Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Subaru - Prince of Kuyou - Sun End
Chapter 7 - Restless Night
As the moonlight was shining on the bamboo grove, it became noisy from the wind blowing against it... Ever since we returned to the castle, I wanted to thank Subaru-san, but when I went back to the guest room and tried to sleep...
(...I can't sleep at all.)
When I left the futon and got hit by the wind, I thought about Subaru-san.
-Flashback-
Subaru: ...No, it's nothing. Don't worry about it.
-Flashback-
(I wonder what Subaru-san was thinking about at that time. Did something happen...)
As I looked at the moon, the strange uneasiness wouldn't go away...
Subaru: ...You, you're still awake?
Just as I turned around, standing up ahead in the hallway was Subaru-san. With the moonlight shining on his eyes, their golden color felt like an emitted light in the darkness.
MC: Same goes for you, what are you doing at this hour?
Subaru: ...Just some minor business. Hurry and go to sleep. You're going to get cold from the wind.
When Subaru-san walked past me, he was about to leave. As I watched him go into the darkness, my heart became really noisy...
MC: Please wait...!
Before I knew it, I shouted to stop him...
Chapter 8 - The Moonlight Shining on the Side of His Face
When the clouds blocked the moonlight that was shining in the hallway, the dusk became darker... After I called out to Subaru-san to stop him, he turned towards me from within the darkness.
(He was looking at the path leading towards the castle gate...)
MC: Could it be that you're heading to town now...?
Subaru: ...
MC: I heard that the town has become dangerous because of the increase of bandits. If you go at this hour...
As his golden-colored eyes were looking over here, there was a strong look in them...
(It seems like he has prepared himself for something...)
-Flashback-
Subaru: More importantly, that guy...
-Flashback-
(It might be related to that man that we bumped into today. Since then, Subaru-san has been making a stern expression. Could it be that...)
MC: Are you going to where the bandits are...?
Subaru: ...Who knows.
After he said those words without a care, he turned his back on me.
(If Subaru-san goes...!)
Wanting to stop him, I quickly grabbed him by his clothes.
Subary: ! You...
(I can't meddle in this kingdom without knowing anything. But...)
I became overwhelmed by the thought of not wanting him to be put in a dangerous situation by himself. With those vexing feelings, I wouldn't let go as I was currently gripping his clothes...
Subaru: ...Geez, how bothersome.
When I heard him lightly clicking his tongue, it stung my heart painfully.
MC: I'm sorry...
I readied myself for him to shake me off, but that didn't happen at all... As I hung my head down a little, he raised his hand and gently touched my cheek.
MC: Eh...?
Subaru: ...I can't go anywhere when you're making that kind of face.
His fingers hesitantly caressed my cheek as if he was trying to reassure me.
MC: Subaru-san...
When Subaru-san showed a small smile, he pulled his hand away from my cheek.
Subaru: ...Were you listening, old man? Now that you know, come out already.
MC: Eh...?
When I looked over to where Subaru-san was calling out to, the king appeared from the corner of the hallway.
King: If I let my foolish son out on his own like this, I'll be disowning him for sure this time.
Subaru: ...I see.
After the king glanced towards Subaru-san, he looked at me.
King: Princess, you have my gratitude for worrying about my son.
When I shook my head, the king looked relieved somehow...
(The king must have been worried about Subaru-san too.)
Subaru: ...
As Subaru-san tightly clenched his hand, he faced the king properly.
Subaru: Until now, I've been throwing my fists for my own beliefs. Despite what others think, I take action to my heart's content. That's what I intend to do... This time, I can't say that. Since there's a worried person that's about to cry at any moment now.
(That's...)
When he looked over here with a gentle gaze, my heart skipped a beat. Although, his gaze instantly became even more sharp when he looked at the king.
Subaru: Old man. Won't you entrust the guards to me at the bandits' headquarters?
Once the clouds have subsided, the moonlight softly shined on the hallway again. That moonlight bordered around his masculine face that was filled with determination...
Chapter 9 - Just Tired of Waiting
-Flashback-
Subaru: Old man. Won't you entrust the guards to me at the bandits' headquarters?
-Flashback-
The next day, Subaru-san and the guards that the king has entrusted him with have departed the castle.
(I wonder if Subaru-san will be all right.)
While I was waiting for his return, I was standing still near the courtyard. As I had my hands against my chest, I quickly pushed aside my uneasiness despite what I was told...
(...No, he will be okay.)
I shook off those thoughts and when I recited many prayers in my heart at that moment... When the gate opened, I heard voices from within the castle that Subaru-san and the others have returned.
