currently studying and listening to this. The damn DiaLovers OST has no business slapping this hard. The strings, the piano, thelongingandbittersweetness of it
nervous about this one but i’m doing my best, hope you like it ✨
icarus and his sun - shuu, keiichirou
The music room was illuminated by the subtle glow of the rising sun from behind the window, the warmth met blonde’s skin who was leaning comfortably against the wall. Vampire’s fingers met with something smooth, Shuu frowned, trying to guess what that nice-to-touch surface was. Warm, slender, silky, but rough in some spots.
The rough places appeared to be some sort of bruise or a scar.
Ironically, Shuu was too lazy to open his eyes, however too ambitious to study a thing with his hand.
Skin.
It was definitely a human skin, he hesitated a little over that option, after all, he didn’t sense the presence of a stranger.
It’s strange now when he was thinking about it, there was something different about the atmosphere of this place. He opened his eyes.
“Oh~ Shuu, you woke up, I wanted to do it myself, but you frowned your face so cutely I didn’t have a heart to do it”
Sakamaki looked at the man, not surprised at all.
“And let go of my wrist, you will crush it”
Yeah, that explains a lot. Keiichirou Seong, though Shuu could not believe it himself, Keii was his so-called rival, even if the red-haired guy was the only one who called their relationship rivalry. He didn’t know Seong for a relatively long time, but Shuu had gotten used to his presence. No wonder the company of the violinist did not impress him anymore, after all, he was already familiar with the scent of Keii, as if it already become one with the ambiance in the room forever.
It was frightening, to say the least, he had never felt anything like this. The blonde was sure that something was wrong with the redhead, but he didn’t know what.
Sakamaki looked at Seong’s wrist, there was a bruise, a thin, almost unnoticeable one, that reminded him of rubberband marks. He released his wrist and lay down again, turning his back on him.
“I told you not to come here.”
“Did you?”
“Did I?” a thought flashed through Shuu’s head, he quickly got rid of it.
“No, I told him for sure” He already know how good he was at making people second-guess themselves.
“Yes.”
“Then I chose to ignore it!”
Keii giggled, Sakamaki knew this sound rather well, a tainted, lie-filled performance hiding beneath a sweet as honey melody.
It always sounded the same, just as false, just as disgusting. You can’t call it a laugh, although others were charmed by it, he’d already figured it out. Keii was no longer able to confuse his eyes, or at least he thought.
And that wasn’t the only thing. The blonde most of the time thought the redhead was making direct eye contact all the time, but after some time Shuu noticed that his gaze curved slightly downward.
What are you hiding, Mister Perfect? What are you afraid of?
The truth?
People?
Or maybe yourself?
Why, when someone confides in you, you always drink a sip of water? Are you doing this to gain time to answer with a perfect tint of reassurance and good advice or because your throat burns so tremendously from every lie that comes out of your smiling lips?
Why do you hide your hands behind your back constantly? Are you so uncomfortable, or maybe you have blood on your hands?
Even so, He still shines, shines like a morning, like thousand suns.
Because he is the sun, and the awareness of pain does not take away it’s beauty
It hurts.
“Are you sleeping?” Keiichirou’s hand touched his shoulder.
It burns.
Sakamaki turned and looked at him annoyed, he sighed
“Trying to.”
Shuu did not want to be blinded by his flare and intimidated by pain. But his body alone, moved higher and higher and closer to the sun
“You’re doing it again, god you’re so desperate, Shuu~.”
However, vampire heard nothing, did not hear the warnings and the Star’s monologue. His fangs descended into it’s flesh, felt like touching the sun.
it’s one of my most favourite diabolik lovers one-shots and i’ve felt this masculine urge to draw this one iconic scene where helen trips and shu is all proud of himself
why is he proud of himself? wELL- i won’t tell you, if you want just check it out by yourself and kookie’s blog in general!
OHMYGIDBDNJSJSJDJ EVERYONE LOOK AT THIS❗❗❗
how??? how is this real i had to refresh my page to make sure it was real and now im crying how did you draw her so incredibly ahshdsjjajajj
i’ve never even set up a faceclaim for her so it genuinely baffles as how you were able to draw her exactly the way i pictured her in my head?? every single part - the kitten eyes, the dark brows, the curling hair, the proportions of her face - i’ve been staring at this for the past ten minutes now trying to figure out how you’ve reached inside my head and grabbed my imagined version of helen so perfectly-(and don’t even get me started on shu. i’ve never seen anyone draw his smug little shit eating grin so well. thought he was hot before but after seeing your drawing )
and the dress i could go on for days about how beautifully you drew the silk with the little pearl accessories!!
i know i’ve said it before but i literally cannot say this enough - thank you so so much. helen means everything to me and the fact that an artist as talented as you would take the time to draw her just leaves me speechless. i love you so much for doing this!!
ーー They want me to help the Founders flourish by giving birth to a child.
That is their goal.
So the reason why they suck my blood,
is to cleanse my tainted blood before I have to carry said child.
And on that exact day,
Shin-kun told me I would bear his child.
I do not want to do that.
Hence, I have to run.
Yet, I…
Have still been unable to escape to this day.
ー The scene starts on the rooftop at school
Yui:( …I came to school but I guess there really is nobody here… )
( I have to run. The sooner, the better, yet… )
( Where do I even go from there? Where would I be safe? )
( Such a place…does not exist for me. )
( …It hurts… )
( …I might as well… )
( Would I feel better if I simply let them do with me as they please? ーー No, that is out of the question! )
( I know that. Still…I don’t know what to do. )
( Aah, I…Once my blood has been purified, will Shin-kun…? )
…
*Thud*
Yui: …!
ー Carla shows up
Yui: Ah…C-Carla-san…
Carla: …
Yui:( I’m…scared of this man…He’s a different kind of scary compared to Shin-kun. )
( He has something about him, which makes me feel overwhelmed just from standing face-to-face like this… )
…I-I’ll…head back to my classroom, okay?
ー He steps closer
Carla: ーー Halt.
Yui: …Ugh.
Carla: Vessel, give me your blood. Nn…
ー Carla bites her
Yui: Ah…!?
( W-Without a single warning! )
Carla: Nn…Haah…
…Nnh…Hah…
Yui: S…Stop…!
Carla: …It appears that your cleansing is going well.
Soon it shall be time for you to fulfill your duty.
Yui:( I-In other words… )
I…I don’t want to…I can’t do such a thing…
Carla: ーー Silence. Who said you had the right to refuse?
Yui: No means no!
( Somebody please, save me! )
???: ーー Nii-san!
ー Shin runs up to them
Yui:( …Shin-kun… )
Shin: …It isn’t like you to suck blood out in the open like this.
Carla: This woman belongs to me…Therefore, I am free to decide when or where I decide to indulge in her.
Shin: …Ugh.
Carla: Shin. Bring her to my room after we’ve returned to the manor tonight.
Shin: …Tonight…
Carla: Understood?
Yui:( O-Oh no…I… )
Shin: …
Carla: Do you have an issue with it?
Shin: An issue? Not at all!
…However…
ーー I’m just surprised to see someone as deliberate as yourself make such a rash decision.
Carla: …
Shin: Hey, this chick…
Right…Her blood is still a little tainted. I have to cleanse her a bit more before handing her over to you.
