Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
T/N: YEEEEEESSSS!!!! JULIUS!!!!!!!
Julius - Prince of Bloomeria - Main Story
Chapter 1 - Reunion
Kingdom of Flowers and Greenery, Bloomeria, May... One day as the refreshing breeze touched my cheek... As thanks for awakening Prince Julius, I was invited to his kingdom.
(Is this the right place?)
When I stood before the castle gate that had beautiful flowers blooming on it, an old butler immediately appeared.
Butler: Are you MC-sama?
MC: Yes.
Butler: We've been expecting you.
The butler gently smiled and welcomed me into the castle.
(Pretty...)
Inside the castle, the place that I was led to was decorated with various colorful flowers.
Butler: Please wait in this room. Julius-sama will come to see you.
MC: Thank you very much.
As I was waiting in the vast room for a while, the door suddenly opened strongly.
Julius: ...
Julius-san was standing in front of the door. As he wasn't saying anything, he looked at me suspiciously.
MC: ...?
Julius: ...You saved me, right?
MC: Y-Yes. But, saving you would be an overstatement.
Julius: ...I see.
After Julius-san said that, he leaned against the wall near the window.
Julius: ...
Then, Julius-san became silent.
(...What should I talk to him about?)
As it became silent, it started to feel awkward and at that moment...
Butler: Pardon my intrusion.
When the butler came in, I became relieved.
Butler: MC-sama. Your room is ready.
MC: Thank you very much... Julius-san, please excuse me.
Julius: ...Yeah.
As Julius-san was looking out the window, he didn't turn towards me.
(...Could it be that he's in a bad mood?)
With the sunlight shining on him from the window, I still felt really distant from him...
Chapter 2 - A Gentle Smile
The next day, it was perfectly clear...
MC: Mm...
When I got dressed and opened the window, I felt strongly emotional as I inhaled the refreshing air.
(This kingdom's air is so clear.)
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
MC: Yes?
Julius: ...It's me.
(Julius-san!?)
I quickly opened the door and Julius-san was standing there.
Julius: We're going to town.
MC: Eh...?
Julius: I'll be inspecting and giving you a tour. Don't you have the time since you're here?
MC: Ah... Yes, I'll go!
Surprised by the sudden proposal, my voice cracked.
Julius: You sure are full of energy.
(Ah... He smiled.)
Seeing Julius-san's smile for the first time made my heart skip a beat.
Julius: Once we eat breakfast, we'll go.
MC: ...Okay!
Overcome with happiness, I returned a smile.
Just like the inside of the castle, the town was filled with flowers and greenery as well. Underneath the roadside trees as their leaves were rustling and swaying, there were rows of cute flowers.
MC: There are so many flowers and trees, it's really pretty.
Julius: Yeah, this kingdom grows a lot of plants.
When Julius-san said that, he looked at the flowers that were blooming on the road.
(I thought that he was in a bad mood yesterday, but...)
As Julius-san was looking at the flowers gently, I felt warmth.
///Choices///
- That's a cute flower (☽)
MC: That's a cute flower.
Julius: Yeah. It's blooming healthily.
When Julius-san's expression softened up as he touched the flower, it gave me a warm feeling.
(He must love flowers.)
Feeling happy, I stared at his face.
Julius: !
When our gazes suddenly met, Julius-san's cheeks turned red a little.
- What kind of flower is that? (☼)
MC: What kind of flower is that?
Julius: A lanaris. It's petals changes color according to the season.
MC: It changes color... How nice!
Julius: Right? The one blooming over there is called a camellia...
Seeing Julius-san happily talking about flowers was kind of cute...
Julius: !
As I was looking at him, he made a surprised look and turned red.
///Choices///
Julius: ...What? Looking at people's faces.
MC: Nothing...
(I ended up looking at me...)
Julius: ...
MC: ...
It became silent between us. At that moment...
??: Julius-sama~!
When we turned around, several girls were running towards us.
Townswoman 1: Julius-sama, are you on an inspection today!?
Townswoman 2: I'm so happy to see you~!!
Townswoman 3: Please teach me the methods of making perfume today!
Townswoman 2: No fair! I want Julius-sama to teach me too!
Julius: Y-Yeah...
When he flinched from the women that approached him, Julius-san backed away.
(He's so popular...)
Julius: S-Sorry, but I'm giving a tour to a guest right now. Next time, okay?
Townswomen: Eh~!!
After saying that in discomfort, Julius-san turned his back on the women and walked away quickly.
MC: Ah... Wait for me!
I quickly followed him from behind...
......
When I finally caught up with him...
