Ch. 2: Captured Princess
That night…-.
I had arrived at the castle of the Undersea Kingdom, and I now stood facing Orion in a fantastically beautiful room.
Orion: “Well, you used to it yet?”
A little bubble escaped Orion’s lips.
Outside the castle, the waves swayed back and forth.
Even though I’m underwater…
Being able to breathe and having the ability to freely move my body felt the same as when I was on land.
OO: “It’s still pretty strange… and I was really surprised to see that the entire country is covered by an enormous bubble.”
Orion: “If you don’t want to die, don’t go outside the bubble.”
OO: “Eh…”
Orion: “If you go out with just the power I gave you, it won’t be enough.”
So if I go outside, I die?
I shivered at the thought, and Orion held something out to me.
OO: “What’s this?”
Orion: “You were pretty absorbed in watching the sea in the light of the sunset. This shell has a similar color, so I had it made into a necklace.”
My eyes lit up. The shells making up the necklace were a beautiful orange hue, like that of the setting sun.
OO: “I love it…thank you!”
Orion: “…anyone would want to give you something, when you look like that.”
I thought Orion was overbearing, but he’s actually rather kind.
I broke into a smile, seeing his kindness that was so opposed to his expression.
Orion: “That’s enough of that… You’re going to be my betrothed.”
OO: “Eh!?”
Orion: “Why are you surprised? It’s a privilege.”
I just blinked repeatedly at the sudden proclamation.
Orion: “Since you woke me up, I seem to have fallen in love with you.”
OO: “L-love…?”
Orion: “Yeah. I’ll do whatever it takes to get the things I want. That’s why I’m going to marry you.”
Wh-what is he saying?
I was so surprised…
[CHOICE]
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He must be joking (SUN)
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Take it in stride (MOON)
Orion: “At any rate, you can’t leave here.”
OO: “Eh!? Wh-what do you mean!?”
Orion: “The power from the kiss when you came here is different, so in order to get back to the surface you’re going to need something else.”
OO: “How…how do I do that!?”
Orion: “You think I’ll tell you?”
Orion’s smile was malicious, and my hope vanished.
Orion: “Well, even if I did tell you, you wouldn’t be able to do anything. Besides…I don’t intend to let you go back.”
He started to reach a hand down my neck and to the ribbon at my chest.
OO: “…please, stop!”
Orion: “You’re right, as my fiancée, first I should have you meet my mother.”
OO: “Your mother?”
Maybe if I can explain the situation to his mother, she’ll tell me how to get back to the surface.
As if seeing through my plans, Orion gave an unsettling smile.
Orion: “Be on your best behavior and do your best to learn how to be a good homemaker. Ms. Fiancee.”
What…what on earth is going to happen to me now?
I watched as Orion left, then I could do nothing but gaze blankly out at the beautiful scenery of the sea floor.
OO: “You’re joking, right?”
I didn’t think before I asked, and Orion looked at me with regret.
He’s joking right? Then I guess I’d better just go with it.
OO: “…a-alright.”
Looking at him in confusion, Orion gave me a composed smile.