Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Lid - Prince of Oliverite - Main Story
Chapter 1 - Lid and Caran
In the castle, it was adorned with furnishings that were studded with various beautiful green jewels. After waking up Lid from a slumber, he took me to his kingdom, Oliverite.
Butler: Lid-sama... It's good to see that you're safe!
The butler greeted us as he was deeply moved.
Lid: Sorry, I got careless!
Compared to the meek looking butler, Lid was cheerful as he responded back.
Lid: It's all thanks to her!
Lid looked towards me.
Butler: Really, thank you so much.
MC: It was nothing...
??: Lid!
We heard a deep dignified voice from within the castle.
Lid: Brother!
Caran: You... You're all right! Thank goodness...
(Lid's... older brother?)
Lid: Yeah, that's right! It's a good thing that the dream eaters didn't get you! If you fell into a slumber, it'll trouble everyone in the kingdom more!
As Lid smiled carefreely, his brother frowned.
Caran: What are you saying... Do you have any idea how worried I was?
From his tone, it showed that his brother was worried about Lid wholeheartedly.
Lid: This is my brother. He's really smart and also, strong! He's next to inherit the throne!
Caran: Lid! There's no need for that introduction! ...My apologies. I'm the first prince, Caran. Somehow, I don't know how to thank you for saving my brother...
Prince Caran's polite gestures made me feel embarrassed.
Lid: We must thank her somehow. I know... Tonight, let's hold a welcoming party for you!
MC: I-I'm okay, you don't have to...
Lid: Hmm, but you shouldn't go in those clothes... Hey, get a dress ready for her!
Ignoring my words, Lid gave orders to a nearby servant.
Lid: I'll come pick you up in the evening! So, let's pretty you up until then.
MC: H-Hey, wait...
Lid: Well, see you later!
As Lid smiled innocently, he left from there.
Caran: My apologies... Lid has always been like that.
MC: It's okay...
Caran: Although, I want to thank you somehow. I'd be happy to see you attend the welcoming party too.
And so, I was going to attend the welcoming party...
Chapter 2 - Gazes Meeting
-Flashback-
Lid: We must thank her somehow. I know... Tonight, let's hold a welcoming party for you!
-Flashback-
That night... After the servant put a dress on me, I was waiting for Lid to come pick me up in the room.
(...I wonder if I look strange.)
I was wearing a refined light green long dress and a choker that was adorned with a jewel that was the same color around my neck.
Lid: I'm coming in, MC.
With a knock on the door, Lid showed himself in.
Lid: ...
Lid looked at me without saying anything.
MC: D-Do I look strange?
Lid: ...Beautiful.
MC: Eh...?
Lid: I-It's nothing. Now, let's go!
As Lid walked out quickly, I followed him and headed towards the venue...
The venue was already bustling with a lot of people. After Lid showed me to a seat, he left from there and quickly gave orders to a servant.
(I wonder if Lid is managing all this by himself.)
After that, time went by as a lot of people came up to just greet me...
......
(I-I'm so tired...)
Ever since the welcoming party started, I was unable to talk to Lid at all.
(I need to thank him properly for the dress... I'm going to look for Lid.)
When I got up from my seat, I went through the crowd of people and found Lid taking a break in a corner of the venue.
MC: Lid.
Lid: What is the guest of honor doing here?
MC: You're a prince yourself though, Lid...
Lid: I'm fine. As the face of this kingdom, Brother needs to keep his head up.
Lid's older brother... In the middle of the welcoming party, Caran-san was surrounded by a lot of people as he was politely exchanging greetings with them.
(Amazing... Even though I got tired pretty fast.)
Lid: So, why did you come over here?
MC: Ah... Lid, thank you for this dress.
Lid: Ah, sure...
Lid's cheeks turned red a little.
Lid: ...You're beautiful.
MC: Eh? I didn't catch that.
Lid: ...I said that I can see you now!
///Choices///
- I guess so (☽)
MC: I guess so...
Lid: ...Hey, don't let yourself down! I was obviously joking!
Seeing Lid panicking like that made me break into a smile.
Lid: What's with you... Weirdo.
Lid smiled as well.
- How mean! (☼)
MC: Geez, how mean!
I pouted a little, but...
Lid: What, I was only praising you.
When Lid broke into a smile, I got drawn towards it and smiled as well.
///Choices///
As we smiled at each other, classical music started playing in the venue.
Lid: Looks like it's time to dance. You should go back and have some fun.
MC: But...
(I feel most calm with Lid...)
MC: I can't really dance...
Lid: ...