MC: I feel bad for the women, but... Was that okay to do?
When I said that, Julius-san scratched his head troubledly.
Julius: I'm... not good with that sort of thing.
When he said that softly, I smiled without thinking.
Julius: W-What!
MC: Nothing... Sorry.
Julius: ...
With his face all red, Julius-san glared at me. I thought that expression was kind of cute. Although... At that time, I was still unaware of the darkness that holds him...
Chapter 3 - Tense Feelings
In the afternoon that day...
(This kingdom's air is really soothing...)
In the warm sunlight, I was walking in the garden that had flowers in bloom and...
(Is that... Julius-san?)
I saw him leaning against a tree with his eyes closed.
(Is he taking a nap?)
His slightly long bangs softly fluttered from the wind. Not wanting to wake him up, I slowly approached him. Then...
Julius: ...!
(Eh...!?)
He strongly grabbed my arm and pulled me.
MC: ...!!
The next moment... I was pushed down against the ground by Julius-san.
Julius: ...
(What... just happened...?)
Surprised from what happened so suddenly and his rough strength, my heart started beating fast.
Julius: ...
There was a deep darkness in Julius-san's eyes.
(Scary...)
As Julius-san pressed both of my wrists against the ground, his hands were slightly trembling. I...
///Choices///
- Say his name (☼)
MC: Julius... -san.
Julius: ...!
When I said his name somehow, he loosened his grip in his hands.
Julius: ...Sorry.
After Julius-san murmured that softly, he releases me.
- Resist (☽)
MC: ...!
I tried to resist by shaking off his hands, but my arms wouldn't move an inch.
Julius: MC...?
I noticed that Julius-san said my name for the first time at that moment.
Julius: I...
Just as he made a surprised look, Julius-san releases me.
///Choices///
MC: U-Um...
(Julius-san doesn't look so good...)
With a pale face, Julius-san's shoulders were trembling a little.
Julius: ...Don't approach me so carelessly. Who knows if I might hurt you.
When he gently held his hand out to me and helped me up, he said that softly.
MC: What do you mean...?
Julius: ...
Julius-san closed his eyes tightly.
Julius: ...A little before, there was a war in this kingdom.
(A war...!?)
When the wind blew in the courtyard, the trees rustled.
(In a peaceful and quiet kingdom like this...?)
I couldn't blink from those sudden words.
Julius: The other kingdom was kind of the original cause... and despite that the war ended fast. I was part of it too. It was terrible. There were traitors and I couldn't tell who was an enemy or ally...
Julius-san's voice was shaking.
Julius: So many were killed... It made me feel like I was going crazy. The war ended, but I'm still...
As he sounded cold, I...
///Choices///
- Get worried (☽)
MC: ...Are you okay?
Julius: ...Yeah, sorry for talking about something so depressing.
When I looked at his pale face, my heart tightened.
- Touch Julius (☼)
With my heart tightening, I touched Julius-san without thinking.
Julius: ...
His shoulder was trembling, but he didn't shake off my hand.
///Choices///
Julius: Sorry about earlier. But, do you understand? Don't get too close to me. It's the aftereffects of the war. Those who get close to me when I'm unconscious will...
When I didn't catch those last words... Julius-san backed away from me and left from there.
(Julius-san still can't forget about the time during the war...)
I watched his tense back.
(What should I do...)
As I stood there for a while, I thought about Juliust-san...
Chapter 4 - Sky-Blue Fragrance
The next day too, the sun was shining brightly onto the world. I stood still and thought about Julius-san's words yesterday.
-Flashback-
Julius: But, do you understand? Don't get too close to me. It's the aftereffects of the war. Those who get close to me when I'm unconscious will...
-Flashback-
(He didn't do anything to me...)
I remembered how tense he looked from behind.
Butler: Oh, MC-sama.
As the butler was passing by, he was holding a small vial that was sparkling brightly.
MC: Um, that is...?
Butler: It's a perfume made from the plants that were picked. Our kingdom is abundant with plants after all.
After the butler said that, he opened the cap of the bottle and it's scent drew near me.
(What a nice, sweet scent.)
Butler: Julius-sama is good at making perfumes.
MC: Julius-san is?
Butler: Yes. Julius-sama himself is embarrassed about it though.
With a chuckle, the butler broke into a refined smile.
Butler: The fragrances that Julius-sama makes are really comforting.
(That's it...!)
MC: Um, I have a favor to ask.
......
I asked the butler to let me make some perfumes.
(It might put Julius-san at ease.)
In front of me, there were a lot of different kinds of perfume bottles arranged.
Butler: All the necessary equipment for making perfume has been arranged. I hope you'll make something you'll like, MC-sama.
