Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Vio - Prince of Recordo - Main Story
Chapter 1 - Those Clothes are Unique?
Kingdom of Memories, Recordo, December...
After waking up Prince Vio, I received an invitation from him and finally arrived at this kingdom.
(Wow...)
The classic, yet modern mysterious town caught my eye. Especially this division, where screens are continuously bursting out images of news happening in town and on a building wall, there was a banner hanging underneath that is showing many new world records.
(What a really lively and bustling kingdom.)
While being struck by the town's overflowing heated atmosphere, I headed to the castle.
As soon as I passed through the audience room, the prince that was waiting got up as his light pink hair swayed.
Vio: You finally came! Did you get lost along the way!?
When Vio-san kept on talking while approaching me, his eyes brightened up.
MC: No. Thank you for inviting me.
Vio: What are you being so formal for!
He patted my shoulder as he said that. The warm sensation of his large hand touching me for the first time made my heart skip a beat unexpectedly. Although...
(Somehow... He has quite a unique sense for clothes...)
His clothes caught my attention. At the end of his scarf around his neck was an animal or an indescribable monster character. His unique pants were at different lengths from each other.
(Also, above all else...)
Something like eyes were drawn around his chest... I was curious as I stared at the strange things.
Vio: Hmm? What's wrong?
Noticing my gaze, Vio-san blinked.
MC: Ah... Nothing...
Not sure on how to explain, I faltered...
Vio: Is it this? Fresian* just seems like a fashionable kingdom. I heard that this seems to be the cutting edge of art!!
T/N: Medi's kingdom
Seeing his cheerful smile made me unable to speak anymore.
Vio: More importantly, since you're here! Let's relax and enjoy ourselves! The new about the new memories today has gotten the town all pumped up! Doesn't that make it seem like the kingdom that's ruled by all memories?
MC: All memories?
Vio: Yeah! Out of all of them, I govern the records that involves "the world's best"!
(Records that involves the world's best... Is that like the Guinness Records?)
MC: It's a really strong and nice kingdom.
When I said that, Vio-san became happier and laughed cheerfully.
Vio: Thanks! Ah, this isn't the time to be doing this. I have to get ready to challenge the records of the world's best!
MC: You do?
(A prince going against the world's best records by himself? ...Just what kind of records are they?)
As I blinked, Vio-san's sparkling gaze was focused on me...
Chapter 2 - The Challenge into Becoming the Best
Vio: I have to get ready to challenge the records of the world's best!
MC: You do?
There was a lively look in Vio-san's eyes.
Vio: Even though I'm saying this myself, it's my specialty out of anything! But, I always get second place in the records... Even so, today's the day I'm going to show that I'm the best! There's no point if I'm not the best. I love being the best!
As Vio-san clenched his fist, he approached me. At the same time, the odd art on his chest got closer to me.
(I-It's kind of scary...)
Vio: Since you're here and all. How about we go together?
MC: Ah...
When Vio-san grabbed my hand tightly and ran without waiting for my response, I became charmed as I ran with him.
(What an energetic person. Being with him fills me up with energy too.)
Although, there was just one thing...
(...Let's not question his clothes.)
I thought that to myself...
Underneath the perfectly clear sky, the lively voices of the townspeople flew about. Taken by Vio-san, I arrived at the crowded town of Recordo.
Vio: You okay? Was that too far for you to run?
Vio-san looked at me worriedly.
(H-He was really fast, but... It's amazing how Vio-san isn't out of breath at all.)
I wanted to walk along the way since he was running so fast, but I managed to go along with Vio-san's speed.
MC: I'm okay. I was just surprised by how fast you were...
Vio: I ended up doing it again. Once I think of something, I completely forget about my surroundings...
(He probably didn't realize it...)
Even so, it was kind of cute how Vio-san was scratching his head troubledly. At that moment...
Townsperson 1: Prince Vio! Are you doing some kind of challenge today too!
Townsperson 2: Oh my, it's true. It's Prince Vio! If he's going to challenge a record, I'll go check it out later.
Vio: Yeah! Everyone, thank you.
Town Child 1: Your Highness, is it true that you're going to set a new world record now!?
Town Child 2: The world's best!
Vio: Of course! I will make that accomplishment. I can do it...!
As Vio-san was talking to many of the townspeople, his eyes were shining brightly with enthusiasm as he posed triumphantly.
