Perla - Bewitching! Horror Game - Main Story

Perla - Bewitching! Horror Game - Main Story

Chapter 1 - Reunited as a Listless Cat

Kingdom of Dazzlement, Lotria*, October... When I received an invitation for the harvest festival, I headed to the lively town of Lotria. 

T/N: Rolf's kingdom

-Flashback-

Perla: Hmm... You got invited to the harvest festival too? It's such a pain to go outside... 

-Flashback-

(Perla-san... Even though he was sighing about it, I wonder if he'll come properly.) 

Feeling excited from the cute decorations and the lingering scent of candy, I waited for the prince of Margarita, the Kingdom of Jewels, Perla-san. 

Perla: Huh... You're early. Did I make you wait? 

MC: Perla-san!

Seeing Perla-san for the first time in a while, he was looking very handsome as usual. Although... 

(He looks so cute...) 

I couldn't take my eyes off Perla-san because he was in a costume with cat ears now. The right ear that was drooping made him look very listless... 

Perla: Somehow, putting this costume on took longer than I expected... Ahh, just remembering makes it feel bothersome. 

As Perla-san was being the same as usual, he lightly sighed. 

Perla's Servant: Our deepest apologies for making you wait. 

MC: It's okay. I just got here not too long ago, so please don't worry about it. 

I quickly responded to the apologetic servant and... 

Perla: Okay, then I won't worry about it. 

Just as Perla-san said that, he stifled a yawn. 

MC: Perla-san, will you be attending the parade too? 

Perla: Yeah... Even though it's a pain. 

MC: That's good. You look really cute in that costume... I'm happy that we'll be participating together. 

Perla: ...Really? 

As he looked like a real cat by doing a gesture by touching his ear, I broke into a smile. 

(But, he doesn't seem to be interested. Since it's a rare chance, I'd like for him to enjoy himself too...) 

After thinking for a bit, I spoke to Perla-san with all my strength. 

MC: Today, would you like to look around town for a bit? I think it'd be fun to just look at everyone dressed up in costumes and the decorations. 

Perla: Dressed up... 

Perla-san closed his eyes and looked like he was thinking about it a little. 

(Does he not want to...?) 

Then... 

Perla: Hmm... Well, if it's with you, then I don't mind. 

Despite looking a bit bothered, Perla-san responded as he smiled a little... 

Chapter 2 - A Fun Hunch

The voices of the townspeople enjoying the harvest festival were heard all over the place. After Perla-san's servant was watching us from a slight distance. 

(Somehow, being watched like this... feels a little embarrassing.) 

Perla: You okay? Your face is red. 

MC: ...!

When Perla-san suddenly looked at my face, my face became warmer. 

MC: I-It's nothing...

Perla: ...It's not really that hot. Are you feeling unwell? There are so many people, so it feels bothersom... Fuwah.

Perla-san looked around in a daze and yawned. 

(I wonder if... I'm being too obvious.) 

As I was unable to calm down from that thought more, I searched for a topic to talk about... 

///Choices///

- Why the cat costume? (☼)

MC: ...Perla-san, why did you go with a cat costume? 

Perla: Huh? Hmm... 

Perla-san looked up at the sky and thought about it for a bit. 

- Are you sleepy? (☽)

MC: Um... Are you sleepy? 

Perla: Mm... I'm always sleepy. 

As he touched his ear listlessly, he looked just like a cat that was taking a nap. 

///Choices///

Perla: Cat costume...

MC: Eh? 

When he looked like he had thought of something as he softly murmured that... 

Perla: Meow. 

MC: ...Perla-san? 

After the adorable meow, Perla-san chuckled. 

Perla: What do you think? Was I like a cat? 

MC: Uh... Yes. 

As I was confused by his sudden question, his soft smile made my heart tighten. 

Perla: The servants told me this. They said, "a cat costume would suit Perla-sama". Do you think so too? 

While he was joking around unusually, he curled up his hand like a cat and softly touched my cheek. 

(That gesture just now was cute.) 

MC: ...Yes! That's what I was thinking. 

When I returned a smile, Perla-san happily narrowed his eyes. 

Perla: I thought that outside work would be a pain, but... Well... Since I'm with you, then I guess it's fine. 

MC: ...Perla-san. 

The lazy Perla-san was somehow being all lively. 

(I'm happy...) 

As I felt warmth spreading within my heart, being together with Perla-san, who's acting like an adorable cat... 

(I feel like something fun is going to happen...) 

We headed into the streets of the lively town during the harvest festival... 

Chapter 3 - Donuts and Happiness

In the streets that had stalls, it was filled with adorable sweets and accessories that were on display. Looking at that view made me excited...