The butler gently smiled.
MC: Thank you very much.
Butler: No, same here... Thank you for worrying about Julius-sama.
After saying that, the butler left.
(What kind of scent would he like?)
As I checked each of the perfumes' scent one by one, I mixed them repeatedly. Although, the scents didn't turn out good as I thought they would.
(This is difficult...)
Julius: ...I can't watch anymore.
When I turned towards that sudden voice, Julius-san was standing by the door with a disgusted look.
MC: J-Julius-san!
Julius: An amateur can't do anything.
When Julius-san walked over here, paying no mind to me as I was confused, he started mixing skillfully.
Julius: The scent will change as time passes. Also, you shouldn't think how they'll pair with each other. You need to properly understand what kind of components each scent holds.
His boney hands handled the ingredients carefully.
(Such amazing skills...)
As I was watching those skills, Julius-san finished mixing before I knew it.
Julius: Here.
When he handed me the finished liquid, I approached it and checked it...
(...What a nice scent.)
The sweet scent of a vibrant flower tickled my nose.
Julius: ...What do you think?
MC: Eh...?
Julius: Try making a fragrance that you want.
(W-What should I do?)
///Choices///
- Refuse (☽)
MC: I-I'm fine! I don't want to cause you any trouble...
Julius: Like I said earlier. It's impossible for an amateur.
Julius-san snatched the perfume from my hand and adjusted it's distributions.
(How troubling...)
- Speak hesitantly (☼)
MC: U-Um...
I became troubled as I tried to respond.
Julius: What, isn't there a fragrance that you want?
When he looked at my face at a close distance, I ended up looking away.
///Choices///
Once I got an idea, I spoke honestly.
MC: ...I want to make a fragrance that'll give you some comfort, Julius-san.
Julius: !
At that moment, Julius-san made a strained look.
Julius: ...What's with that?
MC: I thought that a fragrance would relax your mind a little...
Julius: ...You're so meddlesome.
After saying that bluntly, Julius-san turned his back on me.
(I guess I am... meddlesome.)
When my shoulders dropped, I looked at his back and...
Julius: ...Hurry up.
MC: Eh...?
Julius-san said that with his back facing me.
Julius: Choose the perfumes you like. I'll distribute them.
(...!)
///Choices///
- Say thanks (☼)
I went from feeling down to up.
MC: Thank you!
When I thanked him loudly...
Julius: You sure are energetic.
Julius-san gently narrowed his eyes.
- Hesitate (☽)
Julius: ...What's with that face?
As I was surprised, Julius-san looked at me with a frown.
MC: S-Sorry. Well...
When I said that from his gaze...
Julius: Just do it!
After saying that curtly, Julius-san turned the other way.
(...Is he embarrassed?)
When I looked at him from behind, I noticed that his ears have turned red a little...
///Choices///
......
After I chose some perfumes, Julius-san carefully mixed them. Then, it turned into a sky-blue liquid.
Julius: It's done.
A refreshingly soothing scent that was like a sweet fruit was in the air.
(What a really nice scent...)
MC: Julius-san, thank you so much.
Julius: It was nothing...
Julius-san placed his hand on top of my head.
Julius: It's a nice scent. I like it too... Thanks.
His gentle smile made my heart noisy. The scent that Julius-san and I made filled up the room...
Chapter 5 - Dozing Off for a Moment
A few days later... The bugs were happily chirping together on the overgrown plants in the garden.
(The weather's nice today too... The climate truly is peaceful... It's hard to believe that a war took place here.)
I felt the warm sunlight against my cheeks as I was walking in the courtyard...
(That's...?)
There was Julius-san swinging his sword.
(Such a serious expression.)
I thought about speaking to him, but I kept on watching him. Then...
Julius: ...What is it?
When he noticed me, he spoke to me.
MC: Sorry, I interrupted you.
Julius: No... I was just about to take a break.
When he put away his sword, he sat down on a nearby bench.
///Choices///
- Sit next to him (☼)
MC: Can I... sit next to you?
Julius: Sure...
After that curt response, I sat next to Julius-san.
- Stand near him (☽)
As I stood there, I looked at Julius-san.
Julius: ...What are you standing there for?
With Julius-san's persuasion, I slowly sat next to him.
///Choices///
MC: Do you do sword practice every day?
Julius: Yeah... It's always peaceful here, but you never know what might happen. Also... I've been getting a bit of a strange feeling lately.
MC: Strange feeling?
Julius: I feel like somebody's been watching me... It could just be my imagination though. I don't like it. Even though the war has already ended, it's too suspicious.
