Rouge ⟡ Love Wrapped in Ribbons of Gratitude (Sun 01)
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“The Singing Bard’s Song of Love”
A few days after Rouge-san and I picked out presents...
Love Day arrived before we knew it―
As part of the plan, Rouge-san was scheduled to sing at the town square today.
Emma: Is everything ready?
Rouge: Yeah! I tuned my lyre and my throat feels raring to go. I’m in tip top shape to sing out my love.
Rouge: Of course, we can’t forget... your cheers of love to top it all off!
Emma: Ah, Rouge-san, let me tie your hair back with a ribbon. It’ll be symbolic for Love Day.
Rouge: I see your fondness for brushing me off remains undefeated~
Standing behind Rouge-san while he sits on the sofa, I begin to tie his long hair with a ribbon.
Rouge: Thanks ♪ Also... could I see your ribbon? I’m pretty sure you had one.
Emma: ? Sure, take it.
When I hand him my own ribbon, he gently ties it around my wrist.
Rouge: As one of us preachers, you’ve got to wear yours, too.
Rouge: ...Okay, all done. Mhm, super cute.
Emma: ...Thank you.
Rouge: Alright, should we get going now?
(Rouge stands up)
Rouge: Your hand, princess.
Emma: Hehe, my pleasure.
Just like before, I wrap my hand around his arm.
I begin to feel the heat of his body from where we touch. The comfortable warmth puts my mind at total ease.
Middle-Aged Man: Oh! You’re finally here, Rouge!
Old Woman: I’m eager to hear you sing today...!
Emma: (He’s got all these people cheering for him just by showing up... Even I’m getting anxious.)
Rouge: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so very much for your patience. Please, listen to the story of this humble bard, Rouge.
Rouge: As we spin together ever-changing dreams with song... Allow me to once again transport you to a world far from our own.
Rouge: I’m about to unravel a tale of parting and reunion between the prince and princess of a far-off land.
At times, with heartache... At others, with passion... The delicate notes of his lyre and his crystal-clear voice spin a tale―
―of love between the prince and princess. Once separated, they found each other again through a ribbon.
Emilio: Beautiful. This might sound rude, but... heh. He’s like a completely different person.
Cyrus: Yeah... Words can’t describe how wonderful it sounds.
Rouge: My beloved, bring me to your side. My beloved, may we find our hearts once more entwined.
Emma: (Rouge-san... I wonder what he thinks about when he sings those lyrics.)
Emma: (I don’t know why, but they resonate deeply with me...)
Rouge: It’s for your own good. It’s because I love you. —— Those beautifully dressed words make it hard sometimes.
Rouge: As a rule, I try not to give away anything that can last.
Rouge: Think of it this way. I’m the wandering bard Rouge-san. Footloose and fancy free, I go wherever the wind blows.
Rouge: So I don’t really have much, and I try not to leave anything behind.
Emma: (I have to make sure he knows.)
Emma: (That I’d be... heartbroken if he disappeared.)
Rouge: ―And so, they formed a powerful bond. Our story of love brought about through a ribbon has reached its end.
As soon as Rouge-san bows, thunderous cheers and applause rumble through the square.
Emma: Good job out there! That was incredible!
Rouge: Thank you ♪
Rouge: I don’t know why, but I feel a lot more―
(A boy runs up and tackles Rouge)
Rouge: Huh!? Woah!?
Boy: Mister! You were so cool! That had my heart pounding the whole time...!
Rouge: Geez~ that was a mighty tackle! Hehe. You kept your promise of coming.
Emma: It’s you...!
Boy: I’m sorry. But I think I like singing better than trai—
Mother: You think singing some silly songs will bring you to knighthood? I’m saying this for your own good. Come with me!
Boy: Guess what? Me and him are friends now! I even brought my mom today, like he said!
Emma: Rouge-san, when did this happen...?
Rouge: Err~... This kid eagerly came to find me back then, and uh, one thing led to another...
Rouge: I did something I wouldn’t usually do.
Emma: ...Don’t say that.
Boy: Hey hey, Mom! Didn’t you think his singing was, like, so cool?
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