Hanare - Prince of Kuyou - Sun End

Hanare - Prince of Kuyou - Sun End

Chapter 7 - Red Face Hidden by the Sliding Door

-Flashback-

Hanare: No! Wait!

-Flashback-

When Hanare-san suddenly shouted, everyone froze in place. 

Teacher: I-Is something wrong? 

MC: Hanare-san...? 

Hanare: Anyway, I'll be heading to practice soon, so Master, you go on ahead first. You too. ...I'm feeling okay. Sorry for making you worry. 

MC: But...

(Is he though...?)

As Hanare-san hid his face with his hand, he looked away from me. 

MC: Um... 

Hanare: Anyway, I got practice, so if there's something you have to say, do it later. 

Without looking at me, Hanare-san closed the sliding door. 

(Hanare-san...) 

The sliding door that was closed completely felt like the wall around Hanare-san's heart... As it felt like my words wouldn't reach him, I couldn't do anything, but stand still at that spot...

Chapter 8 - Silhouette in the Sunlight

By the time the sky had turned red... 

Hanare: MC...

MC: ...Are you okay? 

After Hanare-san returned from practice, I visited his room. 

Hanare: I'm fine. 

As he said that, he wouldn't look at me. 

(Hanare-san... Right now, this situation doesn't feel appropriate for a proper conversation...) 

Feeling pain inside me, I smiled at him. 

MC: I understand... But, please don't overdo it. 

Hanare: ...!

Just as I got up, Hanare-san pulled my hand. 

MC: ...! Hanare-san...? 

Hanare: ...It's not what you think. 

With the sunlight shining on Hanare-san's face, that beauty took my breath away. 

MC: ...

(I... What do I think of Hanare-san?) 

The place where he was touching me became warm... 

Hanare: I thought you didn't like me, so I ended up getting the wrong idea... I just... fell into a slump. So, I wasn't feeling sick. 

MC: A slump...? 

When I questioned that in return, his grip around my wrist became stronger. 

Hanare: I, you... No, never mind. 

After he held back the words that he was about to say... 

Hanare: Whenever I speak my own thoughts honestly... I end up troubling people. I don't want to burden you with something I said. 

His clear eyes looked straight at me. Enveloped by those feelings, I felt an indescribable happiness. 

(Me too... Towards Hanare-san.) 

Hanare: Even so, if I did it properly from the start, you wouldn't have gotten the wrong idea... Ah, dammit... How embarrassing. 

MC: Hanare-san. 

When he finally told me how he feels... I looked straight up at him. 

Hanare: MC...? 

MC: Won't you... listen to me this time? 

I recalled the words that remained in my ears. 

-Flashback

Hanare: I... I had the wrong idea. But, I love you, so...

-Flashback-

MC: Your words made me happy. It only made me think, a wonderful person like Hanare-san feels that way towards me...? 

As I said that, my own feelings became stronger. 

Hanare: ...You weren't troubled? 

MC: I wasn't troubled at all. It's just that... 

(I'm embarrased, but... I managed to tell him properly.) 

At that moment...

MC: !? 

Suddenly, Hanare-san wrapped his arms around my body. 

Hanare: Ah... 

Although, he immediately pulled his hands away quickly. 

Hanare: Sorry! ...Even though I don't want to take things the wrong way. 

Catching his breath, Hanare-san spoke with a serious look. 

Hanare: I love you. 

His completely honest words and gaze took hold of my heart... 

Chapter 9 - Honest Words

-Flashback-

Hanare: I love you. 

-Flashback-

Hanare-san's serious words hit my heart directly. 

MC: Me too... I love you, Hanare-san. 

Hanare: I see... That makes me happy. 

As Hanare-san looked extremely happy, I felt happy as well. The moment Hanare-san's hand was about to reach out to me slowly... 

Servant: Um, is now a good time? 

From the entrance of the door, the servant spoke hesitantly. 

MC: !

Hanare: The door... was open!? 

Servant: My apologies for interrupting. I wanted to let you know that your embroidered outfit has been delivered... 

The red-faced servant told that to Hanare-san as he looked sincerely apologetic. 

Hanare: ...I see. I understand, I'll be there soon. 

After taking a deep breath to calm himself down, Hanare-san approached my face... 

Hanare: MC, I have practice tomorrow in the morning. So, I want to spend some time together with just the two of us. Okay? 

When he told me that softly, my heart became noisy. 

MC: ...Yes! I'm looking forward to it. 

Hanare: So am I. 

After saying that, Hanare-san turned around and left the room with light movements... 

