Inui - Prince of Kuyou - Moon End

Inui - Prince of Kuyou - Moon End

Chapter 7 - Heartache

-Flashback-

Inui: Hey, you...

-Flashback-

He approached me as he said that with a deep sweet voice. Just as I came to senses when his shadow fell onto my face, I pushed his chest back. 

MC: ...! Please stop...!

Inui: Why? Don't worry, I'll take care of you properly too. 

(Me too, he says...) 

Those words made a sharp pain run through my chest. 

Inui: Aside from being my wife, I pretty much want you to be by my side from now on, that wouldn't be a problem, right? Also, I've taken quite a liking to you. 

MC: Wife...! Even if you make that kind of decision!

As I was in his arms, I quickly looked away from him. 

Inui: Yesterday and today, you've rejected me these past two days, that hurts though. 

When I heard him snort with a laugh, he removed his hand from my face. 

MC: I'm sorry, please excuse me...!

Taking that opportunity, I ran out of the room to escape... 

Chapter 8 - After the Confession

-Flashback-

Inui: Yesterday and today, you've rejected me these past two days, that hurts though. 

-Flashback-

The next day...

(Ah...) 

While I was walking in the hallway, Inui-san and the servant were walking ahead of me. 

Inui: Morning. 

MC: ...Good morning. 

As if nothing happened, he smiled at me. Although...

Inui: Sorry. 

(Eh...?) 

Inui: I got carried away. So, forget about it. 

That direct apology put me at a loss. 

MC: It's okay... 

Inui: Also, I wanted to tell you to attend the praying ceremony, but you don't have to force yourself to. 

For some reason, I was unsure on how I should respond to that smile. 

(That's... right. I shouldn't be staying here for too long...) 

When I looked up perplexedly, he was staring at me. 

(Huh...?) 

That smile on his face gave me a feeling of déjà vu...

Inui: See ya.

MC: Ah... 

Before I could say anything, Inui-san left dashingly. 

(Why...) 

With a sharp pain rising in my chest, I softly gripped it. 

Servant: MC-sama, despite what Inui-sama said... He wants you to hear our clan's shamisen. Even though the Rooster Clan* will be this year's main performance, we, the Dog Clan will be doing the opening performance. 

T/N: Kanoto's clan

(I do want to see the praying ceremony...) 

When I remembered what Inui-san told me before, I became depressed.

MC: But, I shouldn't get in the way... 

The servant smiled deeply and spoke to me gently. 

Servant: I've been serving Inui-sama for a long time, but this is the first time that I've seen him like this. 

MC: First time...? 

Servant: Inui-sama has never taken an interest in a single woman before. 

(That's...) 

Expectations were rising in my heart. 

Servant: If you really do leave, I feel like I'm the one who's going to get yelled at afterwords. For my sake, please stay here for a while longer. 

(Is that okay? But...) 

I remembered Inui-san when he was practicing by himself late at night. 

(I still don't want to leave. I want to see him perform in the praying ceremony.) 

Pushed by the servant's words, I nodded...

......

Then, on the day of the praying ceremony... Inui-san and the others' performance naturally drew in the attendees' attention with their strong and gorgeous playing. When the performance ended, the sacred stage became surrounded by loud applause. 

Inui: ...

(Ah...) 

Suddenly, my eyes met with Inui-san's. His smile was overflowing with confidence as usual... Deeply moved by the impressive performance, my cheeks warmed up for some reason... 

......

After the praying ceremony ended... I hesitantly went over to Inui-san. 

Inui: ...You came. 

I noticed that Inui-san was smiling confidently. 

Inui: You seemed deeply moved. 

MC: Yes. Um, how should I put it... 

Just as I was about to tell him how I felt. 

Inui: Sorry for making you hold back these past few days. I'll prepare a gift for you later. So, take it with you when you leave. 

MC: Eh... 

When he told me that as if we were going to part ways, my heart felt a sharp pain. 

Inui: ...What's wrong?

As he was looking at me questioningly, I couldn't bring myself to say anything... 

Inui: ...Well, see you next time, Princess. 

When he said that as if he was going away somewhere, Inui-san left. 

(Inui-san...?) 

With the words that I was unable to say left in my heart, I became wrapped in an indescribable loneliness... 

Chapter 9 - Messed Up Thoughts

That night, I couldn't sleep, so I went to the garden. As I looked at the beautiful flowers that were basking in the moonlight, I felt refreshed. 

