Roie - Prince of Recordo - Main Story

Roie - Prince of Recordo - Main Story

Chapter 1 - Target of Interest

Kingdom of Memories, Recordo, December... After waking up Roie-san, the prince of the kingdom that manages all the memories in the world... As thanks for saving him, Roie-san invited me to the sacred kingdom himself... 

Roie: Heh... So, you're the Traumerei Princess. At that time, I didn't get a closer look at you. 

As soon as I entered the office, he approached me closely as his intellectual eyes shined. 

(He's... close!) 

When I took a step back in surprise, he moved at the same time as me asn took another step closer with his eyes brimming with curiosity. 

Roie: Your eyes are a dark color. Your looks are mild, yes, you seem intelligent. You have such a feminine roundness, so you give out an intellectual impression that's more than enough... Hmm. 

MC: U-Um... 

Roie: Ah, pardon me. I'm Roie of the Kingdom of Memories, Recordo. 

MC: ...Yes, nice to meet you. 

Roie: Nice to meet you. 

When Roie-san pulled back by just one step, he held out his right hand to me. As I was trembling, he held my hand firmly and shook it roughly two or three times. 

Roie: Although, it's strange. I heard that the Traumerei Princess has disappeared. Where have you been all this time? How did they find you? 

MC: U-Um... 

Roie: How, 18 years is a very long time. No, why 18 years? 

As he was asking me a whole bunch of questions so quickly, I became uneasy on how to respond to them. Then, the official that was standing next to him cleared his throat. 

??: Roie-sama, researching Traumerei like that... isn't good. 

Roie: Torge. You seem to be lacking an inquisitive mind a little. 

The official named Torge made a serious look. 

Roie: Fine. My apologies. Anyway, let me welcome you. Thanks for coming. 

When Roie-san requested for another handshake, he smiled gently. As his attractive clear eyes were brimming with curiosity brightly, his gentle smile that was overflowing with intelligence made a great impression on me... 

 

Chapter 2 - Hatred of Women

After Roie-san asked me some questions so quickly, silence filled the vast room... After a short pause, Roie-san had me sit down at the sofa. 

MC: Roie-san, thank you very much for inviting me today. 

When I thanked him properly, Roie-san smiled again. 

Roie: That's because I wanted to ask about Traumerei. It's very interesting after all. Although, that's not all. I actually wanted to thank you. If I kept on sleeping like that, I wouldn't be able to learn anything new. That's right. If I were asleep, I wouldn't have been able to meet or converse with the Traumerei Princess!

(His expression changes a lot... To think that he could make such a childish expression like this.) 

Not sure when he was going to stop being so talkative, he continued talking happily. While I was confused, I couldn't find myself to dislike it due to his warm smile. 

Official: My apologies for interrupting...

While Roie-san was talking, another man appeared.

Roie: What is it? 

Official: Roie-sama, um... The daughter of the minister, Anna-sama, wants to see you... 

Roie: ...Again? Didn't I turn her down? 

(Roie-san, he's making a really stern face... Did something happen?) 

Roie: Haa... This is why I hate women. 

MC: ...!

(He hates women?) 

Official: U-Um, Roie-sama...!

Worried, the official looked back and forth between me and Roie-san frantically. 

Roie: Anyway, they're such illogical creatures... I just can't deal with the creatures called women. That's why I can't hang out with her, yet she goes for another attack this time. Why can't she see that it's pointless? 

Official: U-Um, then I'll go turn her down softly... 

Roie: Don't be soft. Get it through her reasonably. 

Official: ...Understood. 

After glancing towards the official as he was leaving, Roie-san sighed deeply. Although, he went back to making the bright expression that was brimming with curiosity from before soon after... 

Roie: By the way, MC. I have more questions about Traumerei.

Even though he's smiling happily after saying that he hates women, I...

///Choices///

 

- Try asking (☼)

MC: But... 

Just as I was about to ask, the uncertain feelings in my heart made me hesitant to speak. Although, Roie-san didn't notice at all and held my hand. 

Roie: Come. We'll have all sorts of interruptions if we stay here. 

- Stay silent (☽)

MC: ...

Unable to stop thinking about Roie-san's behavior from just a while ago, I had my mouth closed. Although, Roie-san happily held my hand as if he thought my silence was a way of saying yes. 

Roie: Let's go. We can't have a peaceful conversation here. 

 

///Choices///

(If he hates women... Does that mean... He doesn't see me as a woman?) 

With Roie-san pulling my hand, we left the room as I was harboring negative feelings in my heart... 

 

Chapter 3 - The Results of Curiosity

-Flashback-

 

Roie: Haa... This is why I hate women. 

