Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
T/N: One of the best boys in the game!
Orion - Prince of Aquaria - Main Story
Chapter 1 - Sudden Kiss
March...
One day as the sound of the calm waves was heard within the sunlight... I was visiting the Undersea Kingdom after Prince Orion invited me.
(How do I get to the bottom of the ocean?)
In the cave, where the meeting spot was, there was a vast transparent ocean that was scary since the bottom couldn't be seen.
(It's pretty, but a little scary somehow.)
Feeling discouraged, I looked inside the cave and there was Orion-san, waiting for me.
Orion: It's been a while.
MC: Orion-san.
Orion: You didn't get lost?
MC: Yes. Thank you for picking me up.
Orion: Won't you come with me?
When he suddenly asked me that, I tilted my head to the side.
(Come with him? I don't know how to get to the Undersea Kingdom though.)
MC: ...Okay.
When I responded with a cheerful smile, Orion-san strongly pulled my wrist.
(Eh?)
Orion-san's long eyelashes became close to touching my forehead.
MC: Orion-sa-... Mm...
Before I knew it... Without giving me a moment to close my eyes, he kissed me.
MC: W-What are you doing!
Ignoring my words, Orion-san suddenly carried me in his arms and jumped into the ocean in the cave.
(My breath...)
Orion-san swam deeper fast.
(I can't...)
Just as I became unable to endure it and breathed...
MC: Huh?
(I can breathe?)
Orion: My kingdom is at the bottom of the ocean. I gave you the ability to breathe underwater. Be grateful.
(I-I can breathe because of that kiss?)
As the sunlight from above ground was shining on Orion-san from behind, that beauty made me narrow my eyes.
MC: Beautiful...
When I said that without thinking, Orion-san made a satisfied smile...
Chapter 2 - Captive Princess
That night... After arriving at the castle of the Undersea Kingdom, Orion-san took me to a beautiful room.
Orion: What do you think, have you gotten used to it?
From Orion-san's lips, small bubbles floated up. Outside the castle, it was flooded with swaying waves.
(Despite that we're underwater.)
While being able to breathe, moving my body freely in this room felt the same as moving above land.
MC: It's still strange, but... I was really surprised that this kingdom is surrounded by a giant bubble.
Orion: If you don't want to die, don't go outside of the bubble.
MC: Eh...
Orion: You won't have the strength to come back once you're out there.
(Does he mean that I'll die if I go outside of it?)
Just as I was trembling, Orion-san presented something to me.
MC: This is?
Orion: Doesn't it look like the ocean at sunset? There were some seashells that were the same color, so I made them into a necklace.
My eyes shined from the necklace with the beautiful orange seashells that looked like they could blend in with the sunset.
MC: I'm happy... Thank you so much!
Orion: ...Anyone would want to give you something if you make that face.
(I thought that Orion-san was forceful, but he's such a kind person.)
Happy about his kindness despite the way he speaks, I broke into a smile.
Orion: Putting that aside... Marry me.
MC: Eh!?
Orion: What are you surprised for? You should be honored.
I blinked many times from those sudden words.
Orion: Since the moment you woke me up, I fell for you somehow.
MC: F-Fell for me...?
Orion: Yeah. I would do anything to get what I want. That's why I want to marry you.
(W-What is he saying?)
As I was surprised...
///Choices///
- Go with what he said (☽)
(Is he joking? Maybe I should go with what he said.)
MC: ...O-Okay.
When I looked at him while being confused, Orion-san smiled calmly.
- Are you joking? (☼)
MC: Are you joking?
When I asked that without thinking, Orion-san gave me an annoyed look.
///Choices///
Orion: Anyway, you won't be able to leave from here.
MC: Eh! W-What do you mean?
Orion: The kiss wore off when you arrived here, so you have to gain that ability another way if you want to return to land.
MC: W-What should I do!?
Orion: You think I'd tell you?