When Lid thought about something for a while...
Lid: ...Brother!
Just as he moved his gaze from me, he shouted that.
Caran: Lid, MC-sama...
After finally finishing greeting the invitees, Caran-san looked over here.
Caran: My apologies for not greeting you yet...
Lid: Brother, perfect timing! I'll leave her to you. It doesn't look like she can dance well!
Caran: Lid! That was rude...
MC: L-Lid...
Lid: Brother is good at dancing. Just leave it to him and you'll be okay.
As I was perplexed, Lid softly whispered that to me.
Lid: See ya, good luck.
After saying that, he patted my head and left.
(Lid...)
When I turned around, Caran-san was looking straight at me.
Caran: Won't you... dance with me?
Caran-san held his hand out reservedly. Unable to refuse, I took that hand, but... While I was dancing with Caran-san, I looked for Lid without realizing it...
Chapter 3 - What I Remember is...
The next day after the welcoming party...
Just as I woke up from bed and got dressed, there was a knock on the door.
Lid: It's me. Are you awake?
Once I quickly finished brushing my hair, I let Lid in the room.
Lid: Good work yesterday! Aren't you tired?
MC: Yes, I'm okay... Caran-san was really good at dancing.
Lid: ...Right?
(Lid...?)
For a moment, I thought that Lid made a gloomy expression, but...
Lid: Since you came to this kingdom and all. I'll show you around town today.
Soon after, Lid was looking at me with his usual cheerful smile.
MC: Sure! That makes me happy.
That offer made me excited. After getting ready, the two of us left the room and...
Caran: MC-sama...!
We encountered Caran-san, who was standing in front of the room.
Lid: Whoa, sorry, Brother! What's up? Did you need something from her?
Caran: No, well...
Caran-san looked a bit hesitant to speak.
Caran: I-I'll be inspecting the town later, so I was wondering if MC-sama would like to come along...
Lid: ...
After Lid thought about something carefully, he spoke cheerfully.
Lid: ...I know! In that case, I should leave her to you, Brother!
MC: Eh...?
///Choices///
- I'm fine with Lid (☼)
MC: But, I want to...
Lid: Well, Brother, I'll leave her in your care!
When Lid interrupted me by saying that, he continued on.
- Then, I'll go with Caran-san (☽)
MC: ...Then, I'll go with Caran-san.
Lid: Yeah, you go have fun out there.
Lid said that in return without looking at me.
///Choices///
Lid: Take your time to look around! I'll do Brother's afternoon work in your place!
As Lid said that, he ran off from the front of the room...
Thus, I went with Caran-san on his inspection of the town. After descending from the horse carriage, the town was filled with the energy of the people that were coming and going. Although...
(I wonder... what Lid is doing right now.)
For some reason, I was curious about Lid.
Caran: MC-sama...?
MC: Ah... I'm sorry!
(I shouldn't... It'll be rude to Caran-san.)
Caran: It's okay... I'm the one who invited you out so suddenly. I need to thank Lid... For doing my work in place. That guy is always helping me out behind the scenes. He's not interested in the throne... So, he always takes consideration of everyone around him.
MC: ...Somehow, I know what you mean.
(Lid...)
After walking around town, we returned to the castle...
That night... After saying farewell to Caran-san, I passed by the courtyard as I was on my way to my room and at that moment...
(Lid...?)
As the moonlight was shining on Lid, he was looking up at the sky in the courtyard.
Lid: Yo, what's up?
For some reason, that cheerful voice gave me some reassurance.
Lid: How was it? Did Brother show you around politely?
MC: Yes, but I was a little nervous. I wouldn't feel that way if I was with you.
When I said that without thinking, Lid made a surprised look and scratched his head in embarrassment afterwards.
Lid: So... Where did he take you?
MC: The library, the city hall and the opera house...
Lid: Haha! That's just like Brother. But, if it were me, I would've taken you to a tasty restaurant and the best place to take an afternoon nap. Those kinds of places... Looks like leaving you with Brother was the right choice!
Lid's mischievous smile made my heart noisy.
MC: Fufu... But, I would've preferred those places. Next time, I would like to go to town with you, Lid.
Lid: MC...
Suddenly, Lid reached for my face.
(Lid...?)
///Choices///
- Turn away (☼)
MC: ...
Just as I turned my face away out of embarrassment...
Lid: ...Look over here.
When he said that softly, I nervously returned my gaze towards him.
- Look at him in the eye (☽)
MC: ...
Without looking away, I stared at Lid in the eye.
Lid: ...
Lid's beautiful green eyes were shaking.
