Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Stimma - Prince of Vox - Main Story
Chapter 1 - His Kindness
Kingdom of Voices, Vox, July...
By the time the streetlights were starting to light up the town... With Stimma-san escorting me, we finally arrived at his castle.
Butler: Stimma-sama!
Stimma: Sorry for making you worried!
Butler: No, what matters is that you're all right!
Stimma: How are my brothers?
Butler: They've all been waiting for you.
Stimma: I see!
When he happily smiled, Stimma-san turned towards me.
Stimma: I want to introduce you to them! I have two younger brothers and a cousin, but they're all cute! They're all really nice people! So, I'm sure that you'll like them too!
His broad smile was making me smile as well.
(Somehow, Stimma-san is cute.)
MC: You sure love your brothers.
Stimma: Of course I do!
Just as his eyes brightened up, he patted my head.
MC: ...!
Stimma: When everyone's happy, I'm happy! Enjoy your stay here!
His large hand messily petted my head.
(I wonder if his brothers feel the same way...)
The warmth of that hand gave me a faint warmth.
At that time, I had yet to know about the troubles that the cheerful him holds...
Chapter 2 - What's Important to Him
While Stimma-san was showing me around the castle, he talked about his brothers.
Stimma: My first younger brother, Flu, talks softly, so you won't be able to hear him unless you listen to him closely. But, he can actually do things properly! He's the kind of person that can do things if he tries! My youngest brother, Rufen, is the exact opposite! In other words, he's energetic and full of energy! It would be nice if he could settle down a little though.
As usual, Stimma-san talked happily about his brothers. At that moment... In the middle of the hallway, a purple-haired man walked past us.
Stimma: Lied...
(Lied-san?)
Stimma: Ah, Lied...
Just as Stimma-san looked like he had something to say, he closed his mouth as he watched him walk past us.
Stimma: ......
MC: Stimma-san?
Stimma: Ah... Sorry!
Noticing me calling out to him, he quickly smiled at me.
Stimma: The person that walked past us just now was my cousin, Lied. He's really outstanding. But, he's not that sociable.
As he made an amused smile, Stimma-san's shoulders dropped. Although, that smiled looked somewhat sad.
///Choices///
- Are you okay? (☼)
MC: Are you okay?
Stimma: Eh!? About what!? I-I'm okay!
- Are you on bad terms? (☽)
MC: Could it be that you guys are on bad terms with each other...?
Stimma: Not at all! We get along!
///Choices///
Stimma: There's no need to worry, so it's okay.
After saying that, Stimma-san looked towards where Lied-san went.
(Stimma-san... He was really making a bit of a sad face.)
The moonlight faintly shined on the side of his face...
Chapter 3 - Moving Gaze
The next day in the morning...
After eating breakfast, Stimma-san came to check on me in my room.
Stimma: Did you sleep well yesterday?
///Choices///
- Yes (☼)
MC: Yes, the bed was so fluffy that I fell asleep right away.
Stimma: It seems that you like it, that's good.
- Not really... (☽)
MC: Actually, not really. I couldn't go to sleep because the room was so nice that it made me nervous.
Stimma: I see. Then, you should've told me that.
///Choices///
As he narrowed his eyes, Stimma-san gently smiled.
stimma: Alright! Shall we walk around the castle for a bit? There are still a lot of places that I haven't shown you yet! This castle is pretty vast after all!
MC: Okay!
(He's really good at taking care of people.)
MC: Stimma-san, did you sleep well?
As I was walking beside Stimma-san and said that to continue the conversation...
Stimma: I... Ah!
While talking, he raised his voice when he saw his younger brother.
Stimma: Hey, Rufen! Go study properly!
When Stimma-san said that, his younger brother called, Rufen, waved his hand energetically as he ran off. After seeing his younger brother off, Stimma-san turned towards me.
Stimma: Sorry about that, uh, yesterday, I...
Just as he was about to speak, he stopped again...
MC: ?
His gaze was looking towards behind me...
Stimma: Flu! What's wrong? If something's bothering you, come to my room later!
When I turned around, his younger brother called, Flu, lightly nodded and left.
Stimma: Sorry! Uh, I'll continue what we were talking about earlier! ...W-What was it? Sorry! Uh...
As he was facing me, he opened his mouth as if he was about to continue speaking in a panic. Seeing him like that made me break into a smile.
Stimma: W-What's wrong?
MC: Sorry... But, I was just thinking that you're really kind.
Stimma: R-Really...?
MC: Yes. You take care of everyone, just like how you're taking care of me right now. I'm sure that you're going to become a kind king.
Stimma: ...You think so?
He looked at me with a surprised expression.
MC: Yes!
Stimma: You seem to have more confidence than me.
When he gently smiled, Stimma-san patted my head.
Stimma: Thanks, MC!
His large hand messily petted my head.
Stimma: Hearing you say that makes me really happy.
///Choices///
- I was joking (☽)
MC: I was joking.
Stimma: W-What's with that!
MC: But, being so close with your brothers like this, I'm sure that you'll create an enjoyable kingdom.
- That's good (☼)
MC: That's good.
Stimma: Yeah! Hearing you say that gives me confidence.
He happily petted my head.
///Choices///
Stimma: ...It'd be nice if I could live up to their expectations...
Suddenly, his smile disappeared as he murmured that.
(Stimma-san?)
As his eyes shook uneasily, I couldn't help, but become curious about it...
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