Leger - Prince of Pluto - Main Story

Leger - Prince of Pluto - Main Story

Chapter 1 - A Gentle Kiss

Kingdom of Etiquette, Pluto, October... In the early afternoon as the blue sky was perfectly clear... 

When I received an invitation to the castle from Prince Leger as thanks for waking him up, I felt like I was being engulfed by the grand atmosphere. 

(Such an elegant castle... I'm feeling nervous.) 

??: MC-sama, I've been expecting you. 

When I turned around, there was a blonde-haired man with a seductive smile. 

MC: Leger-san!

When I blinked from his handsome looks, I steadied my breathing. 

MC: T-Thank you for inviting me. 

(...I'm so nervous, I can't speak well.) 

Leger: You don't need to address me so formally. Can I do the same with you? 

MC: S-Sure... 

Leger: Then, once again... 

(Eh...?) 

Leger got down on his knee and politely held my hand. 

(T-This is...?) 

Leger: MC, welcome to my kingdom. I'm so happy that you came. 

MC: ...!

Leger gently kissed the top of my hand. 

MC: S-Same here, thank you. 

When my heartbeat suddenly became noisy, I responded as I was stuttering. 

Leger: Now then, let me take you to your room, MC. 

Leger gave me a gentle smile. 

MC: I'll be in your care. 

When he started walking with his back facing me, I softly placed my hand on my chest. I looked at Leger's transparent blonde hair. 

(Such a beautiful person...) 

As it felt like I was being drawn towards an unnoticeable piece of thread that was hanging from him, I proceeded through the hallway as well...

Chapter 2 - His Younger Brother

I proceeded through the hallway alongside Leger. As I felt the warm sunlight that was shining in through the hallway windows, I felt a little less nervous... Just as we moved forward for a bit, a man walked in front of us. 

(...Why does it feel like I've met him before?) 

When the man noticed Leger and me, he lightly bowed. As his blonde hair was bathed in the sunlight, it softly shined. 

(I see now, he looks like Leger.) 

Leger: Let me introduce him, this is my younger brother, Roy. 

(Younger brother... They do have the same eyes.) 

MC: Nice to meet you, I'm MC.

Roy: ...Nice to meet you. 

Leger: She's the one who has awakened me from a slumber. 

Roy: ...I see. 

MC: ...!? 

The next moment, I felt Roy-san glaring at me sharply. 

(Was I imagining things...?) 

Leger: Are the preparations for tomorrow's meeting about the kingdom going okay? 

When Leger noticed that, he softly smiled at Roy-san. 

Roy: You have nothing to worry about, Brother. Now then, if you'll excuse me... 

After Roy-san bowed to Leger and me, he headed into the hallway and disappeared afterwards. 

MC: There's going to be a meeting about the kingdom? 

Leger: That's right. We'll be discussing some plans with some people that are from outside the kingdom. 

Leger had a somewhat proud look in his eyes. 

Leger: Actually, this'll be Roy's first time as the speaker. 

MC: Then, he must be really busy right now. 

Instead of responding, Leger slightly shrugged his shoulders. The look from earlier disappeared from his eyes. 

MC: Leger...? 

Leger: No matter how nervous he is from getting ready for the kingdom's meeting... I'm sorry that he didn't greet you properly. 

///Choices///

- It's okay (☼)

MC: It's okay.

Leger: Thank you... 

- I'm worried about Roy-san (☽)

MC: It's an important time, so I probably shouldn't get in the way of Roy-san's concentration... 

Leger: It's okay. Thank you for worrying about Roy. 

///Choices///

MC: Do you usually talk to Roy-san like that? 

Leger: I guess so. Somehow, it seems like he hates me. 

MC: Hates you...? 

Leger: Yeah. He acts that way no matter how much I talk to him. It's embarrassing, but I don't understand why he hates me at all. 

His long eyelashes went down sadly. 

MC: ...Are you okay? 

Leger: Yes, I'm fine. Sorry. 

He said that as he showed a smile. 

(Such a sad looking face...) 

When I looked down, instead of looking where Leger was, my gaze wandered around and caught sight of his hand... Without thinking, I held that hand. 

Leger: ...MC? 

MC: I'm sorry! ...I just. 

(Did I just do something so bold...?) 

Leger: Why are you apologizing? Thank you for worrying about me. 

MC: No... That was... 

Leger's words gently reassured me. 

Leger: Sorry for talking about this in the hallway. 

MC: It's okay. 

The next moment, Leger placed his hand on my back. 

Leger: Your room is right this way. Now then, let's go. 

MC: ...O-Okay. 