MC: Look, Perla-san. Those sweets are in the shape of adorable ghosts. 

I said that excitedly. Then... 

Perla: Mm... 

Perla-san wasn't looking at the sweets, but at me. 

Perla: You... seem to be having fun. 

(Ah...) 

When Perla-san said that, I became surprised myself... 

Perla: ... 

When his gentle smile widened on his beautiful face, my heart tightened more. 

MC: ...It is fun. Because it's the yearly harvest festival and also, I'm with Perla-san.

Perla: ...With me? 

As he was surprised, his clear eyes blinked. 

(Just now... I might've said something bold.) 

The moment my cheeks became warm... 

///Choices///

- Avoid the topic (☽)

MC: W-What I said just now doesn't really mean much or anything... 

Perla: Hm... What do you mean? 

Troubled by that response, I couldn't find the words to say. 

- Be embarrassed (☼)

MC: T-That's... Uh... 

Perla: ...?

As I was unsure on what I should do, Perla-san tilted his head to the side curiously. 

///Choices///

At that moment... 

Stall Owner: The passionate couple over there! Here's a gift!

Perla: Eh...? 

When we turned around, a stall owner handed some fried donuts to us. 

Stall Owner: Here, take them! Young people like you make me so jealous!

Just as I looked at him embarrassed, Perla-san was blushing a little as well. 

MC: U-Um. Thank you very much!

Thanking the stall owner's kindness, I accepted the donuts... 

......

After that, we sat down on a bench that was in the street. 

Perla: They're still warm... Might be a pain to eat these. 

As Perla-san picked up the warm donut, he sighed. 

MC: But, it looks really good. Shall we try them while they're still warm? 

Encouraging Perla-san, I took a bite of the donut. Along with the fried and crunchy sensation, the sugared coating filled my mouth... 

MC: It's good...!

Perla-san stared at me. 

MC: Perla-san? It's really good. 

Perla: Ah... Yeah. 

When he slowly held up the donut, he brought it closer to his mouth. But... 

Perla: ... 

Just as Perla-san furrowed his brow, I realized something. 

(Come to think of it, Perla-san isn't good with hot foods...!) 

///Choices///

- I'm sorry! (☼)

MC: I'm sorry! I forgot that you're not good with hot foods... 

Perla: ...It's good, so I'm fine. 

- You don't have to push yourself (☽)

MC: Um, you're not that good with hot foods... So, you don't have to push yourself. 

Perla: I'm not... It's good. 

///Choices///

With a few words, Perla-san took a bite of the donut and made a happy expression. 

(He took a small bite... How cute.) 

Perla: ...What are you staring at me for? 

MC: Ah... It's just that this might be the first time I've seen you make that kind of face. 

Perla: ...What kind of face? 

MC: A happy face. 

Perla: Happy... I guess so. The donut is good. Aside from that, I hardly go outside to play like this. 

(Ah...) 

When Perla-san said that as if it was nothing, I gasped. 

(Perla-san...) 

He doesn't really go outside because he finds it bothersome... But, that's not the only reason. Among Perla-san's family, their tears can turn into high quality pearls and they're always targeted for it. 

(...He mentioned that he's been kidnapped before.) 

Just as I regretted what I said so thoughtlessly... 

Perla: But, that's not the first time. 

When Perla-san turned towards me, our gazes met. 

Perla: Especially since you've seen it more than anyone else. My happy face. 

MC: Eh...? 

When I tilted my head to the side, Perla-san sulked a little. 

Perla: Why are you making that odd look? Isn't it obvious? Earlier, you said that you wanted to have fun with me... I was thinking the same thing too. 

MC: ...!

Feeling a little embarrassed, Perla-san said that honestly. When I took another bite of the donut, I felt a stinging warmth in my heart... 

Chapter 4 - A Slight Awareness

For a while, Perla-san and I went around the lively harvest festival together... 

MC: We've received so much.

After receiving some candy from the people we encountered, we returned to the inn that we were staying at. As the servant was preparing some tea nearby, Perla-san looked at the candy we've received. 

Perla: If you don't give me a treat, I'll play a trick on you... The first time I heard that, I thought getting candy like that would be bothersome, but... After trying it, it was pretty fun... I guess. 

After chuckling, Perla-san tossed a piece of pumpkin candy into his mouth. As he was looking happily satisfied, I smiled as well.

MC: I guess so. You did well, Perla-san. 

Perla: ...If you don't give me a treat, I'll play a trick on you... 

Leaning forward on the sofa, Perla-san curled up his hand and did a cat impression. I...

