Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
T/N: This story was really sweet
Gary - Prince of Clairboor - Main Story
Chapter 1 - Reunion
Moon Kingdom, Clairboor, February...
Deep within the forest. The sounds of the thriving trees gave off an eerie feeling.
(I should hurry and leave the forest.)
When I was called over by the prince of Clairboor that I awakened from a slumber, I followed directions to the capital. At that moment...
Man 1: Hold it, Missy!
Man 2: Hehehe.
MC: !?
Several men suddenly stood before me. They each got into position with long swords and daggers in their hands as they were smiling vulgarly.
(W-What do I do? Bandits!?)
Man 3: Hehe, today's woman is quite a beauty.
(Scary...)
The moment I took a step back out of fear... Something went past my ear as it roughly cut through the wind. What I saw was something that looked like an arrow when it shot through the man's clothes and had him stuck to a tree.
Man 1: W-What the!?
??: Leave now. Otherwise, that might happen to you next.
(This voice is...)
I turned towards the owner of the voice that was heard. Over there was a single man standing majestically with a bow gun in his hands. On his masculine face, there were beautiful clear blue eyes that were like jewels. His smooth hair lightly fluttered as if it was being carried by the wind.
MC: Gary-san!!
Gary: MC...!
Both of our eyes widened in surprise at the same time. It was Gary-san, who I've woken up the other day.
Man 2: Dammit!
A bandit started to attack with a dagger in hand.
Gary: ...Didn't you hear me telling you to leave?
After he made one of the men get stuck to a tree again, I ran over to him. When he extended his arm, he grabbed my arm and held me in his chest to protect me the next moment.
(I've been saved...)
Being in Gary-san's chest made me feel reassured. The men that got their clothes torn by the bow gun ran off at full speed.
Gary: You okay? You must've been scared.
MC: Yes, I'm fine. Thank you so much.
Gary: Don't worry about it. ...Let's count this as thanks for waking me up.
When Gary-san's gentle eyes put me at ease, I realized that my body hasn't stopped trembling yet.
Gary: Let's sit down for a bit to calm down. Are you okay with that stump over there?
MC: Thank you.
As Gary-san held my shoulder, I sat down...
Chapter 2 - The Prince of Clairboor
Just as I got ambushed by some bandits during my journey, Gary-san saved me by chance. Then, as I was still scared from what happened earlier even now, he stayed by my side until I calmed down.
MC: Thank you so much for saving me.
Gary: No, you don't need to thank me. You saved me too after all.
Gary-san gently smiled. Reuniting with that smile again made me happy.
(I'm glad that we got to meet again.)
The other day, I woke up Gary-san by chance, but he only said thanks and left.
Gary: But, why are you in the forest? It's dangerous here.
MC: I received an invitation from the prince of Clairboor, I was on my way to the capital.
Gary: Ah, that's...
MC: Gary-san?
Gary-san spoke troubledly.
Gary: Right now, I'm traveling too. Also, I help those who get into trouble. Those guys that attacked you earlier, they don't agree wtih the kingdom's political situation. Clairboor is currently out of control.
MC: I see... But, aren't you a prince, Gary-san? You should return to your own kingdom.
When I said that, Gary-san looked down.
Gary: ...I have various issues.
As his long dark eyelashes trembled sadly, my heart tightened for some reason.
Gary: More importantly, once you've calmed down, let's move. We might encounter some danger again if we stay here. It may be simple, but there's a place that you can stay at.
MC: Okay, thank you.
The place that Gary-san took me to was a really simple looking building that a prince could stay in.
Gary: The place might be filthy to take the Traumerei Princess to.
MC: Not at all! Thank you.
After that, when Gary-san prepared some warm drinks, I finally calmed down completely. While watching me, Gary-san softly spoke.
Gary: I'm glad that we got to meet again and that I saved you, but... It'd be best if you leave Clairboor right away. The public order's misruling is messed up.
(Gary-san...)
///Choices///
- But, I accepted the invitation (☽)
MC: But, I accepted the invitation...
Even though I was curious about his melancholic expression, I couldn't bring myself to refuse the invitation.
Gary: ...I didn't say that you have to believe me. It'd just be best to refuse it.
- I understand (☼)
MC: ...I understand.
When I lightly nodded. Gary-san sighed in relief.
Gary: Yeah, that's the best thing to do. I'll get in touch with the prince of Clairboor. I have an acquaintance there.
///Choices///
When I noticed that Gary-san's complexion was a little pale...
MC: Um, are you... okay?
I said that without thinking.
Gary: About what? I'm fine.
Even though he said he's fine, his smile looked faint.
MC: I'm sorry. I'm not sure how to say it, but... I'm worried.
