Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Vashti - Prince of Votaria - Sun End
Chapter 7 - Shining Repeatedly
In Vashti-san's secret room, I was looking at my own reflection. Around my chest, the gorgeous necklace that's been passed down for generations within the royal family was shining.
(Is it really okay for someone like me to wear something so important?)
When I thought of that, Vashti-san looked at me satisfied.
Vashti: Let's see. We should give you a tiara too.
MC: Eh...
Vashti: Ah, you need a bracelet and earrings too.
MC: U-Um. Vashti-san...
As Vashti-san put some more jewelry on me, he made an even more satisfied smile.
Vashti: Yep, you look wonderful.
MC: Vashti-san, I'm very happy, but...
(This is too much for me...)
Vashti: What is it?
(How can I tell him?)
MC: Having this much on me feels heavy...
Vashti: Oh, that's right.
Vashti-san quickly took the jewelry off me.
Vashti: How is it? Does it still feel heavy?
MC: No... Thank you.
(Why did he give me something so important...?)
As I was unable to speak due to the warm feeling in my heart, I quickly looked at the pile of jewelry that Vashti-san took off from me...
Chapter 8 - You're Mine
In the party hall, it was already packed with a large crowd of people. With all the merchants we saw in town and nobles gathered around, they were all enjoying themselves while conversing with each other freely underneath the bright chandelier.
MC: There are so many people.
Vashti: Yeah. They're all my treasured friends. That's why I want to introduce them to you and introduce you to them.
MC: Okay.
Noblewoman: Ah, Vashti-sama!
When one of the women noticed Vashti-san, a large number of party guests pushed themselves through one after another and before we knew it, Vashti-san became surrounded by a crowd of people.
(Ah, he's so far away now...)
While Vashti-san was surrounded by the large group of guests, his bright smile was the only thing that I coul dsee from afar...
......
After a while, I was thinking about Vashti-san as he was surrounded by party guests, but I couldn't bring myself to intrude as he was talking to the guests, so I stayed slightly afar.
(Vashti-san's popularity is really amazing. I... What should I do?)
I looked around, but as everyone was enjoying themselves by talking to each other, I didn't know what to do and stood still in place. At that moment, a gentleman in an elegant tuxedo approached me.
Gentleman: If it's all right with you, may I hang out with you?
He was holding two wine glasses in his hands.
MC: Uh...
(Since Vashti-san is deeply conversing with other people...)
MC: Thank you.
I accepted one of the wine glasses that he was holding. I heard about all sorts of things about Vashti-san from the gentleman. About how he was popular and how he treasures the people of this kingdom...
Gentleman: That's why we're enjoying ourselves at this kind of party as well.
MC: I see.
Even though it's unlike me, I broke into a smile.
Gentleman: Vashti-sama is a very lovable person. Not to mention, he has more than enough possessions. Be it people or things... He treats everything equally.
MC: Eh...
Gentleman: Among the women, there were some that became rather envious... They couldn't help, but think about him.
-Flashback-
Townsperson 1: Oh, if it isn't Vashti-sama!
Townsperson 2: Vashti-sama. You doing well?
Vashti: It's been a while. Have you been doing well too?
-Flashback-
I remembered how Vashti-san politely responded to each of the townspeople.
(That's right... Vashti-san loves everyone very much.)
I tightly gripped the necklace that he let me wear.
(Why... does my heart hurt?)
Gentleman: ...Oh? That's.
The gentleman took a glance at the necklace around my chest.
MC: Um...?
Gentleman: ...No, pardon me. More importantly, it's such a nice night. I got to meet someone like you by chance.
MC: Eh?
Suddenly, the gentleman held my hand.
Gentleman: You're very beautiful. How about we stay together from now on...
The gentleman's face that was drunken red from the alcohol got closer.
MC: No, I...
The moment I was about to shake off his hand in a panic...
??: Hey.
someone grabbed my arm strongly. When I turned around, Vashti-san was there looking at me with a stern expression.
MC: Vashti-san...!
Although, when Vashti-san moved his gaze towards the gentleman, he immediately smiled.
Vashti: Thank you for coming today.
Gentleman: Vashti-sama, it's been a while.
Vashti: Sorry to break it to you, but this girl is mine.
Gentleman: ...Is that so? Well then, if you'll excuse me.
After the gentleman lightly bowed, he immediately disappeared among the party guests.
MC: Vashti-san...
Vashti: ...
(That look is...!)
-Flashback-
Vashti: Not only that, you got MC involved... That's unforgivable! There's no point into sending you to prison. You'll be getting the death penalty.
-Flashback-
(They're the same from that time... He's really angry.)
As I looked at Vashti-san's eyes, there was an anger dwelling within them that looked stronger than that time...
