Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
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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