When Orion-san smiled maliciously, all of my hopes disappeared.
Orion: Well, even if I tell you, you can't do anything about it. Also... There's no way I'm letting you go back.
Tracing below my neck, Orion-san placed his hand on the ribbon around my chest.
MC: ...Please stop!
Orion: That's right, I should introduce you to my mother as my future wife.
MC: Your mother?
(If I talk to his mother about the situation, she might tell me a way to get back on land.)
Looking at me as I was thinking, Orion-san smiled daringly.
Orion: Behave well, you need to do your best in training to become my wife. My fiancée.
(I... What am I supposed to do?)
As I watched Orion-san leave from behind, I couldn't do anything, but look at the beautiful scenery of the seafloor in a daze...
Chapter 3 - Unbelievable...
The next morning... As the maid was helping me get dressed, Orion-san arrived.
Orion: Hmm.
With his arms crossed, he looked at me for a while...
Orion: ...Too short.
When he said that, he pointed at my skirt.
Orion: It's shameful to show off your legs to other guys besides your fiancé.
MC: I-I'm not your fiancée!
Orion: Your boldness is nice though. We should put some more clothes on you. Ah, also... It'd be best to put your hair up.
Orion-san naturally held up my hair and exposed my neck.
MC: ...
Orion: You, the maid over there. Are you listening? Prepare some clothes that are more appropriate for my fiancée.
///Choices///
- I'm fine with this outfit (☼)
MC: I'm fine with this outfit.
When I said that strongly, Orion-san lifted my chin up with his fingers.
- Say you're not his fiancée (☽)
MC: I said that I'm not your fiancée!
When I said that, Orion-san smiled boldly.
///Choices///
Orion: You've got some guts.
Orion-san pushed me against the wall and suddenly placed his left hand on it. While looking at me, he placed his right hand on my skirt...
Orion: Going against me, you sure are feisty.
MC: Stop...!
Just as I was about to stop his hand, he grabbed my wrist. Looking at me like that, Orion-san chuckled as he broke into a smile.
Orion: Just kidding.
MC: ...
Orion: I'll come get you in 15 minutes. Prepare yourself.
(Orion-san is so mean... It's hard to believe that he loves me while ignoring my feelings like this.)
When Orion-san left the room, I looked at the seashell necklace that he gave me...
15 minutes later... After the maid was done dressing me up, Orion-san stared at me.
Orion: Not bad. I like it.
The dress felt light like a feather around my body and it shined as the hem of it swayed in the water.
MC: You saying that... doesn't make me happy.
(Despite that I thought he was a really kind person when he gave me this necklace.)
With sad feeling rising, I felt like crying.
Orion: Hmph... I know, since you're going to be my future wife and all. We should go deep into the palace, so that none of the waves will hit us.
MC: ...
By those words, I...
///Choices///
- Do you really love me? (☼)
MC: Do you... really love me?
When I ended up saying that defiantly, I covered my mouth.
Orion: Are you... serious?
- Are you teasing me? (☽)
MC: Are you teasing me? If you are, please stop it...!
Orion: Teasing you...?
///Choices///
Orion: Don't tell me that you're doubting me? Well, it's no wonder you're confused. It was too sudden. So, I'm going to say it again, I love you. I want you to be my wife... So, don't go doubting me anymore.
(The way he said that so seriously is scary... He means it.)
Unsure on what to do, I blinked.
MC: ...!
Orion-san suddenly snatched my lips away. Just as I was about to resist him, he strongly held down my hand.
Orion: I won't forgive you... if you go against me.
(So mean... Don't my feelings even matter to him?)
MC: Don't just... say that you love me like this.
When I murmured that, I ran off from there that instant. The seashell necklace in my hand felt really cold...
Chapter 4 - Honest Words
(I ended up running away from Orion-san.)
When I looked at the bubbles that rose up from my mouth, they got sucked up by the enormous bubble that surrounds this kingdom.
