Frites - Prince of Gloria - Moon End

Frites - Prince of Gloria - Moon End

Chapter 6 - Grabbing Hold from Behind

On top of the stage in the hall, the butterfly shaped tiara was shining. The master in charge of it walked up to it. As I stood next to Frites-san, I slowly looked at the side of his face. 

Frites: ...

Frites-san didn't look at me as his gaze was focused on the tiara. 

Master: Thank you very much for gathering here today. I've seen everything through the monitors here. As a result of some careful consideration, I have decided to give it to MC-sama. 

MC: Me...!? 

Master: Now, please come up to the stage. 

MC: Um... Uh... 

As I was surprised, Frites-san gently pushed me. 

Frites: Go. 

MC: O-Okay...!

Surrounded by the sound of the applause, the tiara was presented to me. From the stage, I saw Frites-san smiling. I became relieved and slowly reached for the sparkling tiara that was on top of my head... 

Chapter 7 - Something I Want Besides the Tiara

The butterfly shaped tiara was sparkling on top of my head. As everyone was looking at me, I quickly descended from the stage. 

Master: Give a round of applause to MC-sama!

Surrounded by the loud applause, I went to Frites-san. 

Frites: ...

I was aware that Frites-san was looking at the tiara, not me. 

MC: Um... I've received the tiara thanks to you leading me when we were dancing. 

I gently took off the delicate butterfly shaped tiara from my head. 

Frites: ...

Frites-san moved his sharp gaze from the tiara to me. 

MC: Here you go, Frites-san. 

With nothing to say, Frites-san accepted the tiara from me. As it was in his hands, it was shining more beautifully than before. Although...

Frites: ...

(Huh...?) 

Even though the tiara that he has desired was in his hands, Frites-san only scowled. 

(What's wrong with Frites-san...? Shouldn't he be happy that he has the tiara?) 

While Frites-san sunk into silence, he stared at me...

......

After the party ended, I went over to Frites-san to say goodbye to him. 

MC: Frites-san, thank you very much for today. 

(Now that he has the tiara, he doesn't need me anymore...) 

When I thought of that, I felt a dull pain running through my heart.

(I wonder why...) 

I held in all my vexations and did my best to smile. 

MC: I'd be glad if we could meet each other again. 

Finding it difficult to say goodbye to him, I averted my gaze from him. 

(If I look at him, I'll surely...) 

After I bowed deeply, I was about to walk away and at that moment... 

MC: ...!

I gasped when he grabbed my wrist tightly. 

Frites: Who said that you can leave? 

My legs became tangled as Frites-san strongly pulled me. When I fell against his chest, my heart throbbed greatly. 

Frites: ...The night hasn't ended yet. You are my partner. 

I looked at him after he whispered that in my ear. 

MC: Frites-san...? 

I couldn't respond as he smiled innocently. 

Frites: What I want is something I don't have. Do you understand what that means? 

When he looked at me, my heartbeat became fast...

MC: U-Um... 

As I frantically tried to come up with a good answer, Frites-san made an amused look. 

Frites: If you don't understand... I'll have to educate you from scratch.

After Frites-san said that, he walked outside as he held my arm. 

MC: Ah... 

The butterfly ribbon lightly fell from my wrist... After I saw that, I wasn't given the chance to pick it up. 

When we went outside of the venue, Frites-san's servant was waiting for us in front of a horse carriage. 

Frites: Let's go. 

MC: ...!

Frites-san strongly pushed me into the carriage. 

MC: Um... Frites-san... 

Inside the carriage, Frites-san was still holding my arm and didn't look like he was going to let go. 

Frites: The party is just starting. 

Frites-san had the look of a boy that found a new toy in his eyes...

Last Chapter - Awkward Love

As Frites-san's hold on my arm was hurting me... 

-Flashback-

Frites: The party is just starting. 

-Flashback-

(I wonder where Frites-san is taking me...) 

As he was currently holding my arm tight, I was unable to move freely. 

MC: Um... Frites-san. 

Frites: What? 

MC: Where are you we going? 

frites: Who knows? 

When Frites-san said that softly, he averted his gaze and looked out the window. He showed a faint smile from the side of his face... 

......

After a while, the carriage slowly stopped moving. At that moment, Frites-san finally lets go of my arm. 

Frites: Now then, we have arrived. 

