Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Vega - Prince of Galassia - Sun End
Chapter 7 - Vega's Decision
MC: Vega-san... What do you want to do?
Vega-san's eyes trembled from my words. Although, Vega-san raised his face to shake off his hesitation and looked forward with a serious gaze.
Vega: I... As the prince of this kingdom, I can't tolerate something like an assassination plan. If something like that gets carried out, a war will surely break out between the two kingdoms. That's the one thing I can't let happen again. That's why, no matter what, I will expose Panos' evil deeds.
MC: Vega-san...
As he looked so dignified, I became charmed by him...
After a while since then, I haven't seen Vega-san.
(We haven't gotten to see each other at all in the castle... I wonder what Vega-san is doing.)
As I thought about him in a daze, I heard a reserved knock on the door.
Vega: MC... It's me.
MC: Vega-san...!
That voice I haven't heard in a while made my heart skip a beat. As soon as I opened the door, I let Vega-san inside the room.
Vega: It kind of feels like it's been a while. Are you doing well?
MC: Same goes for you. I haven't gotten to see you at all lately, so I've been worried.
Vega: Sorry. I was doing a little investigating.
MC: Investigating...?
Vega: Yeah, I did some investigating on the people that Panos is involved with.
(Panos, the military staff that's planning the assassination of Prince Altair...)
Vega: Also, I came here today because I have something to say to you. I thought about revealing all of Panos' evil deeds to the public tomorrow...
Vega-san's sudden words made my heart noisy...
Chapter 8 - A One-Sided Farewell
What Vega-san told me during our longtime meeting made my heart shake with uneasiness.
Vega: I thought about revealing all of Panos' evil deeds to the public tomorrow... Since Panos is the kind of man that would come up with an assassination plan. There's a chance that I might end up in danger... So, tomorrow morning, I want you to gather up all your stuff and leave as soon as you can.
MC: That's...!
(Even though there's a chance that Vega-san will be in danger... He's telling me to leave.)
When Vega-san lowered a brow troubledly, he gently held my shoulders with both hands.
Vega: ...Sorry. I don't want you to be put in danger. Even though I'm being selfish, forgive me for this.
As he lightly caressed my cheek with the back of his finger, Vega-san narrowed his eyes heartrendingly.
(Telling me to leave while making that kind of face...)
MC: Vega-san, isn't there anything that I-
Just as I was speaking, Vega-san interrupted me by shaking his head as if he saw through me.
Vega: Thank you, I'll only accept your feelings. It's already late for today. You should get some rest soon.
Rejecting my counterargument, Vega-san ended the one-sided conversation with a smile.
Vega: Goodnight...
The door closed as it made a heavy sound.
(That's right... He'd be more worried about me if I were around.)
When I thought of that, the pain in my heart still wouldn't disappear... For a while, I stood still at that spot...
......
The next day...
I started packing up in the room, but when I became worried about Vega-san, my hands stopped by reflex.
(Vega-san...)
I remembered the strong determination that was dwelling within his beautiful blue eyes. But, I caught a glimpse of sadness in them somehow...
-Flashback-
Vega: At this rate, a war will break out between the two kingdoms...
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Vega: I... As the prince of this kingdom, I can't tolerate something like an assassination plan. If something like that gets carried out, a war will surely break out between the two kingdoms. That's the one thing I can't let happen again. That's why, no matter what, I will expose Panos' evil deeds.
-Flashback-
(I really can't leave like this...!!)
I rushed out of the room and headed to where Vega-san was...
Chapter 9 - Crime Exposed
When I rushed out of the room, I headed to Vega-san's room...
Vega: Panos, I know everything about your evil deeds.
From inside, I could hear Vega-san's voice.
(Vega-san...)
I was surprised by how the usual gentleness in his voice was gone as he spoke to the other person intimidatingly. Through the gap of the door that was slightly open, I checked what was going on inside...
Panos: ...It seems like you've already got some conclusive evidence.
Showing no signs of shame, Panos broke into a grin.
Vega: You betrayed Father... That's unforgivable.
The usually gentle Vega-san was showing his anger.
Panos: These past years... Because of you princes, a compromise between the east and the west has been set in motion. Even though we could take over the east with this kingdom's army, I couldn't get the king to agree to it.