Her blood is not yet suitable for you…For a Founder.
Carla: …
…Do as you please.
However, the deadline is tomorrow. Okay?
ー Carla walks away
Yui:( He left…But, tomorrow I will… )
Shin: I didn’t expect for him to make his move so quickly…He caught me off guard.
Selection
→ W-What will happen? (♡)
Yui: ( W-What will happen to me…? )
Shin: …Haah, what a mess.
→ I want to run away…
Yui: ( I want to run… )
Shin: …Hmph. You look as if you’d love to make a run for it. However, I won’t let you.
Shin: …Che…
Yui:( At this rate…I’ll… )
Monologue
When morning dawns, will I be brought to Carla-san…?
When I think about that, I grow incredibly terrified,
as my body (体) continues to shake uncontrollably.
Even so…Time ticks on.
Second by second,
themoment of truth (約束の時) (1) draws closer.
ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー
Translation notes
(1)Literally she says ‘the promised time’, referring to the promise made between Carla and Shin to bring Yui to the former by the next day. However, I thought ‘the moment of truth’ sounded better here in context, adding some suspense.
Shin: Why have you been rummaging around (1) this whole time?
Yui: I’ve got home economics next period. So I’m getting everything ready…
Shin: Heeh…What are you making?
Yui: Um…I’m pretty sure we’re making cupcakes today?
Shin: Cupcakes…Hm.
Ah…I just had a great idea.
Hey, why don’t you make those cupcakes for me?
Yui: Eh? …For you?
Shin: Exactly. You don’t mind, do you?
Selection
→ Where did that suddenly come from? (S)
Yui: …Where did that suddenly come from?
Shin: Why, you ask? …You seem to enjoy cooking, don’t you?
I’m just curious about your actual skills, that’s all.
Or what? Are you trying to say that you won’t make any for me?
Yui: …No, that’s not what I meant.
Shin: Then make some. For me…Okay?
Yui: Yeah…I’ll try my best!
→ I’ll try my best! (M)
Yui: I’ll try my best!
Shin: Oh, someone seems awfully motivated? I suppose I can set my expectations high then.
Yui: Ah…But maybe you shouldn’t get your hopes up too high…
Shin: Ehー Excuse me? Of course I’m going to wait eagerly!
I mean, you’re the one making them, remember? For me, nonetheless.
…So, what are you going to do?
Yui: Yeah…I’ll try my best then.
Shin: It’s a promise then! I’m looking forward to them!
Yui: …Sure! I’ll get going now, okay?
ー Yui walks towards the door
Yui: ( I was shocked to hear such a thing from him… )
( But…I’m a little happy… )
( Okay! I’ll go all out today! )
*TIMESKIP*
*Rattle*
Yui: Shin-kun! I’ve brought you the cupcakes I made!
Shin: I’ve been waiting! Show me!
Yui: Here you go.
Shin: Heeh. You even wrapped them up nicely?
Yui: Yeah…! I hope you’ll like them…
Shin: Eh? You were worried about that?
Yui: Well…Of course I’d be worried. It’s been a while since I cooked for someone else.
Shin: No need to worry, really.
I mean, it doesn’t matter whether I like the taste or not.
Yui: Eh? …It doesn’t…? What do you mean?
Shin: Of course…This is what I mean…!
*SPLAT*
Yui: Eh…!?
( He threw them…on the floor… )
Shin: Ahaha! There we go! That’s exactly the face I wanted to see!
Yui: How could you…! From the very beginning, you only asked me to make some, just so you could do this!?
Shin: Eh? Of course?
Yui: No way…!
Shin: No, no, your expression was priceless. Both the one you made when I asked you to make some for me.
As well as your face when the cake hit the floor just now.
Hehe…! Ahー That was fun. Thanks for the great show.
Yui: …
Shin: Make sure to clean up the mess, okay?
Hehe…
ー Shin leaves the classroom
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: ( This is just too cruel, Shin-kun… )
( I…tried my very hardest for your sake…Yet, you just… )
…Ugh.
( And here I thought the two of us had gotten a little closer… )
( Just how long will this continue…? )
ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー
Translation notes
(1) こそこそする or ‘koso-koso suru’ is usually translated as ‘to sneak around’, but seeing as she was collecting her things to head to the cooking class, I felt like ‘rummaging’ was more accurate. I assume Shin interpreted this as her trying to be ‘sneaky’, because she didn’t straight-up tell him about her intentions.
Translator’s note: Back when I translated the silent squad version of this CD, I remember thinking to myself that it had to be the funniest drama CD I ever had the pleasure of listening to. While I still think the Shuu/Reiji/Subaru one is just a little better, this CD definitely delivers as well. I’m just not that crazy about the triplets, but if you’re a triplet stan, you’ll be sure to have a blast with this one!
*Thud*
Laito: …What’s this? A board game…? Heehー Seems like the perfect way to kill some time. I’ll go show this to the other two guys~
The scene shifts to the living room.
Laito: Ayato-kun, Kanato-kun~ I found something interesting! …Geez! At least answer in some way! You heard me, didn’t you?
Ayato: Buzz off! Be quiet!
Kanato: You’re an annoyance so please keep it down.
Laito: Oh come on, don’t be like that! Look, I stumbled upon this board game I’ve never seen before, so why don’t we play together?
Ayato: A board game…? Keh! Stupid. I bet it’s hella borin’ with a bunch of words.
Kanato: Nobody is stopping you from playing by yourself.
Laito: You’re both so cold…You might actually enjoy it once you give it a try? Hear me out! It says that this game is based on the concept of ‘life’.
Kanato: You are only making me lose interest even more. I could care less about such a thing.
Laito: How come? Let’s experience a human’s life first-hand! I think this would be a great way to study the human world.
Ayato: Haah!? Study!? Then I’m definitely not playin’ that shit!
Laito: …Oh, I see~ Well,there’s always a clear winner with these kind of games after all. I can understand why you wouldn’t want to play because you’re terrified of losing~
Ayato: Ah…? Oi. I can’t let that one slide.
Laito: I mean, you don’t think you can win, hence you don’t want to play, correct? I understand. If you really don’t want to, then I won’t force you either. I bet you wouldn’t want to come in last place, huh?
Ayato: Last place, who? Don’t just assume that would happen! I’m number one, even at games! …If you still don’t get that, guess I’ll have to prove my point with this one.
Laito: Eh? Which means…You’re up for it? Guess I have no other choice then~ If you want to play that badly, I’ll let you join. …Here, this is your pawn~
*Thud*
Ayato: …S-Sure. Oi, Kanato. You better play as well.
Kanato: Haahー… I can’t believe you’d fall for Laito’s obvious taunts so easily. How many times do you need to get tricked before you’ll understand?
Ayato: Aah…!? What are you talkin’ ‘bout?
Laito: How mean! I didn’t trick him or anything!
Kanato gets up from his seat.
Kanato: I have no time for this. I’m going back to my room.
Ayato: Oi, wait, Kanato! I can’t prove that I’m number one if you don’t join as well!
Kanato: Oh, don’t worry. We all know that you are the number one idiot of the family. ーー Anyway, I’m heading back to my room. I don’t want to get caught up in this worthless game.
Laito: Worthless? So in other words…You’re not confident you can win, correct?