---

Roie: Don't be soft. Get it through to her reasonably.

 

-Flashback-

As Roie-san was pulling my hand, what he told the official earlier stayed in my mind. 

(Even though I'm pretty much a woman too...) 

Roie: ...The officials won't find us here. 

When Roie-san looked around carefully, he sighed in relief. 

Roie: Oh? You're making a bit of a long face... 

Roie-san lowered his brow worriedly. 

(...He probably doesn't deal with women like that much.) 

MC: No... I'm fine. 

Soon after, Roie-san looked at my face with his eyes that were shining with curiosity. 

Roie: Well then, this'll be quick, so let me ask about Traumerei. Since my kingdom is a kingdom that manages memories, we preserve the memories that gather here from around the world. Traumerei's history is the only one that I cannot leave undone. 

MC: Eh... Really? 

Roie: Actually, it's disappointing. No matter what, I can't find any memories nor it's history. But, since I can't leave it incomplete, I cannot help, but ask you some personal questions... That's all there is to it, so... Traumerei Princess, won't you please tell me? 

When his eyes that were filled with pure curiosity were shining even more pierced through me... 

///Choices///

 

- You sure are interesting (☼)

MC: You sure are interesting, Roie-san. 

When I said that with a chuckle, Roie-san widened his eyes blankly. 

Roie: Interesting...? By interesting, do you mean there's something unusual about me? Is it my face? The way I talk? Are you saying that I'm odder than anyone else? 

As Roie-san tilted his head to the side, I found him oddly interesting from him asking me questions so honestly. 

MC: I meant that spending time with you is fun. 

Roie: ...Hmm. 

Roie-san crossed his arms in curiosity. 

- Stop Roie (☽)

MC: But, is that okay? The official from earlier... What you said to him didn't really sound good. 

Roie: That's why we're here. I don't want anything stopping me from asking you some personal questions. 

(Is this all right...) 

 

///Choices///

Roie: Well then, first off... Let's see, I would like to ask about the generations of the King of Dreams. Also, your whereabouts during your disappearance... Why did you return now after 18 years? 

His eyes that were filled with great interest got closer to me again. 

(...There could be a reason why he can't help himself.) 

MC: ...

Feeling that I shouldn't answer so hastily, I closed my mouth. 

Roie: Was that something I shouldn't have asked? 

MC: I'm sorry...

After Roie-san blinked once, he started thinking of something. As if that passion has been taken away, the light in his eyes went away... 

Roie: I see. Then, it can't be helped. You might get bored in this kingdom, but it has a lot of relics that you can't find in other kingdoms, so... Make yourself at home. 

When Roie-san said that somewhat unusually detached, he got up and walked into the castle. 

(Eh...?) 

I... 

///Choices///

 

- Be surprised (☽)

MC: U-Um, what do you mean? 

When I couldn't understand the sudden change and asked that in surprise, Roie-san tilted his head to the side. 

Roie: What do I mean... I'm just going back to my room. 

- Stop him (☼)

MC: Please wait. Are you going back? 

Roie: Yeah, that's right. I'm in the middle of researching something after all. 

He said that quickly. 

 

///Choices///

Roie: Well then, sorry for taking up your time. 

MC: Ah... 

Without any hesitation, Roie-san left gallantly. As I was suddenly left behind, I didn't do anything, but stood still in the courtyard dumbfounded. When the wind blew, only the sound of plants rustling was heard... 

 

Chapter 4 - Roie's Irritation

As the sunlight was turning the courtyard red... 

-Flashback-

 

Roie: Well then, sorry for taking up your time.

MC: Ah... 

 

-Flashback-

(Could it be that... Since he couldn't ask about Traumerei, he lost all interest. He did say that he hates women...) 

When I thought of that, my heart heavily sunk. As I was looking down, I noticed a shadow on the ground and looked up. 

MC: Come to think of it, you're...?

-Flashback-

 

??: Roie-sama, researching Traumerei like that... isn't good. 

Roie: Torge. You seem to be lacking an inquisitive mind a little. 

 

-Flashback-

Torge: I'm Torge. I work as Roie-sama's secretary. 

Standing over there was the man that was in Roie-san's room from the start. 

Torge: The sun will be going down soon. You're going to get cold, so you should go to your room. 

MC: Ah...

When Torge-san first mentioned that, I realized that the sky was turning from orange to navy blue. 

MC: Thank you for your concern. 

When I thanked him, Torge-san smiled gently at me... 

...

Meanwhile in the office... 

Roie: What are those two doing in the courtyard? 

Seeing Torge and MC smiling at each other in the courtyard from the office window, Roie murmured that with a suspicious look. 

Official: U-Um, Roie-sama...? 

