Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Gauche - Prince of Oz - Main Story
Chapter 1 - A Mischievous Wizard
Kingdom of Rainbows, Winkey territory, August...
When I received an invitation from Gauche-kun for waking him up, I went to visit the Winkey territory. Even though we were supposed to meet up at the flower field near the entrance of the town, Gauche-kun wasn't there.
(Huh... This is where we were supposed to meet, right?)
Just as I was starting to become worried, I suddenly heard fingers snapping behind me. At that moment, an unnatural wind blew up from beneath me and raised my skirt.
MC: ...!?
When I held down my skirt and turned around with my face all red...
Gauche: ...What, white?
Over there grinning was Gauche-kun.
MC: ...!
Gauche: Don't you have anything more sexy?
MC: Gauche-kun...! W-What were you doing just now...
Gauche: What, you say... Doing a check?
As he looked at me with those somewhat catlike eyes, he slightly tilted his head to the side.
Gauche: Next time, I'll be expecting something better.
Gauche-kun giggled as he teased me. Embarrassed and surprised from being toyed with by a younger boy, I hung my head down with my face all red...
Chapter 2 - Balloon Magic
-Flashback-
Gauche: ...What, white? Don't you have anything more sexy?
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Gauche: Next time, I'll be expecting something better.
-Flashback-
The moment we've reunited, I became manipulated by the prank loving Gauche-kun...
When we arrived in the town that Gauche-kun led me to, it was bustling with busy adults running around as children were playing. Then, some boys that were about the same age as Gauche-kun ran towards him at full speed when they saw him.
Gauche's Friend 1: Gauche-sama! What are you going to do today!?
The excited boys surrounded Gauche-kun.
Gauche: Let's see, today...
After thinking quietly for a few seconds, Gauche-kun made an amused smile. That smile showed that he was thinking of something fun...
Gauche: I'm going to turn this town into a balloon kingdom.
(Balloon kingdom...?)
With an innocent look, Gauche-kun started to cast magic on the assembled goods in front of a store. Then...
MC: !!
The fruits, vegetables and candies all turned big and were floating in the air like balloons.
Employee: W-What is this...!?
The adults made a commotion from the turmoil and went after the huge merchandise around. While watching, Gauche-kun and his friends were laughing as they held their stomachs.
Gauche's Friend 1: Wow, amazing!!
Gauche's Friend 2: Ahaha, Gauche-sama is really the best!
When Gauche-kun nodded with a satisfied look, he turned towards me.
Gauche: What do you think, were you surprised?
I...
///Choices///
- I was really surprised (☽)
MC: I was really surprised...
Gauche: Isn't it amazing? If you're that moved by my magic, don't hold back and praise me!
- I was surprised, but... (☼)
MC: I was surprised, but...
Gauche: What... You had a nice reaction when I lifted up your skirt.
///Choices///
When Gauche-kun looked at me with a smile as he couldn't help, but say strange things, I felt a little uneasiness rising.
MC: But, Gauche-kun, is it really okay to do something like this...?
Gauche: What do you mean? It's fine since it's fun. Also, there are a lot of people that are enjoying it.
To show what he meant, Gauche-kun turned his head. From over there, small children were running over.
Boy: Hey, did Gauche-sama do that!?
Gauche: Pretty much. Isn't it amazing?
When Gauche-kun said that, he looked at the children with a proud smile.
Boy: Yeah, it is!!
Girl: It's really fun!!
Store Manager: Geez... Looks like Gauche-sama is at it again.
Townsman: Well, it can't be helped. Gauche-sama is a great wizard after all!
Towards Gauche-kun's prank, the children were enjoying it a lot and even though the adults were troubled by it, they were smiling gently.
(Everyone's smiling... So, it might not be so bad.)
When I thought of that, I looked around and at that moment...
(Huh...?)
My eyes stopped at a man that was on the other side of the street. Due to his tall height, his silhouette felt awfully dark and long.
Tall Man: ...
The man slowly raised his right and snapped his fingers. At that moment...
Gauche: !!
All the balloons made loud explosive sounds as they popped. The children all widened their eyes as the sounds surprised them all.
(Eh... What happened...?)
Gauche: What...!?
Gauche-kun widened his eyes in surprise as well. When I looked at the other side of the street again, the man wasn't there...
Chapter 3 - Fireworks Magic
After that... As I was with Gauche-kun, who wasn't happy about the balloons suddenly bursting, we arrived at the castle that he lives in...
(Did that tall man do something to Gauche-kun's magic...? I wonder who he was... It doesn't look like Gauche-kun noticed him thought.)
As I was along in a room feeling somewhat uneasy, I suddenly heard a knock on the door.
Gauche: MC.
Before I could respond, Gauche-kun showed himself and quickly entered the room.
Gauche: I came to get you.
MC: Eh?
Gauche: I'm going to cheer you up.
MC: Cheer me up? Now/ That makes me happy, but it's late...
Gauche: What? I'm still completely okay. Or maybe, are you treating me like a kid?