Kanato: …Oh, no problem. Unlike that doofus over there, I am perfectly fine with being in last place.
Ayato: You bastard…Just how many times do you have to call me an idiot, huh!?
Kanato: I think it’s about time you realize that I still haven’t said it nearly enough.
Laito: Wait, wait! Geez, don’t fight, you two! …Listen, Kanato-kun. There’s this delicious slice of cake in the fridge.
Kanato: …!! Cake…? Could it be…The one we ate yesterday?
Laito: Exactly! The one Reiji made! I didn’t have any and put my piece in the fridge to eat later.
Kanato: Don’t tell me you’d be willing…to let me have it!?
Laito: If you promise to play with us, it’s all yours! …But I guess you’re not as naive as to get won ver by something as simple as a slice of caーー
Kanato: Deal! Let’s get to it right away!
Ayato: That was quick. Who’s the simple-minded one now, huh?
Laito: Let’s get started then!
Kanato: Yes, that’s fine. However, I will eat my slice of cake first.
Ayato: Anyway, that means all three of us are playing, right? This is a great opportunity to remind you guys that I’m the top dog!
Laito: Yeah, yeah, whatever you say. Then, we need to decide the playing order first.
Ayato: Order? I’m obviously goin’ first!
Laito: That doesn’t sound very fair, does it? …Everyone deserves an equal chance. Let me think…Ah! This board game comes with a roulette, so how about the person who spins the highest number gets to go first?
Ayato: Heck yeah! Imma get the highest number!
*TIMESKIP*
Ayato: Hah! How’s that, huh? I’m number one, just like I said!
Kanato: Hahn…Nom…How can you act all high and mighty when we were only deciding the playing order? Please keep that attitude for when you actually win the game.
Laito: Kanato-kun, you should also choose between eating or talking. …But now we know we’re going to go in the order of Ayato-kun, Kanato-kun and finally me. Well then, start us off, Ayato-kun.
Ayato: I just gotta spin the roulette like I did earlier, right? Here I go!
Ayato spins the roulette.
Ayato: ‘Kay, five squares forwards.
*Thud thud thud thud thud*
Ayato: So, what’s written here? ‘Whoever ends up on this square, gets takoyaki.’…is what it says. I like the sound of that! …But what does it mean?
Kanato: I think you just have to ‘assume’ you got it?
Ayato: That’s no fuーー
*Poof*
Ayato: …!? O-Oi…! Takoyaki showed up in front of my eyes out of nowhere! A whole mountain of them!
Kanato: What on earth just happened!? How could that just appear out of thin air…?
Ayato: Who gives a damn!? Since they showed up in front of me, it means I can eat these, right?
Laito: Are you sure you should eat something so shady? It might not be actual takoyaki.
Ayato: I’m sure it’ll be fine! I have faith in the takoyaki! …Mmphー!?
Laito: What’s wrong? Did one of them get stuck in your throat or something?
Ayato: Mmh…! They’re delicious!
Kanato: Okay, I’m up next. I’ll spin the roulette, okay?
Laito: Mmh. Keep on going.
Ayato: Oi, don’t ignore me! This takoyaki is seriously delicious!
Laito: Eeh~? Is that so? I guess it really was just regular takoyaki then.
Kanato: Exactly. He’s already worked his way through the entire load.
Ayato: Mmh…Damnit! That wasn’t nearly enough to satisfy me!
Laito: Anyway, this means that whatever’s written on the board…
Kanato: Yes. It seems like it becomes reality.
Ayato: That’s hella rad! I always thought the games here in the human world were kinda dull, but there’s some real gems amongst them!
Laito: Hold up, Ayato-kun. I don’t think such a game exists in the human world. Why don’t you read what it says on the front of the box?
Ayato: Ah…? Over here?
*Rustle*
Ayato: ‘Super popular! A board game straight from the Demon World.’ …This thing was made in the Demon World! No wonder I thought it smelt fishy!
Kanato: You sure have some nerve to say that after you had no issue downing that takoyaki earlier.
Laito: Well, turns out it’s not actually a game from this world but who cares as long as it’s fun, right? It was pretty interesting to see a real serving of takoyaki pop up and if it comes from the Demon World, it should be right up our alley, right?
Ayato: I guess you have a point. …’Kay, let’s keep going!
Kanato: Very well. It’s my turn next. I’m in the mood for a sweet dessert. I’d like a square which will give me a whole bucket of pudding.
Laito: Sorry to break it to you, but I don’t think this game works like you’re ordering from a menu at a cafe.
Kanato: I’ll accept a parfait made with ice cream and fresh fruits as well! …Well then, time to spin the roulette.
ーー Three. Well then, I’ll move my pawn forward.
*Thud thud thud*
Kanato: …? What’s this? ‘A large amount of stuffed animals is coming your way…?’ ーー it says. …Hm. Judging from what happened earlier…Don’t tell me…Will this actually come true?
*Rumble rumble*
Laito: Hm? Does anyone else hear trouble?
Stuffed animals come falling down on Kanato.
*Rustle rustle*
Kanato: …Uwah!? …A huge amount…Ouch…! …Of plushies…is raining down on me…from above…!!
*Rustle rustle*
Laito: They keep on coming…And for some reason, only on top of Kanato-kun…
Ayato: Amazin’…Where do they even come from?
Kanato: As if I know…!! …Ugh…Don’t just stand there calmly…and…do something about this…!!
*Rustle rustle*
Laito: That’s easier said than done…We can’t save you from that army of stuffed animals.
Kanato: What did I do…to deserve this…!? Uu…
*Thud*
Ayato: Ahーah…He got completely buried underneath. Oiー! Are you still alive down there?
*Rustle rustle*
Kanato: …Ughー! Haah, haah…Of course I am! I don’t care if it’s just some game…I won’t let myself get humiliated like this…!
Ayato: You love this shit, don’t you? You should be happy to get so many of them!
Kanato: I’m not happy at all! I might be able to let it slide if these were cute plushies, but I don’t want these ugly abominations! …Why does only Ayato get what he likes!? That’s unfair!
Ayato: Like I know!? Complain to this game, not to me!
Laito: Well then, it’s my turn to spin the roulette next~
Ayato: Heh! I bet you’re gonna end up on a weird square as well.
Laito: We’ll see~ Ready…go!
ーー Let me see. Seven squares.
*Thud thud thud thud thud thud thud*
Laito: …Hm?
Kanato: What’s written on there this time? …If you get your favorite food too, I’m throwing a riot.
Laito: No…It doesn’t seem to be my favorite food. ‘You fall into the ocean and have to skip a turn’…it says.
Ayato: Hehe…! What’s that? Hilarious!
Laito: What could this mean? Based on what we saw earlier, then this will probably happen in real life but…
*SPLASH*
Laito: Wah!? …What is this!? …Geez! I’m completely drenched! This is the worst!
Ayato: Haha! You’re soaked! There goes those clothes you love so much. On top of that…You’ve even got an octopus stuck on your hat, haha! …Oi, let’s cook up some takoyaki with that bad boy!
Laito: Eh!? Is there really an octopus stuck on me!? …Uwah! Its tentacles are on my face…! …Ayato-kun, please…Could you take this off?
Ayato: Hah? Do that yourself.