An official tilted his head to the side from Roie-san acting unusually different. 

Roie: ...I'm going out. 

... 

After Torge-san spoke to me in the courtyard, we headed to my room with him leading the way. 

Roie: Torge. What are you doing with MC? 

MC: Roie-san...!

When Roie-san was walking while looking somewhat annoyed, I braced myself. 

Torge: Roie-sama, my apologies. MC-sama was all alone in the courtyard. It was getting cold, so I showed her to her room. 

Roie: I see... I appreciate your efforts. 

Then, when Roie-san walked over here quickly, he calmly stood in between me and Torge-san as if he was separating us. 

(...?) 

Roie-san's tall back blocked me from seeing Torge-san. 

Roie: It's my duty to treat a guest with hospitality. My apologies for not being attentive... I'll take you to your room. 

MC: Eh... 

The next moment, Roie-san held my shoulder with his robust arm. 

(Doesn't Roie-san hate women...!) 

While Roie-san was making a somewhat sour look, I...

///Choices///

 

- I'm okay (☽)

MC: ...Um, I'm okay. I have Torge-san showing me the way...

Roie: Are you saying that you prefer Torge? 

MC: That's not what I'm... 

I was going to deny that, but that seemed to have bothered Roie-san more. 

- I feel bad (☼)

MC: I feel bad... 

When I said that softly, Roie-san furrowed his brow deeply. 

Roie: Why? You feel bad about it with me, but not with Torge? 

MC: No, that's not... 

Torge: It's because you're the prince, Roie-sama. 

When Torge-san answered for me, I became relieved. 

 

///Choices///

Torge: Anyway, I'm aware that you still have some work to do, so I'll take her... 

Roie: No, I'll do it. Torge, you have some work left to do after all.

Torge: ...Understood. Then, I'll leave her to you. 

(What's wrong with Roie-san?) 

From Roie-san's behavior, I...

///Choices///

 

- Thank you (☼)

MC: Roie-san... Thank you. 

Roie: No, this is my duty. 

Roie-san said that bluntly. 

- Did something happen? (☽)

MC: Um... Did something happen? 

Roie: Like what? 

When he looked at me suspiciously, I frantically shook my head to tell him that it was nothing. 

 

///Choices///

(Roie-san, just what is he doing...?) 

His intellectual eyes slightly shook. Seeing them shake caused a ripple of uneasiness to spread within my heart... 

 

Chapter 5 - Roie's Agitation

The moment of silence took over the area... 

Roie: It's my duty to treat a guest with hospitality. My apologies for not being attentive... I'll take you to your room. 

As Roie-san held my shoulder, I stiffened up...

MC: Um, Torge-san, thank you for bringing me all the way over here. 

Torge: It's no problem, if something happens, you can talk to me anytime. 

Roie: ... 

Torge: Roie-sama too, I can show the princess around or anything while you're busy. 

Roie: ...Got it. 

After Torge-san bowed and left, Roie-san saw him off as he still had an annoyed look on his face. 

(He's not talking that much... Is something wrong?) 

MC: Um, Roie-san, if something's...

Roie: Let's go. For your room, we got the best guest room ready in the castle. Since I was the one who invited you in the first place, I should've given you more proper treatment. 

As if he was stopping me from questioning him, Roie-san spoke fast. 

Roie: ...If anything happens, you can talk to me. Instead of Torge, come to me. Understand? 

While we were walking towards the room in the hallway, Roie-san told me that as if he was reminding me... 

///Choices///

 

- I understand (☼)

MC: ...I understand. 

I held back and nodded to Roie-san. 

Roie: Hmm. Good. 

Then, I noticed that Roie-san's stern expression has softened up. 

- Why? (☽)

MC: ...Why? 

When I asked that while thinking that he was acting suspiciously, Roie-san frowned. 

Roie: Why... Why. There's no need to explain. Since I invited you, I'm the only one who should be looking after you. 

MC: Okay... 

After he said that zealously, I couldn't do anything, but blink. 

 

///Choices///

Roie: Now then, let's go... ...!

He suddenly removed his hand from my shoulder. 

Roie: ... 

The next moment, Roie-san placed his hand on his chin and silently closed his eyes. 

MC: Um... 

Roie: My body moved on it's own. How very interesting. 

When he turned his face away, Roie-san started walking ahead of me. As the sunlight was shining through the window, it shined on his sepia-colored hair... 

The next morning... 

(Roie-san... is a strange person.) 

As I was looking outside the window in a daze, Torge-san visited the room. 

Torge: Since it's a rare chance, would you like to see how Roie-sama and us work? 

(Roie-san's work... He mentioned that he manages the histories of the world.) 

