Ch. 4: Large Palms
Raith finished getting ready and we left the room.
At that time…
…?
As we left the hallway, a butler came running up to us, out of breath.
Butler: "Lord Raith! Please come right away. The king has…"
The butler said only that much, suddenly noticing me and shutting his mouth.
[CHOICE]
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Go back to the room (SUN)
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What happened? (MOON)
Raith left in a hurry.
…
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Evening…
I wonder what happened with the king…I’m a little worried.
The sun sank slowly on the horizon, dying the world in gold, and I sat thinking on a bench in the garden.
I suddenly looked up at the sky and…
Sunlight through the trees…
Light was leaking through the canopy of leaves in the forest that could be seen opposite the castle.
I closed my eyes to its brilliance and felt the golden light of the setting sun on my eyelids.
I wonder if Raith is alright…
??: "…this…"
Suddenly, there was a loud voice and I opened my eyes.
Raith's Brother: "A violin at a time like this!? Raith, you’re a prince…and an embarrassment to the royal family!"
Is that Raith’s brother?
Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw Raith’s brother gripping Raith by the shoulder.
Raith's Brother: "And if you’re just going to be soaking up the people’s taxes, it'd be best if you weren't around!"
That’s too far…!
At his strong words, I stood up from the bench.
I met Raith’s eyes over his brother’s shoulder.
Raith…
Raith smiled at me.
Noticing it, Raith’s brother looked my way, then awkwardly left.
Raith: "…surprised?"
Raith slowly walked over.
Raith: "My father fell. It’s the first time this has happened, so everyone’s all worked up. I had just thought that if I could play the violin, it would ease my father’s heart."
OO: "How is the king doing…?"
Raith: "He’s alright. The physicians are with him, and things have calmed down for today."
OO: "I’m glad…"
Raith: "But now my brothers are beginning to compete over the ascension to the throne."
Through a window, I saw Raith’s brother arguing with someone.
Raith: "I’m sorry, I thought we could leisurely enjoy the season but…"
Raith placed his large palms over my eyes, concealing the scene before me.
OO: "You go on, I’ll head back to my room."
I spoke quickly, aware of the unusual situation.
Raith: "…sorry."
OO: “What happened?”
I asked without thinking.
Raith took in the state of the butler and tilted his head.
Raith “…I’ll go see. Wait for me.”