Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Riel - Kissing Your Sleeping Face - Moon End
Chapter 6 - Something They're Reflecting
Looking at the sign that says, "temporarily closed", on the gate to the amusement park, Riel-san made a disappointed look, but...
MC: Then, shall we look around the Kingdom of Wonders?
Riel: Eh?
MC: There are still lots of other territories that we've haven't gone to today. So, I'm sure that there'll be a place that you'll like.
(It's a shame that we're unable to go to the amusement park, but... Since we're here, I want him to enjoy himself to the fullest.)
Thinking about each of the territories that were filled with many strange things, I smiled at him. Then...
Riel: That's a good idea! It sounds really fun!
Riel-san's expression suddenly brightened up. Unlike earlier, he wasn't showing a hint of disappointment on his face.
(That's good...)
Seeing his happy expression, a warm feeling was filling my heart. Although, at that moment...
Riel: Then, let's hurry and go.
When Riel-san touched my fingers, he was holding my hand before I knew it.
MC: ...!
Riel: I can't wait. Just what kind of things will be there?
When Riel-san started walking, I took a small step.
MC: I-I wonder. What kind of place would you like-
In a showcase window, it was showing our reflections as we were holding hands. With the warm feeling in my chest, my heart was throbbing...
Chapter 7 - Under the Sunlight with You
After leaving the amusement park that was temporarily closed, we went around the Kingdom of Wonders... The first place that Riel-san took me to was the Trumpia territory* that was near March Blow*.
T/N: Hearts' territory and Marchia's territory
Riel: Wow... It's so bubbly.
Riel-san smiled and looked at the popular bottled soda as the sunlight was shining through it.
Riel: Since we don't have these kinds of drinks in my kingdom, I've been looking forward to it. What does it taste like?
MC: How about you hurry and try it?
At the same time, we both took a sip of it through the straws. Then...
Riel: ...! *cough*, *cough*!
MC: Riel-san!? Are you okay?
Riel: S-Sorry. It was stronger than I thought... But, it's really good! I really like it.
Despite being teary eyed after coughing, he was happily smiling from the bottom of his heart.
Riel: Also... I probably like it because I'm here with you.
MC: Eh...?
Following Riel-san's gaze, there were a lot of couples here. Just like us, they were enjoying their dates as they were holding the bottled sodas in their free hands.
(I wonder if Riel-san and I look like a couple.)
Riel: ...Your face is red.
MC: ! That's...
Feeling like he could see through my thoughts, I looked away, but...
Riel: Now then. Shall we enjoy our date as well?
When he naturally pulled my hand, we started walking beside each other.
......
After a while, we arrived at the Lost Forest in the Forest territory*.
T/N: Capita's territory
Riel: This forest is really dark even though it's daytime. But, I'm not getting a bad feeling. It's more like... How do I say it, I'm getting a nostalgic feeling from the past... I can't describe it well, but it feels like something important.
Deeply moved by the forest in another kingdom, Riel-san stepped deeper into it.
(Is he okay? I heard that a lot of people get lost here, but...)
Just like what I was worried about, we ended up getting lost...
Thanks to the directions that we've received from a kind couple that lives in the forest, we somehow made it to the village in the center of the forest.
MC: Riel-san...
Just as I felt a little bad from looking at Riel-san as he was feeling down, I broke into a smile.
Riel: Geez. How mean of you to laugh.
MC: I'm sorry. But, I'm happy. Ever since we came to this kingdom, I got to see you being so different than usual a lot...
Riel: Eh...? ...Geez. It's unfair of you to say something like that.
Feeling a little embarrassed, Riel-san smiled. After that, we went through to each place and had a fun time with lots of smiles...
......
Before we knew it, the sky suddenly turned red.
Riel: It's gotten a little dark. I feel like playing for a bit longer, but we should return to Sleep Valley* soon.
T/N: Dormouse's territory
MC: Yes.
(It's a shame that we were unable to go to the amusement park, but I'm glad that Riel-san was able to have fun.)