Gary: ...Thanks. You're so kind. I...
Just as he was about to say something again...
Subordinate 1: Big trouble! Gary-sama!!
The door to the room was being hit roughly...
Chapter 3 - Red Colored Eyes
Subordinate 1: Big trouble! Gary-sama!! Bandits are rampaging the town...!
Gary: What...!?
When the report of the situation was given as the door was being hit, Gary-san's expression changed and he opened the door. Standing there was a man in some kind of soldier attire and out of breath.
Subordinate 1: Please come immediately!
Gary: Yeah, got it.
MC: Gary-san...!
Gary: Don't worry. This guy is my most trusted subordinate. He won't let any harm come to you.
MC: T-That's not the problem... Are you going to town?
Gary: Yeah, of course I am.
-Flashback-
Gary: ...I have various issues.
-Flashback-
For some reason, I was very curious about Gary-san's melancholic expression...
MC: Is it all right for me to come along too?
I ended up saying that.
Gary: It's not a place that I should take you to. Didn't you hear what we talked about just now?
Subordinate 1: Gary-sama, you must hurry and make a decision!
MC: ...I won't be a burden to you.
Gary: ...
Gary-san carefully thought about it for a bit...
Gary: I can't say that you'll be safe here either. It's better than leaving you alone.
After Gary-san sighed in defeat, he picked up a weapon.
Gary: I'll protect you.
Those words made my heart skip a beat a little...
Gary-san quickly ascended the horse that was tied to the front of the cabin.
Gary: Come.
I held his large hand that was extended towards me. Soon after, he pulled me up onto the horse's back and held me.
(S-So high...)
Gary: Hold on tight. We'll be going fast for a bit.
MC: Okay!
With that response and no refusals, Gary-san started pulling the horse's reins.
(S-Scary..!)
Just as my heartbeat increased greatly, I...
///Choices///
- Cling onto the horse (☼)
Without thinking, I clung onto the horse.
Gary: Holding onto the horse's mane will agitate it easily. Hold onto me.
MC: Eh? O-Okay... Ah.
- Cling onto Gary (☽)
Without thinking, I clung onto Gary-san.
Gary: That's it, hold on tight.
///Choices///
While Gary-san was controlling the reins with one hand, he held me tightly with his other hand. As I was in his arms and was shaking from the horse's strong speed, I felt my heart going strangely fast.
(Such a serious face...)
He looked like a beautiful knight with his black hair flowing in the wind and the clear sunlight shining on it. As I was charmed by the side of his gallant face, our gazes suddenly met.
Gary: What's wrong? Are you scared right now?
MC: N-No, that's not it.
Gary: Don't worry. I won't put you in danger.
MC: Gary-san...
His eyes that were somehow hiding his determination had a gallant look in them.
(So warm...)
As I felt the warmth of his hand, we've arrived at the town.
Bandit 1: Hurry and give us all your valuables!
Townsperson 1: Kyaah!
Townsperson 2: Spare us...!
(How terrible...!)
In the town, a tall man that was the leader swung around his large blade while his bandit troupe of more than 10 people were causing a riot. While the town was in chaos, the townspeople were being threatened to work roughly.
MC: Is this the reality of this kingdom...?
At that moment...
Gary: Unforgivable...
MC: Eh...?
With the disaster in front of us, I've noticed that the air around Gary-san has changed. As I felt my heart becoming noisy from the disturbing atmosphere, I reached out to Gary-san.
MC: Gary-san!?
Although, I was unable to reach him when my hand missed him as it grazed his body.
Gary: No good... I need to calm down.
When he closed his eyes tight, he made an anguished expression, but...
Gary: ...
Then, when he opened his eyes, there was an intensity dwelling within them.
(Red... eyes!?)
His beautiful blue eyes have now changed into a dark red color that was like blood. As Gary-san pulled up his neckband to hide his face, he started walking forward. The next moment... Gary-san knocked down one of the bandits with his bare hands.
Bandit 2: ...!
Gary: ...Unforgivable...!
After that, Gary-san didn't go easy on the bandit and beat him up until he was unable to get up.
Bandit 3: Eek...
I stood still from that transformation.
(This isn't like Gary-san...)
///Choices///
- Say Gary's name (☽)
MC: Gary-san!!
I desperately shouted his name. When Gary-san slowly turned this way, his red eyes were showing. Those sad eyes that looked like they were enveloped in hatred made my heart tighten in pain.
- Tell him to stop (☼)
MC: P-Please stop!!
When I shouted that without thinking, Gary-san looked over here with a sharp gaze.
Gary: ...
Although, Gary-san raised his fist again soon after.
///Choices///
(...!!)
