Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
T/N: Gerry~!
Gerald - Prince of Romandia - Main Story
Chapter 1 - The White Rose of Romandia
Kingdom of Movies, Romandia, February...
With an invitation to the premiere of a movie that Gerald-san sent me, I was standing in front of the theater.
(Such a big theater...)
Outside of it, there were a lot of his female fans clamoring.
Through a side door that could be seen from a sidelong glance, I headed into the screening hall. When I arrived in my seat, behind me were the reserved seats that were for the staff and the people from the entertainment world.
(Is this all right? I'm sitting in such a special seat.)
Gerald-san's fans that were in front of the theater were eagerly waiting for the premiere. Then, when the heavy velvet curtain opened...
Female Fan: Kyaaaaaaah! Gerald-kuuuuun, look over here!!
High-pitched cheers were being made towards Gerald-san as he went up to the top of the stage in princelike clothes.
Gerald: It makes me happy to welcome you all to the celebration of today's premiere. Of course, I would like all of you to enjoy the beautiful scenes in this movie.
As Gerald-san spoke, people cheered and bright camera flashes were being used.
(Gerald-san is amazing...)
Among the many actors that were standing in a line, he looked especially radiant.
(As a prince of this kingdom, he's a proud, well-received actor with a large popularity.)
Because of his appearance and modest, but pure personality, Gerald-san is called "the White Rose of Romandia".
(It's just like what they call him...)
Receiving an invitation to a special seat from an amazing person like him, it gave me a bit of a superiority complex.
Gerald: Everyone, thank you so much for all your support. Now, please enjoy the movie.
Once again, loud cheers were being made. Feeling excited somehow, I watched the screening...
Chapter 2 - Call Me, Gerry
Then, the showing of the movie that Gerald-san starred in as the main protagonist ended peacefully. Among the theater that was paced with fans, there were girls that were moved to tears.
(It was a nice movie...)
The movie was a cute romance comedy about a girl that left to work in the city and a company director that Gerald-san played as. With the last scene still lingering in my mind, I headed to the green room that Gerald-san was in to thank him for the invitation.
MC: Gerald-san, are you in? It's MC.
When I said that as I knocked...
Gerald: Wow! You came, thank you!!
Just as the door opened, Gerald-san greeted me with a broad smile at the same time. His clear amethyst eyes and beige blonde hair shined beautifully.
(Seeing him up close like this... makes him look even more cool.)
Having the person that was in the movie earlier right in front of me like this... That fact made my heart slightly noisy.
Gerald: I don't know what I would do if you didn't come. Thank you so much!
As Gerald-san narrowed his eyes happily, he held my hand with both of his hands.
MC: ...
The next moment, I became confused from feeling the warmth of his beautiful hands.
Gerald: Fufu... Is something wrong?
///Choices///
- Thank him for the invitation (☼)
MC: It's nothing, thank you for the invitation.
Gerald: Yes! I wanted you to see a movie that I'm in at least once. Being able to see you again like this makes me so happy... Since we didn't get to talk much when you woke me up.
- Tell him that you're nervous (☽)
MC: No, I'm just a little nervous...
As he looked at me with his captivating big eyes, I felt uneasy.
Gerald: You're cute, just as I thought you were.
Gerald-san chuckled with a smile.
///Choices///
Gerald: Also, your hand... It feels really warm and gentle. Fufu, I like that kind of hand. Relax yourself around me more and call me, Gerry!
MC: G-Gerry... -san!?
Gerald: Yes! Ah, but there's no need for the "-san", MC.
MC: ...Okay. Gerry.
I felt a little embarrassed from saying his name.
(He's a really intimate person.)
His cheerful behavior was different from when he was like a prince on stage... The friendly air around him made my nervousness go away instantly.
Gerald: That's right, I took the rest of the day off after this for you.
MC: For me...?
Gerald: Yes! Since it's a rare chance, I want to go out and dine with you.
MC: ...Okay! Thank you so much.
His gentle smile that he doesn't show on stage filled my heart with happiness. Then, we left the theater soon after...
Chapter 3 - Close Distance
-Flashback-
Gerald: That's right, I took the rest of the day off after this for you.
MC: For me...?