///Choices///

- Give some (☽)

MC: Okay, here you go. 

Just as I approached Perla-san to give him a piece of candy... 

MC: Ah... 

Suddenly, Perla-san touched my cheek. 

Perla: ...I was thinking of a trick. But, I couldn't come up with one. 

As he looked at me with his jewellike eyes, I felt warmth in my heart. 

- Don't give any (☼)

MC: ...If I say I won't give you any, what'll you do? 

Perla: Didn't I say that I'll play a trick on you? Hmm... 

Placing his curled-up hand on his cheek, Perla-san thought about it for a while. 

Perla: ...That sounds a little interesting. 

MC: !

Just as he thought of a trick, his catlike gaze towards me made my heart skip a beat. 

///Choices///

Perla: ...

Although, he looked away from me... 

Perla: But... I got a little scared when our royal statuses were revealed. 

When he said that, I remembered what happened earlier. While we were going around the harvest festival, our identities got revealed and we became surrounded by a large crowd of people. 

MC: ...Yes. Who would've thought that we'd be surrounded by that many people... 

When Perla-san's servant and the guards of Lotria that were keeping watch came to protect us, we somehow managed to return here... 

MC: I'm sorry for all the trouble we've caused you back there. 

I thanked the servant that helped us. 

MC: It's all because I wanted to go around town... 

Perla's Servant: It was nothing. 

The servant smiled. 

Perla's Servant: It's my duty to watch over Perla-sama and MC-sama after all. Also, the Lotria guards said they were happy that you two were enjoying the harvest festival. So, no one felt troubled. 

MC: ...Thank you very much. 

When I felt relieved from what the servant said, Perla-san softly spoke. 

Perla: They were happy because we were enjoying ourselves...

After he murmured that clearly... 

MC: Perla-san?

With an unusually serious expression, Perla-san looked at me... 

Chapter 5 - Something I Can Do

-Flashback-

Perla: They were happy because we were enjoying ourselves...

-Flashback-

I heard Perla-san murmuring that as he bit his lip. 

Perla: I... I wonder if it's all right for me to stay this way. 

Perla-san looked towards me. 

MC: Perla-san...? What's wrong so suddenly? 

I looked at Perla-san as he was acting unusually serious. 

Perla: It became a big fuss, but... The people of Lotria, they all welcomed us. 

I recalled all the people in Lotria that waved their hands at us happily. 

Perla: I was surprised. I didn't think that I would make them that happy... ...It makes me really happy. 

MC: Perla-san... 

Perla: The kingdom... Margarita isn't like that. 

Perla's Servant: Perla-sama... 

Perla: Even though I can't shed tears of happiness... 

Perla-san lowered his eyes frustrated. 

Perla's Servant: Perla-sama, that's... 

Perla-san's family shed tears of happiness that turn into gems, which made the kingdom grow strong. Although, Perla-san is unable to shed those kinds of tears, which makes him feel indebted...

Perla: ...It's such a pain. All of it. That's why I don't do anything. But... I was happy when everyone greeted me. That's why I want to do something for this kingdom... 

Perla-san's eyes trembled uneasily. 

(Perla-san...) 

Thinking about his feelings, my heart tightened. 

///Choices///

- Smile (☼)

MC: ...Perla-san. 

Perla: MC? 

When I smiled at him, he widened his eyes. 

- Hold his hand (☽)

MC: ...

Wanting to support Perla-san's feelings, I softly held his hand. 

Perla: MC...

///Choices///

When I looked at Perla-san firmly, I spoke. 

MC: The costumes, the town decorations and all the preparations for the stalls... Prince Will of Kenal and everyone in Lotria were all working hard until today. 

Perla: ...

After staying silent for a while, Perla-san softly spoke. 

Perla: Thinking of everyone working so hard... makes me want to do something good. 

He looked at the candy that was on top of the table. 

Perla: The decorations, the costumes and these candies, each of them... Were all their feelings put into all of them? 

MC: ...Yes. That's what I think. 

Perla: ... 

When he turned towards me, he smiled beautifully...

Perla: ...Then, I want to help too. 

After saying that, he touched his costume as if he had realized his own feelings. 

Perla: Even though this costume was something that the servants prepared for me... I want to participate in the parade with a costume that I've thought of myself properly. A costume... that I think is suitable for the harvest festival. Is it strange of me to think that? 

When he smiled at me... 

MC: No, I think you're being honest.

Perla: ...Thank you. 

Perla-san smiled brightly more. While feeling warmth in my heart, I heard the servant sniffling behind me... 

Sun End

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