Laito: I-I can’t…! I mean…It’s just so nasty…”
*Squish squish*
Laito: Uwah! I can feel its suction cups on my back as well…! Uu…I’m begging you…Ayato-kun…
Ayato: Fuck off! I don’t wanna touch that octopus either! Figure something out!
Laito: Eek…! Please…I really can’t take it anymore…Uu…
Kanato: Gosh, could you pipe down already?
Kanato grabs hold of the octopus.
Kanato: Don’t make those disgusting noises over some stupid octopus…
He removes it from Laito’s body.
Laito: Haah…I expected no less from you, Kanato-kun. Thank you for removing it…
Kanato: That doesn’t matter. More importantly, why is Ayato-kun the only one having a good time here!? It’s no fair!
Laito: I agree! …Achoo!
Ayato: Heh! I don’t know either. Well, I guess it all comes down to karma.
Kanato: In that case, you should be having the worst luck of the three, no?
Ayato: Say whatever you want. All I can hear is a couple of sour losers. …Come on, let’s keep going!
Laito: I think you’re looking for the term ‘sore losers’…? (1) You dummy. …Hey, are we really going to keep going? I’m kind of tired of this game.
Ayato: What are you saying? You’re the one who offered we’d play! Watch closely! Imma spin the roulette a second time!
ーー Um, three squares, right? Better move my pawn forward.
*Thud thud thud*
Ayato: What did I get this time? ‘All windows in the manor break.’ ーー it says.
*SHATTER*
Kanato & Laito: Uwah!?
Laito: Ah-aah…All of the windows in the living room were blown to pieces. What are you going to do about this, Ayato-kun? I’m positive Reiji will be mad about this.
Ayato: Don’t ask me! The glass broke on its own! It’s not my fault! …Che. Fuck! I had such a good square earlier too!
Laito: I feel like this is going downhill real quick…Should we just stop after all? Because something really bad happens.
Kanato: No! I have not yet given up on my bucket of pudding! It’s my turn next so I’ll spin the roulette right away.
…Four squares.
*Thud thud thud thud*
Kanato: …Hm. …This is?
Ayato: It says that Subaru’s coffin will explode.
Laito: Subaru-kun’s coffin? These messages are finally becoming personal. …Anyway, this means…
*BOOM*
Laito: Well…That was to be expected.
Ayato: You done fucked up. Imma tell Subaru it’s your fault later.
Kanato: Be my guest! I didn’t actually do anything myself.
Laito: …Nfu~ Now that we’ve come this far, it kind of makes you want to know how the game will end, don’t you think? It’s my turn next, right? I’ll spin the roulette~!
Um…
*Thud thud thud*
Laito: ‘Shuu’s vinyls explode…!?’
*BOOM*
Laito: This sound…Seems like they actually did explode, huh?
Ayato: Hehe! This is really starting to get risky. If they find out, they might just kill us. …!!
Kanato: …? Is it just my imagination…or has the mood suddenly changed?
Laito: Right…Could it be because of what happened earlier? ー They can hear people running to the living room.
Ayato: Shit…These footsteps…They’re coming!! If they find us right now, we’ll definitely be given the blame and then our heads are on the chopping block!
Laito: That sucks! Who even suggested we’d play this game? Ayato-kun, you should keep these games to a minimum.
Ayato: Who is playing dumb now, huh!? You’re the one whoーー
Laito: Hey! Now’s not the time for that!! More importantly, we have to do something about the situation at hand.
Kanato: Exactly. I can’t stand the thought of being unrightfully scolded for something I had absolutely no control over! So, what are we going to do?
Ayato: We gotta make a barricade! Let’s block the entrance by pushing the sofa and some desks in front of it!
Kanato: That’s a pretty good idea coming from someone like you. Well then, Ayato. Get straight to it.
Ayato: Haah…!? Why do I have to do it by myself!?
Laito: I guess we really have no other choice. We’ll block the entrance and while Reiji and the others are trying to get past it, we’ll use that time to make a run for it. We should still be able to talk our way out of the damage dealt. Come on, Ayato-kun! Let’s move that couch over there!
Ayato: Yeah! I’m lifting it up!
Laito: Ugh…
*Thud*
Ayato: Okay, the desk is up next. Kanato, get rid of the board on top.
*Rustle rustle*
Ayato: Laito! You grab the opposite side of the desk!
Laito: Yeah, yeah.
*Thud*
Ayato: Okay, this should do. …We actually did a pretty good job. I doubt they’ll get in any time soon now.
Kanato: Good grief…I can’t believe you’re asking me to do physical labor. I’m totally beat.
Ayato: You haven’t even done a damn thing!
Kanato: Oh shut up, Ayato. Reiji and the others will hear you. Well then, let’s use this opportunity to get ouーー
His foot bumps into the roulette.
*Thud*
Kanato: …Ow! Which idiot left the board laying around here!?
Laito: You did, remember? You moved it out of the way while we were making the barricade earlier.
Ayato: Oi…Hold up. Isn’t the roulette spinning?
Laito: …Huh? Ah, yeah. It did. …Ah-aah…It’s all because you kicked it, Kanato-kun.
Kanato: Haah!? Don’t tell me you’re blaming me now!? My foot bumped against it, remember!? I’m the victim here! Uu…Yet, you…are making it seem like it’s all my fault…Uu…
Ayato: Che…Don’t waste your time cryin’ like a baby. …Anyway, what does the roulette say? Which square did we end up on?
Laito: Um…Let’s see…It landed on ‘3’ so moving three squares forward from where Kanato-kun’s pawn was…
*Thud*
Kanato: Uu…Sob… ーー It says ‘The whole manor goes boom.’
Ayato & Laito: …!!
Kanato: I’m never playing a board game agaーー
*BOOM*
ーー THE END ーー
Translation notes
(1) Ayato gets the expression wrong and says 負け犬の鳴き声 or ‘make-inu no nakigoe’ which literally means ‘the cries of a loser (lit. losing dog)’ while it should be 負け犬の遠吠え or ‘make-inu no tou-boe’, which literally means ‘the distant howling of loser (lit. losing dog)’. For my English translation, I had him say ‘sour’ instead of ‘sore’.
–> In between the main route chapters, the player is taken to the area map of the Parade where you can freely roam around. There are four different places to visit, each with different mini games and sub scenarios to enjoy.
AREA: SAINT NORE PARK
CHARACTER: AZUSA
ー The scene starts on Saint Nore Park’s venue
Azusa: …Hey, Carla-san. Show me your scars…?
Yui: A-Azusa-kun!? Why would you ask that out of blue…?
Azusa: It’s not out of the blue, Eve…I mean, I’ve been curious about them all along…
I’m sure that my bandages…and Carla-san’s scarf serve a similar purpose…
So I thought it’d be nice if we could show each other our cuts…
Carla: What are you saying? …There are no scars on my body.
Azusa: Fufu, don’t worry…No need to lie…
I can tell…That you have a bunch of cuts hidden underneath your scarf…
–> In between the main route chapters, the player is taken to the area map of the Parade where you can freely roam around. There are four different places to visit, each with different mini games and sub scenarios to enjoy.
AREA: GLIMMER MAIN STREET
CHARACTER: SUBARU
ー The scene starts on Glimmer Main Street
Subaru: …
Yui: ( I wonder what’s wrong with Subaru-kun? )
( I feel as if he’s been watching us this whole time… )
Carla: …Oi, you.
