expression. 

MC: I'm sorry about the tiara...

Frites: ...

MC: I should've behaved more appropriately for the tiara... 

(Frites-san has been with me the entire time during the party because he wanted the tiara...) 

When I thought of that, I felt a sharp and somewhat throbbing pain in my heart. I became unable to look at Frites-san's face. 

Frites: Geez... It's your fault. 

MC: ...I'm so sorry!

Frites: No. 

MC: Eh...

Frites: ...I don't care about that. 

MC: Frites-san...? 

Unable to understand what he meant, I tilted my head to the side. 

Frites: ...Don't make me say it a second time. What I'm saying is that I don't care about that sort of thing. 

MC: ...But.

(Why doesn't he want the tiara so suddenly...?) 

As Frites-san was watching me think, he laughed scornfully. 

Frites: It's because you say such strange things. 

MC: I... do? 

(Did I say something strange?) 

No matter how much I thought about it, nothing came to mind. 

Frites: I don't care about the tiara. I found something more interesting.

(Eh...) 

As Frites-san narrowed his eyes, he stared at me. That gaze was different from before as they made a slightly soft look. 

MC: Frites... -san? 

Frites: Take responsibility. 

Frites-san softly wrapped his hand around my waist. 

MC: ...!

Suddenly, my body was lightly raised as Frites-san picked me up. 

MC: U-Um...!

Frites: ...

As I was panicking from so many things happening all at once, Frites-san started walking. 

MC: ...Where are we going? 

Frites: Who knows? 

Without telling me where we're going, I entrusted myself to Frites-san. As I was looking from the same tall height as Frites-san, I felt myself becoming excited a little... 

Last Chapter - A New Sense of Value

Once we were outside of the venue, Frites-san's servant was waiting for us in front of a horse carriage. After Frites-san puts me down, we got on the horse carriage. 

-Flashback-

MC: Frites... -san? 

Frites: Take responsibility. 

-Flashback-

MC: Um, Frites-san... Where are we going?

Frites: ...

No matter how much I asked, Frites-san wouldn't answer me. 

(He told me to take responsibility, but... What am I supposed to do?) 

The moment I took a glance towards Frites-san...

MC: ...!

Suddenly, my vision turned dark. When I placed my hand near my eyes, there was some kind of soft cloth there.

(A blindfold?) 

MC: Um... Frites-san?

I spoke to Frites-san in bewilderment. Even though I couldn't see anything, but darkness, I could feel his presence right next to me. 

Frites: Look forward to it until we arrive. 

MC: ...!

When I suddenly heard his affectionate voice in my ear, my cheeks became warm. 

Frites: Ku...

I heard Frites-san laughing amusedly. 

Frites: Every one of your reactions is amusing. 

(H-How embarrassing...) 

As I felt my cheeks becoming even hotter, I hid myself in both of my hands. Although, Frites-san wouldn't allow that... 

MC: ...!

Frites-san entwined his fingers with mine. 

MC: U-Um...

Frites: Haha... 

Even though I can't see, I instantly imagined him making a sadistic smile...

......

After a while, the horse carriage slowly stopped. 

(Where are we?) 

Sensing my uneasiness, Frites-san caressed my fingers that were entwined with his. 

Frites: Not yet. 

After descending from the horse carriage, I continued to walk slowly with Frites-san leading me. 

(Just where are we going...) 

Just as the bustling voices of people were diminishing, I heard the humming sound of a machine next. When I gripped his hand, i heard him chuckle...

......

After walking for a few minutes, Frites-san whispered in my ear. 

Frites: Okay, I'm taking it off now. 

When Frites-san took the blindfold off... 

MC: Wow...!

I gasped from the beautiful nightly view that was more beautiful than any kind of jewel beneath my eyes. 

MC: Pretty... 

The place that Frites-san took me to was the top floor of a skyscraper. 

Frites: I have a blend of a Pinot Noire, a Pinot Meunier and a Chardonnay. It's most suited for a nightly view like this. 

Frites-san brought over an amber colored champagne that had countless of bubbles in it. 

MC: Thank you. 

When I accepted a glass from Frites-san, we made a toast. Once I took a sip, a refreshing bitterness went down my throat...

Frites: Do you know the reason why I reserved a room on the top floor? 

MC: Because the view is beautiful? 

Frites-san chuckled to himself from my answer. 

Frites: Incorrect. The answer is... Looking at everything down below gives me a sense of domination. 

MC: I-I see...

When Frites-san lightly smiled, he sighed. 

Frites: But, I feel like such a fool for thinking that way now. 

MC: Eh...

Frites: ...It's your fault. 

Frites-san slowly wrapped his arms around me from behind. 

MC: Um... Frites-san...

As I felt his body warmth from my back, it became hard for me to breathe as my heart became loud. I became worried about him hearing my heartbeat. 

Frites: Looking at you makes me feel like such a fool for being so obsessed with fame and power. MC...

When he said my name, a numbing warmth was spreading within me. Then, the next moment... 

MC: ...!

Frites-san softly placed his lips against the back of my neck. 

Frites: Didn't I tell you to take responsibility? My sense of value will change you very easily after all. 

(Frites-san...) 

The moment he whispered that to me, I became unable to move once he took me as his prisoner. 

Frites: ...How cute. 

As I wasn't moving, Frites-san picked me up and gently placed me on top of the bed. 

MC: Frites... -san...

Frites: The party starts here. 

When I lightly nodded, Frites-san kissed my lips. 

Frites: ...These are in the way. 

After he took off his glasses, he gave me another gentle kiss. When I looked at the various colorful lights around the window outside, I became excited about the party that was going to start from here...

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