Yume100 Translations

 

This brings back memories.

 

I found myself stopping in the area we went to first.

 

Kotohogi: "What’s wrong?"

 

He suddenly looked at me in surprise.

 

Kotohogi’s fair face was close, as if to give me his support

 

OO: "Ah, nothing! Sorry."

 

I pushed down the pounding in my chest and once again turned my attention to the townscape.

 

OO: "It’s just similar to the world I came from."

 

Kotohogi: "Really?"

 

Kotohogi blinked as if in great interest.

 

Kotohogi: "What’s similar about it?"

 

OO: "The high-rise buildings, and the streets…ah, over there! It looks like a festival stall!"

 

I pointed to a stand across the road, and my voice unintentionally rose.

 

Kotohogi: "You’re right."

 

Narrowing his eyes, Kotohogi looked at me in silence as I got excited.

 

…could it be…

 

[CHOICE]

• Is this not fun? (SUN)

• Am I annoying you? (MOON)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kotohogi’s gaze was fixed on me with great interest.

 

Kotohogi: "You’re a very bright person."

 

Laughing softly, he slowly reached out his hand.

 

Gently, his fingers brushed against my neck.

 

Kotohogi: "…your neck looks like it could use some company."

 

OO: "Eh?"

 

Speaking quietly, just like that he took my hand and started walking.

 

…

 

……

 

Then we arrived at a large jewelry store in town.

 

I kept blinking at the multicolored stones in the showcase.

 

Kotohogi: "Here, don’t you think this one looks good?"

 

OO: "This is…"

 

Sparkling on my chest was an elegant emerald.

 

It’s gorgeous but…

 

Without waiting for my reply, Kotohogi had already finished checking out.

 

Kotohogi: "You don’t have to hold back."

 

I was bewildered, and he smiled at me in satisfaction.

 

I fixed my eyes on his back as he walked in front, and I gave a small sigh as I felt a twinge of guilt.

 

OO: "It was so expensive… thank you very much."

 

Kotohogi: "Don’t worry about it. I just wanted to get you a present."

 

OO: "Then at least let me thank you in return. What’s something you want Kotohogi? Or something you like? If it’s something I can do or get, I will…"

 

At my words, Kotohogi turned to look at me.

 

Kotohogi: "There’s nothing in particular."

 

OO: "Eh…"

 

Stopping like before, he gave me an awkward smile.

 

Kotohogi: "Things I want, or things I like…"

 

He walked over slowly, the light of the emerald shining on his fingers as they drew near.

 

Kotohogi: "There’s really nothing. Because I’m hollow."

 

Kotohogi?

 

Kotohogi: "As long as I can entertain you like this…"

 

He spoke only that much, then Kotohogi suddenly stopped talking.

 

Kotohogi: "Sorry. I really just wanted to give you something. Don’t let it worry you."

 

Kotohogi smiled as if to brush it off, but it was somehow lonely…

 

At that time, I was unable to take my eyes off his expression…

 

Villager 1: "Look, there’s a lot from Mei here today too."

 

Villager 2: "That’s Amatsu for you. No matter how many are taken to Mei, we get some right back."

 

I looked towards the voice and saw a crowd of around ten people marching, surrounded by people who looked like castle soldiers.

 

OO: "What’s…?"

 

Kotohogi: "…"

 

Kotohogi watched the procession, his face grim…

 

Kotohogi: "…it’s nothing. Come on, let’s go back to the castle."

 

Saying so, he placed his hand on my back and urged me to walk.

 

What in the…

 

Even if I had wanted to ask the question out loud, I felt like Kotohogi’s kind smile was saying ‘don’t ask’, and I couldn’t say any more.