There was a scared look in Julius-san's eyes.
MC: ...
As my heart was feeling pain, I softly touched his hand without thinking.
Julius: ...!
MC: I-I'm sorry!
I immediately removed my hand, but... His large hand grabbed mine.
Julius: ...No, it's fine. It's kind of reassuring.
(Julius-san...)
With heat in my cheeks, I couldn't say anything else from there.
(Such a big hand... It was holding that sword so easily too.)
As the silence continued, we became enveloped in the warm sunlight. Before I knew it, I dozed off...
......
When I woke up, the enchanting sunlight was going through my hair.
(Oh, no! I fell asleep...)
Just as I got up in a panic, I felt something heavy on my shoulder.
(...!)
Julius-san was asleep with his head leaning against my shoulder.
(Huh... This scent...)
Suddenly, a familiar scent tickled my nose. When I closed my eyes, the scent that was lightly emitting from his nape was the one that we've made together.
(He's using it...)
As I felt a warm feeling rising, I touched his cheek without thinking.
(What a peaceful looking face...)
Julius: ...Mm.
Then, when Julius-san woke up, he backed away from me in surprise.
Julius: I... Did I fall asleep next to you?
With a bewildered look, Julius-san looked at me.
MC: Julius-san...?
While he was looking straight at me, my heartbeat became fast for some reason.
Julius: No... Sorry. To think that I've fallen into a deep sleep like this... It's been a while.
The world became dyed by the sunlight.
(I can't look away from him...)
As Julius-san and I looked at each other... To me, it felt like time has stopped.
In an area, where the sunlight doesn't reach, we didn't notice someone watching us...
Chapter 6 - Betrayed Again
For a while, time went by peacefully as I was in Bloomeria with Julius-san. Then, one day...
Together with Julius-san and some castle servants, we went to a flower field that was slightly further away from the castle to gather flowers for perfume making.
Julius: Are you happy? Coming along with us.
MC: Yes, I'm happy to see so many kinds of flowers.
Julius: I see.
Julius-san kindly smiled at me.
(...Somehow, it feels like Julius-san's expression has become calmer lately.)
While being surrounded by the scent of flowers in the area, my heart happily skipped a beat.
Julius: Then, I'll leave the rest to you guys.
Then, he went to pick some flowers with the castle servants.
Julius: Well then, we'll be here.
MC: I'll go pick flowers over here.
Julius: That's fine, but don't go out too far.
After parting from Julius-san, I went to pick flowers in a vacant area.
(I should gather as many flowers as I could. It'd be nice if I could make a nice fragrance with Julius-san again.)
At that moment... When I turned around, one of the servants was silently standing there.
MC: Is something the matter?
Servant: ...
The servant approached me without saying anything. Then...
MC: Eh...
He suddenly pulled out a sword and swung it down towards me.
MC: ...!
I barely escaped, but I felt a sharp pain running through my foot.
(No way... My foot is...)
It seems like I sprained my foot.
Servant: ...
Just as the man raised his sword above me again...
MC: Julius-san...!
I shouted his name before I knew it.
Julius: MC!
Responding to my shout, Julius-san came in from aside and crossed swords with the man.
Julius: You... What is the meaning of this?
Servant: You were late noticing. That's just like you.
With the sound of swords clashing against each other, Julius-san took down the man.
Servant: Dammit...!
The man with the injured leg crouched down at that spot. Julius-san hugged me gently.
///Choices///
- Say his name (☽)
MC: Julius-san...!
Feeling all my strength leaving me, I said that heartrendingly.
Julius: Don't make such a tearful look.
Julius-san's gentle eyes gave me some reassurance.
- Cling onto him tightly (☼)
MC: ...!
I clung onto Julius-san tightly.
Julius: Idiot, I told you not to go out too far... It's okay now.
Julius-san hugged me strongly to reassure me.
///Choices///
When Julius-san hid me behind him to protect me, he glared at the man that was crouching down.
Julius: ...You, could it be? Are you a spy from the enemy kingdom?
(A spy...!?)
-Flashback-
Julius: I've been getting a bit of a strange feeling lately. I feel like somebody's been watching me... It could just be my imagination though.
-Flashback-
(The feeling that Julius-san has been getting was because of this person...)
Spy: We may have lost the war, but... We were waiting for the chance to take your life. Although, your wariness is strong... So, went through all the trouble into creating this opportunity.
After the man said that as he was down, he raised his right hand. Then...
Julius: ...!
From behind, several men suddenly attacked us.
MC: Julius-san...!
As the flowers were being stepped on altogether, the men in front of us drew near...
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