Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Vim - Prince of Besmaar - Moon End
Chapter 5 - The Distance to Him
Since that day...
-Flashback-
Vim: ...In that case! If I'm forgiven... Then, why doesn't she appear in my dreams...!
-Flashback-
Vim has been avoiding me.
(What should I do?)
Before I knew it, my feet took me to Vim's room.
(I want to talk to Vim.)
With all my strength, I knocked on the door to his room...
MC: Vim, it's me...
After a while, the door opened.
MC: Vim...
Vim: You... Shouldn't you be leaving this kingdom soon? Also... Forget what we talked about before. ...Sorry.
MC: Ah, Vim...!
As Vim smiled sadly, he closed the door again.
(If this keeps up... Vim is going to continue suffering.)
On the day of a full moon, I've decided to go to the cave...
Last Chapter - By His Side...
When the moon became full, it illuminated the night brightly... As I followed the path that the moon was shining on brightly, I finally arrived at the cave.
(I want to save Vim.)
When I thought of that, I progressed through the cave...
MC: ...Vim!
Even though Vim was in his wolf form, it was obviously him. His head was hung down as he had the shackles on him.
Vim: You... You still haven't left.
Vim smiled somewhat amazedly.
MC: Vim...!
When I hurriedly ran over to Vim...
MC: ...!
Suddenly, a huge wolf jumped in front of me. It made a low growl at me.
Vim: Stop! Don't hurt her!
The moment Vim shouted that, the wolf calmed down with it's fur standing on edge. It showed it's fangs until I couldn't see it anymore. I slowly approached Vim.
Vim: ...Don't come any closer.
The shackles shook loudly. The wolf that attacked me softly growled.
MC: Vim...
Vim: ...
When I softly placed my hand on his cheek, I gently caressed it. When the nearby wolf whimpered sadly, it couldn't understand the Vim in front of it.
MC: Sara-san doesn't wish for this sort of thing, Vim...
Vim's face became tightly distorted as if whatever he was enduring was overflowing.
Vim: The key.
When he said that, the wolf from earlier threw a key to him as it jingled. By using that, Vim dexterously undid the shackles.
Vim: This guy's my friend. The keyholder.
When Vim howled, the wolf howled as well as a response.
MC: Vim, you got marks again...
Vim: I'm glad that I got these marks. It's my own punishment. ...I'm so pathetic.
As Vim rubbed his freed hands and feet, he smiled self-mockingly.
MC: Vim... Anyway, how about we leave this cave?
When we left the cave, the vast flower field was shining in the moonlit night.
Vim: It's been 5 years since I've looked up at a full moon.
MC: It's pretty.
I smiled at Vim, but he looked away from me with a meek expression.
Vim: MC... Did Sara look sad in your dream?
MC: Yes... She was really worried about you.
Vim: I see... I'm no good for making a dead person worry. I even made you worried. Were you scared?
MC: No.
Vim: MC...
MC: ...!
Vim softly hugged me. His hand was clearly trembling, but it was really strong...
Vim: Since it's making you worry, I'll stop punishing myself.
MC: Vim...!
Vim: But... I can't forgive myself. Since I'm the one who took her life away. So, at least... Let me take responsibility by living in this form. With my will... I won't turn back into my human form anymore.
MC: Why...
Vim: I'm satisfied with myself... But, it's my atonement.
There was no hesitation in Vim's solid purpose.
Vim: But, right now... I want to do this with you.
The strength in Vim's hand got stronger as he hugged me.
MC: Vim...
When Vim affectionately nuzzled his face against me, I softly stroked his neck. As the moonlight shined on us, it felt really gentle... Within that light, I strongly wished for his heart to be free someday...
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