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darius vogel promised event 2026 (No.2) 𝜗𝜚 cw — none.
[VOGEL BASE - CORRIDOR - DAY]
Darius: I'll be out for a little, so you be a good girl in the meanwhile, will you?
Kate: Alright, come back safe.
After spending some quality time together in the morning, I went to Vogel's base to help with Darius' work.
But the moment we arrived, he was called on,
which left me with an abundance of free time. I decided to roam around in the base then, but…
(Where is everyone…)
There should have been many members stationed here, but today I couldn't feel a single presence around.
Thus I was walking alone down the quiet hall, when at last I saw a figure.
Tall member: And so…
Long-haired member: For real? Guess his life's as good as gone then.
Dumbfounded member: …Uh, the director will definitely catch on, won't he.
The members, clad in white, were leaning against the wall as they chatted.
(—! I've got to say hi!)
As the floor creaked, the men's heads shot up.
And then they saw me, but—
Tall member: —!
Kate: Huh?
All of a sudden they straightened up, their faces going pale and their lips pursed.
(D-did I do something!?)
I was left shocked from their sudden change in demeanor, causing me to straighten up myself in a panic.
But that only made them go more pale…
Kate: U-umm…are you guys okay?
When I called out to them, the guys dipped their heads in a hurry before leaving in even more of a hurry.
Kate: …What?
I could only stand where I was, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
[BLACK]
And no matter who I ran into, everyone would run away the moment they laid eyes on me.
[VOGEL BASE - CORRIDOR - DAY]
(W-what in the world did I do to be avoided like this…!?)
Everyone in the base acted the same way, and with shoulders drooped I thought back on myself.
(Perhaps it's because I'm going out with Darius,)
(and they find that hard to accept as I'm just a human…or something?)
No matter how much I thought, I couldn't reach any answer, so I started walking with my spirits less than high.
Freckled member: Ah—!
Just then from ahead of me, I saw a familiar member running up to me…
Freckled member: G-good day! I didn't know you were here!
Kate: —! Hello…!
The young man, his face red, had accompanied Darius before on a purge.
(I'm so happy to get called on after being avoided by everyone I met…!)
In contrast to my feeling a bit more light, the man seemed rather nervous as he opened his mouth.
Freckled member: U-uhm! I lik—
Nica: Okay, now, that's enough.
But then Nica and Ring appeared from behind, placing a hand on his shoulder,
which caused the member to bow his head in a panic and leave as though he were running away.
Nica: Close call there, huh, Ring.
Ring: Yeah, Dari wouldn't have liked that.
I whispered, still shocked at having been ran off at—
Kate: Do the Vogel members hate me?
Nica & Ring: —?
The two's faces were blank, so I filled them in on what happened— to which Nica started guffawing.
Nica: AHAHA—! Oh god, you've got it rough, holy—!
Ring: That's too much, Nica…
Kate: This isn't anything to laugh at…I really am troubled here.
Ring, unable to continue looking at me in my current state, scratched his cheek before dropping a shocking truth.
Ring: They're not avoiding you because you did something. It was Dari who ordered it.
Ring: All of Vogel aside from me and Nica are strictly forbidden from making contact with you.
Kate: —!? But why?
Nica: …Ring, weren't you supposed to keep quiet about that from the Spatzi?
Ring: —ah. (O_O)
Kate: Huh?
Ring made a look that said "now I've done it" and Nica, with a hand wrapped around his brother's shoulders,
threw a bright smile my way—
Nica: Bye byeee.
The two turned on their heels at the same time, and they were gone in a blink.
Once again left alone in the hall, I could only stare dazedly down the corridor.
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darius vogel promised event 2026 (No.2) 𝜗𝜚 cw — breach of privacy, slight suggestiveness.
[PALACE - WAITING ROOM - DAY]
Darius: Mm.
Kate: Here.
One certain morning, I was sitting on Darius' lap and, as usual, I brought food to his mouth.
He would chew while reading the newspaper, and when he finished he would open his mouth again for more.
It was like any other morning to be in a situation akin to feeding a wild animal.
(And now one for me—)
I ate the strawberry I was supposed to give Darius, chewing discreetly so as to not get caught by him, but…
Darius: I can see that.
Kate: ૮₍ ˃ ⤙ ˂ ₎ა
Despite not having looked a single second my way, as if to scold me, Darius grabbed my cheeks and started pulling on them hard.
Darius: Oh, you bad little miss robin, snitching my food away every single time.
Darius: When will that habit of yours die out, I wonder.
He said what he did, but I knew he wasn't actually angry.
