Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Gilbert - Prince of Clairboor - Moon End
Chapter 7 - As Gary
As the moonlight was softly shining in the hallway through the window... While I had my head down, Gilbert-san sighed.
(He's probably... fed up with me.)
Since it was obvious that Gilbert-san was giving me a scary look, I couldn't bring myself to raise my head.
Gilbert: Who would protect me... There's no worth in protecting me. I'm just a throwaway... Gary's replacement.
When he said that heavily, I suddenly raised my head.
MC: That's not true!
He looked at me with his emotionless eye.
Gilbert: If you're going to deny that, then become my reason for living. If you live up to that, I'll live. Even after that, nothing will change.
MC: That's...
Gilbert: Letting the Traumerei Princess get hurt like this... That makes me a failure as a body double.
He gently placed his hand on my shoulder as he checked the cut on my neck.
MC: ...
Gilbert: I'll go get the doctor. Go rest in your room.
As if he was enduring the pain in his heart by frowning, he turned his back on me. With the white cloak on his back fluttering from afar, an intense sadness was showing itself... I couldn't find the words to say to him...
Chapter 8 - I Want to See You
Ever since the incident with Gilbert-san's life being targeted, more guards have been moving around inside the castle.
Gilbert: Have you found the hideout of the group that's been targeting me?
Guard: Not yet.
Gilbert: Catch them by any means necessary.
When Gilbert-san gave that order, the guards ran off.
(The people that are targeting Gilbert-san's life. That can't be easy for Gilbert-san...)
-Flashback-
Gilbert: There's no worth in protecting me. I'm just a throwaway... Gary's replacement. If you're going to deny that, then become my reason for living.
-Flashback-
His words from that time made my heart tighten.
(Gilbert-san...)
Before I knew it, my feet were running after him.
(In the end... I came over here.)
As I was in front of Gilbert-san's room, I came to my senses. Just as I was about to knock on the door, my hand stopped right before it.
(I really should go back.)
When I pulled away, I turned my back on the door and walked away. Although, at that moment...
Gilbert: Hey...
My heart throbbed from that sudden voice. When I turned towards that voice, the person that I wanted to see was there.
Gilbert: What are you doing here?
MC: I-I'm sorry.
Gilbert: You don't need to apologize.
As the lights at night were shining, the orange-colored lights wavered in his blue eye.
(It's been a while since I've seen Gilbert-san's eye up close like this...)
Gilbert: You... Did you come to see me?
MC: Yes... I was worried about you, Gary-san.
That expression immediately turned stern when I said that.
MC: Even though you might say that there's no need for me to worry...
He showed a puzzled look when I said that...
Gilbert: ...If you stay close to me, you might end up in a dangerous situation again.
MC: Eh?
Gilbert: That man said it. There are people that want to kill me everywhere.
After saying that, he moved his gaze towards the floor. That sad look in his blue eye gave me pain...
Gilbert: ...!
Without thinking, I grabbed his cloak tightly.
MC: Ah...
Gilbert: ...
Then...
Gilbert: Come.
MC: Eh?
His large hand grabbed my arm and pulled me into his room at that moment...
Chapter 9 - A Soothing Method
After Gilbert-san pulled me into his room... Behind me, there was the sound of the door closing. As I was standing still, he threw himself onto the bed in front of me.
MC: Gilbert-san...?
Gilbert: With the increase of work, plus the planned assassination... I'm tired.
MC: ...I see.
Gilbert: ...So, how long are you going to stand there?
MC: Eh...
Gilbert: Didn't you come here because you were worried about me? Then, comfort me.
MC: E-Even if you say that, what should I do?
Gilbert: I see...
While on his side, Gilbert-san closed his eye.
Gilbert: My back has become stiff. You, massage it. Can't you do that much?
MC: Eh...
As I was unable to say yes or no, he moved his body and had his face lying down.
(My heart is noisy...)
