Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Tinpla - Prince of Oz - Sun End
Chapter 7 - Checking for a Heart
When Tinpla-san visited my room, he wanted to know about the existence of a heart and pleaded to me passionately.
Tinpla: This very critical malfunction that happened to me... But, what if this is an effect of a heart... This malfunction, please tell me if it can create a heart.
He looked at me silently with a serious gaze...
MC: ...That's...
(What would be the right thing to say...)
Even though I'm aware that it's something I can't answer so easily... As his eyes were looking at me so purely, my heartbeat became so fast that it made me unable to speak well...
Tinpla: ...MC?
MC: Um, this is difficult for me... So, I can't explain it well. But, I'm sure that you have a heart, Tinpla-san... That's what I want to find out.
Tinpla: You want to find my heart...?
I slightly felt the happy and surprised emotions that his face was showing.
MC: Yes... So, how about we talk a lot every day?
Tinpla: Talk... you say?
(I want to know more about Tinpla-san...?)
Tinpla: Will that help me feel my heart...?
MC: Yes, I'm sure of it...
Tinpla: Under... stood. I'll talk to you every day... Let's start tomorrow.
MC: Okay. I'm looking forward to it.
I noticed his mouth smiling a little.
(It could've been my imagination, but...)
Wanting to see that expression one more time, I stared at his face...
Chapter 8 - Getting Close to Feeling a Heart
Small birds were enjoying themselves as they were flying in the blue sky... Yesterday, I made a promised to help Tinpla-san feel his heart.
-Flashback-
MC: Yes... So, how about we talk a lot every day?
Tinpla: Under... stood. I'll talk to you every day... Let's start tomorrow.
-Flashback-
Just as he said, we were going to talk about all sorts of things together every day.
When I went to the courtyard that was basked in the gentle sunlight, I waited for him.
Tinpla: Sorry to keep you waiting.
A few minutes later after I arrived at the courtyard, Tinpla-san appeared. Somehow, his expression looked more softer than yesterday.
MC: Hello, Tinpla-san.
After I lightly bowed, I placed the basket that I was holding on the nearby round garden table. After yesterday's promise... We decided to talk while having lunch first.
MC: Come to think of it, your lunch is...
Tinpla: As you can see, it's for this body.
When he softly said that, he sat down right in front of me.
MC: ...I'm sorry. Was it something I shouldn't have asked about?
Tinpla: No, I feel happy that you hold an interest in me.
He took out a small aluminum pack from the thing that looked like a toolbox.
(A jelly drink? Or maybe... Could it be fuel?)
Tinpla: Then, let's begin.
Then, we started the odd lunch. Although...
Tinpla: ...What should we talk about?
As soon as we started, Tinpla-san tilted his head to the side a little.
Tinpla: Talking every day... Searching for topics in database... There are too many results, I don't know which one to choose. How troubling...
With a slightly troubled expression, Tinpla-san tilted his head the other way next.
(It's kind of cute...)
When my face suddenly softened up, he turned towards me.
Tinpla: ...MC?
MC: Ah... Uh, how about I ask about you first?
Tinpla: Of course, ask me anything.
MC: Then, I want to talk about what you like and stories about your friends.
Tinpla: What I like... Searching-----, 3D puzzles... As for friends, it has the same description as allies... In the past, when I would go hang out with Oswald, there was Leeya and Leonie...
He thoroughly answered my questions one at a time. I asked about all sorts of things, memories of his adventures and days that weren't that significant.
(It feels like the distance between us has shrunk.)
While feeling slightly happy, I enjoyed the time we were spending together...
......
The next day... He said that he wanted to talk while showing me around town, so we went to the town that was in the mountain.
MC: What an unusual town.
Tinpla: You think so?
The town was built with iron and steel like the castle, which gives it a rustic look. Also, the residents were all cheerful and lively.
Boy: Ah, it's Tinpla-sama!
Along the way near the plaza, a small boy that was with his mother came running over.
Boy: Thank you for saving us before!
Tinpla: You don't need to thank me.
Boy's Mother: No, it's all thanks to Tinpla-sama that we are living peacefully.
Boy: That's right! Tinpla-sama is really strong, you're my hero!
Tinpla: ...I see... Thank you.
Tinpla-san's expression looked a little down. Then, when the boy and his mother left, he looked at the crowds of people in the plaza and murmured a few words.
Tinpla: Admiration... Target of respect... It's strange. Even though... I'm just a weapon...
MC: ...
After hearing his words, I felt pain in my heart.
(Even though that's not true...)
Before I knew it, my fingers grabbed the hem of his clothes.
Tinpla: ...MC? What's wrong?
MC: U-Um... I think it's nice that everyone is so kind and that they rely on you.
Tinpla: MC...?
At that moment, I held Tinpla-san's hand.
MC: ...
His fingers were surprisingly cold and on the other hand, they were making me feel pain, but...
Tinpla: ...Your hand feels warm. It's strange. Right now, I feel that I should know what you're thinking.
He squeezed my hand tightly in return. That hand can't really feel body warmth, but...
Tinpla: ...Thank you.
Within my heart, a faint warmth was spreading...
Chapter 9 - The Pain of a Nonexistent Heart
A week later since Tinpla-san and I have started talking to each other.