MC: T-That's not what I meant...
I tried to calm Gauche-kun down as he looked dissatisfied and then...
Gauche: Anyway, just hurry!
He impatiently grabbed my hand and took me out of the room by force...
Gauche-kun took me to the castle balcony. In the blue sky, stars were twinlking silently.
Gauche: Watch the sky. I'm going to surprise you again.
When Gauche-kun smiled, he snapped his fingers.
Right after that... Light rose from Gauche-kun's fingers and bloomed into huge fireworks in the night sky.
Gauche: So? What do you think?
///Choices///
- Such amazing magic! (☼)
MC: Such amazing magic! That surprised me.
Gauche: Now you finally acknowledge my talent.
- They're so pretty! (☽)
MC: They're so pretty!
Gauche: Aside from real fireworks, my magic is more amazing, right?
///Choices///
With the dazzling lights on him, Gauche-kun's eyes shined like jewels. The happy look on his face made my heart skip a beat.
MC: You can do so many things with magic.
Gauche: Pretty much. It depends on the user, but I can do all kinds of magic.
MC: I see. You're amazing, Gauche-kun.
Gauche: Who do you think I am? Don't you know the man who's called, "the Wizard of the West"?
As he had both of his hands on his hips with a triumphant smile, his happiness was showing...
(How cute...)
He looked more innocent than usual.
(Even though he teases me and acts mature a lot, he's like a normal boy when he's acting his age like this.)
When those pleasant thoughts made me smile, Gauche-kun frowned.
Gauche: ...Hey, were you thinking of something rude just now?
MC: Eh...?
Gauche: You were definitely thinking of something. You were grinning.
His innocent expression from just a while ago drew closer to me...
(H-His face is close...!)
Gauche-kun cornered me to the balcony railing with an irritated mean look.
Gauche: Tell me what you were thinking.
///Choices///
- Apologize (☼)
MC: That's... I'm sorry.
Gauche: Hmm, you were thinking of apologizing?
- Stay silent (☽)
MC: ...
Gauche: What you're not saying is what you're thinking, right?
///Choices///
Gauche-kun took another step closer to me and looked at my face.
Gauche: If you were thinking that I was acting like a child... I'll check that next.
Gauche-kun looked at my chest.
MC: !
I quickly held both of my shoulders and shook my head greatly.
Gauche: Then, stop treating me like a kid.
MC: O-Okay...
When I nodded with my face all red, Gauche-kun laughed.
Gauche: You were so flustered!
MC: But...!
Gauche: Besides, from what I can tell, you're the one who's childish.
MC: Eh... I don't think so.
Gauche-kun shook his head and looked at me as he happily smiled.
Over Gauche-kun's shoulder, another huge firework bloomed...
Chapter 4 - Ice Cream Magic
A few days later since then, I've been spending time with Gauche-kun every day. Reading magic books and exploring the mysterious forest of the Winkey territory... As I was enjoying those days with Gauche-kun, it felt like time has been going fast when I'm with him...
Then, one morning...
Gauche: ...-ey, I said, hey.
MC: Mm...
Gauche: Wake up.
I slowly opened my heavy eyelids from Gauche-kun's voice and...
MC: G-Gauche-kun...!?
Gauche-kun was lying right next to me and was looking at me with his chin resting in his hand.
Gauche: You finally woke up. Good morning.
When I quickly raised the upper half of my body, I pulled the sheets up in embarrassment.
Gauche: Why are you hiding now?
///Choices///
- It's normal to hide (☽)
MC: It's normal to hide... Because it's embarrassing.
Gauche: In that case, that makes it even better to see.
- I just woke up (☼)
MC: That's because... I just woke up.
Gauche: I can already see that.
///Choices///
Gauche-kun made a devilish grin.
Gauche: Also, aside from the face you make when you're waking up, I was looking at your foolish looking sleeping face.
MC: Geez, Gauche-kun...!
While watching me turn red, Gauche-kun shrugged his shoulders happily.
Gauche: More importantly, hurry and get ready. We're going out.
MC: W-Wait...!
Gauche: I won't wait.
He forcefully pulled off the sheets that I was covering myself with...
After I was done getting ready as Gauche-kun was rushing me, we went to town.
Gauche: Ah...
When I followed Gauche-kun's gaze after he said that, there was a little girl crying in front of an ice cream shop. Near the girl's feet, the ice cream that she bought had fallen.
Gauche: Guess it can't be helped...
Gauche-kun snapped his fingers and suddenly, five scoops of ice cream appeared and piled up in the girl's hand.
Girl: Wow! So much ice cream!
Boy: Ah, lucky!
The nearby children surrounded the girl with envious looks. Gauche-kun smiled towards that scene...
Gauche: Okay, as for a prank...
Gauche-kun grinned as he snapped his fingers again. The next moment...
Children: Wow!!
In the town, all the trees and plants turned into ice cream.
Adult: What is this!?
Child: Amazing!!