Recalling the fun day that we had, we headed to Sleep Valley. At that moment.
Riel: Hey.
When Riel-san stopped, he looked straight at me. Then...
Riel: If it's all right, won't you come over to my room afterwards?
MC: Eh?
His sudden unexpected invitation made my heart throb loudly.
Riel: I want to thank you for today. Thanks to you, I had a really fun time.
MC: Thanking me, that's... I had a lot of fun too...
Riel: It was the best.
Interrupting me, Riel-san smiled bashfully.
Riel: I... I still want to be with you.
MC: ...!
When I looked up at him, his eyes that were looking at me with a heated gaze were like the color of the sunset...
MC: ...Okay.
In the end, I nodded softly. When he held my hand, he entwined our fingers together and started walking...
Last Chapter - Snuggling Warmth
-Flashback-
Riel: If it's all right, won't you come over to my room afterwards?
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Riel: I... I still want to be with you.
-Flashback-
Accepting Riel-san's sudden invitation, I went to his room. From the window, I saw that the sunlight was reluctantly ascending from the vast town outside.
Riel: This herbal tea is good for relieving fatigue.
When I sat next to Riel-san on the soft sofa, I took a sip of the tea that he made and a gentle warmth was spreading throughout my body.
MC: It really is... I could feel my fatigue going away.
Riel: I see. It's an herbal tea that you must drink on days that you're tired.
As Riel-san was beside me, he drank the tea as well. The moment the room was filled with a gentle warmth that was like the herbal tea.
Riel: I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Dreaming with you... I wonder what that'll be like.
Tomorrow, we'll be heading to the valley where the Sleeping Lily blooms. As I listened to Riel-san happily talking about it...
(Somehow, I'm feeling a little sleepy...)
I felt myself being lured to slumber due to exhaustion and Riel-san's gentle voice.
Riel: MC-san, you look a little sleepy.
MC: I-I'm sorry. I'm okay.
I desperately tried to straighten myself up, but I was unable to go against the ongoing drowsiness... Before I knew it, I was pulled into the world of sleep...
......
MC: Mm...
When I slowly opened my eyes, I saw the ceiling in the room. As the dimly lit room entered my vision, I saw the risen moon outside the window.
(Huh? I...)
Just as I was recalling what happened as I rolled over, at that moment...
Riel: Good morning. ...Despite what I've said, it's still too early for that.
MC: Riel-san...!?
When I saw Riel-san's face right beside me, my heartbeat became fast and I got up in a panic, but...
Riel: You don't need to get up yet.
On top of the bed, Riel-san softly pushed me down.
MC: I'm sorry... I fell asleep while you were talking. Did you carry me to the bed, Riel-san?
Riel: Yeah. You looked so comfortable sleeping that I couldn't bring myself to wake you up.
MC: I'm really sorry...
Riel: Don't apologize. In return, I got to see a lot of your adorable sleeping face.
MC: Eh...
Riel: That makes us even, right?
(Riel-san...)
In the moonlight, his mischievous smile was so beautiful that I couldn't bring myself to respond.
Riel: Your face is red... How cute. I probably don't need to see the Sleeping Lily anymore. Even though it's said to be the best experience, it's probably incomparable to this warmth.
Riel-san stared at me. His clear eyes had the color of the dark night in them...
Riel: Something like that. If I don't return to do my duties properly, everyone will get mad.
When Riel-san happily smiled, he gently petted my head. As he gently caressed my hair, a strange comfort took over me.
Riel: It's already late, so you can sleep in my room.
MC: Eh? But...
Riel: We have to wake up a little early tomorrow... Somehow, I don't feel like letting you go more.
Riel-san's fingers that were caressing my hair traced my cheek. As he was looking at me affectionately, I became unable to look away.
Riel: ...Hey? Is that okay?
As Riel-san looked so beautiful with the pale moonlight shining on his face... Seeing his pleading face for the first time, I became unable to go against him...
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