Subaru: ーー !
Carla: What is your problem? …Do you want me to erase you from this world?
Subaru: I-It’s nothin’! Aren’t you just a lil’ too self-conscious!?
Carla: …Hooh. Are you insulting me?
Very well. I shall turn you into ashesーー
*Woosh*
Yui: C-Carla-san! You can’t!
( At this rate, Subaru-kun will…!! )
Subaru: …Damn, this shit’s really somethin’ else…
Carla: …Hm?
Yui: What did you say just now…?
Subaru: Haah!? I didn’t say anythin’!
Right. I definitely don’t think you’re cool or somethin’!
Not once have I thought you stand so proud all by yourself or how I wish I could be like that one day. Nope. Never!!
Yui: ( Could it be that Subaru-kun looks up to Carla-san…!? )
Carla: Hah…I see.
Subaru: Oi! Why did you laugh just now!?
Carla: Do not worry about it. …However, my mood has been improved. I shall show you my power.
Subaru: ーー !? Your power…!?
Carla: Exactly. Take for example that building behind you…
Someone like me can easilyーー
*WOOSH*
*Crumble crumble*
Carla: …Flatten it to the ground.
Yui:( The building collapsed from just one attack…!? )
Subaru: …For real…?
I can’t believe a single individual can hold this much power…
Carla: Heh…This is the power of a Founder…Hm?
ー A crowd runs up to them
Subaru: Who are those people? They’re coming our way…
Yui: ( Ah…! We destroyed one of the buildings so could they be staff members…!? )
Carla: Oi, woman. I think it is about time we head to our next stop.
Yui: Eh…?
Carla: Subaru. I shall count on you to settle things with the staff.
Subaru: …Hah?
Carla: To become a solitary King, one needs a network of underlings to take care of the dirty work. …Understand?
Subaru: Y-Yeah…?
Carla: If you create an opening for us to run, I would not mind educating you in the field of kingcraft.
Subaru: Hah? And why should I do that for you two…?
Carla: You wish to become a solitary King, correct?
Subaru: ーー !
Carla: Heh…In that case, that would be the first step to getting closer to me.
Subaru: …Fine.
Carla: I am entrusting you with this duty then. Woman, let’s go.
Yui: O-Okay…!
ー They walk away
Yui: …U-Um, are you sure we should have done that?
Carla: He agreed to it himself. Therefore, he should be willing to face the consequences.
Yui: I know, but…
ー The staff complains
Subaru: ーー Haah!? Fuck off! I’m not the one who did this!
–> In between the main route chapters, the player is taken to the area map of the Parade where you can freely roam around. There are four different places to visit, each with different mini games and sub scenarios to enjoy.
AREA: SMARAGO MOUNTAIN
CHARACTER: AYATO
ー The scene starts at Tilkeys Falls
Yui: Carla-san, look.
Carla: What’s wrong?
Yui: Look, over there…There’s beautiful flowers blooming on the other side of the lake.
Carla: Would you like to go take a look at them?
Yui: Can we…?
Carla: I don’t mind. Let us go then.
Yui: Thank you very much…!
ー Carla starts walking but then suddenly comes to a halt
Yui: Carla-san…?
( What’s wrong? He’s standing still while gazing intently at the lake… )
Carla: I suppose we’d be taking the long way around by walking along the outer edge. In which case, I could simply…
*Woosh*
Yui: ーー !?
( A large amount of carpets are flying this way from the sky…!? )
( They’re floating right above the water, creating a bridge connecting to the other side…! )
ー Ayato runs up to them
Ayato: ーー Oi! What was that just now…!?
Carla: Hm? …And you are?
Yui: A-Ayato-kun!?
Ayato: Don’t tell me Mr. Scarf over there fixed this!? Wow…! It’s like magic!
*Woosh woosh*
Yui: ( A carpet path to where the flowers are blooming formed in no time…! )
Carla: Let’s go, Yui.
Yui: Y-Yes…!
Ayato: Hold your horses! Lemme hop on as weーー
*Woosh*
Ayato: Uwoh…!?
*SPLASH*
Yui: ーー Ayato-kun!
( The carpet he tried to step on flew off and he landed in the water!? )
*Splash splash*
Ayato: ーー Puh…O-Oi…Save m…Pwuh.
Carla: Hah…Pathetic.
*Splash*
Ayato: …Puh…You bastard…You moved it on purpose didn’t you…Nkuh.
Carla: Who knows.
Yui: C-Carla-san! We better save him and quick…!
Carla: …Just leave that guy be.
Yui: B-But…!
Carla: The water here only reaches till about the knees, so he cannot possibly drown.
ー The scene starts in the guest room of Bernstein Castle
Yui: Nnー…
( I slept like a baby…Honestly, I didn’t think I’d be able to get such a good night’s rest at the castle of the person who stole my heart… )
ーー Wait…Carla-san?
( I’m pretty sure we went to bed together yesterday, but he’s nowhere to be seen… )
…Hm? What’s this? …Something smells really good…
*Creaaak*
Yui:( …It’s coming from the room next door? I’ll go check it out. )
ー The scene shifts to the throne room
Yui: Ah, Carla-san. So this is where you’ve been.
Carla: Yes. Did you finally wake up?
Yui: Yes. Surprisingly enough, I slept soundly.
Carla: Fufufu…You had quite the sloppy expression on your face while you were sleeping.
Yui: Eeh!? O-Oh no…How embarrassing…
Carla: I’m joking.
Yui: …!!
( …Geez…! )
Carla: ーー More importantly. You should take a seat over here as well. The Butler has brought our morning tea.
Yui: Aah, the lovely fragrance I picked up must have come from the tea then.
ー Yui joins him on the sofa
*Thud*
Carla: Breakfast should arrive any second now as well. Go ahead and try some of the tea while you wait.
Yui: Yes!
*Cling*
*Pshh*
Yui: Haah…I’m honestly surprised by how nice it smells…It almost reminds me of a perfume.
Carla: It’s a tea native to the Demon World. A rare variant on top of that, as it is only available during this time of year.
Yui: You seem to be well-versed on tea as well.
Carla: Heh. That’s basic knowledge.
*Knock knock*
ー The Butler enters the room
Butler: Good morning. Breakfast is ready to be served.
*Cling*
Yui: Good morning. Thank you for your work so early in the morning.
Butler: Oh no. This is my duty. I shall get everything laid out. Please wait a few seconds.
*Cling*
Yui:( Waah, such a luxurious breakfast…I wonder if I’ll be able to eat this much? )
( There’s also a lot of food items I’ve never seen before… )
Butler: For Carla-sama, I arranged ingredients exclusively found here in the Demon World for today’s breakfast.
They have been prepared by a chef who had his training in the human world.
Everything has been prepared to fit the young lady’s palate as well, so please rest assured.
Yui: Thank you so much for the consideration…!
*Groooowl*
Yui: Ah…!
Carla: …You should be ashamed of yourself.
Yui: M-My bad…After seeing such a delicious feast laid out in front of my eyes, it just happened…
( H-How embarrassing… )
Butler: Fufu, I suppose it was worth arranging everything then.
Yui: I’m sorry…
Butler: Oh no. If anything, I should be apologizing to you.
