Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Prytwen - Summer Resort - Moon End
Chapter 5 - Accepting the Challenge
Argo-san grinned at Prytwen-san.
(The winner gets to spend time with me...)
MC: But, I came here with Prytwen-san...
As I was uneasy, Prytwen-san smiled strongly at me.
Prytwen: It's okay. I won't accept a challenge like that. I'll never put you in danger like that. So, don't worry.
(Prytwen-san...)
Argo: ...How sad. Aren't you supposed to be the Prince of the Kingdom of Weapons?
Prytwen: What was that...!?
Argo: Running away from a challenge, what a waste to the name of the prince that wields a shield... But, that's fine.
Argo-san reached out for me.
Argo: Now, come with me.
MC: ...!
Prytwen: You!
Argo: I'm free to invite her, right? Since you didn't accept the challenge... That means you lost.
Argo-san made his usual arrogant smile.
Prytwen: Cut the crap! I didn't lose in anything!
Argo: Same goes for me. So, it's all right for me to ask her out, right?
Prytwen: ...!
Prytwen-san clenched his fist tightly.
Prytwen: ...Fine. I know how annoying you can be since long ago.
Prytwen-san glanced towards me.
Prytwen: I'll accept your challenge! What are we going to do?
Argo: Then, how about we do the sponsored beach flag tournament tomorrow? We can't use weapons here... So, it'd be best to settle this with many witnesses.
(Beach flag...)
Tomorrow, the ship will be anchoring at an isolated island for a marine sports program. Due to the unexpected turn of events, all I could do was look at Prytwen-san...
Last Chapter - I Want to Protect You
Then, the next day, the beach flag tournament began... Among the many riled up people, Prytwen-san and Argo-san advanced through with their victories.
Argo: It's almost time for the real match to start.
Prytwen: ...I won't lose.
Prytwen-san glared at Argo-san sharply.
Prytwen: MC, you have nothing to worry about. I'll protect you.
MC: Prytwen-san...
Prytwen-san's strong words made my heart throb. Being with him somehow makes it feel like I'm being protected by something large that it's reassuring.
Sponsor: Those of you that are in the deciding match, please take your places.
Prytwen: ...Well, I'll be going.
MC: Good luck!
Prytwen: Yeah... Thanks.
When he raised his hand somewhat embarrassedly, he turned around and walked away. Although, at that moment...
(Huh?)
From somewhere slightly afar, I saw some children playing near the rocky area.
(Such small children... Where are the adults?)
I heard that the ocean near the rocky area was so deep that not even an adult's feet can reach the bottom. Before Prytwen-san's match started, I went over to watch the children.
......
At the rocky area, the children were innocently playing.
(Will they be okay?)
Just when I thought of that at that moment...
Child 1: Kyaaah!!
A girl slipped and fell into the ocean.
MC: ...!
I ran over to the girl in a panic...
...
Right before the deciding match started...
Prytwen: Huh? Where's MC?
Prytwen looked for MC among the crowd. Then, at the rocky area that was slightly afar...
Prytwen: ...!
There was MC pulling up a child that had fallen into the ocean.
Prytwen: Good... It seems like she managed to save her.
When he saw MC smiling at the children, he sighed in relief, but at that moment...
MC: ...!
Suddenly, a surging wave made MC trip and dragged her into the ocean.
Prytwen: MC!
Just as Prytwen was about to run over to her, Argo grabbed his arm.
Argo: Where are you going, the match is about to-
Prytwen: MC is in danger!
Argo: Eh...?
Argo noticed that MC was about to drown.
Argo: Ah...
Shaking off Argo's hand as he wasn't moving in a daze from the sudden event, Prytwen ran over to MC...
...
MC: ...
As I tried to keep my head above the ocean, water got absorbed into my clothes and made it hard for me to stay afloat.
(I can't breathe...)
Just as I was about to lose consciousness...
MC: ...!
My body was lightly held up. When I opened my eyes, I saw Prytwen-san's face.
Prytwen: MC! Are you okay!?
MC: ...Prytwen-san.
Prytwen: Don't force yourself to speak.
While carrying me, Prytwen-san went over to the beach. HIs smile and the feeling of his heartbeat from where he was touching me made me sigh in relief.
Argo: Are you okay!?
Argo-san ran over to us. Although...
Prytwen: Don't get close to MC!
His angry shout echoed throughout the area.
Prytwen: I won't hand over MC to those that can't protect her.
Argo: ...
Argo-san became silent as he stood still.
Prytwen: It's best for you to rest, so let's head over to the infirmary room.
MC: ...Okay.
After arriving at the infirmary room in the ship...
MC: Thank you so much for saving me.
Prytwen: Are you okay? Does it hurt somewhere?
As I was sitting on the bed in the infirmary room, Prytwen-san looked at me worriedly.
MC: I'm okay. I'm sorry, it's my fault that you got put into danger as well...
Prytwen: You don't have to worry about me.
MC: Prytwen-san?
Prytwen: I'm so glad that you're all right... I thought my heart was going to stop... Your feelings were in the right place for wanting to protect the children. But... Next time, let me know. No matter when or what... I'll come running.
Prytwen-san's voice was shaking a little.
MC: Yes... I'm sorry for troubling you.
Prytwen: That's not what I'm saying. You've never troubled me once.
His warm hand gently caressed my cheek.
Prytwen: It's obvious that I would save you...
Because I love you. So, I'll always protect you. Forever by your side...
MC: Prytwen-san...
His unwavering words reached me clearly.
Prytwen: Is that okay...?
I looked straight back at Prytwen-san. Then...
MC: ...I'll be in your care.
When I broke into a smile, he smiled as well.
Prytwen: Haha... This is all happening so naturally somehow.
(Prytwen-san's smile... I love it.)
When his gentle smile slowly got closer... He gave me a soft kiss...
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