Yume100 Translations

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Soon it was the time written in the invitation…

 

Using a map, I arrived at a back alley.

 

Guido: "Knock three times and say the password. Your hint is a word for the flower that I left you."

 

Like the letter said, I hesitantly knocked three times.

 

OO: "Um…what is mimosa in the language of flowers…"

 

Guido: "It is a word that represents yourself."

 

I heard a voice coming from behind the closed door.

 

OO: "Me…?"

 

Guido: "Sublime, graceful…now, say the password."

 

OO: "Um…"

 

Guido: "The answer is ‘elegant’. Tonight you get a freebie♠"

 

Guido appeared from behind the door with a mischievous smile and guided me inside.

 

In there was…

 

Compared to outside…it’s like a completely different world…Wow…

 

Candlelight floated and illuminated the antique-style room.

 

It was quite a magical and enchanting space.

 

Guido: "Sorry about this, greeting you without my true face."

 

Guido spoke softly.

 

As if in response to his mask, my chest thumped.

 

Guido’s true face…

 

Guido: "Now then, what shall I do? If that is your wish, I want to grant it but…right now I cannot♠ You see, people who witness my true face are afflicted with a terrible curse!"

  

Remembering his words, I unintentionally looked away.

 

Guido: "Hm? Ah, the curse was a joke, so you don’t have to be so frightened◆"

 

OO: "A-alright."

 

Guido: "You are so upfront little kitten. I’m sorry for scaring you so. I just needed to keep my identity hidden…"

 

Guido removed his hand from his mask and his expression clouded.

 

To hide his identity…

 

[CHOICE]

• Are you alright? (SUN)

• Watch him intently (MOON)

 

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Guido’s long fingers stroked my cheek

 

Guido: "I’m alright. I just don’t want you to concern yourself with troublesome things. By the way, do you remember what was written in the invitation?"

 

OO: "Ah…you said it was a secret ball…"

 

Guido: "That’s right. Welcome, to the mysterious ball for just the two of us◆"

 

Bowing gracefully, he held out his hand to me.

 

Guido: "May I have this dance?"

 

[CHOICE]

• With pleasure (SUN)

• I can’t dance… (MOON)

 

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Guido: "That’s alright. After all, it is my duty to take the lead. And it’s only you and I here, so no one will make fun of you."

 

Dropping the needle on the record, Guido placed his hand on my lower back.

 

The bewitching melody of a violin echoed throughout the room.

 

Guido: "Now, let us dance mademoiselle."

 

OO: "Yes."

 

Taking Guido’s hand, I surrendered myself to his lead.

 

This too seems like a dream…

 

I could feel the heat from his broad hands against my back.

 

My heart thumped loudly in my ears.

 

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As dawn drew close, Guido carried me back to the inn.

 

He set me down lightly on the veranda and slid his fingers along my cheek.

 

Guido: "Goodnight…sweet dreams, my cute little kitten. Let us meet again tomorrow night."

 

The eyes from deep within his mask looked at me affectionately.

 

OO: "Yes, Guido…"

 

Guido: "…"

 

His face leaned in very close to mine.

 

Eh…?

 

As if pulled by magic, my eyes closed.

 

However, the warmth of his breath suddenly faded.

 

Guido…?

 

I opened my eyes and he was no longer there. I was alone with only the stars silently twinkling overhead.

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