About the balcony’s railing. It was entirely my fault for not taking better care of it. My sincere apologies.
Carla: What would you have done if she fell down?
Butler: Hah?
Carla: In the endーー She is still a human, remember?
Butler: My sincere apologies…
Carla: You do not seem to understand the severity of the situaーー
*Rustle*
Yui: Carla-san! That’s enough!
( I mean, he is an inhabitant of the Demon World…We can’t blame him for not knowing the value of a human’s life. )
I’m happy just knowing you’re so worked up for my sake.
Carla: Che…
Butler: W-Well then, I shall take my leave thenーー
*Cling*
ー He leaves the room
Carla: ーーYou are too soft.
Yui: You think so? But I think it’s very difficult for an immortal being to grasp the importance of life…Since the longest tiーー Ah!
I’m not talking about you when I say that, okay!?
I just remembered when I first met the Sakamaki family…
Carla: …
*Cling*
Yui: ( I wonder if it sounded like I was dissing him…? Oh no, that wasn’t my intention at all… )
Carla: ーー Hurry up.
Yui: Eh?
Carla: Hurry up and eat your breakfast.
Yui: Ah…Yes…!
*Cling*
Yui:( Immortals and humans…While they may look the same on the outside, I guess they have different values and such… )
( …I guess it isn’t easy for them to live side-by-side. )
( I mean, I also can only try and imagine how hard and painful it can be to be alive for an eternity… )
( Haah…When I look at it like that, I really don’t know what to do about my heart… )
Carla: …
*TIMESKIP*
Yui: ーー Thanks for the meal.
( I guess it’s because I was lost in thought the whole time, but it barely feels like I even ate. )
Carla: Oi. What are we going to do today?
Yui: Eh? …Can we go around and explore the city again today as well?
Carla: If you wish to stay inside the castle all day, I shall not stop you.
Yui: U-Um No…Why don’t we head out again now that we can?
( I wonder if Carla-san wants to enjoy the Parade perhaps…? That’s not what it sounded like yesterday though… )
( Something doesn’t feel quite right but…If he wants to go outside, I want to enjoy our time to the fullest. )
Carla: Is something the matter?
Yui: Oh no. Why don’t we do some shopping today?
It seems like there’s a bunch of unusual shops limited to the Parade.
Carla: Shopping…That definitely sounds like something a woman would come up with.
Yui: You don’t want to?
Carla: I do not mind. Let us hurry up and go get ready.
Yui: Yes! I’ll make haste.
*TIMESKIP*
ー The scene shifts to Rubien Canal
Yui: I thought this yesterday too, but I really like how easy it is to go around the city by using the waterway like this.
Carla: You think so? Well, I suppose it might be more comfortable than having to go on foot.
Yui: Exactly.
Carla: By the way, you said we will do some shopping, but what exactly is it you want?
Yui: Wellーー
( I didn’t bring it up with a specific product in mind or anything…What should I say? )
Selection
→ A pretty accessory
Yui: A pretty accessory…Or something like that?
Carla: ‘Or something like that’? I do not want to hear that. Stop saying such things. It makes you seem like a woman without any autonomy.
You are better than that, are you not?
Yui: I’m sorry…
( I shouldn’t have randomly named something. )
→ A knife to cut cured ham (☾)
Yui: ( Since Carla-san is with me, I’d like to buy something which he is interested in too. )
I figured we could take a look at the assortment of charcuterie knives.
Carla: Hooh. I did not expect you to show interest in such a thing.
While the variants available in the human world have posed no issue so far, I will admit that the Demon World offers some fascinating products.
Yui:( Thank god. I hope he’ll be able to enjoy our shopping trip too. )
ー The scene shifts to Glimmer Main Street
Yui: It’s lively again today.
Carla: Hm. The stench of Vampires is driving me insane. Let us keep proceeding onwards if you do not need anything from here.
ー Carla walks on ahead
Yui: Please, wai…Ah…!!
*THUD*
Male Vampire A: Watch where you’re going!
Yui: I-I’m soーー Wawah!
Vampire Coachman: You’re in the way! Don’t block the path!
Yui: ( …I feel as if there’s even more people than yesterdayーー Ah… )
*Rustle*
Carla: ーー What are you doing?
Yui: ( Carla-san…He grabbed hold of my hand… )
*Rustle rustle*
Carla: Good grief, this is exactly why I cannot take my eyes off you. Are you unable to simply walk straight ahead without my help?
Yui: I-I’m sorry…And thank you.
Carla: Hmph. I have to say, it was rather amusing to see you move around from left to right as well.
Let us go.
Yui: Yes…!
( When we’re walking hand-in-hand like this…It kind of feels like we’re out on a date. )
( …Although I doubt that’s Carla-san’s intention. )
Carla: Oi, is something the matter? Your cheeks are flushed.
Yui: Huh? …I-Is that so…?
Carla: Do you have a fever?
Yui: No, that’s not it!
Carla: …Then what is the problem?
Yui: Well…Do you promise you won’t get upset?
Carla: Hurry up.
Yui: You see…I was just thinking that we kind of seems like a couple out on a date…when we’re walking like this.
Carla: ‘Seems like’? That is exactly what it is, no?
Yui: Eh!? Is it?
Carla: Why do you seem so surprised?
If a man and a woman walking hand-in-hand does not count as a date, then what exactly qualifies as one?
Yui: W…Well, I guess you’re right…
Carla: …What? You did not think of this as a date?
Yui: U-Um…Well…
Carla: …
Yui: No, I just thought that maybe you’d get mad…if I called it a date…
*Rustle rustle*
Carla: ーー What exactly am I in your eyes?
Yui: Well…You know…
Carla: Tell me. Loud and clear. I’m sure you know what will happen if you don’t…Correct?
Yui: Lo…
Carla: ‘Lo’…?
Yui: My lover…I guess…
Carla: ーー Exactly. You are my woman…I have no issue…Referring to you as my lover.
*Rustle*
Yui: …!?
Carla: Why do you seem so surprised?
Yui: Well…I’m just surprised you think of me as such.
Carla: Do you truly believe I would willingly come to this place infested with Vampires otherwise?
Yui: Thank you very much…
*Rustle*
Yui: ( Right. His offstandish tone nearly had me get the wrong idea. )
( But he came all the way over here…for my sake, right? )
*TIMESKIP*
ー The scene shifts to Saint Nore Park’s venue
Yui: ーー Phew…What a crowd.
I’ll go get us some drinks. Please take a seat over here.
Carla: Yes.
Yui:( Haahー… When it’s this crowded, even just walking around to sightsee is exhausting… )
( So far my heart…seems to be doing fine at least… )
( I better decide what I’ll do about it by the end of today. )
*TIMESKIP*
Carla: ーー You took forever. What were you up to?
Yui: My bad. Even just fetching a couple of drinks was quite the challenge…
It was even busier over on the other side of the fountain, so it took me a while to make my way through the crowd.
There might be some kind of event going on. Why don’t we go take a look after we finished our juice?
Carla: What a strange girl you are. Are you sure you want to actively seek out the crowd?
Yui: I’m sure there’s a reason why so many people have gathered. Doesn’t it make you curious?
Carla: Oh well, I suppose it is fine. If that is what you want, I do not mind either.
