Touya - Prince of Hourai - Sun End

Touya - Prince of Hourai - Sun End

Chapter 6 - Spring Has Arrived

Once the purification ceremony has ended, Touya-san started laughing loudly... Filled with life, flowers started blooming, plants were sprouting and small birds were chirping. 

Man 1: Oh, what's going on!? 

The moment the ice on the lake melted, the townspeople became noisy as they were surprised from the seasons changing suddenly. 

Man 2: Look, Touya-sama seems to be enjoying himself...

Everyone widened their eyes from seeing Touya-san laughing happily. 

Woman: To think that Touya-sama can laugh like that...

Man: I would like to try dancing with Touya-sama in the next banquet. 

(Since he hasn't been smiling this whole time, it looks like he made everyone relieved.) 

As it seemed like the distance between everyone and Touya-san has shrunk, I became happy as well. 

Touya: MC.

After laughing to his heart's content, Touya-san came to me. 

Touya: I finally got to show you this kingdom's spring.

Now that the long harsh winter has finally passed... There was Touya-san's smile with the spring sunlight shining on it... 

Chapter 7 - Heart Thawing

After the ceremony has ended, spring has finally arrived in the Hourai Kingdom. 

(The winter scenery was very beautiful, but... Spring in this kingdom is nice as well.) 

While walking in the garden, I felt at peace from the flowers that were in bloom near my feet. 

Touya: MC, so this is where you were. 

Aside from how blunt he was when we first met, Touya-san was walking towards me with a gentle smile.

MC: Touya-san, what is it? 

Touya: I thought about showing you around today. 

MC: You are...? 

Touya: It's because I made you go through a lot of trouble. After winter goes away, I wanted to show you this kingdom. 

(Touya-san... Him thinking of that makes me happy.) 

MC: Sure...!

Touya-san took me around the Hourai Kingdom. 

MC: The Hourai Kingdom is beautiful everywhere I go. 

I've felt the beauty that has been cultivated over the long years of traditions from everything I've seen. 

Touya: Winter felt long as I was watching it in my room. During winter, this kingdom gets buried in deep snow, but... Even though it's a tough season, I enjoy watching it. That's what puts all the townspeople at ease after all. 

As Touya-san narrowed his eyes affectionately, he looked at the beautiful ancient town. 

(During the long winter, he was enduring himself since he wasn't allowed to smile... Because Touya-san wishes for the townspeople's happiness.) 

Man: Touya-sama! Thank you so much for the ceremony the other day!

On the other hand, after the ceremony, Touya-san's power became known to everyone. 

Woman: From now on, we won't be surprised about winter suddenly turning into spring! Thinking about how you were enjoying yourself like that makes us happy too. 

Touya: Thank you, everyone...

As Touya-san looked at everyone, he gently smiled. 

(Touya-san's role of watching over winter is very important. But, it's nice that Touya-san will be put at ease a little from here on.) 

While Touya-san was smiling at the townspeople, I watched him from aside... 

As the sun was heading towards west, dusk started approaching... 

MC: It's already this hour... I was having so much fun that the day suddenly went by.

With Touya-san guiding me, he showed me a lot of famous places in Hourai. 

Touya: Me too. It's been a while since I've spent the time while feeling at peace like this. 

MC: During winter, there must've been days where you broke into a smile from having fun. 

When I said that, Touya-san lowered a brow troubledly. 

Touya: That was dangerous, you almost made me smile many times, especially before the ceremony. 

MC: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to... 

Touya-san shrugged his shoulders with a chuckle. 

Touya: Of course, I understand that you were trying to help me. Also, the reason why I almost laughed was... At that time, I was thinking about how cute you looked. 

(Eh...?) 

His unexpected words made my heart throb sweetly. 

Touya: To make up for the time, it's my turn to show you lots of smiles this time. 

As Touya-san gently smiled, he held out his hand to me. 

(Touya-san...) 

When I held that hand reservedly, it felt more warmer than the other times I've touched him... 