(Having everyone cheering for him like this, they must idolize him... He's such a straightforward and wonderful person.)
It was really pleasant to watch them talk with each other...
Town Child 3: But, the prince's clothes are lame today too! Ahaha!
MC: ...
(They really are unusual...)
Vio: You think so? Well, I never understood that sort of thing.
Instead of getting mad, Vio-san said that in return seriously.
Town Child 3: You should study more on clothes~! Prince Vio, you weirdo!!
Vio: Very well then! I want to use my time to become the best! MC, you should watch today too. I won't let everyone's support and expectations go to vain!
His thrilling and refreshing smile looked brighter than anyone else's in town.
......
After that, we headed to the field as he was talking with the townspeople...
(This place is?)
The vast plain that we arrived at didn't have any equipment for the challenge.
///Choices///
- Are you going to run? (☽)
(If there aren't any equipment prepared...)
MC: Vio-san, since you said that it's going to be your specialty... Are you going to do a short-distance run?
Vio: No, today is different. Today...
Vio-san smiled as if he was hinting something...
- What are you going to do? (☼)
MC: What are you going to do here?
Vio: That's...
Vio-san showed the same smile from before as he looked at me...
///Choices///
Vio: Today, I'm going to... Challenge the record of wearing the most layers of pants!!
MC: Eh...
(P-Pants...!?)
When Vio-san told me that boldly while showing a broad smile, I was unable to close my mouth as it was agape...
Chapter 3 - The World Record of Putting on Layers of Pants
Vio: Today, I'm going to... Challenge the record of wearing the most layers of pants!!
Vio-san's loud voice echoed throughout the clear sky...
(A world record of wearing the most layers of pants...?)
I repeated his words in my head.
(A prince is...?)
As I was unable to speak due to being surprised, Vio-san looked at me with a lively smile.
Vio: The record was in the most interesting categories. I aim to be the holder of records in all genres!
As I was surprised without realizing it, Vio-san began to talk passionately. I could feel his excitement from his fist that was clenched tightly.
Vio: For today, I've went on a diet to squeeze down as much as I can around my waist...
MC: You even went on a diet...
///Choices///
- You seem pretty enthusiastic (☼)
MC: You seem pretty enthusiastic.
Vio: Yeah! I get serious and go all out in everything.
His eyes that were burning with a fighting spirit looked like they were flaring up with red flames.
- You would go that far? (☽)
MC: Um, you would even go that far?
Vio: Of course! I will do everything I can for the day I challenge a record. That's my policy after all!
I was honestly appalled by his persistent straightforward gaze.
///Choices///
Vio: By the way, the world record is 302 layers of pants. Therefore, I'm going to aim for 303 layers!
MC: 303 layers!?
(Can he really put on that much?)
When I looked around, the townspeople that have gathered around to watch were happily cheering for Vio-san.
(But, that's right... The Guinness Records that I know of had a few odd records in it.)
When I remembered that, I broke into a smile.
Vio: Hmm? MC, what's wrong? You're suddenly smiling.
MC: It's nothing. I'll be rooting for you!
Drawn towards Vio-san, I realized that I said that cheerfully.
(Being with him is so much fun... What a strange, yet wonderful person.)
Vio: Yeah! Let's aim for 303 layers!!
Feeling even more pumped up, Vio-san began to do some warm-up exercises...
......
Then, when he started, the challenge against the world record of wearing the most layers of pants today was extremely heated up with excitement.
Townsperson 1: Prince Vio!
Townsperson 2: You can do it!! Just 100 more to go!!
The loud cheers and musical instruments for support were made a lot. As I felt overpowered by the levels of enthusiasm, I continued cheering for Vio-san too.
MC: Vio-san! You can do it!
Unsure if my voice was drowned out by the voices around me or if he couldn't hear me, I raised my voice with all my might.
Host: Now then! This is getting pretty exciting! Just 88 more! Now, 87!
With a television crew and a host, the area was roused up as they moved around.
Vio: Guh... It's getting tight... I can... I can still do it!!!
When Vio-san shouted that, the cheers spread out throughout the area even more. As I wanted to cheer on Vio-san myself somehow...
///Choices///
- Jump up and down (☼)
MC: Vio-saaaan! You can do it!!
As I jumped up and down many times in place, I cheered for Vio-san.
Vio: ...! MC, just 10 more to go!!
When Vio-san noticed me, he smiled to motivate himself.