(How am I supposed to leave this kingdom...)
When I looked at the seashell necklace, I let out a single tear.
Orion: ...Are you crying?
(Orion-san...)
After I quickly hid the seashell necklace in my pocket, I turned around towards that anxious sounding voice that I've never heard before.
Orion: Why are you crying?
(Why...)
///Choices///
- You don't know...? (☼)
MC: You don't know?
Orion: I won't know if you don't tell me.
- Don't answer (☽)
MC: ...
When I didn't respond, Orion-san tilted his head to the side oddly.
///Choices///
MC: You suddenly kissed me, ignored my feelings... That's what made me sad.
When I said that softly, Orion-san frowned a little.
Orion: ...I was only giving you that ability when I kissed you before... Well, that's part of it.
MC: Eh?
Orion: You're from the land. If I don't give you that ability every day like that, you won't be able to breathe in the ocean.
(That's right... I was okay with it the first time.)
Orion: I thought you understood... Also, didn't I tell you? You're pretty feisty to go against me.
(Come to think of it... But, that's not the problem.)
Orion: Also, who said I'm ignoring your feelings? What's wrong with saying I love you to the woman I love? What's so bad about approaching the woman I want to marry?
MC: Orion-san...
Orion: It's a miracle for me to have met someone that I love from the bottom of my heart. I don't want to have any regrets. No matter what... I must have you.
MC: ...
His honest words made my heart throb a little.
Orion: Let's go. Mother is waiting.
Orion-san held his large hand out to me.
///Choices///
- Take his hand (☼)
When I slowly took that hand, Orion-san made a satisfied smile.
Orion: You sure have become honest.
- Don't take his hand (☽)
MC: ...
Feeling confused, I looked at Orion-san's hand...
Orion: You're pretty stubborn.
Orion-san took my hand by force.
///Choices///
(Even though I don't really hate it.)
For some reason, I was unable to refuse that hand...
Chapter 5 - The Darkness and the Truth About the Undersea
Among the colorful fish, they were sparkling as they looked like they were dancing while swimming. As Orion-san was pulling my hand, he brought me over to a table outside.
Orion: Sorry to make you wait, Mother.
Surrounded by a lot of servants, the beautiful woman that was sitting down looked up.
Queen: Good morning, Orion... As well as MC-san.
Prompted by her eyes, Orion-san and I sat down in the chairs. As soon as the teacups that were made with seashells were brought over, there was the refreshing scent of the prepared mint tea.
Queen: I heard from Orion last night. You two swore to get married to each other. I'm glad that he found a wife, but... It won't be easy for me to accept a woman to be Orion's wife.
-Flashback-
Orion: Anyway, you won't be able to leave from here.
-Flashback-
(A way to return to land... This is my chance to ask.)
Just as I was about to speak...
Orion: Go on, ask.
Orion-san whispered that in my ear.
Orion: If you do... I'll lock you up in my room for the rest of your life.
MC: ...
Those words made a chill go down my spine. With all sorts of thoughts going through my head, I couldn't speak as I had my mouth open.
Queen: Starting from today, you'll be given some trials as queen training. Are you all right with that?
Orion: ...
MC: Y-Yes...
When Orion-san gave me a composed look, I ended up responding.
......
In the afternoon...
Orion: Now then, next is about the relationship between this kingdom and the one on land.
Soon after that, I've been given lessons on the history of the Undersea Kingdom as part of queen training.
(What should I do?)
When I sighed deeply...
Orion: Hey, are you listening?
Orion-san held my chin up with his fingers.
MC: ...! I-I'm listening!
When I responded with that...
Orion: ...
Orion-san grinned and releases my chin.
(Geez...)
Orion: In the past, the people on land were free to go back and forth between the land and the undersea. But, the mermaids were discriminated since they were put into slave trades as pets... Currently, they cut off relations with the land and hardly gets involved with it. Since the land people were unable to receive the special ability, they were unable to come over here. The only people that were allowed to come to the undersea are the ones that were given a kiss as a vow to get married.