///Choices///
Just as Lid's hand was about to touch my cheek, my heart started going fast and at that moment...
Caran: Lid, MC-sama.
Caran-san, who was passing by, came over here.
Lid: Brother...
Lid slowly puts his hand down.
Caran: What were you two talking about?
Lid: ...
Lid looked back and forth between Caran-san and me for a while and then...
Lid: ...I was asking about where she went during your inspection.
He responded with a grin.
Lid: Well, I'll be going back to my room now. I'll leave the rest to you, Brother.
MC: Eh...
When he turned his back on me, he walked into the castle.
Caran: MC-sama...
MC: ...I'm sorry, I'll be heading off too...!
After I bowed to Caran-san, I went after Lid...
Chapter 4 - Words Falling Out
When I ran off in front of Caran-san like a bullet, I desperately followed Lid from behind.
MC: Lid, wait...!
Lid: What's wrong, you're already done with Brother?
MC: Why do you always suddenly leave like that...?
Lid: Why... Well...
Lid looked uncomfortable as he was hesitant to speak.
MC: I... I want to be with you.
I said that without thinking.
Lid: ...With me?
Lid looked at me with wide eyes, but...
Lid: How unfair of you to be saying something like that.
As he narrowed his eyes, he smiled happily.
Lid: Okay! You still good? Let's go have some fun in town at night!
MC: Go have fun... Right now?
Lid: Yeah, right now! Are you okay with that?
MC: Sure! That makes me happy.
Then, Lid and I snuck out into the town at night. Once we walked into the street stall market, we looked at the general goods they have...
(I feel like I'm on a date in my formal world...)
When I thought of that, I smiled to myself.
MC: It's good...!
Lid took me to a restaurant that was like a hidden house in the quiet part of the backstreets.
Lid: Right? It's my favorite restaurant. Master! Seconds please. She seems to be really hungry.
MC: T-That's not true...!
Lid: Haha... I wanted to show you around properly like Brother, but I'm not good at that.
MC: Actually, I was living a normal life before coming to this world. Spending time like this is really fun. Thank you, Lid.
Lid's cheeks turned red a little when I said that.
Lid: What a weirdo. Liking the normal stuff.
Master: Prince Lid, thanks for waiting!
The friendly shopkeeper brought over some food.
Master: To think that you would bring such a cute girl. I wonder what kind of face Prince Tiga and the others would make.
(Tiga?)
Lid: Ah... Don't tell those guys!
Suddenly, Lid became frantic.
///Choices///
- Why are you so flustered? (☽)
MC: Why are you so flustered?
Lid: I-I'm not flustered or anything.
- Who's Tiga? (☼)
MC: Who's Tiga?
Lid: W-Well...
///Choices///
Lid: Tiga is the prince of a kingdom that my kingdom has close relations with, there's Sai too. We've gotten along since we were kids, so the three of us would sometimes come here to hang out.
As Lid talked about it happily, I can tell that the three of them get along really well.
Lid: Usually, Tiga would go crazy about something and Sai would calm him down. I'm the one who's always getting tossed around.
MC: Fufu...
Lid: ...Brother's the same, but he's surrounded by a lot of perfect people. He pretty much has the power to draw people towards him, I'm kind of jealous of that.
(Lid...?)
Suddenly, when Lid's expression became a little gloomy, I found myself looking at it.
Lid: N-Never mind!
When he noticed my gaze, he went back to looking all cheerful...
After so much time has passed from having fun, we returned to the castle.
Lid: Well, sorry for taking you around so much. Goodnight.
As I couldn't forget about the dark expression that Lid made earlier, I called out to him just as he was about to walk away.
MC: Hey... Will you take me to town again? Next time, to the place that's comfortable for taking a nap. I... I had a lot of fun being with you, Lid.
Lid made a surprised look, but...
Lid: Yeah, sure!
When he happily narrowed his eyes, he touched my hair.
Lid: ...Thank you.
As he gently pushed up some of my hair behind my ear, I felt ticklish. I realized how big Lid's existence has gotten within me...
Lid remembered what MC said to him earlier.
Lid: Being with me is fun, huh...
With a warmth dwelling within his heart, he held back the feeling of wanting to see her again after just parting from her and then...
Caran: Lid.
Caran was standing in front of Lid's room with a meek expression.
Lid: Brother, what's wrong?
Caran: I'm thinking of asking MC-sama out.
Lid: ...! ...I see. Okay, that was pretty obvious, Brother.
As he said that to the brother that he loves and respects, he did his best to smile right now...
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