Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Vega - Prince of Galassia - Main Story
Chapter 1 - A Secret Only Between Us
The Kingdom of Stars that's divided in two, the West Kingdom of Galassia... As a river of stars were shooting through the clear night sky... When I woke up Prince Vega and was given an invitation, I headed to the West Kingdom of Galassia.
(Due to getting lost along the way, I became really late...)
Just as I thought of that while heading to the castle, I saw a large rippling river with the moonlight shining on it. On the bridge over the river, a young man was standing there.
(That's...)
I recognized who it was from the side of that faintly sad face.
MC: Vega-san?
Vega: ...!
When Vega-san raised his face in surprise from my voice, he smiled somewhat embarrassingly.
Vega: ...Looks like I've been seen. I was crossing the bridge to get to the East Kingdom, but... I'm not allowed to go to the East Kingdom except on a certain day once a year.
MC: But, Vega-san, right now...
Vega: I'm good friends with the prince of the East Kingdom, so I was going to meet with him in secret.
MC: The prince of the East Kingdom...?
Just as I questioned that...
Vega: ...Looks like I said too much.
After Vega-san made a surprised look, he showed a troubled smile.
Vega: I have a favor. I want you to keep this encounter a secret, just between us.
As he placed his index finger against his lips, Vega-san looked at me with a beautiful smile.
(I wonder why...)
Even though I was a little curious, as I was looking at Vega-san's beautiful eyes, I couldn't ask him anymore questions and just nodded.
Up above in the distant sky behind Vega-san, the stars shined brightly as if they were whispering secrets to each other...
Chapter 2 - In the Mood to Go Out
-Flashback-
Vega: I'm not allowed to go to the East Kingdom except on a certain day once a year. I'm good friends with the prince of the East Kingdom, so I was going to meet with him in secret.
---
Vega: I have a favor. I want you to keep this encounter a secret, just between us.
-Flashback-
The next morning...
After hearing a knock, a question was clearly heard from the door.
Vega: It's Vega. May I come in?
MC: Yes, go ahead.
Vega: Good morning. Did you sleep well?
(Since I was so curious about what Vega-san told me, I ended up waking up late, but...)
///Choices///
- I slept well (☼)
Since my exhaustion was pretty much gone, I nodded with a smile.
MC: Thank you very much. I've slept well.
Vega: I see. That's good. Then, I was wondering if you would accept my offer.
- Nod vaguely (☽)
Unable to think of the words to avoid the topic, I nodded vaguely.
Vega: ...I'm glad that you forgot about yesterday.
MC: Ah... Well, I'm sorry.
Vega: No. I've only made you worried. That's right, actually...
///Choices///
Vega: I wanted to show you around town today. Won't you come with me?
MC: ! Of course.
I gratefully accepted Vega-san's invitation.
......
As soon as we left the castle gate...
Vega: Ah... The sunlight is strong.
As he used his long thin delicate fingers to block the sunlight, Vega-san narrowed his eyes.
Vega: Sorry, wait for a bit. I need to put on some sunscreen.
After Vega-san murmured that, he took out some sunscreen lotion from the inside of his breast pocket.
(How unusual for a man to be carrying sunscreen.)
Vega: ...There we go. Thanks for waiting. Wait, you? Did you put on some sunscreen?
MC: Actually, I don't have any...
Vega: Eh! You don't have any?
(Uu...)
As he gave me a far-fetched look, I felt like running away.
Vega: I know. In that case, I'll lend you some.
Vega-san gently held my hand.
MC: Eh?
The next moment, Vega-san started putting sunscreen on my arm with his free fingers. Giving me a thorough treatment, his gentle fingers slid down... Which made my heart skip a beat.
MC: Vega-san, um...!
When I squirmed in embarrassment, Vega-san's fingers held my arm strongly a little.
Vega: Don't move. We need to put the sunscreen on properly, otherwise, you'll get sunburn.