Despite hearing my loud heartbeat, I touched Gilbert-san's warm body...
Last Chapter - From Here On, Into the Future
In the slightly lit room... Inside, there was only the sound of clothes rustling as my hand was sliding down his back.
(I wonder if it's okay for a massage to feel this way. He's really stiff... Probably because he's always bracing himself.)
From over his clothes, I could tell that Gilbert-san trains himself well as I felt his warmth.
Gilbert: You suck at this.
MC: ...Eh?
Gilbert: This isn't comforting at all.
When Gilbert-san got up as I was on him, I rolled over and ended up falling onto the bed.
MC: ...!
As Gilbert-san was above me, his shadow fell upon me.
Gilbert: I'll show you how it's done.
MC: U-Um...
While I was unable to move due to being surprised, Gilbert-san poked my forehead.
Gilbert: Turn over.
(Even if he says that.)
Gilbert: Hurry up. I'm tired.
MC: I-I'm sorry!
When I quickly turned over, I hid my face.
(That... surprised me.)
As my heart was still racing and wouldn't stop, his large warm hand touched my back.
MC: ...
Gilbert: Remember to do it like this.
Contrary to what he said, the gentle touch from his hands was melting my heart...
(Gilbert-san's... scent.)
As my face was buried in the bedsheets, I could sense Gilbert-san's scent.
(If this keeps up, I might slip into my dreams...)
Although, in just a moment...
Gilbert: Hey, I'm done.
When Gilbert-san removed his hands, he lightly patted my back. Feeling embarrassed fro mhow relaxed I was, I got up in a panic.
Gilbert: Geez, now it feels like I'm the one who's giving comfort.
MC: I'm sorry... Thank you very much.
Suddenly, Gilbert-san extended his long arm and touched my disheveled hair.
(Gilbert-san...?)
As he was slowly stroking my hair, his fingers stopped moving.
(...?)
It looked like he was thinking about something.
Gilbert: ...Would you hate it if I died?
When he suddenly asked that softly, I blinked.
MC: I would hate it...!
Gilbert-san's frown turned into a wry smile from my immediate response.
Gilbert: I'm a body double. Even if I'm targeted as Gary, it wouldn't matter.
When Gilbert-san got up from the bed, his fingers traced his eyepatch. I remembered that there was a golden eye that was like a shining star hidden underneath it.
(Gilbert-san's radiance, it's different from Gary-san...)
Just as my hand reached out to him, he grabbed it to stop me.
When Gilbert-san pinned me against the wall, our faces were at a touching distance. Only his blue eye was looking straight at me.
Gilbert: I will live as Gary. From here on, into the future... That is the meaning of my life.
MC: ...!
His long fingers touched me from my hair, down to my cheek and then... His fingers traced my lips as if he was checking them out.
Gilbert: That's why, from now on, you'll call me, Gary.
The strong determination in Gilbert-san's words made my heart skip a beat.
(If that's what Gilbert-san has decided on... I want to fulfill it.)
After I looked down again, I looked straight at Gilbert-san.
MC: Gary-san...
Gilbert: Alright, good girl.
The next moment...
MC: ...
When he snatched my lips away by force, he inhaled most of my breath.
(A kiss...!?)
The moment I tried to resist, his tongue opened my lips and took a little of my breath away.
Gilbert: ...Say my name.
My heart felt like it was being crushed when he said that pleadingly.
MC: ...Gary... -san.
When I responded hoarsely, he hugged me.
Gilbert: More...
At that moment, he pinned me down against the bed and used his knee to separate my legs.
(He sounded so sad.)
I gently placed my hand against his slightly trembling cheek.
MC: Okay...
His hand pushed up my right leg.
MC: ...!
When he easily stopped my resistance... He placed soft kisses against my body.
Gilbert: Say my name more...
After demanding that with his blue eye looking at me, I said his name.
MC: Gary-san...
(Gilbert-san...)
In my head, I said his real name...
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