Gerald: Yes! Since it's a rare chance, I want to go out and dine with you.
-Flashback-
Just as we were about to leave the green room to go get something to eat together...
Gerald: Ah! MC, can you give me a minute?
MC: ...?
Gerry used his hand to hide his mouth as he whispered to me.
Gerald: You go leave the building first... Can you walk slowly towards the station for a bit?
///Choices///
- Nod (☽)
When Gerry told me that, I remembered what it was like outside. Realizing that it was overflowing with fans outside the theater, I nodded.
- Ask why (☼)
MC: Leave first? If you forgot something...
Gerald: That's not it... Look, a lot of my fans are outside of the theater.
MC: Ah... You're right.
///Choices///
MC: I understand, I'll head to the station.
Gerald: Okay, sorry we couldn't go out together.
Gerry frowned sadly.
Gerald: Well, see you later.
After he elegantly waved his hand, he quietly turned around.
(He really is famous...)
......
When I did as he said and went outside through the front entrance, it was already dark in the area. All the fans that have gathered around, their eyes were sparkling brightly.
Fan 1: Ah, that was the best! That smile of Gerald-kun's!!
Fan 2: Just looking at it was enough to make me happy!!
(He really is amazing. Giving dreams to this many people...)
Just now, I remembered how great Gerry was. Someone like him making time for me...
(Somehow, my heart is racing..)
As I was walking lightly, I headed to the station...
......
In the town of Romandia, the lively atmosphere of the old-fashioned town was making me feel excited from just walking.
(Ah, that's...)
I saw Gerry in a large lit up billboard.
(Some kind of advertisement?)
His refined bright smile was different from when I saw him in the green room earlier.
(This smile is nice too.)
As I was looking at it, I remembered his gentle smile.
(I want to hurry and see that smile.)
After a while as I was walking with that thought, I saw the station.
(Where could Gerry be?)
At that moment... I heard the sound of a car from behind. A black luxurious car gradually slowed down and stopped right next to me.
Gerald: ...MC!
(...? That voice is...)
The person that said my name from the window had glasses on and was wearing a hate over his eyes. When he slightly moved his glasses, I saw amethyst eyes...
MC: Ah, Gerry-
Just as I was about to say his name, I closed my mouth. Seeing me do that, Gerry chuckled with a smile.
Gerald: Thanks for waiting! Get in before someone sees.
Opening the back door, Gerry invited me in.
Gerald: Now, hurry!
MC: O-Okay!
After opening the door quickly, Gerry led me into the car.
Then, when he removed his hat and glasses, he took out a handkerchief from near his chest and laid it out on the seat.
MC: Thank you.
Gerald: It's proper to have manners. I was raised with my sisters ever since I was little. They told me that I have to be kind to girls.
When he said that with a soft smile, it gave me a somewhat ticklish feeling.
Gerald: It's okay, please get in the car.
Once I was in the car, Gerry spoke to the driver. It seems like his manager was the one driving the car.
Gerald: MC. Today, let's go to my favorite restaurant. The owner of the restaurant serves really nice food.
When Gerry said that proudly, I...
///Choices///
- I'm looking forward to it (☼)
MC: I'm looking forward to it.
Gerald: Yes, me too.
- Be nervous (☽)
MC: I'm feeling a little nervous.
Gerald: You too, MC?
MC: ...? We're going to your favorite restaurant, right?
///Choices///
Gerald: That's because it's rare for me to be going out with a cute girl like you.
MC: ...!
When he said that so innocently, my cheeks became warm.
Gerald: ...Is something wrong?
MC: No... It's nothing.
(He must be used to escorting people like this...)
While sitting next to him, I stared at Gerry's face.
-Flashback-
Gerald: Wow! You came, thank you!!
-Flashback-
Seeing him all dignified when he's on stage and his innocent smile...
(And now, he's escorting me like this.)
Seeing Gerry's various expressions made it feel like the distance between us has gotten shorter...
Chapter 4 - Gerry's Expression
While riding in the car with Gerry, we headed to his favorite restaurant...
Manager: Gerry, you haven't been seen outside, so be careful and don't flirt.
Gerald: ...! What are you saying?