MC: Eh...?
(A kiss as a vow to get married?)
Orion: The ability to come to the undersea, you need to earn it.
While saying that, Orion-san looked at me evilly.
Orion: But, if you want to get the ability to return to land... You'll need to make a strong connection with someone from the undersea.
MC: A strong... connection?
My heart started to become noisy from those words.
Orion: You'll need to have a child.
When Orion-san said that, he entwined his fingers with my hair.
MC: ...!
(Then, someone from the undersea... I can't go back unless I have a child with Orion-san?)
Surprised by Orion-san's words, I froze in place.
Orion: Do you understand? Unless you get married to me, you won't be able to return to land.
Orion-san grinned.
(Huh? But, the time when I came to the undersea, he didn't kiss me as a vow. D-Don't tell me.)
-Flashback-
Orion: Won't you come with me?
MC: Orion-sa-... Mm...
-Flashback-
(That was a kiss of marriage!?)
Orion: What's wrong? Your face is red.
///Choices///
- Pretend to be calm (☽)
MC: I-It's nothing...
Orion: Do you have a fever?
- Get up (☼)
Just as I got up, Orion-san placed his hand on my forehead worriedly.
///Choices///
As I looked at his face... I noticed something absorbing within those bright eyes...
Chapter 6 - The Seashell Necklace
In the room, where the bright lights of the waves is pouring in... Orion-san was looking at me anxiously.
(What should I do, somehow, my heart is.)
When I looked down without thinking, Orion-san broke into a soft smile.
Orion: So, you were just feeling embarrassed.
MC: T-That's not it!
Orion: Then, what is it?
(The kiss of a vow... I want to make sure of it.)
///Choices///
- Did you already do it? (☼)
MC: By kiss of a vow... Could it be that you already did it when we were on land...?
Orion: What, that's why your face was red?
- You still haven't done it, right? (☽)
MC: Y-You still haven't done it, right?
Orion: What are you talking about?
///Choices///
Orion: Didn't I ask you, "won't you come with me"? You said you would. Coming with me no matter what happens, isn't that what a pledge of marriage means?
(I knew it...)
MC: But, I don't need something like a pledge of marriage! Also... Lying to your parents... I feel really sorry for them.
Orion: Don't worry. We'll vow to each other sooner or later... It's only a matter of difference between slow and fast.
MC: That's...
Orion: I'm the one who's lying. So, there's nothing for you to worry about. All that you need to do... is think about me.
When he whispered that to me deeply, Orion-san held my chin up.
Orion: If so... Shouldn't you be thinking of me right now?
Then, his lips slowly got closer...
MC: Please stop!
Rejecting those lips... I ran out of the room.
......
(I really can't do this.)
With all sorts of things going through my head, I looked at the view of the waves that were swaying outside of the bubble while feeling depressed.
(I want to leave. What am I supposed to do?)
Then, just as I crouched down, the seashell necklace fell out from my pocket.
(Orion-san is a really direct person.)
-Flashback-
Orion: What's wrong with saying I love you to the woman I love? What's so bad about approaching the woman I want to marry? It's a miracle for me to have met someone that I love from the bottom of my heart.
-Flashback-
(But...)
As I watched the necklace floating in the water in a daze... A huge wave pushed it away.
MC: Ah...
(It's going outside of the bubble!)
Just as I reached out for it while running, I underestimated the huge wave...
MC: ...
The moment I grabbed the necklace without thinking, I was outside of the bubble.
-Flashback-
Orion: If you don't want to die, don't go outside of the bubble. You won't have the strength to come back once you're out there.
-Flashback-
(Even though Orion-san told me not to go out.)
The sound of the waves was getting distant.
(It... hurts...)
As my consciousness was fading away, I thought I heard Orion-san's voice...
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