Kate: It just seemed so good…and besides, I figured you would forgive me if I did anyway, so…
I knew, too, that when he suddenly plopped his head on my shoulder, his mood would lift in an instant.
Darius: Geez…what a bad girl. Who did you learn that from?
Kate: Hehe, that would be you, Darius.
Darius: I'd never go around stealing people's foods…or, wait, I do steal yours often, so I guess we're even there.
That was enough explanation for him as he opened his mouth again, pressing for more, and with a smile I brought a strawberry to his mouth.
Just then, my eyes made their way to a column written in the corner.
Kate: "Everybody has a secret or two they don't want to reveal to their lover"…
When I saw the word "secret" I asked Darius casually—
Kate: Do you have a secret you can't tell me, Darius?
Darius: I've got a pile of those. But it's not like I'm going out of my way to try and hide them.
Darius: I imagine I'd have no secrets left if you heard every time who I killed, how I killed them, how they're disposed of, things like that.
Kate: Ah, that might be…
I placed an index finger on his lips and shook my head.
He gave me a "see, I told you so" look.
Whenever he delved into such topics, it was usually something that went well beyond what I expected,
so to protect my sanity, too, I mae sure not to ask much about that.
Darius: And what about you? Do you have a secret or two you can't tell me?
Kate: None. I'm always facing you with honesty.
Kate: So, I've neither lies nor secrets on me.
Darius: Is that so…
His gaze searched me, and I looked right back at him as an attempt to prove my innocence.
But then he let out a scornful laugh, letting go of the newspaper and pulling my body closer…
Darius: Well, whatever you may be hiding, I already know.
Darius: Your birth date, birth place, where your relatives live, medical history, the schools you attended, your previous work's acquaintances, your savings…
Kate: Huh…how do you know about all of that?
I was surprised how Darius went into personal information I had never once told him about before in great detail.
Darius: Ahh, and of course I know about your body size too.
His fingers rubbed my breast through my blouse.
Darius: From here…
Kate: W-wai—! —!
I covered my mouth in a panic, but I let go from surprise at my palm being kissed.
At that moment, he made a face that said he was waiting for this before stealing my lips—
Darius: I know how to make you feel good too.
He pushed me down on the sofa as I got carried away from his sweet kisses.
[BLACK]
At this time, I had yet to know of the "secret" he hid…
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elbert main story chapter 19 alfons’ pov 𝜗𝜚 cw — topics of death, alcohol, slight? suggestiveness, elbert route spoilers.
——Alfons' POV——
[BLACK]
The moment I saw Elbert, collapsed on the floor from a lethal poison,
it looked as though the corpses of the people in the slums, and that cat, overlapped with him.
And that was when a thought came to me like it was the most natural thing—
(Ahh, so this one will die too.)
[LONDON - UNDERGROUND INFIRMARY - NIGHT]
Roger: Elbie, one more time. Bear with it…!
Elbert: …gh, urgh…
Roger made Elbert drink water before using his finger to make him cough out the poison.
Kate: You can do it…Lord Elbert…
With tears in her eyes, Kate held onto Elbie's hand, with no sign of letting go.
William was on the boat, likely condeming the poisoner and his accomplices by now.
(…Then what about me?)
Ever since I had laid my eyes on Elbert, unconscious on that boat, it felt somewhat surreal.
The sounds seemed muffled and distant, as though I were submerged in water.
And seeing my friend wandering between life and death, along with the two who were trying so very hard to save him unfolding before my eyes…
…it was like I was watching a play with how distant they were.
——Narration——
[LONDON - ALLEYWAY - MONOCHROME]
Whenever something tough happened, I would look at my own reflection in the water and tell myself, "This isn't me."
If I did that, I'd lose my sense of reality, both my pain and suffering growing distant.
And like that, I was good only at protecting my own heart, even forgetting the death of the cat I should have loved.
——End narration——
[LONDON - UNDERGROUND INFIRMARY - NIGHT]
(What if…Elbie died here?)
Would I twist reality, forget of his death, and pretend it never happened?
Or perhaps I'd end up thinking, "Thank goodness he died before me,"
from rejoice that I wouldn't have to be forgotten by him.
(Either way, there's no doubt I would end up feeling like a damned bastard.)
As of now, there was nothing I could do.
I had neither the skill to save lives nor that pure love to hold his hand and pray.
(Even if I were chided for not being there at his death, at this point I've no guilty conscience left.)
[BLACK]
And with that, I rejected becoming part of the cast in this tragedy.
[LONDON - PUB - NIGHT]
Pub owner: Hey there, Al. What're you gonna drink?