Last Chapter - Sudden Words

-Flashback-

Hanare: MC, I have practice tomorrow in the morning. So, I want to spend some time together with just the two of us. Okay? 

-Flashback-

The next day... The sky was perfectly clear and blue with a comforting breeze softly blowing. 

When the two of us arrived at the town of Kuyou, we heard some whispers from the roadside. 

Townsperson 1: My, that's... 

Townsperson 2: Fufu... Hanare-sama found someone he has feelings for. 

Hanare: ...

Hanare-san's face became slightly red from the townspeople's gazes. 

(Even though we're incognito... Hanare-san stands out because of his tall height.) 

When the two of us sat down in some chairs at a teahouse, the owner came out from the shop and spoke with a smile. 

Owner: Oh, Hanare-sama. Who's this young lady? 

Hanare: My lover. 

After saying that so boldly, Hanare-san turned towards me in surprise soon after. 

Hanare: ...Is that okay? 

MC: Yes... I'm happy. 

As our faces turned red, the owner lowered his brow amusedly. 

Owner: Let me treat you two to our shop's specialty, kinako mochi.*

T/N: Kinako is roasted soybean powder 

Hanare: Really? 

At that moment, Hanare-san smiled like a bloomed flower. 

(What a cute smile...) 

Hanare: ...I love this shop's kinako mochi. Let's eat it together. 

MC: Okay. 

After a while... The owner brought over the kinako mochi and some tea. 

Hanare: It tastes particularly delicious today. 

The big mochi that was sprinkled with lots of soybean powder made me feel luxurious somehow. 

Hanare: The wind feels nice and the mochi is delicious... What a nice day. 

With the soft breeze caressing his hair, Hanare-san narrowed his eyes in comfort. 

(To think that Hanare-san can make such a friendly looking face.) 

At first, I thought that his expression didn't change much, but looking at him up close like this makes me see that he can make such honest expressions. 

(What a gentle looking face...) 

Hanare: ...

My gaze met with Hanare-san's. 

MC: Ah... 

(Isn't he staring hard at me...?) 

Just as I had that uneasy thought... 

Hanare: Aren't you going to eat your mochi? You should eat it quickly, otherwise it'll harden. 

MC: Eh, mochi? 

I looked to see that the plate in his hand was already empty. 

(Could it be that?) 

MC: ...If you'd like, would you like to eat half of my mochi? 

Hanare: Are you sure? 

(Ah, he looked really happy.) 

MC: ...Yes!

Happy, surprised, embarrassed... Each of Hanare-san's expressions were really lovely... 

......

After that... As we went around the town of Kuyou, we arrived at a garden that had a small stream flowing through it. 

Hanare: This is my favorite spot. When I want to calm down or think... I come here to relax and forget about the time. Which is why I wanted to bring you here. 

MC: Thank you. I'm glad that you brought me here. 

When I returned a smile, he made a serious look...

Hanare: ...I want to touch you.

MC: Hanare-san... 

His sudden words made me want to accept him straightaway right now. 

MC: ...Okay. 

When I lightly nodded, Hanare-san smiled happily. 

Hanare: Then, just for a bit, okay? 

After saying that, he hugged me... 

With a light bump, our foreheads were placed against each other. 

Hanare: You really are cute. 

MC: Eh... What's wrong all of a sudden? 

Even though I was already used to it... Hanare-san's words surprised me. Although, it felt strangely comforting right now. 

Hanare: Sorry. I'm often told that I speak too abruptly. 

While I was surprised, Hanare-san looked at me with a wry smile. 

Hanare: Ever since I've first met you, I thought that you were cute... Above all that, you worry about me so much... I thought that it was love at first sight for you too. 

MC: Ever since we've met... 

(Could it be that ever since I woke him up in the forest...?) 

As he smiled softly, he continued speaking carefully.

Hanare: I love you. 

The words that he whispered to me soon after made my heart even more noisy... 

Hanare: ...Hey, can I kiss you? 

MC: ...

(Saying that so honestly this close...) 

As my cheeks became warm from embarrassment and nervousness... I couldn't respond well. 

Hanare: No...? But, that's okay. We can take our time. 

MC: Hanare-san... 

After taking a deep breath softly, I closed my eyes. 

Hanare: Are you sure...? 

I slowly nodded towards his words. The next moment, a soft breeze blew around us. 

Hanare: ...

Then, along with the wind passing, his lips were placed over mine... 

(A gentle kiss...) 

From just a touch of the indescribable kiss, his deeply pure feelings were conveyed to me... 

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