Rufen - Prince of Vox - Moon End

Rufen - Prince of Vox - Moon End

Chapter 5 - The Unshorten Distance

When I opened the door, I stared at the scene before me. 

MC: Wow... 

There was a flower bouquet, along with lots of fruits and sweets placed near the door. 

MC: Could this be...

-Flashback-

Rufen: I'll bring you something else to eat. What do you like? Something sweet like cake? And what else? What do you like? 

-Flashback-

MC: What we talked about at that time... It was all about what I like.

Rufen: You awake? 

MC: Rufen, the things in front of the door... 

Although, I was interrupted before I could ask...

Rufen: Sorry. 

After he murmured that, he averted his gaze from me. 

(I wonder what's wrong... Rufen seems down.)

MC: Rufen, what's wrong? 

As I looked at his face, I took a step closer to him. Although, at the same time, he stepped away from me. 

(Eh...?) 

I tried to get closer to him again, but he backed away from me at the same time. 

MC: Rufen? 

Rufen: Ah... Uh... S-See ya!

Rufen looked away from me and ran off. 

(What's wrong...? Besides, yesterday...) 

The sunlight softly shined on the spot where he was just at... 

Last Chapter - His Voice and My Voice

Rufen: S-See ya!

Rufen quickly ran off as if he was running away from me. 

(Rufen... Why? I wonder if I did something... It's not like him to speak so softly.) 

Surprisingly, I became filled with sadness.

MC: Wait...!

Without thinking, I went after Rufen. 

......

(Where did Rufen go...)

As I searched around for him... I saw him from behind as he was walking in the courtyard. 

MC: Rufen!

Rufen: MC!? 

Rufen widened his eyes in surprise when I ran up to him. 

Rufen: W-Why...!? 

Just as I was a step closer to him, he took a step back. 

Rufen: Uh... Ah, I have some things to do... 

Rufen was about to run off and escape. But, I caught his arm. 

Rufen: Eek!? 

MC: Why are you running away? 

Rufen: Running away, you say... 

MC: Did I do something...? 

When Rufen gave up and sighed, he nervously placed his hands on a chair in the courtyard. 

Rufen: ...I lied. I... I was running away from you. 

MC: Why? 

Rufen: While you were sleeping, I talked to my brother. I was wondering what I should do to connect with you. But... After hearing all sorts of things... I didn't know what would be good. Right now, I thought that you might hate me... 

MC: Rufen... 

Rufen: But, I don't want that!

Rufen hung his head down as he bit his lip. 

(Is that why he was running away from me...?) 

MC: I don't hate you. 

Rufen: R-Really? 

MC: But... When you tried to run off just now, it made me sad. 

Rufen: Sorry...

When his shoulders dropped sadly, I broke into a smile. 

MC: It's okay... 

Rufen: Hey, what can I do to make you happy?

He asked me that with a serious look. 

(Making me think of something like that...) 

My heart was throbbing softly. 

MC: I was happy. From all those gifts that were placed in front of the door. ...They were from you, right? 

Rufen: R-Really...? Were you happy!? 

Rufen's eyes shined. 

MC: Yes!

Rufen: I see, that's good! And!? Is there anything else that makes you happy!? 

MC: Then, how about you tell me more about yourself? 

Rufen: About me? 

MC: Yes. That'll make me happy the most. 

Rufen: I see, then leave it to me! What I like are... 

With his eyes shining, Rufen energetically talked to me. Hearing his voice like that filled me with happiness. 

Rufen: But, is this really okay? 

MC: Yes. Just having you answer my questions like that is enough... Also, I'll answer your questions if you have any. By doing that, you'll get to know more about me. 

Rufen: MC... I want to hear more of your voice too. 

MC: Okay...

Rufen: Then...

Rufen suddenly spoke hesitantly. 

Rufen: W-What do you think about me? 

MC: Eh...? 

Rufen's face was bright red as he looked at me. 

MC: T-That's...

As my cheeks were turning red from embarrassment, I responded to him honestly. 

MC: I love you... That's what I think... 

Rufen: W-Why did you that so confidently!? 

MC: Sorry, it's just that... It was so sudden... I was just thinking that I want to be with you more... 

Rufen: ...Those words are enough to make me so happy!

Rufen suddenly hugged me. 

MC: R-Rufen!? 

Just as I slightly moved... 

Rufen: D-Do you hate this!? Am I annoying you again!? 

Rufen furrowed his brow troubledly. 

MC: Uh... I don't hate it... 

Rufen: ...MC... I love you!

As his loud voice echoed throughout the courtyard, he kissed my lips clumsily. 

(It's kind of embarrassing, but...) 

When Rufen's cheerful voice echoed within my mind, I felt myself overflowing with happiness...

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