Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Zero - Prince of Lyspur - Moon End
Chapter 5 - "I'm Sorry...!"
As the red evening shined on the blade... I quickly went in front of Zero-san.
Zero: MC...!
MC: ...!
I felt a sharp pain in my right shoulder from the knife's blade.
Zero: MC...!
Just as I was about to fall from the impact, Zero-san held me by the waist.
Zero: You guys, do you have any idea what you have just done!?
As Zero-san held me, he shouted angrily.
Zero: This person is Princess MC of the royal family of Traumerei! Don't you know that getting involved with such a small kingdom's supremacy will be the end!?
Men: Princess MC...?
Man 1: ...First off, let's run.
The men all ran off.
Zero: Are you okay!? Your injury...!?
Zero-san's voice was trembling as he held me.
MC: It's just a small cut. I'm fine. Also, those people just now...?
Zero: Yeah... There are a lot of princes in my kingdom. The close aides argue about the headship of the family. Sorry for getting you involved.
As Zero-san said his usual simple words with his voice trembling, I felt how worried he was. Despite the situation. I felt happy for some reason and smiled without realizing it.
Zero: Why are you smiling...?
MC: I'm sorry... But...
Zero-san lowered a brow as he was feeling troubled. When he supported my back, I gently placed my hand on his arm...
Last Chapter - "...How About This?"
The next morning... The bright sunlight was shining in from the other side of the curtains.
(I'm glad that Zero-san didn't get hurt...)
Even though the injury on my shoulder was no big deal, Zero-san called for the castle doctor and had him wrap a bandage around it. By the time I got dressed, a butler arrived.
Butler: Zero-sama is in the kitchen.
(The kitchen...?)
After the butler escorted me there...
Zero-san was cooking in the kitchen.
MC: Zero-san...?
I was surprised from seeing Zero-san doing something unexpected.
Zero: Morning. How's your injury?
MC: It's all right... Umm.
Zero: I want to thank you for yesterday. You did save me after all. This is my private kitchen.
MC: Zero-san, you can cook?
Surprised, I ended up saying that out loud.
Zero: Cooking is a chemistry. Doing such delicate calculations is calming. Since it's said that princesses don't like to be treated with presents, I thought about cooking. It might not suit your tastes, but it's my way of thanking you.
(That makes me happy...)
Zero: What do you think?
He looked at my face.
MC: That makes me really happy...!
Zero: I see. I'll get it done soon.
As Zero-san happily smiled, he picked up a pan. When an appetizing smell was drifting, my stomach became noisy.
MC: Ah...
(How embarrassing...)
Zero-san looked at me with a chuckle.
Zero: Do you want to try it?
When he said that, he scooped up some of the soup in a spoon.
Zero: It's onion gratin soup. The bread on top of it is hot, so be careful.
After blowing on it, he brought the spoon to my mouth.
(It's embarrassing... But...)
Happy about his feelings, I opened my mouth.
MC: It's good...!
The soft bread that has absorbed the sweet onion broth and the melted cheese have blended in my mouth.
Zero: That's good.
As Zero-san gently smiled, he wiped away the remains of the bread that was near my mouth.
MC: ...!
His kind eyes made my heart race.
Zero: You being so happy is making me happy for some reason. I'm happy, but at the same time, I can't calm down.
When he looked at me with a troubled expression, I felt affectionately happy.
MC: I'm really happy too. From eating the food that you made.
As I was feeling warm from the bottom of my heart, I smiled at him.
Zero: Such a strange girl. Aside from a dress, a jewel or esthetics, to think that this sort of thing is what makes you happy.
MC: Eh...
Zero: Seeing you make that kind of face makes me want to cook all the time... You're such an unpredictable princess.
He placed his lips against my forehead...
MC: ...!
The pot was making simmering sounds. That sound felt distant as my heart was racing loudly...
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