Kanoto - Prince of Kuyou - Sun End

Kanoto - Prince of Kuyou - Sun End

Chapter 6 - Alone at the Bottom of a Cliff

When I entered the forest at night as I was searching for Kanoto-san, who suddenly disappeared, I ended up slipping... 

MC: Ow...

As I rubbed my waist that got battered, I realized that I slipped down to the bottom of a cliff. 

(I need to climb up...) 

I tried using my legs to get up, but they kept slipping. Feeling puzzled, I sat down. 

(It's hopeless... But, I'm more worried about Kanoto-san.) 

-Flashback-

Kanoto: I'm glad that I met you, MC. I'm sure that with you around, I can manage the festival in the upcoming year. 

-Flashback-

(I want to see Kanoto-san...) 

When I thought of him, a warmth was spreading within my heart a little. Although, at that moment, the forest that was getting colder was making my body tremble. 

(...It's getting cold.) 

As I was shivering while sitting down at the bottom of the cliff...

Kanoto: MC, where are you! Answer me!

When I heard Kanoto-san's voice faintly, I looked up. 

MC: Kanoto-san...!? 

I listened carefully to the voice of the person that I wanted to see... 

Chapter 7 - The Reason for Going into the Forest

Kanoto: MC, where are you! Answer me!

MC: Kanoto-san...? 

As I was shivering at the bottom of a cliff in the forest, I heard Kanoto-san's voice. 

MC: I'm right here! Kanoto-san!

Kanoto: MC. 

Kanoto-san showed his face from above the cliff soon after. When I saw him looking at me worriedly, I became moved to tears from relief. 

Kanoto: Are you okay! Can you stand? 

MC: Y-Yes. 

When I got up as I was staggering, I looked up at Kanoto-san. Even though it wasn't that bright with the dark forest behind him, it looked like Kanoto-san was the only one shining brightly. 

Kanoto: Hold out your hand. I'll pull you up. 

MC: But...

(If I do that, Kanoto-san might fall to the bottom of the cliff too...) 

Kanoto: It'll be okay. Here. 

When Kanoto-san extended his long arm, I nervously placed my hand in his. 

Kanoto: Use your feet on the cliff. 

MC: Like this? 

The moment I somehow made a foothold, Kanoto-san pulled me up with all his strength as he gripped my hand strongly. 

MC: Ah. 

Before I knew it, I was on top of the cliff and Kanoto-san caught me. Through Kanoto-san's kimono, I felt how strongly worried he was from his arms... 

(Even though he looks cute like a girl... He really is a boy...) 

MC: Thank you. 

After I thanked him, I sighed in relief... Kanoto-san strongly hugged my body that was completely cold. 

Kanoto: I'm sorry. 

His soft voice reached my ears. 

Kanoto: Were you looking for me? I'm sorry. 

MC: No. I slipped because of my carelessness... 

Kanoto: I wanted to pick a flower for you. You seemed troubled, so I wanted to make you smile. 

(So that's why...) 

Kanoto: ...If I knew that this was going to happen, I wouldn't have disappeared on my own. I'm sorry for disappearing. 

MC: I was really, really worried... 

I felt pain in my heart again from remembering those feelings from that time. 

Kanoto: I promise. 

Then, when he lets go of me, he was suddenly fidgeting... 

Kanoto: Here...

What he took out of his pocket was a small beautiful blue flower that was drooping a little. 

Kanoto: I got this earlier. But, I forgot about it while I was saving you. 

(He did his best to come all this way here to get this for me...) 

MC: Thank you... 

Not caring about how the flower looks, I accepted it carefully. At that moment, Kanoto-san became dispirited. 

(He did all of this for my sake... I'm so happy.) 

A warm light was being lit within my heart. Although, feeling somewhat embarrassed, I only looked at the blue flower that was in my hand... 

Last Chapter - Dependable

A few days later ever since Kanoto-san saved me when I fell to the bottom of a cliff in the forest... 

Today, Kanoto-san invited me out for a walk in the town of Kuyou again. Fascinated from seeing the tiled rooftops and white walls along the way, we returned to the main street right at the same time... 

Kanoto: Your eyes were shining. 

MC: Eh? ...I was only looking around in a daze. The white walls are so bright and very pretty. 

Kanoto: When you're happy, I'm happy too. 

When he looked at me with a carefree and innocent smile, my heart skipped a beat. 

Kanoto: Hey, we should be going to the forest next. 

MC: I guess so. Uh... Let me check the map... 

Just as I spread out the map, Kanoto-san took it soon after. 

MC: ...!

As I was surprised, I looked at Kanoto-san's beautiful pale complexion. 

Kanoto: Don't let go of my hand. 

After saying that quickly, Kanoto-san held my hand and gripped it tightly. 

Kanoto: Now, let's go. 

With a satisfied smile, Kanoto-san moved forward boldly while pulling my hand. 

MC: ...Do you know the way? 

When I asked that softly while feeling a little uneasy, Kanoto-san greatly nodded. 

Kanoto: Yeah. It'll be okay, I remember it. 

After Kanoto-san responded cheerfully, he was filled with self-confidence as he walked firmly. 

(He's right... It seems like he knows which way to go properly.)

Kanoto: Over here. 

Kanoto-san proceeded into town as he showed me the way. As Kanoto-san looked so reliable while walking, I became happy and went with him silently...

......

Once we arrived at the forest, the orange sunlight shined on the red tree leaves. 

Kanoto: This path is easier to go through. There are no tree roots after all. 

MC: Thank you. 

When we took the path that Kanoto-san said to take, we managed to avoid the bad spots in the area. 

Kanoto: Wait for a bit. 

When Kanoto-san lets go of my hand and went ahead, he removed the big rock that was in the way. Then, he cleared away the tree roots and spider webs to make it easier for me to walk. 

(He used to walk behind me since we've met, but right now...) 

I saw how much he has grown in such little time.

(...Even though it was just for a bit, I feel a little lonely without him holding my hand.) 

Just as I thought of that... 

Kanoto: Sorry to keep you waiting! It's okay now, let's go. 

MC: Ah... 

Once again, he held my hand firmly and walked forward confidently. 

(Kanoto-san... It feels like he really has changed.) 

MC: You sure have become reliable. 

Kanoto: ...!

After hearing those words, Kanoto-san stopped and turned towards me. 

MC: ...Kanoto-san? 

As he looked straight at me with the sunlight reflecting in his eyes, his handsome face slowly got closer. Just as it felt like my heart was about to stop, I closed my eyes... 

MC: ...!

 A soft sensation... was placed against my lips. 

MC: Mm... 

Kanoto: This spot is really warm too...

Kanoto-san whispered that to me as he caressed my burning hot cheeks with his fingers. It was either because of my lips or cheeks... 

Kanoto: I found out when I met you. That men should protect women. Especially if it's someone they love... 

His breath that was sweet like honey softly touched my eardrum. Then, when he changed angles, he covered my lips with his again... 

MC: Mm... 

(I can feel my consciousness becoming distant...) 

I shrugged my shoulders as it became hard to breathe. Then, even though he was reluctant, he finally freed me from the kiss. 

Kanoto: I finally understand. This heartbeat, it's a heartbeat of love... I love you. It's because I love you... From now on, I'll protect you. 

As our lips were at a breathing distance, what he declared clearly reached my heart. 

MC: Thank you... Kanoto-san. 

When I returned a small nod, he gave me another sweet kiss. As I was in his arms that suddenly became manly in such a short time, his protection gave me comfort... I entrusted myself to the sweetness of that kiss... 

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