MC: ...!
When the manager in the driver's seat said that, Gerry turned red.
Gerald: Have I ever caused a scandal?
Manager: True, there aren't any rumors about you. But, it would've been safer if you had met up at a different restaurant. You shouldn't have let MC-sama go on ahead.
Gerald: That's... I thought that would've been a bad idea though...
When he said that troubledly, the manager smiled hopelessly.
Gerald: I just wanted to hang out with MC for a bit longer.
(Eh...)
At that moment, the car jumped up from going into a pothole on the road.
MC: ...!
Manager: Whoa! Sorry!!
Gerald: Are you okay, MC?
Gerry held his hand out to help me up...
(H-He's so close...!)
My heart skipped a beat loudly.
Gerald: ...Are you okay?
///Choices///
- Yes (☼)
MC: Y-Yes...
He looked at me with his eyes that were like stars sparkling in the night sky. I responded despite how I sounded.
- ... (☽)
MC: ...
(What should I do...)
While being at a close touching distance with someone like Gerry... With my heart beating fast, I didn't say anything and just nodded lightly.
///Choices///
Gerald: We'll be arriving there shortly.
As he smiled softly, he removed his arm that was holding me up.
(Ah... This smile.)
It was the friendly innocent smile that he showed in the green room...
(He's refined like a prince, yet he smiles so innocently... I want to see more of Gerry's various expression...)
I thought of that as I looked at the side of his face...
......
Then, the car arrived at our destination... When the guard at the entrance of the building saw the manager's face, he gave him entry into the underground parking lot.
Guard: You may proceed.
Manager: Thank you as always.
With the entrance to the restaurant in the parking lot having perfect security as well, visitors' faces can't be seen from the outside.
(It must be troubling being famous...)
As I felt myself sighing from that superficial feeling I'd never understood, I left the car...
Then, after going in, there was the restaurant that had a comforting atmosphere. In the restaurant that had a view of a beautiful night scenery, there was elegant classic music playing.
(What a nice restaurant...)
Gerald: Are you nervous?
MC: Yes, a little...
Gerald: There's no need to be all stiff. It's a casual restaurant after all.
As we were sitting across from each other at the table, Gerry casually asked for the recommended meals.
Gerald: Do you like it?
MC: ...! Yes, thank you.
He chuckled.
Gerald: By the way, what did you think of my movie?
As I felt my nervousness going away, Gerry asked me that.
///Choices///
- It was a nice love story (☽)
MC: Uh, I thought it was a nice love story.
Gerald: Yes, it had a nice scenario that had their feelings carefully written.
- The scenes were beautiful (☼)
MC: The scene where the camera was backing away behind you two was really beautiful.
Gerald: It makes me happy that you noticed the smallest details. Actually, the part in the protagonist's hometown... I was moved from the view of that location.
///Choices///
I listened to Gerry as he talked about the inside story during the time when the movie was being filmed. As he was being really lively... The fact that he really loves working in movies was conveyed to me...
Chapter 5 - Gerry's Melancholy
In the restaurant that Gerry took me to... We continued talking about today's movie.
MC: Anyway, the heroine's heartrending feelings really got through to me and the love affair was so heart racing.
Gerald: I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
MC: Yes, it was a nice movie.
Gerald: Then, what about my role?
Gerry asked me that with a bit of a serious look.
(Gerry in the movie was...)
///Choices///
- A gentle prince (☽)
MC: You were like a gentle prince.
Gerald: A prince... I see. Well, I am a prince of this kingdom...
Gerry's expression started to cloud up from my words.
- A splendid cool man (☼)
MC: I thought that you were a splendid cool man. Just like you're being right now.
Gerald: Me right now...?
Gerry made a sad look.
(Is something wrong...?)
///Choices///
MC: Um... I'm sorry, did I say something rude?
Gerald: Ah, sorry! Did I worry you? That's not it. It's just that, because of my image as a prince, I have a lot of roles that are related to that kind of character. It just worries me that I'm going to become less of an actor at this rate...
MC: That's...
As he made a wry smile, he lightly wiped his mouth with a napkin.
