Rica - Prince of Chocolute - Sun End

Rica - Prince of Chocolute - Sun End

Chapter 6 - Because It's Interesting?

Rica: So, what do you want to talk about? Is there something that you want to ask? Like about me especially? 

MC: !

As Rica was looking at me teasingly, I spoke boldly. 

MC: ...Why do you change your name when you go hang out in town? 

Rica: ...Because it's interesting to hang out with everyone in town? 

MC: Interesting, you say... 

After Rica responded nonchalantly, I was taken aback. 

MC: Doesn't everyone in town know about your face, Rica-san? 

Rica: Not Rica-san, just Rica. 

MC: Ah... Yes, why doesn't everyone know about the face of the prince, Rica? 

Rica: Because it's said that the prince is a shut in that doesn't go outside the castle. Also, I've never done any official work that makes me appear in public... 

As he lightly yawned, Rica answered as if he found it to be bothersome. 

MC: That's... 

(He says it's interesting... Is that the only reason? Sometimes, I thought he would make a sad face, but... I could be mistaken.) 

When Rica bit on another piece of bitter chocolate, I became frustrated... 

Chapter 7 - Crisis

-Flashback-

MC: ...Why do you change your name when you go hang out in town? 

Rica: ...Because it's interesting to hang out with everyone in town? 

-Flashback-

Rica, despite his identity as the kingdom's prince, he walks around town freely... 

MC: You say that it's because it's interesting... Is that really the only reason? 

Rica: You're such a nosy woman. Has anyone told you that? 

(Walking around town without a single guard...) 

MC: What'll you do if someone evil tries to go after your life or you get involved in a scandal or an accident? 

Rica: ...You mean me? 

MC: There isn't anyone else I've been talking about besides you!

Rica: Ah... Is that so? 

MC: Don't "is that so" me.

Rica: Haha, you're too worried. 

While I hung my head down, Rica looked at me as he laughed loudly even though it's night. 

MC: This is no laughing mat-...!

-Flashback-

Rica: ...What is it? 

Guard: By changing the patrol routes as you suggested, the thief from the other day has been successfully captured. The townspeople are grateful for that. As expected of you, Rica-sama. 

-Flashback-

MC: ...Before, I overheard your conversation with the guard in the courtyard. Catching a criminal is pretty dangerous...

Rica: Like I said, that's what the city guards are for!

MC: ...

When he made a serious look the next moment, Rica said that loudly. 

Rica: In my kingdom, even if there's a chance that something bad like that happens, the government won't do anything about it. The criminal that was mentioned was just a dine and dasher. 

MC: Eh... A dine and dasher...? 

Rica: That's right, a chocolate dine and dasher. We have countless of new products coming out whenever the seasons change, so it becomes a bit of a tourist attraction. 

MC: I... see. 

As I was taken aback, I had my mouth wide open. 

Rica: Besides, the public order in my kingdom is famous, so it doesn't get attacked. Also, I knew about it the first time since I've joined the group of townspeople. 

After saying that, he had the look of a prince of this kingdom. I couldn't see that wild side of his from earlier in his gallant eyes that were filled with a sense of responsibility. 

MC: Rica... 

(He's been... properly thinking about the kingdom while passing the time in town.) 

Rica: What? 

MC: I'm sorry... I didn't understand a thing. 

Rica: ...

Rica touched the tattoo on his nape with his right hand as he silently closed his eyes. 

Rica: ...It's no big deal. I just go to town because it's interesting. I like that place, so it'll be troubling for me if something troubling occurs. 

-Flashback-

Servant: Rica-sama, about the next town council meeting... 

Rica: Yeah, the meeting with the townspeople. That won't be an issue. 

-Flashback-

I remembered how Rica does his official duties with a serious look in the castle. When my heartbeat increased, he looked at me while I knew nothing. 

(What is this feeling...) 

When I tightly gripped my chest as my heart was being loud, I stared at him... 

Rica: ...Haha. 

Suddenly, Rica broke into an amused smile. 

MC: W-What? 

Rica: That carelessness of yours makes me worried, but... You sure can't talk about people. 

MC: What do you mean? 

Rica: Surprised people... Don't you get it? 

As I couldn't understand what he was talking about, I blinked... 

Rica: Geez... I can't tell if you're careless or not. 

MC: !? 

Suddenly, his fingers pulled me by force. By the time I realized that my back was pushed against the wall in just a moment, Rica was closing in on me upfront with a daring smile... 

Last Chapter - Passionate Eyes

Rica: Geez... I can't tell if you're careless or not. 

When Rica suddenly cornered me into a wall, my heart started to go fast. 

MC: R-Rica? 

Rica: ... 

Unable to bear having him looking at me within the close distance, I moved around to escape and... 

MC: ...!

My eyes widened when a loud sound was made. 

Rica: ... 

The source of that loud sound was Rica's foot hitting the wall. His left foot was pressed against the wall to block my way of escape. 

MC: W-What...? 

Rica: I'm saying that you're too careless. 

MC: Eh... 

Rica: Coming to a man's room at night... 

As I was unable to speak well due to what's happening so suddenly, my face turned red. 

Rica: Or could it be that you wanted to see me again? 

Rica asked me that softly. 

MC: ...

When his face became closer... While my heart was pounding rapidly, I curled myself up as I looked up at him. 

Rica: Hey, don't be so scared... Look at me in the eye. 

Over there were his golden eyes that had so many emotions in them... 

(Pretty...) 

As the room light was lit, the flames were swaying as a rainbow-colored light was being reflected. 

Rica: MC... When I looked at you... 

(...Just now, did he say my name for the first time?) 

Just as my heart throbbed happily... 

The next moment, Rica snatched my lips away... 

MC: ...

Contrary to his rough words, the kiss was gentle. Although, the passionate warmth from his lips felt like it was going to melt my heart like chocolate... 

MC: Mm... Rica... 

I devoted myself to the sweet kiss. It gradually turned heavily deep and then, rough... 

MC: ... 

After an unknown amount of time had passed, I was finally freed from his lips. 

Rica: You can't refuse me. 

Rica made a mischievous smile. When I caught a side of his that I've never seen before, I felt my cheeks getting warm. Even though I was a little scared, I felt my heart throbbing at the same time. 

MC: ...Ah. 

Just as I spoke, he whispered in my ear. 

Rica: You're strange, but... I want you by my side. I just thought of that a while ago. 

MC: Eh... 

(Even though he didn't look like he did at all...) 

As he was only looking at me with little words as usual, I couldn't help, but become curious. 

Rica: I... I'm strong when it comes to gambling. 

When he whispered that to me clearly, the throbbing in my heart became stronger.

Rica: I'm looking forward to having you with me. 

Just as his fingers tilted my chin upwards... 

MC: Mm... 

He placed his lips over mine again. During the kiss, our sweet breaths got mixed... Rica's fingers went to beneath my chin, my nape and they arrived at my chest... 

(My heart feels like it's about to burst...) 

Feeling embarrassed, I looked away from his sharp eyes. 

Rica: MC, don't look away, look at me properly. 

MC: Ah... 

Just as we parted for a moment, he placed his lips over mine again... Then, his hands pushed my body down in that spot. As he was passionately kissing me instead of using words the entire time, my heart melted from the heat... 

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