Losing control of myself, I ran over to him and clung onto his body tightly. Then...
Gary: ...MC...?
His well-trained body that was like steel twitched in surprise. Then, he said my name faintly as if he has regained his senses...
Chapter 4 - Corrupted
When I hugged Gary-san without thinking to stop him from beating up a bandit... I've noticed that the atmosphere around Gary-san has changed again and I hesitantly looked up.
Gary: ...I.
As Gary-san made an anguished look, his body staggered.
(Gary-san's eyes... They don't have that scary look from before.)
Gary: ...Sorry. You stopping me helped. If it wasn't for that, my hatred would've taken over me.
When Gary-san bit his lip tightly, he looked around the area and hung his head down deeply.
Subordinate 1: Gary-sama, the bandits have already retreated. Shall we head back?
Gary: Yeah...
The subordinate ran over to Gary-san and whispered to him. When Gary-san covered his face deep into his neckband as if he hiding himself, he held me close as he ascended the horse.
Gary: Let's head back.
Those eyes only looked ahead and wouldn't look at me. As there was an atmosphere that was rejecting the people around him, I didn't say anything and stayed silent in his arms.
......
That night... After Gary-san returned to the cabin, he didn't say a word and went to sleep.
Gary: ......
As he was making a pained expression in his sleep, my heart tightened...
(...He still won't wake up.)
While I stared at him as he was sleeping in the simple bed...
Gary: ...
He slowly opened his eyes.
MC: Gary-san!
Gary: MC...
There was a gentle look in those eyes.
MC: What a relief. Are you feeling okay?
Gary: I... That's right, in town... Did I scare you?
When he got up, he asked me that sadly.
///Choices///
- Yes (☼)
MC: ...Yes. But, I was more worried about you than scared.
When I said that, Gary-san's expression softened up a little.
Gary: About me, huh...
- No (☽)
MC: No. Because you were helping the people that were in trouble, Gary-san.
Gary: Is that what you truly think?
Gary-san's eyes trembled sadly.
MC: ...Yes. Aside from that, I was worried about you, Gary-san... Because you were acting unusual.
///Choices///
Gary: ...Don't make that kind of face.
MC: Eh...?
Gary: Whenever I see you like that, I get worried. It makes me feel like I'm going to make a sad face myself...
MC: ...Gary-san.
Gary: Were you that worried about me?
MC: ...Yes.
Gary-san sighed deeply and softly spoke.
Gary: I'm... corrupted...
MC: Eh...?
(Corrupted...?)
Then, Gary-san told me an unbelievable story. The curse that his stepmother casted on him, it makes him go insane from the feelings of hatred that he holds, which gives him an uncontrollable murderous impulse. His stepmother strongly misrules the kingdom by controlling the king with a puppeteering curse that she put on him.
Gary: My stepmother was my father's mistress... She was a greedy woman. While grieving about my father, who has changed, my mother committed suicide.
Gary-san bit his lip tightly.
MC: Right now, your stepmother is...?
Gary: She's in hiding and is controlling my father from somewhere. Even now, she's after my life. I'm traveling by myself to free myself from the curse, so that I won't hurt anyone. Meanwhile, I have someone posing as my body double...
MC: Could it be that you're...
Gary: Yeah. I'm this kingdom's... The first prince of Clairboor.
Gary-san's gallant bright eyes made a dark look soon after.
Gary: Still, today... The curse's power made me go out of control again. No matter what, that sort of violence is unforgivable...
MC: Gary-san...
///Choices///
- Hold his hand (☽)
To console Gary-san, I gently held his hand.
Gary: ...
After Gary-san made a bit of a surprised look, he softly held my hand back.
- Say that's why he's such a kind person (☼)
MC: That's why you're such a kind person, Gary-san...
Gary: ...
Gary-san's sad face slightly twitched as he smiled a little.
///Choices///
Gary: It's really strange. Being with you like this calms the uncontrollable hatred within me... Why is that...
MC: Eh...
Suddenly, he hugged me forcefully in his arms completely. It made it feel like time has stopped...
Chapter 5 - A Time of Rest
Gary: It's really strange. Being with you like this calms the uncontrollable hatred within me... Why is that...
When Gary-san said that strongly, yet heartrendingly, he hugged my body tightly. His warmth was conveyed from his robust and well-trained body.
Gary: If I don't hurry and get rid of the curse, the kingdom's people will continue to suffer. I need to save this kingdom as soon as possible...
(I could hear Gary-san's heartbeat.)
My heart tighten from the owner of this gentle heart.
MC: Gary-san... Please let me help you in getting rid of the curse.
Gary: ...
(I wnat to help Gary-san...)
Gary: Being with you does calms down the hatred in my heart... Still, I don't want you to get hurt.
