Zero - Prince of Lyspur - Main Story

Zero - Prince of Lyspur - Main Story

Chapter 1 - "I See"

Kingdom of Time, Lyspur, July... As the bright sunlight was shining, people were taking a breather underneath the shade of the trees... 

As thanks for waking up Prince Zero, I got invited to the Kingdom of Time, Lyspur. 

(If I'm not mistaken, the castle should be this way.) 

With a map in hand, I looked around the area. 

??: Wait.

When an arm suddenly reached out to me from behind, my luggage was taken from my hand. 

MC: ...!? 

Zero: You came. 

When I turned around in surprise, Zero-san was there smiling. 

MC: Zero-san...!

Zero: Did I surprise you? Sorry. I came to pick you up. I'll take you to the castle. 

Underneath the sunlight, he wasn't sweating at all despite he was in a proper suit. 

(Isn't he feeling hot?) 

As I watched his back in surprise, Zero-san turned around and stared at me. 

MC: ...?

When I blinked repeatedly in confusion, Zero-san continued looking at me. 

Zero: ...I see. 

MC: Eh? 

Zero: Height, attire, the way you walk... You're a well-behaved lady.

When he held the edge of his glasses, he smiled a little. As he was satisfied, I couldn't bring myself to look at him...

Chapter 2 - "So, You Dislike It"

When we arrived at the castle, Zero-san took me to my room personally. 

MC: What a nice room... Thank you so much. 

The breeze that was coming in from the window felt really cool and my sweat went away quickly. 

Zero: I see. That's good. Also, I prepared a dress for you to wear at the dinner party today. 

MC: Eh?

Zero: It might not suit your tastes... What do you think? 

After saying that, he walked towards the corner of the room and opened the closet door. 

MC: Wow...

In the huge closet, there were a lot of dresses of various colors. I became speechless from the view that was like a beautiful flower field. 

Zero: They're all for you. Wear what you like. The accessories are here. Shoes are over here. 

As he was pulling out drawers, beautiful things were showing one after another. 

(S-So many...) 

///Choices///

- Why all of this... (☽)

MC: Um... Zero-san... Why all of this...

Zero: If it weren't for you, I would've had my dreams taken away forever. I thought it'd be nice to be a little modest by giving you something of equal value. 

- I can't accept all of this (☼)

MC: Zero-san, um... I can't accept all of this. 

When I said that somehow, he tilted his head to the side oddly. 

Zero: Why? I want to thank my benefactor. 

///Choices///

(But...) 

Feeling a little guilty, I looked away from the closet and looked down. Then, Zero-san looked at my face... 

Zero: What, could it be that it isn't enough?

He looked straight at me. 

Zero: Or maybe, do you dislike it? 

MC: ...

As my heart was beating loudly, I blinked a few times repeatedly. 

MC: N-No... That's not it.

(But, really...) 

Just as I was about to decline him... 

Zero: Good. Then, take your time to choose. 

With a satisfied smile, he turned his back on me. 

MC: Um, Zero-sa-

Just as I was about to go after him in a panic to stop him... 

MC: ...!

My feet got tangled and I was about to fall. 

Zero: Look out...

Just as Zero-san turned around quickly, he grabbed my arm to hold me up. 

MC: I-I'm sorry... 

I looked up and when our eyes met at a close distance, I felt like jumping out from those arms to escape, but my entire body became hot like fire. 

Zero: ...

From the other side of his glasses, Zero-san was looking at me as if he was speculating something. 

MC: U-Um... Doing something like this is a little... 

Zero: Something like this? 

MC: Like... the presents. I'm not used to being treated like a princess, so I want us to get along normally. 

When I said that shakingly, Zero-san placed his hand on his chin as he was thinking. 

Zero: ...I see. You became disgusted from the oversupply of materials that were given to you. 

(Oversupply of materials... He says.) 

Zero: Sorry. I won't do that anymore. The dinner party too, there's no need to be so formal, so you don't need to wear a dress. In that case... 

As Zero-san was murmuring with his hand on his chin, he left the room. 

(Just what is with Zero-san...) 

Unable to feel the refreshing breeze, I only became confused...

Chapter 3 - "The Wind... is Strong Today"

The next morning... I woke up from the heavy rain hitting the window and the sound of the wind. 

(Such a strong storm... Looks like I won't be able to go out like this.) 

With thick clouds covering the sky, it was dark and felt like nighttime despite that it was morning. As I was looking at the raging view outside the window, I rested my chin in my hand by the window. At that moment... 

??: May I come in? 

Along with the sound of a knock on the door, I heard Zero-san's voice. 

MC: Sure. 

When I got up and opened the door, a crowd of people came in from behind Zero-san. 

MC: ...? 

Zero: Let me introduce them. From the right, a manicurist, a cosmetologist, a hair stylist and a violinist. 

MC: Eh? 

The women that were lined up in a row all bowed at once. 

///Choices///

- Decline right away (☽)

(I don't get it, but...) 

I returned a bow to everyone soon after. Then, Zero-san sent a gaze towards me to tell me something. 

- Be confused (☼)

(What's going on...?) 

Unsure on what's going on, I looked at Zero-san and he cleared his throat as he placed his hand on his glasses.

///Choices///

Zero: I can't give you a tour in a storm. So, I thought that I should make you feel comfortable at least. 

(Comfortable...?) 

Zero: Everyone, get ready. 

When Zero-san clapped his hands, the women started getting ready all at once. Near the bed, an aromatic candle was lit and a nail care set was prepared there. On top of that, a violine performance began near the window. 

(Just what is all this...?) 

As I was taken aback... 

Zero: Come. 

(Eh...) 

