Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Zwei - Prince of Riement - Moon End
Chapter 5 - Zwei's Decision
-Flashback-
Zwei: ...I've made my decision.
-Flashback-
The next day... The clear sunlight was shining brightly on the castle.
(He said that he was teaching again today, but... Zwei-san... I wonder if he's not going to the castle.)
I arrived in front of the classroom and quietly looked inside. When Zwei-san noticed me, he sadly smiled and came out.
MC: Um... About your brother coming to the castle yesterday...
As my chest tightened when I thought about Zwei-san's feelings, I couldn't bring out the words.
Zwei: Yes. I've decided. I won't return to the castle. I can't leave the children here...
zwei-san looked straight at me with a faint smile.
(That's what's best for Zwei-san...)
When I looked back at Zwei-san too, I tried my best to smile for him.
MC: ...I see.
Zwei: MC-chan...
MC: I think you look wonderful when you teach the children here.
Zwei: ...Thank you.
Zwei-san suddenly held my hand and unexpectedly hugged me strongly in his slim arms.
MC: Um...!?
Zwei: ...
(...He's shaking?)
While my mouth was closed at the moment, his hand was shaking a little as he continued to hold me in his hands. A wind that was ice blew around me and Zwei-san...
Last Chapter - Him and His Way of Life
After that... During the cold winter, it felt like spring was quietly approaching as the sunlight gradually made it warmer. Aside from that warm air, the royal family was making the public order worse, which was making people's lives more severe.
MC: Zwei-san!
Zwei-san was listlessly looking at the clear blue sky.
Zwei: MC-chan... Today, it looks like there was another brutal incident in town...
MC: It seems like it...
When Zwei-san gave me an empty look, it felt like my heart was about to split in pain.
(I wonder if this is really okay... Was Zwei-san's decision to stay was the right choice...?)
???: Mr. Zwei...
Zwei: Eh...?
(The children's voices...?)
The children all gathered in front of the cabin and looked at Zwei-san.
Zwei: Everyone... There isn't a lesson today.
Child: There's something we don't understand in yesterday's assignment, hurry and explain it to us!
Zwei-san's eyes became lively again by the children's voices.
Zwei: I understand! I'll be there soon, so how about you all head to the classroom first?
Child: Okay!
The children all smiled and went into the classroom. Looking at those smiles made the dark feelings go away.
(I'm sure that it'll be okay.)
Zwei: MC-chan.
MC: ...Eh!?
The next moment, Zwei-san strongly pulled me by my shoulders.
MC: Zwei-san!?
My body became warm when I felt his breath in my ear.
Zwei: It's really painful... Ignoring the royal family like this. Those children's futures are going to become dark. But, I'm already..
MC: Zwei-san...
Zwei: This morning, I've received a letter from the king saying that Brother is going to inherit the throne.
MC: That's...
Zwei: He's the kind of person that doesn't think about people's lives, he's no different than Father. I... I wonder if my decision was the right one.
MC: Zwei-san...
When Zwei-san's hands were trembling as they were hugging me, his uneasiness penetrated my heart. As it felt like his voice could fade away at any moment now in my ear, he hugged me as much as he could.
MC: Zwei-san... Please remember the children's smiles from earlier.
Zwei: ...The children's?
MC: As long as you're around, those children can smile.
Zwei: MC-chan...
MC: I... I don't think your decision was wrong. As you teach the children one step at a time... I'm sure that they'll be able to think of creating their own future. Someday, when they become adults, they'll understand your feelings.
Zwei: ...MC-chan.
I did my best to smile at Zwei-san. When he lets go of me, he looked at me with his beautiful eyes.
Zwei: I see... Thank you.
MC: No... I didn't do much.
Zwei-san lifted up my bangs and gently placed a kiss there.
MC: ...Zwei-san.
Zwei-san showed a gentle look that I've never seen him make before.
Zwei: If it's something that I can do, I'll do my best to do it. Now then, I have to go to the children.
MC: Okay.
Once Zwei-san pulled himself together, he walked towards the classroom.
(This is okay... Living with Zwei-san here.)
As he was surrounded by the sunlight that was shining on the land and in the sky peacefully... I became relieved...
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