In the end, I couldn't do anything, but watch Vega-san's thin fingers slide against my arm slowly.
Vega: ...Okay, that'll do it.
MC: T-Thank you.
Vega: You're welcome. You're a girl after all. You need to take care of this pale skin.
As his glossy hair lightly swayed, Vega-san smiled. The bright sunlight made his refined beauty stand out.
(Vega-san has such clear skin, it's very beautiful... I need to observe Vega-san, so that I can take care of myself as a woman...)
In my head, I secretly reconsidered that...
Chapter 3 - A Beautiful Prince
The bright sunlight in the clear sky was shining on the town.
In a section of the town of Galassia, there were factory buildings standing next to each other.
Vega: This area is thriving with factories. There are exhaust fumes and you need to watch where you're going, but... A girl probably wouldn't like this sort of thing, I guess?
As Vega-san was showing me around, he looked at me worriedly.
MC: No, everyone looks so lively... It's thriving and they seem to be enjoying themselves.
The people that were walking in town were in dirty working clothes, but they were all smiling while talking to each other.
Vega: In that case, that's good.
Vega-san made a beautiful smile. Although...
Vega: ...The west is an agriculture kingdom, so it's more verdant there.
The words that he murmured sounded somewhat sad, I...
///Choices///
- Change the topic (☽)
MC: Vega-san, what's that over there?
Even though I was curious why he said it like that, I somehow felt that I shouldn't pry into it, so I changed the subject.
Vega: Ah... That's the textile manufacturing plant. They make beautiful fabric there.
- Is something wrong? (☼)
MC: Vega-san...? Is something wrong?
Vega: Ah... No, sorry.
After Vega-san became surprised, he went back to making a smile again soon after.
///Choices///
Vega: Let's go.
Just as I started walking with Vega-san pressing on...
Townsperson 1: It's Vega-sama!
Townsperson 2: It is, Vega-sama is in town!
Townsperson 3: He's looking beautiful as always...!
When the townspeople noticed Vega-san, they surrounded us.
Vega: Everyone, is everything all right?
Townsperson 1: Yes! Vega-sama, we have some beautiful fabric at our place! If you want some clothes tailored, come visit us!
Townsperson 2: We will make you the most beautiful clothes.
Vega: Thank you.
At that moment...
Child: A pretty princess...!
From among the crowd, a single child pointed at Vega-san.
(A princess...?)
Child's Mother: H-Hey! Vega-sama, please don't mind him...
A woman that seemed to be the child's mother deeply bowed to Vega-san with a pale face.
(Come to think of it... Vega-san is pretty, so it's understandable that he would be mistaken for one.)
Vega: Hmm...
Vega-san lowered a brow with a wry smile.
Vega: It's okay, don't worry about it. But, this girl is a princess.
MC: !
Feeling embarrassed for some reason, I hung my head down.
Vega: MC?
Vega-san's innocent gaze towards me was painful...
MC: T-That's right, Vega-san is beautiful after all!
When I said that to gloss it over, Vega-san made an odd look.
Vega: I think you're the one who's beautiful, MC.
MC: !
Those words made my cheeks blush even more.
Child's Mother: M-My deepest apologies.
After bowing deeply one more time, the mother and child left.
Vega: ...
MC: Vega-san?
Vega: Do you think that I look like a woman too?
MC: That's...
///Choices///
- I do (☼)
MC: ...Yes. You're very beautiful after all, Vega-san.
Vega: ...I guess so.
- I don't (☽)
MC: No... Not really.
Vega: I see. That makes me happy.
///Choices///
After Vega-san smiled with a chuckle, he slowly looked up at the sky.
Vega: Altair always tells me that I'm pretty manly.
(Altair...?)
He looked at me with his clear blue eyes again.
Vega: Now ten, we should get going. There are a lot of places that I want to take you to.
When Vega-san held my hand, he started walking.
(Altair-san... Who could that be...?)