As I felt Leger's hand touching my back, his warmth was being transmitted to me. 

(Such a big hand...) 

My body felt warmer than the sunlight that was coming in from the window... 

Chapter 3 - A Sweet Scent

Leger: Here we are, this'll be your room from here on. 

When Leger opened the door, the cool air in the room touched my skin. It felt nice against my warm cheeks. 

Leger: You must've been tired today, so take your time to rest. 

MC: Thank you. 

Leger: We won't be able to go out because of the kingdom's meeting tomorrow, so I thought about showing you around the courtyard. What do you think? 

///Choices///

- Of course (☼)

MC: Yes, of course. But, will you be okay with the kingdom's meeting? 

Leger: It's in the afternoon, so it'll be all right. 

- Please don't worry about me (☽)

MC: Please don't worry about me. You have the kingdom's meeting after all... 

Leger: Thank you for taking me into consideration. But, it'll be fine since it's in the afternoon. 

///Choices///

MC: I see. 

Leger's kindness made me smile. 

Leger: I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning. 

MC: Okay. 

Butler: Pardon the intrusion. 

At that moment, along with a knock, a butler entered. 

Leger: Thank you, I've been waiting. 

On the tray that the butler was holding, there was a single teacup on it. The warm scent drifted in the room. 

(...What is that?) 

Leger: Is there some honey? 

Butler: Yes, it's been prepared. 

Leger: Since it's cold today, I thought about getting some tea ready to warm up your body. How about it? 

///Choices///

- You can drink it (☽)

(Somehow, it seems like he's really taking me into consideration...) 

MC: I'm okay, so you can drink it, Leger. 

Leger: Me? I'm fine, I already drink enough of this in the mornings. 

- Thank you (☼)

(I'm happy...) 

MC: Thank you. 

Leger: You're welcome. 

///Choices///

When Leger took the teacup from the butler, he slowly poured some honey in it. 

Leger: Here you go. 

Leger handed the teacup to me. 

MC: It has a nice scent... 

While feeling comfortable from the tempting scent, I drank the tea. The subtle sweetness of the honey filled the inside of my mouth. 

(I feel at ease somehow.) 

MC: It's really good. 

Leger: That's good. Sweets help when you're tired after all. You looked like you were nervous. So, I thought it'd be a good idea to calm you down a little. 

(So, he noticed...) 

MC: Yes! I'm feeling better already. 

When I responded with that, Leger smiled softly at me. 

Leger: It's hot, so be careful while drinking it. 

MC: Okay. 

When Leger turned around, he left the room with the butler. 

(Leger... He's like the perfect prince.) 

Just as I thought of that, I looked outside the window. 

(Roy-san...?) 

Underneath a tree in the courtyard, I saw Roy-san lying next to it. 

-Flashback-

Leger: Somehow, it seems like he hates me. 

-Flashback-

(I wonder why...) 

As the sun was starting to set, the courtyard became covered in the red sunlight. 

I tried approaching Roy-san as he was laying underneath the tree. 

Roy: ...Do you want something from me? 

When Roy-san noticed me, he got up. 

MC: Can I sit next to you? 

Roy: ...Go ahead. 

As Roy-san gave me that response, he had a blank look on his face that made it feel like he was wearing a mask. 

MC: Um... About Prince Leger... 

Roy: Isn't he just perfect? 

Roy-san interrupted me as he said that sharply. 

Roy: His presence, actions and everything. He's my prideful brother that's worthy of becoming the next king. 

Despite what he said, there was a dark shadow bordering Roy-san's face. 

MC: Roy-san...? 

Roy: You woke my brother up, right? 

MC: ...Yes. 

Roy: ...I hold a little resentment towards you. 

MC: Eh...?

Without looking at me, Roy-san returned to the castle. 

(What did he mean...?) 

As I was alone, it felt like night as the evening glow got darker by the hour... 

Chapter 4 - Memories with Roy

The next day... 

I went to the castle courtyard with Leger. 

(I didn't notice it yesterday, but... It's so vast and pretty.) 

Feeling like I've just woken up, I stopped my feet to look at the vast vivid greenery. 

Leger: Come here. 

Leger's beautiful hand gently held mine. 

MC: Ah... 

That natural gesture made me take his hand without thinking. 

Leger: Do you dislike holding hands? 

///Choices///

- Yes (☽)

MC: Yes... It'll be difficult for you to walk... Is what I was thinking. 

Due to embarrassment, I didn't understand what I was saying myself. 

Leger: It's okay. Now, let's go. 

- No (☼)

MC: No, not at all. 

When I held his hand, Leger smiled. 