After we descended from the carriage, we were in front of a modern glass building. 

(A jewelry shop?)

The warm light from the shop softly brightened up the streets at night. 

(Wow...) 

In the showcase upfront, there were bright sparkling jewels assembled in it. 

(Amazing, so pretty...) 

Frites-san called for an employee as if he was used to it. 

Frites: Choose what you like. I'll pay for it all. 

MC: Eh...!

(I can't choose because they all look so expensive...) 

I stood still from being perplexed by the sudden events.

MC: Um... Uh... 

Frites: Quickly now!

(No way... What should I do?) 

In the corner of my eye, I saw a luxurious diamond necklace.

(This is cute... I'll go with this then...) 

The moment I reached for the necklace, Frites-san called for the employee. 

Frites: We'll take everything in this case. 

Employee: Understood. 

MC: ...!

(E-Everything...)

After the employee was told that, he started wrapping up the merchandise next. 

MC: Please wait! I don't need this much...

I was interrupted when his large hands held both of my cheeks. 

Frites: You're too selfless. I just can't understand that.

MC: Frites-san... 

Frites: Listen. What you want and what you don't want isn't a problem. I want you to think that it's easy to get everything. 

Frites-san received the diamond necklace from the employee and put it around my neck. 

Frites: This is an extracurricular lesson. So, learn properly. 

I suddenly flinched when he whispered that to me. 

MC: ...!

As I felt his slender long fingers against my nape, they gently entwined with my hair. My entire body became warm as if it was on fire. Unable to understand, I quickly looked away from Frites-san. 

Frites: Next. 

(...Next!?) 

When Frites-san left the shop soon after, I followed him from behind... 

......

After that too... We went to a dress shop, a high-class tableware shop and ended at a painting shop... With Frites-san taking me along, I became dizzy from going around in all sorts of shops. 

Frites: What do you think, isn't it fun to get everything? 

MC: Yeah...

(What do I do... I can't understand.) 

Unable to express myself well, I ended up faltering...

Frites: ...

I noticed that Frites-san's eyes were shaking behind his glasses. 

Frites: Why aren't...

MC: Eh? 

I didn't catch what Frites-san murmured when I heard him. 

Frites: ...

(Frites-san...?) 

Frites-san, who was smiling happily from the start, was now making a troubled expression. 

MC: Frites-san... Is something wrong? 

Frites: It's nothing. Next, let's go. 

(-There's still more!?)

As I was tired, I headed to the final place with Frites-san...

Inside a church, the stained glass that's been made since the old times had a mysterious light around them, Surrounded by that light, Frites-san pulled my hand and moved forward towards the altar... 

Frites: ...

Frites-san stayed silent the whole time as he walked in front of me. 

Frites: Why are you making that kind of face? 

MC: Eh...

Frites-san gave me an odd look. 

Frites: I thought that you would be happy if I gave you everything... So, what's with that face? 

MC: Um, uh... 

While watching me stand still, Frites-san sighed... 

Frites: Why...

MC: U-Um...? 

With a troubled expression, Frites-san looked as if he was readying himself. 

Frites: I've taken an interest in you. 

MC: Eh...? 

Frites: That's why I wanted you. Swear that you'll be mine. 

MC: Frites-san...!? 

Frites: I'm not satisfied with just the tiara. I want you too, MC.

Contrary to his strong words, Frites-san was making an uneasy expression. 

(This is the first time I've seen Frites-san make this kind of face...) 

MC: Could it be...

-Flashback-

Frites: Why aren't...?

-Flashback-

(That was...) 

-Flashback-

Frites: Why aren't you happy?

-Flashback-

MC: Could it be that... You wanted to make me happy? 

Frites: ...

As it seemed like I was right on the mark, Frites-san frowned. 

MC: ...Thank you. 

I said those words wholeheartedly. 

Frites: I don't need your thanks. I just want you to swear to me that you'll be mine. ...Promise me. 

As he looked scared of being rejected... I stopped him from talking and lightly nodded. At that moment, Frites-san's expression instantly changed and showed his usual smile. 

Frites: Your response was slow. 

MC: ...!

When he hugged me heartrendingly, I slowly accepted his love. 

(He's an awkward person... But... He's dear to me...) 

As the beautiful moonlight shined in from the stained glass, it's light shined around us... 

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