Haku - Prince of Rivaille - Sun End

Haku - Prince of Rivaille - Sun End

Chapter 6 - Warmth...

As Haku-san was carrying me, we returned to the castle... 

Haku: ...

Haku-san carefully disinfected my knee and wrapped a bandage around it. 

(Ah...) 

The injured rabbit that we met yesterday jumped towards me. 

(...You received some treatment from Haku-san too. He's such a kind person...)

When I thought of that, I stared at Haku-san... 

Haku: Does it hurt? 

MC: Ah, no... 

Haku-san looked at me worriedly.

Haku: When I thought that you were in danger, I pulled your arm with all my strength. ...Should I have held back at that time? I'm sorry... 

(No... You were protecting me...) 

MC: You don't need to be either rough or gentle to save me...! Thank you so much...!

When I shouted that without thinking, Haku-san widened his eyes. 

Haku: You're... interesting.

Haku-san broke into a smile. That smile made my heart skip a beat... 

Chapter 7 - Feeling Warmth

When Haku-san's smile made my heart skip a beat loudly... 

Haku: It's strange being with you... It makes me discover all kinds of things. Things that can't be written in books. 

MC: Eh...? 

Haku-san looked straight at me. 

Haku: This feeling... is what they call joy. 

(He enjoys being with me...?) 

MC: Just you saying that much makes me happy. I enjoy being with you too, Haku-san. 

When I did my best to put my own feelings into words, I told Haku-san how I honestly felt. 

Haku: MC... 

I was being reflected in Haku-san's beautiful gray eyes. 

(My heart is...) 

As my heart tightened sweetly, I softly gripped my chest. 

Haku: ...

When we looked at each other, we stopped talking. As it felt like time has stopped at that moment... 

Haku: I... ...No, never mind. 

Just as I thought that he was going to say something, he became silent again. 

(Haku-san...?) 

As I stood still in place, I stared at Haku-san... 

A few days later... Once the leg of the rabbit that we saved has healed, we returned it to the forest. 

MC: Take care. 

Haku-san, who was carrying the rabbit, slowly puts it down. After the rabbit jumped around us energetically, it went back into the forest. 

MC: That's good. 

When Haku-san turned towards me, he softly smiled. 

Haku: This is... happiness. 

MC: Yes...!

I got caught up in smiling as well. 

(Haku-san has been smiling a lot...) 

As his smile was filling me up with a warm feeling, at that moment... 

Haku: ...!

Suddenly, Haku-san hid me behind him. 

(Haku-san...?) 

From behind Haku-san's tall back, the voice I heard was... 

Bandit 1: Yo. 

MC: ...!

It was the man that attacked us in the forest before. 

Bandit 1: I didn't come alone. I brought my friends today. 

Before we knew it, we were surrounded by many men in the area. 

Haku: ...

The forest trees rustled loudly... 

Last Chapter - Love Awakening

As the forest trees rustled in suspense... 

Bandit: You won't get away today. Give up. 

The men approached us with bold smiles. 

Bandit: We heard a rumor in town. The Traumerei Princess is currently in the castle. Would that be you? Perfect timing. You look like you'll bring in money too. 

The bandits looked at me mockingly. 

(Scary...) 

Haku-san placed his large hand over mine as I was trembling. 

Haku: ...It's okay. 

Haku-san's calming voice and warm hand reassured my fears. 

Haku: Don't move from here. 

The moment he whispered that to me... 

MC: ...!

Haku-san pulled out his dagger and moved fast like the wind towards the bandits. 

Bandit 1: ...!

Just as the bandits took out their swords in a panic, they were unable to land a hit on Haku-san's nimble body. 

(Wow...) 

Before I knew it, Haku-san drove the man, who seemed to be the leader of the bandits, to a corner. 

Haku: It doesn't matter what you guys do now. Right now... I'm in a bad mood. Don't ever come near us again. 

As he pointed the tip of the dagger towards the bandit's chin, Haku-san said that coldly. 

Haku: Depending on your answer... I'll kill you. 

Bandit 1: We... We get it... 

The leader that was held down ran off as the bandits dispersed. 

Haku: ...

Haku-san silently puts away his blade. 

Haku: ...Are you okay? 

Haku-san spoke to me softly. 

MC: Haku-san... You're amazing. 

When I told him how I honestly felt... 

Haku: ...Really? 

Haku-san scratched his head as he looked slightly embarrassed. 

MC: Thank you for protecting me. 

As I remembered Haku-san's warm hand, I thanked him with a smile. Then... 

Haku: ... 

(Eh...) 

Haku-san's face got closer to me. 

MC: ...! 

Just as he closed the distance between our faces to where our breaths could touch, my heart became loud and fast. 

(Is he going to kiss me...?) 

Then...

Haku: ...

Haku-san suddenly turned his face away. 

Haku: Let's return to the castle. 

MC: ...Okay.

After I responded weakly, Haku-san started walking with his back facing me. I looked at his back as I held my hot cheeks, but... 

(Haku-san...?) 

I couldn't tell what Haku-san was thinking... 

Along the way as we were returning to the castle, we didn't speak a word to each other. As it continued being silent by the time we were walking in the castle hallway... 

Haku: ... 

Suddenly, Haku-san turned around and pulled my arm. Then, Haku-san's face got closer... 

(...!) 

I felt a soft sensation against my lips. 

(Just now...?) 

As I was unable to understand what just happened, only the sound of my heart had gotten louder. 

Haku: ...What is this feeling? 

MC: ... 

When his lips slowly backed away, Haku-san continued speaking softly. 

Haku: I was thinking how I wanted to touch you. I hate it when someone hurts you. 

Haku-san gently touched my cheek. 

MC: Haku-san...? 

The warmth of his large hand on my cheek felt comforting...

Haku: I like the cookies that you made... But, that's a different kind of feeling. Above all that, it was very... warm.

Then, he kissed me again. 

MC: Mm... 

Haku: ...Did you dislike that? 

When Haku-san backed away, he looked at my face uneasily. 

(I don't... dislike it.) 

MC: ...

When I hung my head down in embarrassment, I slowly shook my head. 

Haku: Then, do you feel the same way as me? ...I want to touch you. 

MC: I... 

I was unable to look away from Haku-san's eyes. Haku-san developing feelings made me happy. Him having feelings towards me couldn't make me anymore happier. 

MC: I feel the same way... 

As I tried to hold down my noisy heartbeat, I somehow said that. 

Haku: ...I see. 

After Haku-san said that, he hugged me with his large arms. His long light brown hair that lightly fluttered tickled my cheek. 

Haku: This is the feeling that's called love. 

(Love...) 

As my face was softly against his chest, he gently petted my head. Being held by Haku-san was filling me with warmth... 

(I'm happy... Right now, Haku-san feels the same way as me...) 

When I slowly closed my eyes, I heard his slightly fast heartbeat.

(That's fine with me...) 

While feeling the sweetly scented breeze that was blowing in from the window, I hugged him strongly... 

Main Story

Moon End