(He sounds so sad...)
///Choices///
- It'll be okay as long as I'm with you (☽)
MC: As long as I'm with you, I'm sure it'll be okay. So, please don't make such a sad face...
Gary: MC...
Then, Gary-san hugged me strongly again.
- I'll be okay (☼)
MC: I'll be okay. So, please don't say that you're corrupted.
Feeling sad, I hugged him back tightly.
Gary: I don't want to hurt you...
///Choices///
Gary: Being with you like this... is really reassuring. I feel so calm.
(That's good...)
While doing so...
MC: Gary... -san?
I realized that Gary-san's strength has slowly loosened up.
(Could it be that he's sleeping?)
Before I knew it, Gary-san silently fell asleep again as I was huggin him in my arms. When I softly laid him down on the bed, I sat down next to him closely.
(Such a peaceful sleeping face...)
That night, I fell asleep next to Gary-san without realizing it.
......
After that... I was helping Gary-san to find a way to get rid of the curse, but we were unable to find any leads. Day by day, the look on Gary-san's face became darker. Even so, his eyes would always have a gentle look in them whenever they were looking at me...
Then, one morning... When I woke up, Gary-san was nowhere to be seen.
(Did he go off somewhere?)
When I went outside to look for Gary-san...
Gary: Haha. There, there, there's no need to be so clingy.
(Gary-san's voice? He sounds like he's having fun.)
Together with Gary-san was...
MC: A-A bear!?
Gary: MC. You're up. Do you want to play with us too?
Over there was Gary-san playing with a really huge bear.
(That's surprising... I thought he was going to get attacked by the bear for a moment.)
When I hesitantly got closer, the bear suddenly shook and I took a step back.
Gary: There's no need to be scared. He's very gentle. Here, try petting him.
MC: O-Okay...
Doing as he said, I reached out towards the really huge bear and tried touching him gently.
(It's soft.)
Gary: He seems to be feeling comfortable as well.
Gary-san's innocent smile shined brightly in the morning sunlight.
(So, he can smile like that too.)
My heartbeat became noisy from seeing that carefree smile for the first time.
(It's because he's always looking so stern or sad.)
MC: Gary-san, do you get along with the forest animals?
Gary: Get along... you say? Before I realize it, these guys will always come close to me so naturally.
(A-Amazing...)
Gary: Well, it's peaceful hanging out with the animals. It doesn't activate the curse.
MC: Gary-san...
Those words gave me pain.
(Despite that he's such a kind person that thinks about the kingdom and it's people more than anyone.)
Gary: MC...?
Suddenly, Gary-san gently placed his hand over mine as I was petting the bear...
Chapter 6 - Entwined Fingers
Among the forest birds' chirpings... Gary-san stared at my face expressively. The bear got in between us and rubbed his face against Gary-san.
Gary: ...Can I hold your hand?
MC: Sure...
When I lightly nodded, his hand that was over mind slowly entwined itself with it. As our fingers were entwined together firmly, I felt my heartbeat starting to go fast.
Gary: MC, about my curse... Are you really okay with being with me like this? There's a chance that I might hurt you.
MC: I... I want to help you, Gary-san.
I said that determinedly.
MC: You love this kingdom and it's people more than anyone here... That's what I feel.
Gary: MC... ...You're the first person to have ever said something like that to me.
Gary-san smiled with a troubled look. That expression felt very gentle.
Gary: It's strange... When I'm with you, it feels like my fears and uneasiness of the curse are being burned away and it reassures me... Not knowing when I'll get engulfed by the curse and attack you. That's why I'm always uneasy. So, as long as I'm with you, I won't lose against the curse... I want you to believe in that.
MC: ...Okay!
Then, as his cheeks turned red, he made a wry smile to hide his embarrassment.
Gary: ...I'm really happy. Thank you for staying by my side.
As his hand was entwined with mine, his other hand slowly reached out and touched my cheek. When my cheeks became hot from being touched, my heart instantly became noisy.
Gary: We still haven't found a lead and who knows what'll happen if we find something, but... I will protect you. Then, I want to make a future for this kingdom. I want to hurry and end these circumstances right away.
Suddenly, Gary-san's face got closer.
///Choices///
- Close your eyes (☼)
I slowly closed my eyes.
Gary: MC...
The moment I felt Gary-san's warm breath against my cheek...
- Put your hand over his (☽)
As his hand was caressing my cheek, I softly placed my own hand over it.
Gary: MC...
MC: Ah...
The moment he softly kissed the top of my hand...
///Choices///
Subordinate 2: Gary-sama! Gary-sama! Big trouble!!
The forest birds flew out all at once from that voice...
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