Yume100 Translations

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Boy: "…then, you quit being a prince."

 

OO: "…!"

 

The boy spoke so bluntly to Vio, and the people went into an uproar.

 

Vio: "…alright, I got it."

 

Boy: "…"

 

Eh…Vio…?

 

Vio: "I'll do what you say. And if I can't get first place in the next one, I'll stop challenging records."

 

Vio said it so seriously without breaking eye contact. After that…

 

Vio: "Next up I'll be challenging this with all my resolve. So you'll definitely come watch right?"

 

Vio had a smile on his face and roughly tousled the boy's hair.

 

Boy: "…"

 

Bewildered, the boy pursed his lips…-

 

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On the route back to the castle, Vio stared resolutely at the path before him, his body tense. I didn't know whether to say anything, so I hesitated…-

 

[CHOICE]

• Are you alright? (SUN)

• Saying something like that… (MOON)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Vio: "Anyway, I may not look it, but I'm glad. I was thinking that I can't keep going at this rate. That someday I'll betray everyone's expectations, always coming in second… But when it comes to short-distance running, I've always been training for that so I could set a new record! This time it'll definitely work out."

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I thought then that Vio spoke so loudly in order to cover up his unease…

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Vio…I bet he's really uneasy. But I wonder why he's been so fixated on this.

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OO: "Vio…why are you so obsessed with becoming number one?"

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I suddenly asked the question, and Vio's eyes went wide, then he blinked once.

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Vio: "Huh…? Well I…of course it's important to me."

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There was a light in his eyes. It was more than just passionate, it was also profoundly kind. 

 

Vio: "Since I was little, as a royal, I would manage the records, and I'd always see the guys who got first place. When I was having a tough time or something, I'd look at those guys that were number one, and it always made me feel better. Amazing right?"

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As if finding his determination again, Vio clenched his hand into a fist.

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Vio: "I…I want to be a prince that becomes number one and can make everyone feel better. Though being number one in the world is pretty hard. But if I can set new records, I should be able to give other people dreams. I want to keep handing out dreams. I want to stir up their feelings of wanting to challenge stuff. I'll keep challenging, and keep making dreams!"

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Vio…

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I watched Vio as he gradually got louder and louder, and my heart filled with the desire to help him.

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OO: "In that case…I'll aim to be the world's best support. I'll cheer you on better than anyone else so that you can become best in the world!"

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Vio: "Huh…?"

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Being exposed to Vio's passion, my own passion intensified…and Vio's cheeks turned slightly red. Then he smiled shyly.

 

Vio: "…I get told I'm kinda strange a lot…but you're pretty strange too huh."

 

OO: "Eh…?"

 

Vio: "I love…people like that…yeah."

 

OO: "…!"

 

After he said it while staring straight into my eyes, Vio quickly looked away.

 

Vio: "You'll see, I can totally do it. Watch me."

 

Without making eye contact, Vio's hand slowly moved closer to mine…

 

It's warm…

 

Hesitantly, our hands came together, and I was filled with an incredibly gentle warmth.

 

Then we met up on the day when Vio was to challenge the world record for short-distance running…-

 

Vio: "…ow!!"

 

Vio suddenly shouted as he put his running shoes on, and in a panic I turned to look at his back.

 

Trainer: "Prince Vio, what's the matter?"

 

The trainer picked up Vio's running shoes and thoroughly checked them.

 

That looks like a tack…!?

 

Not knowing there was a tack in his shoes, Vio had put all his weight on it…

 

Looking at Vio's foot oozing blood, my hands flew to my mouth.

 

Vio: "I-I'm fine, it's no big deal! Don't worry about it. I'll still make my attempt."

 

I heard Vio's voice ring hallow, and my heart filled with unease.