- Wave arms widely (☽)
(Ah, I know...!)
MC: Vio-san! Just a little bit more!!
I looked at Vio-san and waved my arms widely. Then...
Vio: ...! Yeah! I just got to put them on!!
When Vio-san noticed me, he shook the pants up on him just now and waved back at me.
///Choices///
Then...
Host: Just 3 more to go now...!?
Vio: Uu... Kuh, t-tight... Just go to... put them on...!!
MC: Vio-san...!
Host: He did it!! Just two more to go! Just! Two more! To go!!
Vio: Guh... Guh... Guh... I can't... put them... Aaaaaaaah!!!
MC: ...!
Somehow... When he was just two layers away from breaking the record, the pants that he put on have ripped greatly. The loud shouts echoed throughout the field.
(No way...)
Vio-san's expression that was overflowing with a fighting spirit has darkened before my eyes...
Chapter 4 - The Next Challenge
When Vio-san challenged the world record of wearing the most layers of pants, it ended just as he was about to break it...
Vio: No way... Dammit!
Vio-san's face distorted into frustration as he hit the ground.
(Vio-san...)
Just as I was about to run over to talk to him...
Townsperson 1: Prince Vio! Good job!!
Townsperson 2: Prince Vio!
Townsperson 3: Prince Vio, that was a good challenge!!
When applause came bursting out of nowhere, it spread out throughout the entire grounds. After hearing that, Vio-san slowly raised his head and looked around.
Vio: Everyone...
Receiving the countless of cheers, Vio-san looked like he was about to cry at any moment now. Then, he hit his cheeks with both hands and showed a smile.
Vio: Alright, I can't let it end here! Next time, I'm going to do the short-distance race challenge, so come cheer me on if you'd like!
Facing the audience that has gathered around to support him, Vio-san shouted that cheerfully.
Vio: You too, MC, you must come watch me next time.
Vio-san held his hand out to me demandingly. I...
///Choices///
- Hold his hand immediately (☼)
MC: Okay.
I immediately held Vio-san's hand that was reaching out to me.
Vio: I heard your cheers even from afar. Your cheers are really mysterious! It gave me more strength than usual!!
When he gave me a bright strong look that was like the burning sun, my heart lightly skipped a beat.
- Hesitate (☽)
(But, I wonder if Vio-san is pushing himself.)
When I thought of that, I looked at his face and...
Vio: With you cheering me on, I put in more effort than usual. Thanks!
At that moment, Vio-san's hand that was reaching out to me held my hand tightly.
///Choices///
(Vio-san... It'd be nice if he got first place next time.)
While feeling the comforting warmth of his hand, I smiled at Vio-san. Although, at that moment, a small boy walked over to us with a serious look.
Vio: Hmm? What's wrong?
Boy: ...It's impossible no matter what.
MC: Eh...?
Boy: No matter how many times you try, you can't get first place. You can't do it just by doing your best.
(That's...)
When the boy ended his words with that unexpected remark, a woman, who seemed to be his mother, ran over here with an embarrassed look.
Boy's Mother: How rude of you! My apologies, Prince Vio!
Vio: No... It's okay.
Vio-san softly shook his head towards the frantic woman... Without any hesitation, he crouched down and looked at the boy.
Vio: I'm sorry that I was unable to break the record today. But, I'll show you that I will grab first place next time.
Boy: Liar... Even though a prince is saying that, you'll always be second place!
(Ah...)
-Flashback-
Vio: Even though I'm saying this myself, it's my specialty out of anything! But, I always get second place in the records...
-Flashback-
Even so, Vio-san looked at the boy confidently.
Vio: ...Even so, I won't give up. I want to believe in my own potential.
Boy: But...
Boy's Mother: I'm really sorry, Prince Vio... Even though he tried to be like you by doing his best at a foot race... This year, he lost to the other kids... So, he's been sulking about it.
Boy: ...Hmph.
Vio: I see...
Boy: There's no point no matter how hard you try!
Vio: That's not true. There'll be a day when you'll get first place if you continue trying your best.
Boy: There won't!
Vio: There will!
At that moment, the boy thought about something, but...
Boy: Then, if Prince Vio gets first place in the next challenge, I won't give up.
Vio: !! Sure...
Boy: In return, if you don't... You'll have to do whatever I say.
Vio: Sure, I'm fine with that.
MC: But, Vio-san...!