Last Chapter - The Slight Fever of Spring

The last place that Touya-san took me to was a field that was entirely filled with flowers. 

(What a pretty sight...) 

When I looked up at the night sky, the spring constellations were shining... When I deeply inhaled the sweet scent, it filled up my heart. 

Touya: MC, come here. 

Touya-san led me to sit down in the flower field. 

Touya: Do you like this place? 

MC: Yes... It's a very springlike place. 

Touya: Actually, the first time I've met you, I've wanted to take you here. 

(Is that so...?) 

Touya: But, since I couldn't smile at you during winter. I couldn't make you happy while I was with you... 

MC: That's not true... I was always enjoying myself when I was with you. 

(When I was shivering from the cold, he gave me a warm haori to wear... When I was about to slip in the snowy field, he got covered in snow with me...) 

MC: Every memory I have of winter is very important to me. 

When I told him that, I saw that Touya-san's cheeks turned red a little. 

Touya: You, you're really good-natured. But, I wonder why... Being with you feels comforting. 

(Touya-san...) 

As the two of us were underneath the gentle moonlight... We forgot about time passing by while the flowers were blooming as we were talking to each other. 

Touya: When exact forgeries of Kaede's art appeared in the market, Hikage proudly decorated his room with them. After no one realized it for a while, Kaede teared them apart and threw them all away... Hikage's surprised face at that time... It was the best. 

(Even though I shouldn't be laughing at that, I can't help, but picture it.) 

Just as Touya-san promised, he was making me smile. 

MC: Haa... You've made me laugh a lot, Touya-san. 

Touya: You seem a little tired, are you okay? 

MC: Getting tired from laughing. It's a nice feeling. 

Touya: True. While I'm with you, it's so much fun that I've been smiling this whole time. 

(Touya-san...?) 

Touya-san slowly got up... With his back facing the moon, he silently turned towards me. 

Touya: Seeing you smile from listening to me talk makes me happy that it gives me a ticklish feeling. It made me think how I want to smile more and see your smile... 

After saying that, Touya-san suddenly looked up. 

Touya: ...Could it be that I should become a comedian for your sake? 

When I saw how serious he looked, I laughed softly. 

MC: Touya-san, you're a fun enough person the way you are now. 

After the short silence, Touya-san muttered a few words. 

Touya: ...Do you like fun people? 

(Eh...?) 

Touya: MC, what kind of people are you into? 

Touya-san's gentle voice had a little bit of nervousness mixed in with it. 

MC: ...That's.

Touya: ...

While holding his breath, Touya-san waited for my words. 

MC: I... 

When I looked straight at Touya-san, I continued speaking carefully. 

MC: Even though you were curt during winter, you're actually kind... When you were enjoying yourself while smiling in spring, I became attracted to you. 

Then... Touya-san covered his mouth and looked away. 

Touya: ...What do I do?

MC: Eh? 

Touya: I'm so happy that my face... 

While speaking, Touya-san placed his hand on his own cheek. 

Touya: I can't get it back to normal... What should I do, MC? At this rate, it'll become summer tomorrow. 

MC: Eh, are you okay...!? 

Just as I became worried and looked at Touya-san's face... 

Touya: ...Just kidding. 

Suddenly, Touya-san's face got closer and his lips lightly touched my cheek. 

MC: !

(Eh... Then, that was a lie just now?) 

Without an ounce of shame, Touya-san showed a beautiful smile. 

Touya: I think I can go back to normal by doing this. That's not good. Seeing you all surprised is so cute that I feel myself smiling more. 

MC: Touya-san...!

I looked at Touya-san's mischievous smile while I was bewildered... Then, I broke into a smile as well. 

MC: It's okay to smile like this... Until next winter, please smile forever. 

(At least for this season...) 

I wished for Touya-san to smile from the bottom of my heart. 

Touya: I see... But. 

Touya-san's sweet and sad looking eyes made my heart throb. 

Touya: I'll be needing you more for that... 

Touya-san placed his finger on my chin and gently raised it. The sweet warmth that was downpouring on my lips slowly filled up my body and soul... 

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