As I thought about it, I had a hard time imagining it. 

MC: If it's not too much trouble... 

When I said that with my curiosity taking over, Torge-san smiled. 

......

I stepped into Roie-san's workplace that Torge-san took me to. 

(Wow...!)

Placed in the middle of the room, there was a stone slate with pale lights running through it as words that I've never seen before were being engraved onto it one after another. 

(Magic...? Such a strange scene. Yet, it's so beautiful.) 

As I was looking around the area...

Torge: Roie-sama.... I've brought MC-sama. 

Roie: ...!

While Roie-san was reading something eagerly, he looked over here in surprise. 

Roie: Torge, weren't you supposed to be off duty today? 

Torge: Yes. But, I thought that I should show the princess around. 

Roie: ...

Roie-san looked at me and Torge-san silently. 

MC: U-Um... If I'm being a bother. 

Roie: You're not being a bother. But, isn't it filthy where you're watching from? ...This place is where we gather history. That's all that happens here. I don't think you'll find it enjoyable. 

MC: No. It's very mysterious and I find it interesting. 

Roie: ...

When I said that, Roie-san suddenly stood beside me. 

MC: ...?

Just as he held up his key-shaped staff, words were being engraved onto the stone slate as a new light ran through it. 

MC: Wow...

My eyes frantically followed the words that were being written down on the stone slate at a fast pace. Then... 

Roie: ...As long as you're enjoying yourself, that's good. In that case, you can do whatever you like here. 

Roie-san tapped his staff against the floor as he said that. 

MC: Okay, thank you. 

When I smiled happily, I looked at Roie-san. 

MC: Um...? 

Roie: I-It's nothing. Your smile is just making me think that I should build some muscle. How strange. 

After he said that while being oddly embarrassed, he smiled to gloss it over. When I caught a glimpse of the side of Roie-san's face as he moved his gaze towards the stone slate again, my heart throbbed loudly... 

 

Chapter 6 - Roie's Feelings

On the stone slate, words made of light were being engraved on it nonstop... While I was in a corner of the room, I watched Roie-san work. 

Roie: Bring me about 20 years of Clairboor's* history.

T/N: Gilbert and Gary's kingdom

Official: Did you notice something? 

Roie: Yeah, a little. After that, get in contact with Legrange... 

While they were talking back and forth, light continued writing on the stone slate in the middle of the room. 

(It's like a mix of magic and science... It seems just right no matter how you describe it.) 

As I felt excited from watching, Torge-san started explaining beside me. 

Torge: This writing is a special kind of writing that we use. All the information that's gathered here is very important. We make it unreadable in case of an unlikely chance of some secrets being leaked out. 

MC: I see. 

Roie: ... 

(Ah...) 

Roie-san would glance towards us from time to time. 

(Could it be that he's feeling uncomfortable because there's a woman in his workplace...?) 

Feeling uneasy, I looked at Roie-san...

(Eh...)

The moment our gazes met, Roie-san gently smiled. 

Out of all the faces that I've seen so far, that was the most unusual...

Roie: MC, I'll be taking a break soon. Would you like to join me? 

When he asked me out unexpectedly, my heart throbbed vexingly. 

MC: But, aren't you busy... 

Roie: If I don't take a break, I won't be able to work well. Torge, I'll be showing MC around instaed, are you okay with that? 

Torge: ... 

When Roie-san asked that, Torge-san made an indescribable look for a moment. Although, he went back to making his usual expression... 

Torge: Yes, of course. I'll be someplace else, so please call for me once you're done with your break. 

Torge-san smiled at me and left. 

Roie: Now then, let's go. Shall we go for a light meal? 

MC: Sure. 

(Even though he said that he hates women, does he not hate me...?) 

As I was feeling uneasy, Roie-san was thinking about something seriously without feeling stiff at all. 

Roie: Your gaze, expression and voice. It seems like you're afraid of me, but why? 

MC: That's... 

///Choices///

 

- Think how nice it is (☼)

MC: It's just that... I was thinking how nice it is to be spending time with you. 

When I said that, Roie-san tilted his head to the side for a moment. Then, he gently smiled again soon after. 

Roie: I don't mind. On the contrary, hanging out with you during my break feels just right to me. 

- Feel bad (☽)

MC: I was just... feeling bad. 

Roie: Bad? Why? I'm the one who's feeling bad here. 

I felt slightly relieved from Roie-san's words. 

 

///Choices///

MC: You saying that makes me happy. 

Roie: Happy? 

MC: Yes, since I was thinking how I wanted to spend some time with you as much as I could. 

Roie: ... 

When I told him that honestly, Roie-san averted his gaze from me for a short while. Somehow, I found that to be cute... 

 

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