Just as I was about to stop him in a panic, Vio-san smiled gently.
Vio: It'll be okay. I want to do it. Anything is fine. What do you want?
Vio-san asked the boy that very gently. Then, the boy...
Boy: ...Then, give up on being a prince.
MC: ...!
(G-Give up on being a prince...)
Although, Vio-san's expression changed as he looked straight at the boy...
Chapter 5 - To Continue Giving Dreams
Boy: ...Then, give up on being a prince.
MC: ...!
When the boy said that to Vio-san, it became noisy in the area.
Vio: ...Sure, I understand.
Boy: ...
(Eh... Vio-san...?)
Vio: I'll do as you say. Also, if I don't get first place in the next challenge, I'll stop challenging records.
After he said that with a serious look, the boy averted his eyes...
Vio: I'm going to prepare myself for the next challenge. So, come watch me no matter what.
As Vio-san smiled, he patted the boy's head roughly.
Boy: ...
As the boy was perplexed, he pursed his lips...
......
On the way back to the castle, Vio-san seemed excited with a tense expression. I was hesitant to say something to him, but...
///Choices///
- To think that you would go that far to say that... (☽)
MC: ...Vio-san... Um, I'm surprised that you would go that far to say that.
When Vio-san slowly looked towards me after I said that to him without thinking, he smiled troubledly as he furrowed his brow.
Vio: What he said made me want to do it more after all.
MC: But...
- Are you okay? (☼)
MC: ...Vio-san... Are you okay?
When I spoke to Vio-san, he became surprised and looked at me with a smile soon after.
Vio: Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry, seems like I was thinking about something a little.
MC: ...
///Choices///
Vio: Anyway, I'm satisfied with that. I don't think it's good to do things halfheartedly. I'm always betraying everyone's expectations and land second place... But, if I continue my usual training for the short-distance run now, I'll break a new record! It'll be okay next time.
Vio-san said that loudly as if he was hiding his uneasiness...
(Vio-san... He must be feeling uneasy. But... Why is he so hung up on it?)
MC: Vio-san... But, why would you go that far to be first place?
When I asked that, Vio-san blinked once when his eyes widened.
Vio: Eh...? That's... It's obvious that I want to get first place.
The look in his eyes wasn't just fired up, but it felt more like there was a very gentle flame within them...
Vio: Since I've been managing memories as a royal when I was little, I went to see the guys that got first place. Even though it was a tough time, I became really pumped up from seeing the people that got first place. Isn't that amazing?
Vio-san clenched his fist tightly as if he has become determined again.
Vio: I... As a prince, I want to get first place and make everyone pumped up with my existence! Well, becoming the best in the world is pretty hard. But, if I do break a record, I would be giving everyone a dream. I want to give them all sorts of dreams. I want to give everyone the feeling of wanting to do challenges. I'll continue making dreams by doing challenges!
(Vio-san...)
As I watched Vio-san speak louder, I became overwhelmed with the feeling of wanting to help him.
MC: Then... I'll aim to be the world's best supporter. I'll cheer you on more than anyone, so that you can be the best in the world!
Vio: Eh...?
While Vio-san was getting pumped up, I brought that up passionately... When Vio-san's cheeks turned red a little, he smiled bashfully.
Vio: ...I'm said to be unusual quite often, but... You're pretty unusual yourself too.
MC: Eh...?
Vio: That's the kind of person that I... Yeah... I love.
MC: ...!
After saying that while looking at me in the eye, Vio-san suddenly turned away.
Vio: I'll show you that I can do it. Just you wait.
Without looking at me, Vio-san's hand slowly approached mine...
(So warm...)
His hand that was hesitantly entwining with mine was heated up with a gentle warmth in it...
Then, on the day of the short-distance run world record challenge...
Vio: ...Ow!!
When Vio-san suddenly shouted from putting on the shoes that he was going to use for the race, I turned towards him soon after.
Trainer: Prince Vio, is something wrong?
When the trainer picked up the shoes from Vio-san, he checked them by force.
(Thumbtacks...!?)
Vio-san seemed to have tripped heavily because of the thumbtacks that were in his shoes for some reason... When I saw that Vio-san's foot was bleeding, I covered my mouth with both hands.
Vio: I-I'm okay, it's no big deal! Don't fuss over it. I can still do the challenge like this...
After hearing that from Vio-san as he got up a little, I felt uneasiness was spreading within my heart...
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