MC: !
Once I've heard that, I ran towards the gate and... I saw Subaru-san walking with an injured guard leaning against his shoulder.
Subaru: MC...
After Subaru-san left the injured guard to a retainer, he walked towards me.
MC: Subaru-san...!
When the injuries that he had received on his face and arm gave me pain, I hugged him without thinking.
Subaru: ! Hey...
Instead of pulling away, he gently placed his hand on my back.
Subaru: You, your body is cold... Have you been waiting outside this whole time?
MC: I'm sorry, I was worried...
Subaru: Geez, did you think that I was going to fail in leading the guards?
MC: I wasn't thinking that! But...
When I frantically shook my head, Subaru-san's large hand lightly patted my back.
Subaru: ...Such a hopeless person.
His words sounded completely gentle... After hearing that, I felt his warm being transmitted to me...
Last Chapter - The Gentle Noble Tiger
As the warm light of the red sunset was shining through the sliding door and onto the tatami mat... Once Subaru-san was done reporting to the king, I went with him to his room.
Subaru: I said it's just a scratch...
MC: Even if you won't see a doctor, we can't leave it untreated.
When Subaru-san made an annoyed look, I continued treating his injury.
(But, since Subaru-san is kind... He'll let me do as I like.)
It has been spread throughout town that the bandits were taken care of thanks to Subaru-san being in command this time.
(Aside from the townspeople, I'm sure that Subaru-san has gotten through all sorts of people.)
Him thinking about the town so much made me grin happily.
Subaru: ...What are you making that face for?
When his golden eyes were suddenly looking at me, my cheeks turned hot.
MC: While you were doing your report, I heard that the town was thanking you. There's been talk about you protecting the town from the bandits.
(After seeing Subaru-san cooperating with the guards, it might have cleared up some misunderstandings about him a little...)
MC: I was happy about that. Which is why I couldn't help myself.
Subaru: Why would something like that make you happy?
When he sighed deeply with a smile, he looked more refreshed than the time he was all tense before.
(Last night... If he had gone alone, we wouldn't be here now.)
-Flashback-
Subaru: ...I can't go anywhere when you're making that kind of face.
-Flashback-
MC: Subaru-san, thank you so much. For taking my feelings into consideration last night.
After I said that, Subaru-san looked at me as if he was thinking about it.
Subaru: ...I'm the one who should be thanking you.
MC: Eh...?
Subaru: Last night, when you stopped me... I wanted to use my fists to protect your smile.
MC: Subaru-san...
When he loosened his clenched fists, he looked at his own large hands.
Subaru: You noticed that I wasn't just someone that uses their fists to hurt people. From here on, I'm going to continue using my fists to protect.
That large hand reached out over here as if he was searching for me and pulled my wrist towards him.
Subaru: So, won't you stay by my side? From here on, forever.
His hand that was pulling me was strong, but I realized that he was thinking about me...
(A strong and kind person. I've never realized that about Subaru-san...)
When my heart started to throb loudly, I told him how I felt towards him.
MC: ...Yes. Please let me stay by your side from now on.
His beloved hand that was injured and filled with feelings approached my cheek. Then...
He placed that large hand on my chin and looked at me with a grin.
Subaru: If you say something that cute, I'm going to end up eating you.
What he told me made me trust him a little.
MC: You won't do something like that.
Subaru: Huh?
MC: Because of your strength, you wouldn't go through all that trouble into telling me that.
(Besides, Subaru-san wouldn't do that. He's a kind person that doesn't want to hurt people after all.)
MC: I like that kind side of yours, Subaru-san.
After thinking for a while, he broke into a bright smile.
Subaru: ...Geez., you're the only one who can say something like that to me. I'm not as kind as you just said. But... Other people believe that... That wouldn't be bad.
As Subaru-san was smiling with his warm breath touching my lips, my heartbeat became fast just as I became aware of the distance between us. With a bewitching gleam in his eyes, he gave me a kiss that was like a bite.
MC: ...!
Due to the strong demanding kiss, I clung onto Subaru-san as I was grasping for air.
Subaru: Ha, I didn't realize that we were this close to each other... I can't resist it, I might really eat you at this rate. Are you okay wtih that?
When he asked that during the interval of the kiss, I became aware of how hot my cheeks have become.
Subaru: ...Geez, such an innocent girl.
His hand that was holding my chin affectionately touched my cheek next... As I felt that gentle warmth, he gave me another kiss that was like a bite...
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