Ch. 4: Confession, And Then...
The fun-filled days came and went…
This evening was the banquet.
The hall was filled with the sound of classical music, and there were many high class lords and ladies.
Where’s Totori…?
The day after he had chosen my dress, he had presented me with a pair of pale pink flats.
I thought the shoes fit me perfectly, not being too childish but also not too mature looking
King: "…"
I spotted the king, and he met my gaze, then pointed to a window that led out into the courtyard.
What's going on? I guess I'll go see…
I opened the heavy glass door, then went out into the cool evening…
Totori: "OO?"
A night breeze rustled the courtyard trees, causing Totori's hair to flutter, and our eyes met in the moonlight.
OO: "Totori…"
His beautiful smile eased my heart just like always…
But this was probably the last night I'd see that smile.
…I...
Before I knew it, I had been charmed by him, and realized what my feelings were.
I want to tell him how I feel…
Though that's what I thought, I found it incredibly difficult to make a move and just ended up staring at him.
Totori: "…what's the matter?"
OO: "…"
Totori: "Please, come sit. It's your last night after all…"
The last night…I likely won't get another chance at this if I don't say it now…
Pushed on by his words, I at last…
[CHOICE]
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Totori, I (SUN)
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Listen to my feelings (MOON)
I stood there, staring at him.
Totori: "…I'm sorry OO."
His voice was so soft I thought the wind would carry it away, but it reached my ears.
OO: "…"
I felt a pain pierce my chest.
OO: "I'm sorry…I…excuse me!"
Totori: "OO!?"
I couldn't bear to be there any longer, so I gave a bow and ran off.
I got back to my room and threw myself on the bed.
…Totori.
That night, the pain I endured in my heart kept me awake.
OO: "Totori…will you listen to my feelings?"
Totori: "Your…?"
OO: "…I think that when you look at me, I seem like a sister, but…"
Totori: "OO…"
He continued to smile calmly, just like he always did.
OO: "Totori…I…"
My voice wavered, and I looked him right in the eye.
OO: "…"
Totori: "…"
The night was wrapped in silence.
I couldn't get my words out.
I stood there for a little while…
Totori: "Those words that you want to say next, you shouldn't do so now."
OO: "Eh…?"