Gerald: Sorry, I said something strange so suddenly. It's just that... As a prince of a kingdom that's affiliated with Bioscope*, I've been thinking... how I wanted to improve myself.
MC: Bioscope... So, this kingdom is also involved with that movie making company.
Gerald: Yes. To produce remarkable movies, we set up alliances with the other kingdoms.
Gerry fiddled with the glass in his hand.
Gerald: All the royal families in this kingdom are involved with Bioscope, so they're connected with movies in some way. That includes family as well... They have succeeded as movie actors for generations, which is why my father and mother want me to continue that legacy. Despite that I'm saying this myself... I'm well known as "the White Rose of Romandia". I've been called that ever since I was young.
Gerry furrowed his brow.
MC: Um, then all the romance stuff...
Gerald: No, I don't hate it, so it's not like I'm saying I hate acting! Making girls' hearts swoon from just being looked at wasn't what I had in mind during my time in training school.
MC: Training school?
Gerald: Yes... When I was little, I spent time in boarding school of a royal training school to become an actor. When I made my debut as an actor at that time, I was in an industry that was somewhat a world of men.
MC: I see...
Gerald: Yes, my sisters always nagged me about understanding women, so that's how I learned about them.
As he showed a troubled smile, I remembered what happened in the car.
-Flashback-
Gerald: That's because it's rare for me to be going out with a cute girl like you.
-Flashback-
When Gerry was escorting me, he was like a prince in a fairytale.
Gerald: I didn't want to escort you too vaguely, so I was nervous... Did I make you uncomfortable?
MC: No, not at all...!
Gerald: Then, that's good.
Feeling relieved, Gerry's expression softened up. That carefreeness of his filled me up with a warm feeling.
(...I'm sure that this expression is Gerry's real face.)
Gerald: But...
MC: ...?
Suddenly, when I looked at Gerry after he said that sadly, he had a distant look in his eyes as he was about to say something.
(Gerry...?)
It felt like his gaze was looking towards the window behind me.
Gerald: Love romance is nice, but that's all I do... I can tell that the reporters in the shadows say that from seeing them... What I really want to do is take a challenge of doing a hard action role...
It felt like the words that he said were holding his heavy troubles...
Chapter 6 - Gerry's Weakness
In the quiet restaurant, the sound of glasses colliding against each other was heard from time to time... The troubles that Gerry told me about were something I wouldn't have imagined.
-Flashback-
Gerald: Love romance is nice, but that's all I do... I can tell that the reporters in the shadows say that from seeing them... What I really want to do is take a challenge of doing a hard action role...
-Flashback-
(Even though he's such an amazing actor...)
I felt pain as I remembered the movie that was being shown on the day of the premiere.
Gerald: I don't know what I should do from here on...
When Gerry showed a dark expression as he looked out the window, I went through my thoughts.
MC: How about showing some appeal to the director and production company? They might give you a challenge...
Gerald: Like in action?
MC: Yes.
Gerald: ...
Although, Gerry's expression stayed the same...
MC: Is it hard for you?
Gerald: ...What you said about it being hard, will you not laugh if I tell you this?
(Gerry...?)
When Gerry softly said that with a meek expression, I...
///Choices///
- Of course (☼)
MC: Of course.
Gerald: ...
When I replied, Gerry raised his face and looked right at me.
- Why? (☽)
MC: Why? Is it a strange story?
Gerald: I wouldn't say that it's a strange story...
When I asked that in return, Gerry smiled wryly while feeling embarrassed.
///Choices///
Gerald: The truth is, I'm really not that athletic... At a life-threatening level.
MC: ...Eh?
Gerald: Like I said, I'm not that athletic...
When he said that quickly, he covered his forehead with his hand.
MC: ...
I blinked from Gerry's unexpected words.
Gerald: ...It's really embarrassing, talking about my weakness with someone. Even though it's against my positive motto, I'm no good with exercise...
MC: T-That's...
Gerald: No, even in the usual romance stuff, I was told that my running form was bad before... At that time, I had to learn how to run and dance from a professional runner... It ended without any problems though... But, action movies are really...
When Gerry sighed loudly, he became silent.
MC: ...
While I was unsure on what to say to him... Overlapping with Gerry's sigh, I sighed as well...
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