Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Peco - Prince of Orangette - Moon End
Chapter 7 - Jealousy
After Lutifa-san saved us from the thief that was about to attack us, we started heading back to the castle.
MC: Thank you so much.
Lutifa: There's no need for you to lower your head.
MC: But... If something were to happen to us.
...
Peco watched closely at MC and Lutifa as they were talking to each other.
Peco: ...
While the two of them weren't looking at Peco... Peco's expression gradually began to cloud up.
...
Lutifa: Aside from everything that happened, it's a good thing that you two were unharmed.
The usually aggressive Lutifa-san made a kind smile.
(That's a nice face of Lutifa-san's.)
Suddenly, at that moment, I felt my hand being pulled.
MC: ...P-Peco-kun?
As Peco-kun pulled my hand, we walked away and left Lutifa-san.
MC: Peco-kun, what's wrong?
Peco: ...
Peco-kun kept quiet when I spoke to him...
(Is something wrong?)
When I looked at Peco-kun's fae, he looked like he was about to cry and also, angry...
Chapter 8 - Even Though I Wanted to Protect You...
As Peco-kun pulled my hand from the shadows, it felt like we were on a long road... When we returned to teh castle, Peco-kun lets go of my hand.
MC: P-Peco-kun? What's wrong?
Peco: ...
(He's been quiet the entire time since earlier...)
Peco: ...MC-chan, go in.
Peco-kun pressed me to go into my own room.
MC: O-Okay.
Feeling perplexed, I did what Peco-kun said...
When Peco-kun entered the room, he closed the door with both hands behind his back and looked closely at me.
MC: What's wrong, Peco-kun?
Peco: ...MC-chan.
MC: ...Peco-kun?
When I looked at Peco-kun as he hung his head down, tears were lightly forming in his eyes.
Peco: MC-chan... Do you... like Lutifa?
MC: Eh... Why?
After he asked that unexpected question, I said that to him.
Peco: Because... Lutifa was the one who saved us in town. Also, the two of you were having fu talking earlier. Peco wasn't the one that protected MC-chan...
(So that's why Peco-kun was feeling sad.)
MC: That's not true.
Peco: ...Really?
MC: Yes.
After saying that clearly, Peco-kun eased up a little.
Peco: What a relief...
Peco-kun calmed down and hugged me. Then, he puts more strength into his arms as he hugged me...
Peco: Peco... wants to hurry and become an adult. That way, I can protect MC-chan by myself...
(Peco-kun...)
My heart became filled with warmth as his feelings made me happy.
Peco: Lutifa is surely mad because of earlier...
When I placed both of my hands on Peco-kun's cheeks, I looked closely at his teary eyes.
MC: It's okay. I'm sure that Lutifa-san will understand.
Peco: Really...
MC: How about we go thank him properly for saving us?
Peco: ...Okay.
Peco-kun looked up at me at that moment...
(That's good...)
Peco: MC-chan, your arm is injured!
When I looked at my right arm, there was a small wound on it.
MC: Ah, you're right.
(It probably got there when I got pushed away by the thief.)
MC: This sort of thing is nothing.
Peco: You're a girl... Yet, you got injured.
Peco-kun furrowed his brow as he looked at my injury sadly.
MC: I'm all right, okay?
Peco: I'm sorry... MC-chan. Peco needs to pull himself together... Next time for sure, I won't let you get hurt!
(Peco-kun...)
MC: Thank you.
As I looked at Peco-kun being all serious, my heart became filled with affection...
Chapter 9 - Peco's Present
A few days have passed ever since Peco-kun and I went to the market...
Peco: MC-chan, there's something that I want to talk about for a bit.
Peco-kun hesitantly came to my room.
MC: What is it?
Peco: It's Lutifa's birthday tomorrow. So, I thought about giving Lutifa his favorite flower as a present...
MC: I'm sure that'll make Lutifa-san happy.
Peco: Yeah...
MC: What kind of flower is it?
Peco: I don't know it's name, but... It has big pink petals... When Peco was sick, Lutifa gave me that flower as a get well present. I saw it at the market we were at.
(The market...)
So, he wants to hurry and buy that flower at the market...
-Flashback-
Thief: A prince... Dammit, we'll remember this!
-Flashback-
When I remembered what happened before, I became hesitant...
Peco: Peco is always being saved by Lutifa... I should show my gratitude to Lutifa every once in a while.
(Peco-kun...)
As Peco-kun was feeling a little embarrassed, he gripped his chest.
(Ever since then, Lutifa-san said that he increased the security in the market. Even though I'm a little uneasy about it... I want to respond to Peco-kun's feelings.)
MC: ...I understand. Let's go buy it.
Peco: Really!? MC-chan, thank you.
(Since it's a birthday present, we'll have to go buy it in secret.)
When Peco-kun and I left the castle, we headed to the market... Although, I would later realize how naïve my thoughts were at that time...