Leger: That's good. 

///Choices///

Leger pulled my hand and we proceeded into the courtyard while looking at it thoroughly. 

Leger: When I was little, I would play with Roy in the courtyard quite often. 

MC: Since it's such a vast courtyard, it must've been really fun. 

Leger: I guess so. But, as we got older, I felt that Roy has been avoiding me. 

Leger's eyes trembled sadly. 

(Such a pained look on his face... Why would Roy-san do that to Leger-san...?) 

Feeling worried, I looked at the ground. 

Leger: Sorry. I made you worried again. 

When I raised my face to look at Leger, his shoulders dropped apologetically. 

MC: That's... not true. 

Leger: You're not a good liar. Sorry. Please don't worry about it. 

MC: But... 

Leger: I wonder why. I show my hidden self when I'm with you. 

MC: Hidden self? 

Leger furrowed his brow troubledly. 

Leger: Roy acts as if he doesn't notice what's going on around him. It makes me worried. But, it always weighs heavily on my mind. How can I make him rely on me? 

MC: ...Leger. 

When he said those words in pain, he squeezed my hand as we were connected and... 

Leger: But. 

MC: Eh... 

Suddenly... Leger sounded surprisingly cold as his hand softly loosens his grip. 

Leger: Sometimes, I would get overtaken by some really selfish feelings. Why can't I understand Roy despite that I used to walk with him like this? I can't understand the reason to the point that I can't even describe it. Like, why am I the only one suffering from thinking like this. 

After saying that, Leger smiled self-mockingly. 

(Leger...?) 

For some reason, that smile sent a chill down my spine... 

Leger: Sorry. You ended up seeing a part of me that I didn't want to show somehow. 

As Leger said that, he made the same gentle and kind expression that he usually shows. 

MC: ...It's okay. 

(Was I seeing things...?) 

I became confused from the cold icelike sensation that I felt for a moment... 

Chapter 5 - Don't Worry

-Flashback-

Leger: Sometimes, I would get overtaken by some really selfish feelings. Why can't I understand Roy despite that I used to walk with him like this? I can't understand the reason to the point that I can't even describe it. Like, why am I the only one suffering from thinking like this. 

-Flashback-

His cold icelike tone made me confused with a shiver, but... 

Leger: Sorry. You ended up seeing a part of me that I didn't want to show somehow.

Leger's expression immediately went back to looking kind and gentle as usual. 

MC: ...It's okay. 

MC: MC? What's wrong? 

When my expression became stiff, Leger looked at me worriedly...

///Choices///

- Are you okay? (☼)

MC: Um, Leger... Are you okay? 

Leger: Am I okay? ...Ah, you mean about Roy? 

As Leger made a troubled smile, he caressed my hair. 

Leger: Sorry. You're just so easy to talk to that I just... Don't worry, I'm okay. 

MC: ...

That expression didn't feel cold at all like earlier. 

- It's nothing (☽)

MC: I-It's nothing. 

Leger: ...

Leger's fingers traced my cheek. 

Leger: You're a really bad liar. I'm sorry for making you worry about Roy. 

Leger made a really sad smile. 

///Choices///

At that moment, we heard a bell ringing from the nearby clock tower. 

Leger: It's already noon... I need to return to the castle soon. 

Leger's hand slightly gripped mine as he held it. 

Leger: Once the kingdom's meeting ends, let's have dinner together. The royal chef is really talented at cooking. 

MC: Okay, I'll be looking forward to it!

Leger: Then, let's go back to the castle. 

MC: Alright. 

As Leger gently pulled my hand, we walked on the path towards the castle. 

(That feeling, I wonder what that was...) 

When I remembered his smile that was cold like ice, my heart became really noisy... 

......

When I returned to my room, I sat down in a chair near the window and looked at the view of the courtyard as time went by. 

(About Roy-san... I wonder if there's something I can do.) 

Then, the light of dusk disappeared and the darkness of night appeared soon after. 

(It's about time for the kingdom's meeting to end soon.) 

At that moment, there was a knock on the door. 

(Leger?) 

When I opened the door, the butler was standing there all flustered. 

MC: Is something wrong? 

Butler: Leger-sama said that you two were going to have dinner together. 

MC: Yes. Prince Leger invited me... 

Butler: Although... Leger-sama got injured. He's currently resting in his room. 

MC: Injured...!? 

Those unexpected words made the inside of my head go blank. 

MC: Leger is...!? 

Butler: Right this way.

As the darkness of night was beginning to spread, I became worried. 

(Just what happened...) 

While clutching my chest, I hurried to where Leger is... 

Sun End

Moon End