At that time, I didn't know that the name of that person was deeply connected to the events that happened later on...
Chapter 4 - A Sign of Ill Intent
One evening after a few days have passed ever since I came to the West Kingdom of Galassia...
(I can't sleep...)
As I was tossing and turning in bed due to not being able to sleep for some reason, I sighed and got up.
(...I should go get something to drink in the kitchen for a change of pace.)
In the silent hallway that was covered in the curtain of night, I was walking alone.
(Huh?)
Beyond the hallway around the courtyard, I saw a familiar back in front of the slightly lit room.
(...Vega-san?)
This was the second time that I've encountered Vega-san at night by coincidence.
(What is he doing this late at night?)
I approached him from behind to speak to him.
MC: Vega-sa-
Just as I was about to speak, Vega-san turned around right at the same time.
Vega: ...Shh, quiet.
Acting unusually flustered, Vega-san forcefully covered my mouth with his long, beautiful hand. Within the close distance, a soft mellow scent was emitting from Vega-san.
MC: Mm...
As I was surprised from Vega-san's sudden action...
///Choices///
- Give him a questioning look (☽)
(Vega-san...?)
Not sure what was happening at the moment, I looked up at Vega-san with a questioning look. Then, Vega-san gave me a troubled wry smile.
- Pull away from him (☼)
As I quickly pulled myself away, I backed away from Vega-san.
MC: ...!
But, Vega-san pulled me by the waist with his left hand and wouldn't let go of me.
///Choices///
(What should I do... But, he's not the kind of person that would do this sort of thing for no reason.)
While thinking that it was strange, I quietly calmed down in Vega-san's arms. That's when I first realized that Vega-san was standing near the door to listen in on a conversation.
(Who? It looks like there's a man inside the room, but...)
While speaking softly a little, it looked like they were having a private conversation.
??: The prince of Galassia in the East Kingdom... Assassinate Prince Altair.
(...Assassinate...? Also, he said Altair...)
-Flashback-
Vega: Altair always tells me that I'm pretty manly.
-Flashback-
(The person that Vega-san mentioned at that time...)
Within the serious atmosphere, I cowered.
??: No matter what, don't let Prince Vega know.
Despite understanding the man that's ordering the assassination, I couldn't hear the other person's response well. From their ongoing conversation, we can presume that they agreed to the assassination.
(Vega-san is hiding to listen in on this conversation...)
I noticed that he seems to understand the grave situation himself.
??: Well, even if he does know about it, there's nothing he can do because of the condition.
The man laughed amusedly.
(Condition? What does he mean... Still, it's unbelievable that he would laugh about assassinating the prince of another kingdom...)
I...
///Choices///
- Look inside the room (☽)
When I bent forward, I looked inside the room.
(Just what kind of people are they to be having this kind of conversation...?)
Vega: Don't...
When Vega-san whispered that to me softly, he pulled my body back with his graceful hand.
- Look at Vega (☼)
I looked up at Vega-san, who was standing behind me.
(Vega-san, I wonder what he thinks about all this...)
When our eyes met, Vega-san turned away from me and looked towards the room again.
///Choices///
As his beautiful face became strained, he furrowed his brow bitterly.
(Vega-san...)
This was the first time that I've seen Vega-san make such an emotional face.
Vega: ...Those guys don't seem to notice us. Let's go.
My heart felt pain from Vega-san's sad expression.
Vega: ...
As Vega-san was lightly holding my shoulder, I obeyed what he said and the two of us left from there...
Chapter 5 - The Condition Between the Two Kingdoms
After hearing about the assassination plan of Prince Altair by chance, Vega-san took me to his room.
Vega: The person who was talking in that room was the military staff that my father trusts, Panos.
When he sat down on the bed, he sighed. There was a tired look on his well-featured face.
MC: Vega-san... Are you okay?
Concerned about his bad complexion, I asked that and Vega-san slowly looked up.
Vega: I ended up getting you involved too.