Vega: ...Something like that.
Panos: If Prince Altair gets killed by a resident of this kingdom, a war will surely happen. During that time, I'll be taking control of the army as military staff and take away everything!
As Panos laughed loudly, he pulled out a gun and aimed it towards Vega-san.
Panos: Since you've found out, I can't let you live to reveal it, Prince Vega. Don't worry, you can leave the rest to me...!
Vega: Panos...!
(Vega-san...!)
"STOP!!"
Before I knew it, I rushed into the room...
Last Chapter - A Brave Princess
When Panos pointed a gun at Vega-san, I rushed into the room.
Vega: ...! MC, why...!
Panos: !
Just as Panos was caught off guard, I jumped in front of Vega-san and spread out both of my arms.
Panos: Oh. Well, isn't that brave of you! The Traumerei Princess has come in.
Panos laughed loudly as he said that amusedly.
Panos: The two of you trying to stop my plans, such nuisances... Geez, what a pain.
Vega: MC...!
Vega-san held me to protect me.
MC: Vega-san...
Panos: Fuhahaha! This is the end!
As Panos' face became frighteningly strained, he pointed the gun at us with one eye closed.
??: Panos, that's enough.
(...!)
When we turned towards the wall in the corner of the room, a man with a luxurious red cloak appeared from a hidden room.
Panos: ...Wha! Your Majesty...!?
King: Vega told me that he wanted me to come into the hidden room at this time no matter what, but... Panos, I heard everything that you said. You should be ashamed of yourself.
The king called for the retainers that were outside and had them take Panos out of the room.
Vega: ...MC, are you okay?
Once silence has returned inside the room, Vega-san looked at me worriedly. When his beautiful face closed the distance between us, I felt a kind of nervousness that was different from before.
MC: Y-Yes... What about you, Vega-san, are you hurt...?
Vega: I'm fine. More importantly, to think that you would do something so reckless. You're so...
Just as Vega-san said that, he sighed.
(That's right... Vega-san thought about this properly. I probably ended up surprising him...)
As I hung my head down with uneasiness holding me, his gentle hand was softly placed on my head.
Vega: MC, since you didn't listen to my wishes of having you leave... Will you listen to a different request of mine instead?
MC: Request?
His hand that was softly combing through my hair felt ticklish. Feeling embarrassed, I slightly drew back due to the ticklish feeling and waited for him to continue speaking...
Vega: Tonight, I want you to come to the river where we met.
After the incident, I waited for the time and went to the side of the river that Vega-san told me to go to. As the entire sky was filled with shooting stars just like on that day, I found Vega-san sitting at the railing of the bridge and ran over to him.
(Huh...? There's something in Vega-san's hands...)
When Vega-san noticed me and looked up, he made a gentle smile that was filled with affection.
Vega: MC, thank you for coming.
MC: Vega-san, that's...?
Vega: It's a harp. Come, MC, sit next to me.
MC: Okay...
After I nodded, I sat down next to Vega-san.
Vega: Actually, playing the harp is my specialty.
Just as Vega-san said that, he started playing the harp as his long fingers strummed the strings. With the subtle flowing river streaming down and the sounds of Vega-san's harp playing, I became surrounded by a harmony.
(...What a beautiful melody. Also, the side of Vega-san's face as he's playing the harp... He's so beautiful that he could outshine the bright stars...)
Vega: ...How was it?
Once Vega-san was done playing, he asked me that slightly embarrassed.
MC: It was very nice.
Vega: That's good...
When he lowered his shoulders and made a vulnerable smile in relief, I became at ease as well.
Vega: I wanted to thank you.
MC: Thank me?
Vega: When that gun was pointed at me, you jumped in to protect me.
MC: That's... I was more of a bother...
Vega: You weren't a bother, but you shouldn't do something so reckless like that. I was worried.
MC: Okay...
Vega: But, you at that time took hold of my heart tightly.
When my heartbeat became fast as I became captivated by that beautiful smile... Vega-san bent down and softly kissed me.
Vega: Brave princess... Thank you.
As he hugged me, the Milky Way that was past his shoulder was shining brightly. As the stars in the night sky were watching over us, I silently closed my eyes...
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