Last Chapter - My Tiny Prince
In the bustling market, I held hands with Peco-kun as we were walking. Peco-kun was really happy as he was holding the flower present for Lutifa-san.
MC: It's nice that we were able to buy the flowers.
Peco: Yeah! Thank you, MC-chan.
MC: I'm sure that Lutifa-san will be grateful for it.
Just as we were about to return to the castle with the huge flower bouquet...
MC: ...!
Some huge men stood in front of us.
(They're from before...!)
Thief 1: Thanks for last time.
Thief 2: Who would have thought that you two would come here again.
Thief 1: Since the security has increased here lately, it has been more busy. Whose fault do you think that is?
The thieves looked at us with smiles.
MC: L-Leave us alone!
At that moment, I held Peco-kun to protect him.
Peco: MC-chan...
MC: Peco-kun, stay behind me.
When I said that, my body trembled with fear.
(I'm scared...)
The thief pointed a knife at us.
Thief 1: Don't raise your voice... Just come with us for a bit.
They took us to a deserted back alley.
Thief 1: No one would be coming here. With the prince as hostage, we'll get a lot of money from the kingdom. But, before that...
Just as the thief said that, he roughly pulled my arm and made me turn around.
MC: ...!
I tried to resist, but I couldn't move.
Peco: MC-chan!
Peco-kun shouted my name with a teary voice.
Thief 1: You're a pretty nice woman. Let's have a little fun.
I felt a chill going down my spine.
MC: S-Stop!
Thief 1: Don't bother saying that.
Thief 2: Yeah.
The thieves were about to reach out towards me.
(N-No...!!)
At that moment...
Peco: Stop it!!
Peco-kun kicked the man that was holding me.
Thief 1: Ow!
When the man crumbled down, I was free. Peco-kun quickly ran over to me.
Peco: Don't touch MC-chan!
MC: ...!
Peco-kun spread out both of his hands and faced the thieves to protect me.
(Peco-kun...!)
Peco: I will protect MC-chan!
Peco-kun shouted that as he faced the thieves. Although, his knees and hands were shaking.
(Peco-kun...)
Then...
Thief 3: Why you little...!
The angry man charged at Peco-kun.
MC: Peco-kun...!
When his tiny body fell easily, the flower bouquet that was for Lutifa-san was thrown to the ground.
Peco: Uu...
MC: Peco-kun!!
Peco: I won't lose... I will protect MC-chan...!
As Peco-kun looked around, he slowly got up. Then, he suddenly ran into the corner of the back alley.
Thief 1: What, running away because you're scared!
At that moment, Peco-kun hid among the many barrels that were stacked up in the corner of the back alley. The stack of barrels became destroyed loudly.
MC: ...Peco-kun!
Just as I shouted his name out of fear...
??: What's going on!
Due to the loud noise, what appeared was the security and...
MC: Lutifa-san!?
Lutifa: MC-sama!?
Thief 2: Crap, it's the security.
Thief 3: Dammit!
The thieves ran off in a panic.
(We're saved...)
MC: Lutifa-san, why are you here?
Lutifa: ...When I saw you and Peco-sama, I thought that there would be a possibility of finding you guys here. So, I called the security that was around.
MC: I see... I'm sorry.
At that moment...
Peco: MC-chan, are you okay?
Peco-kun approached me and held my hand tightly.
MC: ...Peco-kun.
Peco-kun's entire body was covered in scratches and bruises and his clothes were tattered.
Lutifa: P-Peco-sama...!!
Lutifa-san freaked out when he saw Peco-kun.
Lutifa: Why must you...!
MC: Please wait, Peco-kun was...
When I held Peco-kun, I was about to explain to Lutifa-san about what happened...
Lutifa: MC-sama, please be quiet! This time...
At that moment, Lutifa-san saw the pink flowers that were thrown to the ground.
Lutifa: These flowers are...
Peco: ...I wanted to give them to Lutifa... But, they got crushed.
Lutifa: Peco-sama...
Peco: It's a little early, but... Happy Birthday. I'm sorry for making you worried all the time.
As Lutifa-san was looking a little teary eyed, he had nothing else to say.
Peco: That's good... MC-chan is safe.
When Peco-kun turned towards me, he gently touched my cheek.
Peco: Was I... Was I able to protect MC-chan properly?
MC: Yes... Thanks to you, nothing happened to me.
He looked like he was about to cry from the pain of his injuries.
Peco: Ehehe... That's good.
After Peco-kun said that, he placed a kiss against my forehead.
Peco: From now on, I'll protect MC-chan forever.
As Peco-kun made a dignified look, my cheeks became slightly warm.
(I'm sure that Peco-kun is going to become cooler from here on.)
His small height looked really affectionate and trustworthy... Even now, I was being tantalized by these indescribable feelings that were budding within my heart...
I placed a kiss on the cheek of the tiny prince that protected me...
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