Yui: ( Fufu, seems like Carla-san is somewhat enjoying the Parade as well… )
( I was convinced he had some sort of ulterior motive but perhaps…he just genuinely wants to have a look around at all the rarities the Parade has to offer? )
( I mean, he even called this a date earlier, so I’m sure that’s it. )
( That being said, his complete lack of interest at the beginning still somewhat bothers me. )
( I feel as if he suddenly changed his mind…when I nearly fell off the balcony. )
*TIMESKIP*
ー The scene shifts to Zartan’s Mouth
Carla: …So what exactly has this crowd gathered for?
Male Vampire A: ーー Oh? The two of you don’t know? Ahead of here lies the famous Mouth of Zartan!
Yui: The Mouth of Zartan?
Male Vampire A: You really don’t know?
Carla: …I have heard of it. It refers to the statue which will reveal the truth to you if you insert your hand in its mouth, correct?
Male Vampire A: Yes, yes, exactly! Everyone’s too scared to actually put their hand inside so that’s how more and more people gathered and this is the end result.
Carla: Hah…Ridiculous.
ー Carla walks up to Zartan’s Mouth
*Thud*
Carla: ーー Oi, you’re in the way.
Yui:( Eh!? C-Carla-san…? Where is he going…? )
Carla: Move.
*Thud*
Male Vampire C: …!? What is your problem!?
*Thud*
Female Vampire C: Excuse me! Don’t push~!
Yui: Carla-san!? What has gotten into you all of a sudden?
Carla: ーー It is highly annoying to have people form a blockade here.
So this is what I will do.
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: Eh!?
Male Vampire C: …T-That guy…He put his hand inside!
Female Vampire C: You’ve got to be kidding me…!?
Carla: There is nothing to it. This is but a simple monument. It is beyond ridiculous…to see you all fear it.
ーー Take a look. Nothing happened, see?
Male Vampire D: I can’t believe it…!!
Male Vampire E: H-He’s a hero…!!!
ー The crowd cheers
Yui: ( A hero!? I feel as if they’re really exaggerating… )
( I guess this statue must be absolutely terrifying to Vampires… )
( I mean, its expression is rather spooky… )
Male Vampire D: ーー Oi! Quiet, everyone! Zartan is about to speak!
Yui: Eh…?
Carla: …!?
Zartan’s Mouth: ーー Tsukinami Carla…You are lying about your true feelings. You do not actually care about the Parade at all.
The only thing you want, is to retrieve her heart…
And you simply wish to find an opportunity to do so at the Parade…
Yui: Eh…?
Carla: …Such nonsense…!
*Stab*
*Thud*
Yui: …!? Carla-san? What’s wrong…!?
Carla: …It’s nothing. Anyway, let us go.
Yui: Eh…?
Carla: Come!
*Thud*
ー The scene shifts to Aizen Alley
Yui: Carla-san…!
Carla-san!
Carla: What?
Yui: …Um, are you alright?
Your complexion seems rather pale…
Carla: Hmph. …I did not think you would see through me like that.
Yui: What exactly happened?
Carla: ーー Ugh…
ー He nearly collapses
*Thud*
Yui: !? Carla-san! Please lean against me…!
*Rustle*
Carla: Haah…My bad…
Yui: ( Carla-san…He seems to be suffering… )
Carla: ーー I let my guard down…
Yui: Um…Was there some kind of trap inside of Zartan’s Mouth?
Carla: …No wonder those Vampires kept their distance out of fear.
Because inside that mouth…Lurked a snake.
Yui: A snake!? Don’t tell me you were…
Carla: I was bitten.
Yui: No way…! By the looks of it, it was a venomous snake, correct? In that case we have to immediatelyーー
Carla: It is no use. While both may be categorized as snakes, this one is nothing like the snakes you know. It is a serpent from the Demon World.
Yui: From the Demon World!? Which means…
( What now? ….What do people from the Demon World do in this kind of situation!? I doubt there’s any hospitals here. )
???: Allow me to join in for a sec.
Yui: Ah, yes. …What is it?
???: …Are you the guy who was bitten by a snake after putting his hand into Zartan’s mouth earlier…?
Carla: You are…
???: I was one of the bystanders watching the whole scene go down. I might have something which can cure the poison at my storeーー
Yui: Eh!? Really!?
???: Yes.
Carla: Mind your own business.
*Rustle*
Yui: Eh!? Carla-san!?
Carla: ーー Off we go.
ー Carla walks away
Yui: Go…?
( I’m worried, Carla-san… )
???: I’m saying this for your own good. Come to my store. If not…You will be in a lot of trouble.
Carla: …As if I need a Vampire to help me…
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: Carla-san…Now’s not the time for that.
Carla: You…Won’t you listen to me?
Yui: …I won’t. I mean…If something were to happen to you, I’d…
Carla: …
Yui: …
Carla: Haah…I shall do as you say.
Yui: Um, please take care of Carla-san…!
???: ーー Let us hurry then. We don’t have a single second to waste. Follow me.
Yui: Yes, please…!
ー The scene shifts to Reine de Aji’s store
Yui: This is…your store…?
( It’s quite the mess. I wonder what kind of shop it is exactly? )
Reine de Aji: Yes, exactly. My name is Reine de Aji. Please call me Aji.
Yui: Reine de Aji…I feel as if I’ve heard that name before…
Reine de Aji: Aah, this is a family business after all. My older sister Saba runs a store in a different town.
You might have heard about it at one point or another? She’s quite famous after all.
ーー More importantly, we need to take care of the matter at hand first. Come on, show me the wound.
Carla: Hmph.
*Rustle rustle*
Reine de Aji: …
Yui: How is his wound?
Carla: ーー It’s the Medusa snake, correct?
Reine de Aji: So you were aware.
Carla: Ever since I started experiencing these strange symptoms. That’s when my suspicions were confirmed.
Reine de Aji: In that case, we better make haste…
Yui: Um…What do you mean? Medusa…?
Carla: The serpent hidden inside Zartan’s mouth is a species known as the Medusa snake.
When someone is bitten by said snake…The poison gradually spreads throughout the body, turning the victim into stone.
Yui: S-Stone…! T-That means…
Reine de Aji: It eventually leads to death.
Yui: No way…! Even though he’s immortal…!?
Carla: Immortal or not, we are not immune to pretrification. Honestly, actual death would still be preferable.
Your movements are sealed as you turn into stone, but you remain conscious. On the outside, one might appear dead, but insideーー
Yui: …! We have to do something about it…!
Reine de Aji: Yeah, no need to rush. You two were lucky. You happened to run into me after all.
ーー Let me see…I’m pretty sure it should be around here…
*Thud thud*
Reine de Aji: Where did I put it again…? Um…
*Rustle*
Yui: Um…What are you looking for?
Reine de Aji: The ingredients to make an antidote. Fortunately, I have pretty much everything available at this shop.
Yui: …! I-I’ll search as well! Please tell me what I should find.
Reine de Aji: In that case, please look for the item on here.
*Flip*
Yui: Okay!
( Thank god. I’m relieved knowing she can make an antidote…I better start searching right away. )
Carla: …
Yui: You should search as well, Carla-san!
Carla: I will look, you do the searching.
