Ch. 2: Town of Sinva
After awakening Leonie on a hill tinged in crimson…
I was a little curious about his timid manner, and we had come to the town of Sinva.
I suspected it was because it was twilight, but the town was crowded with people returning home after work and school.
Leonie: "…nn?"
At that time, Leonie closed his eyes and his nose twitched.
OO: "What’s that sweet smell…?"
I looked among the stalls lined up in the eaves of the street corner and saw a delicious-looking crepe shop.
Leonie: "…"
Though he shook his head, Leonie’s eyes were glued to the crepe stand.
Is he hungry?
OO: "Should we buy some?"
Leonie: "Wha!? Ah, no way, there’s no way I’d like sweet things! I’m intimidating…"
What he said sounded a lot like what he had said when he had woken up…
Villager 1: "Ah, it’s Prince Leonie! Prince Leonie has returned!"
Villager 2: "My, how wonderful!"
Leonie: "W-wha-!?"
In an instant, the townsfolk had swarmed Leonie.
But Leonie’s eyes went wide as he hid behind me clutching the bottom of my blouse as I stood there confused.
Leonie: "……!"
Leonie’s eyes darted back and forth as he squirmed and…
[CHOICE]
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What’s wrong? (SUN)
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I’m glad (MOON)
Leonie: "A-alright…sorry for worrying you. Everything‘ll be fine now that I’m back! … probably."
The end of his sentence sounded a little forlorn, and the gathered people smiled.
OO: "Everyone seems to really love you Leonie."
Villager 2: "Of course, because at times like this Prince Leonis is so cute."
Leonie: "S-shut up! Don’t call me cute!"
The townsfolk laughed pleasantly as Leonie snapped at them.
But within that warm circle of people…
Leonie: "…damnit…if I just had courage…"
I was the only one who heard as Leonie mumbled to himself.
OO: "What's wrong? Everyone seems so glad that you're safe."
Leonie: "!? Of course they are! I'm the prince here after all!"
He spoke pridefully when...
Boy: "Yay, it's Prince Leonie~! Ah, come back Lucky!"
Dog: "Grrr, bark! Bark bark!"
Leonie: "Uwa!?"
Suddenly, a child following after a barking dog came flying out of the crowd, and Leonie dodged away.
OO: "I’m glad. It looks like everyone’s been waiting for you to return Leonie."
Villager 2: "Yes, we’re so thankful! Right, Prince Leonie?"
Villager 1: "You’ve been gone for so long, we were so worried."
Leonie: "…oh…"