Just like the time when he casted balloon magic, the adults were troubled, but the children were happy. While looking at the children, Gauche-kun made a satisfied smile.
(Gauche-kun's magic... Could it be that.)
Gauche: What? Looking at people's faces.
MC: Gauche-kun, could it be that you like children?
Gauche: ...What kind of question is that...
MC: Now that I think about it, on the day when I arrived here, you were making the children happy with your pranks.
Gauche: I-It's not like that. I was just doing that to trouble everyone...
Gauche-kun's face turned red as he looked the other way. Seeing Gauche-kun like that made me smile and then...
??: ...
Suddenly, I felt a chill go down my spine from being stared at from a hidden spot.
(Eh...?)
Feeling that silent gaze on me, I turned around and no one was there.
(What was that...?)
The trees in town shook noisily in suspense...
Chapter 5 - Flying Magic
During the time I was watching Gauche-kun casting magic for the children as he had a gentle smile on his face...
-Flashback-
??: ...
-Flashback-
I felt a chill go down my spine as I got the feeling that someone was watching me and when I turned around, no one was there...
(I wonder what that was...)
Feeling uneasy, I was unable to bring it up to Gauche-kun as he was in a good mood and we returned to the castle...
Then, that night... When I got called by Gauche-kun, I relied on the moonlight as I was heading to the castle courtyard. As I heard the clear chirpings of bugs, I walked among the greenery that had the scent of evening dew.
Gauche: Oh, you're here.
When Gauche-kun called out to me, he got on the broom that he's always holding.
Gauche: Okay, get on behind me.
MC: Eh?
Gauche: Come on, hurry.
When I did what he said, I tried getting on the broom by sitting down on it as if it was a soft couch.
Gauche: I'm going to cast some magic, so prepare for some excitement, okay?
Gauche-kun held my hands and placed them on his waist.
Gauche: Hold on.
Just as Gauche-kun said that, our bodies rose lightly.
The broom that we were on headed towards the indigo-colored sky as it was rising more.
(...We're flying!)
Once we were far away from the huge castle, we flew to a high spot that made it feel like we could touch the moon. As we flew alongside the migrating birds, we stride over a huge river and passed through a lot of trees on a colossal mountain.
Gauche: Isn't my magic amazing?
With the nightly breeze blowing through his hair, Gauche-kun glanced towards me. The light that was dwelling within Gauche-kun's eyes shined magically from the moonlight.
///Choices///
- Gauche-kun, you're amazing! (☽)
MC: Yes, you're really amazing, Gauche-kun!
Gauche: What, saying something so obvious.
When I praised him, Gauche-kun turned away bashfully.
- This is the first time I've done something like this! (☼)
MC: This is the first time I've experienced something like this!
Gauche: Fufu. That's because I'm the one who made it happen.
Gauche-kun pointed his nose up triumphantly.
///Choices///
Gauche: But, I'm glad that I brought you here. I was sure that... it'll make you happy.
When Gauche-kun said that just now, he quickly faced forward, but I could see that his ears have turned red from behind.
(Gauche-kun...)
As I felt a ticklish feeling rising, I didn't want to forget the view of this special night and etched it into my eyes...
......
Then, the next day...
In the same courtyard from yesterday, I was waiting for Gauche-kun to arrive.
(I wonder what we're going to do today.)
When I remembered our stroll in the night sky, I broke into a smile and then...
??: You seem to be enjoying yourself.
I raised my face in surprise when I heard that sudden voice. When I saw a man standing before me, he pulled me towards him the next moment.
(...When did he?)
??: Don't you remember me? Well, you might have forgotten since I'm a worthless wizard.
(Come to think of it... I feel like I've met him before.)
MC: Someone at the castle?
Wizard: No. I came to this castle because you are of some use to me.
MC: Me...?
When I questioned him, the man who claims himself to be a wizard made a shady smile.
Wizard: Yes. You, the sweet princess, forcing you to work like this makes me feel sorry for you, but...
(Ah...)
That smile made me remember the feeling that I had from when I went to town with Gauche-kun.
-Flashback-
Tall Man: ...
Gauche: What...!?
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...
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??: ...
-Flashback-
MC: From that time...!?
Just as I remembered, I was too late the moment the man snapped his fingers.
MC: ...!
Suddenly, when I felt a shock that was like an electric current flowing through my entire body, a cold sensation that was like ice instantly took control over my body.
MC: ...Ah...
Then, I lost control of my body and fell at that spot.
Wizard: Fufu... Losing someone dear to you will cause you lots of pain... Gauche.
The man showed a daring smile and at that moment...
Gauche: MC...!?
Shouting out my name, Gauche-kun quickly ran over. After seeing that, the man quietly disappeared.
Gauche: What happened...
When Gauche-kun held my body as I was unable to respond, he widened his eyes.
Gauche: A... hardening curse?
Gauche-kun murmured that with an irritated look. As I was being held by Gauche-kun, his arms were gradually trembling. Although, I couldn't do anything, but watch as he called for the servants...
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