Yui: ( …I wonder how he can stay so composed…when he’s the one at risk of petrification? )
( I guess I shouldn’t be losing my cool… )
…
Reine de Aji: Come on, you! Don’t be spacing out but get those hands moving!
Yui: Ah! M-My bad…!
*Thud thud*
Yui: ( I got lost in thought while thinking about how our roles seem to be reversed right now… )
Carla: …
*TIMESKIP*
Yui: Phew…
( It’s not easy to find something amidst such a mess but…I have to do my best and search around regardless. )
Wait…Ah…! Is it this, perhaps?
Reine de Aji: Let me see? Aah, that’s it! Give it to me.
Yui: Yes!
*Rustle*
*Pop*
Reine de Aji: ーー Oh!? How strange…I could have sworn I still had some left.
Carla: What is the issue? Have you gathered all ingredients?
Reine de Aji: No, you see…I’ve got most of it covered, but I don’t have enough of one of the ingredients.
Yui: Eeh!? N-No way…
Carla: …If there’s not enough, we have to go get more.
Reine de Aji: I’m sorry…
Carla: Woman. How much more time do I have before my whole body turns into stone?
Reine de Aji: Hmー… You were bitten by the snake just earlier so…I’d say you have about three days, give or take.
Yui: O-Only three days left!? No way!!
Reine de Aji: Relax, don’t make that face as if the world is about to end. As long as we can secure all ingredients, making the actual medicine is a piece of cake.
Yui: But…!
( In the meantime, Carla-san will…But I guess we have no other option. )
I understand. We’ll go get you the ingredients first.
*Flip*
Reine de Aji: This is a list of everything I still need. Don’t worry, you should be able to find most of it in this town.
Carla: That is quite the extensive list.
Reine de Aji: I guess so. Even with all of this, I’ll only be able to make a small dose of the antidote…
Just enough for one person.
Carla: I do not mind. ーー Oi.
Let’s go.
Yui: Yes…!
ー They leave the store
Yui: ーー Well then, which ingredient should we go looking for first?
Carla: …We are returning to the castle for today.
Yui: Eh!? W-Why? But we only have three days left…
Carla: Exactly. The best strategy would be to head back to the castle for now, so I can calm down and relax before being on the move again tomorrow.
Yui: …Carla-san…Are you perhaps…feeling unwell as a result of the petrification…?
Carla: …No. If anything, I feel much better than before now that the process has started.
Yui: I see…
( Still, I can’t feel happy about it at all. I mean, he’s slowly turning into stone after all… )
Carla: Anyway, it is already late. Let us head back to the castle.
Yui: Okay. If that’s what you want.
( Personally, I want to start collecting the ingredients right away so Aji-san can make the antidote for us. )
( …But I guess there’s logic behind his plan as well. )
( I’ll just follow along… )
*TIMESKIP*
ー The scene shifts to the guest room at Bernstein Castle
Yui: Haah…
( I just wanted Carla-san to have a good time, but it turned into such a mess. )
( And all of it…is my fault… )
Carla: Are you tired? How about you call it a day?
Yui: Um, Carla-san…I’m sorry.
Carla: …I am the one who decided to thrust my hand inside the statue.
I do not wish for you to apologize.
Even if you say sorry, there is nothing we can do about it now. ーー Ugh…
*Rustle*
Yui: …!? Are you alright!?
Carla: …The petrification…is continuing…
Yui: …!! Are you in pain…? Is there anything I can do…?
*Rustle rustle*
Carla: Just…hold my hand.
Yui: Sure…!
*Thud*
*Rustle*
Yui: Like this?
Carla: Tighter.
Yui: Okay.
*Rustle*
Carla: …
Yui: ( He’s enduring the pain, but he seems to be having a rough time… )
Carla: …Talk about something to help distract me.
Yui: …Um…Right, it completely slipped my mind because of the whole petrification thing, but about what Zartan said…
Carla: Yes…
Yui: Could it be that when you suddenly offered to go check out the Parade together,
you did that…for me…?
Carla: …
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: …So you really did, huh?
I totally got the wrong idea…and assumed that you were interested in the Parade yourself…
I guess that doesn’t make any sense. But even though at first you told me to go have fun by myself to get my mind off things.
So why change your mind at that exact time?
Carla: ーー Back then…When you nearly fell from the balcony.
…You were beyond terrified…to the point of trembling, remember?
Yui: Y-Yes…
Carla: When I saw that, I came to a realization. You are not meant to become immortal just yet. Instead, you should live on as a human.
Yui: Eh…?
Carla: Those who are alive, and whose lifespan is limited are exactly the people capable of using said life wisely.
You showed that to me back then.
In other words, I remembered that the woman I love…
is someone like you, who lives as a human.
Yui: Carla-san, I had no idea…you felt that way.
Carla: Yes.
*Rustle*
Yui: Thank you very much…
Carla: No need to thank me.
I never liked how your decision to become an immortal or not would be indirectly influenced by the Count’s actions.
At all times, I - as the King of Founders - should be the only one who gets to decide over your life…Correct?
Yui: …Then we didn’t head to the Parade just so I could have a good time…?
Carla: Exactly. I doubted the Count would simply hand your heart back if we just spend our time twiddling our thumbs at the castle.
He did say that he would return it if he found out that you are worthy of owning such a treasure, remember?
Therefore, I decided to head out into town to create an opportunity to prove that to him.
Yui: I see.
Carla: ーー But look at me now.
Yui: …Don’t say that. Let’s try to be positive.
I’m sure we’ll still be able to find a way to get my heart back…
Carla: Hmph…Good grief, you are soーー
*Thud*
Yui: Kyah…!!
Carla: Nn…
Yui: …
( His lips…I feel as if they’re warmer than usual… )
Carla: It honestly baffles me every time, how you continue to capture my heart…
*Rustle*
Yui: Well…
Carla: Heh…Your cheeks are flushed?
Yui: Please don’t tease me…!
Carla: It’s your fault.
Yui: ( I’m pretty sure it’s not just me, but any girl would get flustered when a guy whispers that to them from up close… )
Carla: ーー Honestly, you…Ugh…
Yui: …Are you in pain from the petrification, perhaps…?
Carla: Yes. But it is nothing serious…
*Rustle rustle*
Yui: …Hey, Carla-san…Won’t you show me…the part that’s turning into stone?
Carla: …You sure have strange interests. I don’t mind though…
*Rustle rustle*
Carla: Take a look.
Yui: …!
Carla: You can tell how it’s turning into stone little by little, right?
Yui: It looks very painful…Um, can I touch it?
Carla: …Go ahead, if that’s what you want.
Yui: Okay…
*Rustle*
Yui: Can you still…feel my fingers?
Carla: No. I feel nothing.
Yui: …Ugh…
( If Carla-san is turned into stone…I’ll be left behind all alone… )
( Basically now I’m the one who is confronted with the feeling which Carla-san has had this whole time, right…? )
ーー I won’t let you turn into stone. I’ll make sure to prevent it…!
Carla: …Those are some very brave words.
Yui: …
( The thought of possibly losing him is terrifying…But there’s still hope as long as I try my hardest. )
ーー Let’s call it a day. We have a busy day ahead of us after all.
Carla: Yes.
*Rustle rustle*
Yui:( During these three days we have left, I will do anything within my power to make an antidote for him… )