Chapter 9 - Vashti's Anger
-Flashback-
Vashti: Sorry to break it to you, but this girl is mine.
-Flashback-
As there was a wavering anger in Vashti-san's eyes, he strongly gripped my arm.
MC: Vashti-san. It... hurts.
Vashti: Why did you disappear from my side?
Vashti-san drowned out my dwindling voice.
MC: ...You looked like you were having a deep conversation with everyone, so...
Vashti: Now that you mention it...
Vashti-san slightly loosens his grip.
Vashti: ...From now on, don't leave my side. You're mind after all.
(His...)
-Flashback-
Gentleman: Vashti-sama is a very lovable person. Not to mention, he has more than enough possessions. Be it people or things... He treats everything equally.
-Flashback-
When I remembered the gentleman's words, my heart became noisy again.
MC: U-Um. Vashti-san.
Just as Vashti-san started walking, I softly grabbed his hand.
Vashti: What's wrong?
(The pain in my heart is...)
MC: I... I don't want to be part of your collection.
Vashti: ...
My heart was beating steadily. I couldn't even hear the commotion of the party guests in my ears.
(I might've caused trouble for Vashti-san. But, my feelings are...)
I only continued waiting for his words...
Last Chapter - A One and Only Treasure
-Flashback-
MC: I... I don't want to be part of your collection.
Vashti: ...
-Flashback-
My heart was beating steadily. As I wasn't looking up, I waited for Vashti-san to speak.
Vashti: Hey.
Just as Vashti-san said that, I hesitantly looked up. As Vashti-san was looking at me, he was looking down troubledly.
Vashti: I don't want to think of you as just a part of my collection either.
MC: Eh...?
Vashti: What's with that face?
Vashti-san placed his large hand on my cheek.
Vashti: Up till now, I've received everything that I've wanted. I used any means necessary. But, you're the only one that I've never thought of hurting when you became mine. I don't want to see your sad face.
As Vashti-san smiled sadly, he caressed my cheek.
MC: Vashti-sa-
The moment I felt pain in my heart from the expression that he has never shown before until now...
Vashti-san pulled my arm and hugged me strongly.
MC: Vashti-san...?
I could hear his heartbeat as I was on his chest.
Vashti: I want to make you my own. How can I make you nod? How can I make you smile? I thought of so many things, but... I can't take it anymore.
MC: Ah...
His breath touched my ear. I became surrounded by both Vashti-san's warmth and heartbeat.
Vashti: I will make you nod. So... MC... Become mine.
When he said that affectionately, he placed a soft kiss against my forehead. As my face turned red, my heartbeat became loud.
Vashti: Your answer?
As I was unable to speak, I couldn't bring myself to look straight at Vashti-san.
Vashti: Ah... What? I should've made you mine a long time ago.
Vashti-san's face was slightly red as he narrowed his eyes satisfied.
MC: Eh...?
Vashti: I can tell from looking at your face.
MC: ...
I slowly nodded towards Vashti-san's innocent smile. When Vashti-san lets go of me a little, we turned towards the party guests that were watching us.
Vashti: Thank you for coming today. To everyone that I treasure very much.
After saying that, Vashti-san lightly picked me up.
MC: ...!
Vashti: But, only this girl is special. So, don't touch her so familiarly.
At that moment, the venue instantly became filled with cheers. When I slowly looked up, the party guests were looking at us with smiles.
(I'm aware of how much Vashti-san is loved. Vashti-san might love this many people too...)
As each person broke into smiles happily, a happy atmosphere was overflowing in the venue.
......
After the party ended, I visited Vashti-san's room. As the moonlight was shining through the window, it lightly brightened up the dim room.
MC: You sure have a lot of collections in this room too.
Without touching them, I slowly looked around a the ornamental paintings and antiques.
Vashti: I put my collections that I don't want anyone touching in here.
MC: Don't want anyone touching...?
Vashti: Yeah.
He softly hugged me from behind.
Vashti: The same goes for you.
MC: Eh...
Just as I turned around, Vashti-san placed his lips over mine.
MC: Mm...
As we exchanged kisses, Vashti-san gently pushed me down onto the bed. When he looked straight down at me, the inside of my body became burning hot.
Vashti: I don't want anyone touching you either.
After Vashti-san whispered that to me, he gave me an even deeper kiss next.
(I'm happy...)
The forceful, yet gentle kisses were downpouring onto my entire body next.
(I want to belong to no one else, but Vashti-san too...)
Getting intoxicated by the feelings of joy, I looked at him in the eye.
Vashti: MC...
His eyes and voice that were filled with possessiveness... were making me very happy and loved right now. As a response towards his feelings that were only directed to me, I softly kissed him too...
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