Yume100 Translations

 

That evening…

 

We decided to attend the dinner party as planned.

 

OO: "You really should rest…"

 

Apis: "You’re so persistent. It’s fine, my fever’s gone down a lot."

 

…but it hasn’t gone down completely.

 

Apis politely escorted me through the gathering crowded with people clad in gemstones and expensive clothing.

 

Before long, I was guided to a seat overlooking the venue and Apis brought out his flute.

 

Apis: "Ladies and gentlemen, our country thanks you for your attendance."

 

The beautiful sounds I had heard that afternoon from under the tree echoed throughout the venue.

 

I wonder if Apis is alright.

 

When Apis had finished his performance, the people burst into boisterous applause.

 

I looked in the direction of a noticeably loud applause and…

 

That’s…Apis’ mother.

 

Apis’ mother was looking at her son full of pride, but before long she seemed satisfied and left.

 

Apis: "Man, I’m worn out."

 

Turning back, Apis was coming over to where I was.

 

OO: "…!"

 

His complexion was paler than before, and his forehead was drenched in sweat.

 

OO: "Did your fever go up again!?"

 

Apis: "…it’s nothing."

 

OO: "Should we head back to the room? You’re going to collapse at this rate."

 

Apis: "I can’t just go back. What will happen if the host isn’t here?"

 

OO: "But…"

 

Invitee 1: "Lord Apis! What a splendid performance!"

 

Invitee 2: "Please come visit my country next time!"

 

Though I tried to bring Apis back to the room, he was soon lost in a crowd of people.

 

…what’s the best thing to do? Maybe Apis’ mother…I wonder if she can take over as hostess.

 

While thinking that, I carefully withdrew from the area.

 

Apis’ mother was sitting quietly on a bench, bathed in moonlight.

 

Apis' Mother: "Lady OO."

 

Noticing me, she smiled elegantly.

 

Apis' Mother: "With Apis’ performance over, I’m just taking a little rest. That boy is my pride and joy. A worthy heir to this country. He will raise his status more and more."

 

OO: "…Ma'am, actually, Apis is…"

 

Apis: "…what are the two of you talking about?"

 

I was suddenly interrupted, and I turned to see Apis standing there.

 

Apis: "…"

 

His eyes seemed to be telling me not to say anything more.

 

Apis' Mother: "Apis! Your performance was simply wonderful! Our guests have all been singing your praises."

 

Apis: "I’m glad for that."

 

Then her gaze shifted to me…

 

Apis' Mother: "…Lady OO. I know this is rather sudden, but I wonder if you wouldn’t be an ideal candidate for Apis’ fiance."

 

OO: "Eh…"

 

My eyes got wide at the sudden statement.

 

Apis' Mother: "Of course you don’t have to respond right now. If you were to be involved in the discussion of marriage, Apis would more and more…"

 

[CHOICE]

• Apis’ feelings… (SUN)

• Please wait a minute (MOON)

 

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OO: "I realize it’s a little forward of me but…"

 

I clenched my fist.

 

OO: "I’d like you to listen more to what Apis has to say, and to his feelings."

 

Apis: "OO…"

 

Apis looked at me in surprise.

 

OO: "I’m sorry, but….I don’t want to see…your pained expression Apis."

 

Apis: "For crying out loud."

 

Apis let out a sigh of exasperation.

 

Apis: "You…are so nosy."

 

I thought that Apis’ gaze was somehow kind as he looked at me.

 

At that time…

 

Suddenly, a small black form flew out of the nearby thicket.