Tinpla: I see. So, everyone enjoys going into the water on hot days like these...
MC: Yes. They would go swimming in either the ocean or a pool.
Tinpla: ...I'm not good with water. I would be able to swim if it were in a simulation, I can swim faster and farther than a dolphin.
MC: I bet the dolphins would be surprised.
Tinpla: Surprised... I'd feel a little bad about that.
Even though our conversations were stiff at first, we've been forgetting about time as it was going by since we were enjoying ourselves now...
Today, we were having lunch together in the castle courtyard again, but...
Tinpla: ...I'm sorry that I don't have anything else besides this.
MC: Please don't worry about it.
As usual, he was talking while eating the fuel that looked like a jelly drink.
Tinpla: Then, what would you like to hear from me today? ...Actually, I've been feeling pain spreading within my chest lately. I've been feeling pain since that night a week ago and it's getting worse, what should I do...
MC: Inside your chest... Is there nothing wrong with your body?
Tinpla: Yes, the engineer that usually gives me maintenance examined me, but there was nothing unusual about me... But, I feel at ease when I'm with you and it makes the pain grow.
There was a bit of uneasiness mixed in with his monotone voice.
(Why am I feeling pain from looking at Tinpla-san...)
Tinpla: MC, are you okay?
MC: ...I feel the same way. Lately, just being with you gives me reassurance and pain...
Tinpla: Eh...?
He looked at me oddly. I felt my heartbeat going fast from nervousness...
MC: I... I think this kind of symptom means that a "heart" is being made.
Tinpla: A heart...?
MC: Yes...
He stared at me for a while. Then, his fingers reached out towards my cheek.
Tinpla: MC, your face is very red... Are you feeling unwell?
MC: Ah...
His armor covered fingers that reached out to me shook against my cheek.
MC: Tinpla-san, your hand is cold...
My heart couldn't help, but tighten from that cool sensation.
(Ah... I...)
I found one certain emotion that was in my heart.
MC: I... love you, Tinpla-san.
Tinpla: ...!
The next moment, his eyes widened greatly...
Last Chapter - The Heart That Fell in Love with You
MC: I... love you, Tinpla-san.
The moment I said those words naturally...
Tinpla: ...!
He stopped moving.
MC: Ah... I...
Tinpla: ...
MC: Tinpla-san...?
(What's wrong...)
As our gazes were intertwined with each other, he removed his fingers from my cheek.
Tinpla: What is this malfunction...? MC, my circuits are...
His mechanical eyes narrowed in pain. Although, his pale lips were showing a smile...
Tinpla: I... with you... I want to be with you, MC.
Like water that was overflowing as it was being poured in a glass, he said those words naturally.
MC: Eh? What do you mean...
Tinpla: Ah...
When he looked down with an odd look, his fingers touched the armor on his arm and body.
Tinpla: Even though no order has been inputted... Why?
He looked up at me uneasily.
(Such a pretty color...)
I saw an indescribable light within his eyes.
(I want to know the meaning behind the color of these eyes...)
A warm gentle breeze caressed the inside of my heart...
MC: Tinpla-san... I want to be with you too. Looking at your eyes made me feel that way.
I gently placed both of my hands where my heart is located. As he looked like he hadn't noticed anything, he mimicked my movements and touched the heart-shaped prism that was on the left side of his own chest.
Tinpla: MC, this is... Rigth now, this sensation of my electrical circuits pounding is...
MC: Yes... Right now, what's giving me the feelings of you wanting to be with me is... your "heart".
Tinpla: This is my heart... Emotions... I had... a heart too?
MC: Yes, you did since the very beginning this whole time.
Tinpla: ...
As he held his chest, a bright light was shining through the gaps between his fingers.
Tinpla: I... I want to be closer to you more, I see, that's what my heart wishes... MC...
MC: ...Tinpla-san?
Once again, our gazes entwined with each other softly.
Tinpla: Can I kiss you?
MC: ...Yes.
When he asked me that uneasily, I slowly nodded. At that moment, his body was wrapped around me like silk. As I leaned towards the comforting coldness, I closed my eyes.
Tinpla: MC...
When he said my name clearly, I opened my eyelids... At that moment, he placed his lips over mine.
MC: Tinpla-san...
That very small kiss was faint as if it was about to disappear instantly. His hand led my fingers to touch the left side of his chest...
Tinpla: ...When you touch me, this spot becomes painful... Like this, deep within my chest is...
MC: Tinpla-san... That's where your heart is.
My fingers gently caressed his heart as if I was cherishing something special to me.
(It's warm... This is Tinpla-san's heart...)
Then, I felt a faint warmth from his robotic body.
Tinpla: You must've known about it, that there was a heart inside me... MC, thank you...
When he said that gently, he kissed my lips again.
MC: Tinpla-san...
Tinpla: I want you to... feel it properly. The existence of my heart...
MC: Yes. Me too... I want to feel your heart properly.
Tinpla: MC...
Then, our lips touched each other again. The gentleness that was being conveyed from his lips strongly showed me that his heart was alive. As it felt like we would never lose sight of the heart that we've finally found... Our feelings overlapped with each other firmly...
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