MC: No, I'm okay... More importantly, if you're feeling troubled, please tell me.
Vega: ...Thank you. You're so kind.
I noticed that Vega-san's expression became softer than before.
(If Vega-san is carrying a heavy burden, I want to be of some help to him, even just a little...)
When I thought of that, I waited for him to continue speaking.
Vega: ...Do you remember what I told you when I met you at the bridge over the river?
MC: Let's see, something about how you can go to the East Kingdom only once a year...
Vega: That's right. The condition was made because of the domestic conflicts that were happening back when Galassia was one kingdom in the past. To prevent any more disputes, it became divided into the West and East Kingdom and the once-a-year condition prohibits any kind of contact between them. But, over recent years, the condition seemed to have gotten stronger. They should just cooperate with each other and become one kingdom again.
///Choices///
- That's a nice idea (☽)
MC: That's a nice idea.
When I said that, Vega-san lowered his brow sadly.
Vega: I can't say that the kingdoms being divided is a good thing though...
- It'd be nice to bring that to fruition (☼)
MC: It'd be nice to bring that to fruition.
When I said that, Vega-san gently narrowed his eyes.
Vega: Yes. I'd be happy if that happened too.
///Choices///
MC: But, what are you going to do about the assassination...
Then, Vega-san folded his hands together and placed them against his forehead with a brooding look.
Vega: Back when the kingdoms were one, the throne wasn't given to the West Kingdom... There's another reason, but I don't know the full details about it. At this rate, a war will break out between the two kingdoms...
(Vega-san...)
When he said that sorrowfully, my chest tightened...
Chapter 6 - A Special Friend
-Flashback-
Vega: At this rate, a war will break out between the two kingdoms...
-Flashback-
After finding out about the assassination plan for Prince Altair by chance, I heard about the problem that Galassia holds in Vega-san's room...
Vega: Altair and I have been friends ever since we were kids...
As I looked at Vega-san's face, he murmured that. His fingers that were folded together on his lap stiffened up.
MC: I... see.
Thinking about how Vega-san feels after knowing about the assassination plan towards his friend made me feel helpless.
(I don't know what's the best thing to say here...)
I tightly gripped my hand.
Vega: We first met when our parents took us to the once-a-year conditional meeting. Every year on that day, the star festival is held.
MC: The star festival...?
Vega: Yes.
Vega-san closed his eyes as he reminisced about the past.
Vega: We would go around the stalls and have many jellyfish scooping matches... It was really fun. Back when we were young, we didn't care about the kingdoms' relationship and the adults' motives. Time would go by so fast when we're together... After that, Altair and I became close and would sometimes meet in secret.
MC: Like that time when you encountered me...
Vega: That's right. You knowing about me crossing the bridge would break the condition...
As Vega-san's shoulders dropped, he made a childlike mischievous look. When I remembered the stars that were shooting through that night, I smiled back at him.
Vega: ...? Why are you smiling?
MC: That's because... When you're talking about Prince Altair...
///Choices///
- You make a gentle face (☽)
MC: You were making a really gentle face.
(The expressions of Vega-san, who's so affectionate... They even give me a gentle feeling.)
Vega: I see...
- You looked like you were enjoying yourself (☼)
MC: You looked like you were really enjoying yourself.
(He looked a little bit more childish than usual... It's kind of cute.)
Vega: R-Really...?
///Choices///
Somehow, I can tell how Vega-san is feeling from the look on his face due to spending so much time with him. Surely, after crossing the border, he must've had a good time.
(Prince Altair must be someone special to Vega-san...)
While I was realizing that, Vega-san's pain was conveyed to me firmly.
Vega: Still, I never though that he would attempt to plan an assassination towards Altair...
As he grimaced, he sighed many times.
MC: Vega-san... What do you want to do?
When I said that, Vega-san's eyes trembled. It felt like that Vega-san was holding some hesitation in his heart...
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