Zero-san lightly picked me up under his arm. 

MC: U-Um... 

He placed me down on top of the bed and looked down at me calmly. 

MC: I told you that I don't need this sort of thing yesterday...

Zero: This sort of thing? 

He looked at me as he was thinking of something. His beautiful black hair swayed smoothly. 

Zero: ...You don't want to be gifted with materials? 

(Materials...? C-Could it be that...?) 

-Flashback-

Zero: You became disgusted from the oversupply of materials that were given to you. 

-Flashback-

(Material possessions were no good, so he's presenting me with something that isn't an item?)

As I was unsure on what to say, I became dumbfounded. 

Zero: You don't like this sort of thing?

///Choices///

- No (☼)

MC: No... That's not what I meant... 

As I was trying to bring out the words with my eyes down, Zero-san tilted his head to the side oddly. 

- Just say thanks (☽)

MC: T-Thank you... 

When I thanked him, Zero-san made a satisfied look. 

///Choices///

(What would've been the best thing to say here...) 

Zero: MC?

Just as his fingers slowly reached out towards my hair worriedly...

MC: ...!

 I stopped that hand. 

MC: No! I don't need this sort of present... 

Zero: You don't need it? Statistics say that presents and cosmetics make women happy... I see, then would you like to do something outside? Don't women become happy when they go out on a trip together? 

MC: Statistics...? 

Zero: If not, then... 

(My head is getting dizzy...) 

MC: No, that's not what I meant... I just want to talk to you, Zero-san. 

When I told him how I felt, Zero-san made a really strange look. 

Zero: Talk? You're an unusual woman. Alright, I'll listen to you talk. 

MC: That's not what I meant... 

When I sighed deeply, I looked straight into his eyes. 

MC: I want to have a conversation with you. 

Zero: A conversation... with me? How do you converse? 

MC: How... I want to get to know you. 

Zero: Me? How do you get to know someone?

MC: How... Isn't it obvious that I want to become friends with you!

When I shouted that unexpectedly, I covered my mouth with both of my hands. 

Zero: Eh...

As Zero-san widened his eyes in surprise, he stepped back from the bed and became silent. 

MC: U-Um... 

When I quickly got up, I looked at his face. 

Zero: Conversation... 

After thinking for a while, he cleared his throat as if he has made up his mind. 

Zero: I-Isn't the wind... strong today? 

MC: ...

The formal words that came out of his mouth made me burst into laughter. 

Zero: W-Why are you laughing? 

As warm feelings took hold of me, I couldn't stop myself from laughing and smiling. 

MC: Yes, it really is a strong storm. 

When Zero-san smiled in embarrassment, the women that have set up the cosmetics happily spoke too. Despite the storm that was blowing strongly outside, it felt like a warm spring day inside the room... 

Chapter 4 - "The Color of the Sky Today is..."

That evening... When the storm had passed, the beautiful evening glow has spread out in the sky. 

(It's so pretty...) 

In the courtyard that still had some dew on it, I was looking up at the sky while sitting at a bench.

MC: Ah, Zero-san. 

When Zero-san appeared out of nowhere, he sat down next to me. 

Zero: ... 

///Choices///

- Look at his face (☽)

(What should I do?) 

When I looked at his face... 

Zero: ...!

He gasped in surprise. 

- Speak to him (☼)

MC: Um...? 

As he had his mouth closed for a while, he looked like he was thinking about something. 

///Choices///

Zero: ...Okay. 

After taking a deep breath, Zero-san pushed up his glasses. 

Zero: Since the wind has blown away the clouds, the chances of seeing the brightly colored sky like this after a storm have become high. 

MC: ...Okay? 

I blinked repeatedly in surprise from those sudden words. 

Zero: What I'm saying is that the reason the color of the sky has become this brightly colored now is because of the storm...

(Could it be that he's trying to have a conversation...?) 

As I watched him talk frantically, I chuckled and broke into a smile. 

MC: ...The sky is really pretty. 

When Zero-san stopped talking, he turned his face away. 

MC: Isn't that what you were thinking? 

When he became silent, I softly touched his hand. 

Zero: Y-Yeah... That's right. 

MC: Are you well-informed about the sky? 

Zero: The sky is interesting because it's irritating how it's probability can't be figured out. I want to find the perfect method for it somehow. 

///Choices///

- You're interesting too, Zero-san? (☼)

MC: You're interesting too, Zero-san. 

Zero: I'm... interesting? 

As Zero-san was sitting up straight and looking up at the sky beside me, he turned towards me with a surprised look. 

- Laugh and smile (☽)

When I laughed and smile... 

Zero: Did you laugh just now? 

Zero-san said that as if he was sulking. 

///Choices///

Zero: ...I can't seem to figure you out with numerals either. 

MC: Eh? 

Zero: I did some research on what makes a woman happy. For some reason, you got mad. 

MC: No, me being mad is... 

Zero: Like this, any woman would be happy according to statistics. 

As he looked at me gently, my heart skipped a beat. 

Zero: You're interesting. 

The moment he looked at me calmly... 

(What...?) 

Without a sound, a group of 3 people appeared and surrounded us. Just as Zero-san looked surprised, he deeply sighed and got up from the bench. 

Zero: There are 3 people. The chances of protecting you by running away are about 2 percent. Run. These guys are part of a group that have been aiming for a chance to kill me. 

MC: Eh!? 

I was unable to keep up with what was happening to suddenly. 

Zero: Hurry!

Zero-san pushed my back. 

MC: Zero-san...!

(No way...!) 

The world was being dyed by the crimson sunlight. As the sunlight was being reflected on the blade that was pointing towards him, it made it shine red... 

Sun End

Moon End