-Flashback-

Inui: Sorry for making you hold back these past few days. I'll prepare a gift for you later. So, take it with you when you leave. 

-Flashback-

When he told me that as if we were going to part ways, I felt pain again. 

(But, I refused Inui-san before... Right?) 

-Flashback-

MC: ...! Please stop...!

Inui: Why? Don't worry, I'll take care of you properly too. 

-Flashback-

I remembered when he said those words lightheartedly. 

(Did I really hurt him? It can't be... Because Inui-san is...) 

-Flashback-

Inui: You seemed like the kind of person that can't stand infidelity. So, let's stop. 

-Flashback-

Feeling gloomy, I sighed deeply. 

(Isn't Inui-san surrounded by a lot of women though?) 

When I thought of that, I got a painful constricting feeling in my chest. 

(I don't understand Inui-san... But, not being able to see him like this is...) 

Overwhelmed by loneliness, I sighed deeply. 

(...I should go see Inui-san one last time.) 

With that decision, I headed to his room... 

Last Chapter - An Unfair Tactic

When I visited Inui-san's room, he invited me in. 

Inui: The Traumerei Princess coming to a man at this hour... What's up? 

MC: Um...

Unsure on what to say while facing him, I kept my mouth closed. 

Inui: ...

He stared at me with a strong look in his eyes. 

(The words won't come out...) 

Just as I looked away when I realized that my cheeks were warm... 

Inui: You don't hate me, right? 

When Inui-san said that unexpectedly, I shook my head. 

MC: Not at all. 

Inui: Hmm? But, you didn't like it when I approached you. It's not like you have decided to become my wife. 

MC: That's... 

-Flashback-

Inui: The women around me probably can't even cook. 

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Inui: Aside from being my wife, I pretty much want you to be by my side from now on, that wouldn't be a problem, right?

MC: Wife...! Even if you make that kind of decision!

-Flashback-

(True, I did say that...) 

Inui: MC?

While I was silent, Inui-san looked at my face. 

MC: That's because I was sad when you mentioned that you were surrounded by a large number of women... But, I wouldn't hate you because of that...

Inui: ...You wouldn't? 

(Eh...) 

When I heard him sound so gentle for the first time, my heart skipped a beat. 

Inui: Hey, you don't hate me, right?

(I...) 

As my heart was throbbing, I couldn't come up with a single answer. As if I was being pushed by his soft gaze, I spoke. 

MC: ...I love you. 

When I said that with courage, his eyes narrowed maliciously. Then, with a satisfied smile, he petted my head. 

(Eh...?) 

Just as I stiffened up from that action, the next moment... 

MC: ...!

He suddenly kissed my cheek and I looked up at Inui-san in surprise. Then, when his face suddenly became close, he took my lips next... 

Inui: Right now, can you say that again? 

When he said that with a captivating smile, my head turned blank. 

MC: I can't... 

Inui: Why? One more time.

With a grin, he looked forward to my response...

MC: ...I can't say it. 

I tried my best to resist, but he smiled deeply more. 

Inui: Hmm? 

Suddenly, he pulled my arm forcefully... 

MC: ...Inui-san...? 

Before I knew it, I was pushed down and he was looking down at me with a seductive smile.

Inui: I wonder if it's okay to not let you go today. Well, I'm already aware of it, so I'm not going to let you go. 

MC: Aware of it...? 

Inui: You were thinking that you would be lonely or that you would hate it if you weren't able to see me, right? 

MC: Eh... Could it be that... 

(He pushed me away on purpose...?) 

Getting mixed feelings from the direct confession, I frowned. 

Inui: Don't get mad. Even I was desperate. 

(Eh...?)

Inui: ...Somehow, I was thinking hard on how to get you to pay attention to me. This is the first time that I got so desperate over a girl. 

MC: Um, that's... 

My expectations slightly rose from those words. 

(Does Inui-san, towards me too...?) 

Inui: Don't say it. I don't want you to say it. 

MC: You said it just now. 

Inui: I'll say it again then, later. 

MC: Inui-san... You're unfair. 

Inui: You're just realizing that now? Remember, I'm that kind of man. But, I think seriously when it comes to... 

Without finishing what he was about to say... His warm breath got closer and he placed his lips over mine. 

(He's so unfair...) 

When I thought of that, his charming smile gave me a warm feeling... Then, as if I was giving in, I entrusted my body and heart to him... 

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