Alfons: Anything will do, as long as there's alcohol.
I drank at the usual pub I went to, dulling my thoughts with a toxin.
Very drunk man: Well if it isn't Al…I feel god awful t'night, show me something that'll ge'me high…
Alfons: …..My pleasure.
As I was showing the residents who gathered in the night city seeking out a temporary illusion a convenient dream,
dawn broke— and once again, the sun set…
[BLACK]
(…Mm…?)
(Huh…when did I fall asleep…)
??? (Elbert): ……llo.
??? (Elbert): Hello…are you awake?
(…A child's voice?)
(Now that's strange, I was just in that unseemly pub in the middle of the night, there's no way such a kid would…)
??? (Elbert): …I can't sleep…when I am in my own room.
??? (Elbert): So, even if just today…would it be alright to sleep together…
(Ahh…I get it now.)
(This is Elbert's voice.)
——Flashback——
[GREETIA MANOR - BEDROOM - MONOCHROME]
Alfons: …Geez, this is why you well-to-do people are such a pain.
Elbert: ………sorry.
The young boy, eyes fearful, curled up into a small ball on the bedside as if he were hugging himself.
He was the head of the mansion, but he had lost both of his parents and was being ill-treated by the servants.
Knowing that, I couldn't bring myself to kick him out, instead lifting the duvet and gesturing with my chin.
Alfons: In you go. …Just for today, by the way.
Elbert: …Okay…
Elbert went up to the bed rather eagerly, but didn't stick to me, instead turning into a ball at the edge.
Even while trembling from utter fear, he still did his utmost best to live.
Seeing him like that reminded me of that cat—
[BLACK]
Alfons: …Do you want to live that badly?
Alfons: Reality's all too cruel to you,
Alfons: but if you really want to live that badly…
Alfons: …I wouldn't mind letting you in sometimes, not just today.
Elbert: …Mm.
[WHITE]
Elbert: Thank you, Al…for being by my side.
——End flashback——
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE → BACK OF PUB - BEDROOM - NIGHT]
Alfons: —! (O_O)
Woman & man in undergarments: "Wah—" "Whoa!?"
My body shot up the same time I woke up, to find myself in the back of the pub.
(…Ahh, geez.)
(You are such a pain.)
Man in undergarments: What's up, Al?
Woman in undergarments: Are you going baaack?
My body moved before I could think—
[BLACK]
And patting down my disheveled clothes, I left that room.
[LONDON - UNDERGROUND INFIRMARY - NIGHT]
Roger: Ohh, so you've finally returned. A damn heartless man you are.
Alfons: May I ask you to not speak? You're just going to make the hangover worse.
When I returned to the infirmary, I was greeted by an egotistic smile.
Roger: To think you were out drinking while your dear friend was wandering between life and death.
Roger: Hard to imagine you could enjoy yourself, yeah?
Alfons: I fail to see how that's any of your business.
Roger: Well, as for Elbie, he made it.
Alfons: Huh… (O_O)
The sudden answer that was handed to me left me at a loss for words.
(…He's alive.)
And then at the next moment—
(Thank goodness.)
Relief hit me at that thought.
Roger: Good news, huh.
Alfons: …Indeed. It would seem I do still have what could be considered conscience in me.
Roger: Huh? There's no way someone who could go so pale they looked on the verge of dying would be devoid of conscience.
Alfons: Excuse you? I never made such a face.
I screwed up my face at the man who talked like he knew what he was saying.
Roger only shrugged, not bothering to delve further.
Roger: By the way, pretty soon after he woke up he fooled around with the lil lady, and now he's sleeping again.
Roger: Or…wait, I guess he woke up today.
Alfons: I do always think this, but that ability of yours just has no delicacy at all. Quite fitting of you, I'd say.
Roger: Say what you want.
Leaving Roger behind, I made my way to his room.
[BLACK]
And the steps that should have been heavier from the liquor felt much more light— but I pretended not to notice.
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jp valentines 2026 ⸝ ecb story 𝜗𝜚 cw — presence of aphrodisiacs, awkwardly translated smut; mdni.
[LONDON INN - BEDROOM]
Alfons: To think you'd bring me all the way to a place like this in the middle of the day and gift me chocolates with an aphrodisiac.
Alfons: Would it be fair to assume you want to do oh-so-very naughty things that can't be done within Crown Castle's premises?
Kate: Yes…that's right.
Alfons sat on the bed, and I placed my knee in the space between his legs and grabbed his necktie.
Choosing aphrodisiac-spiked chocolates was a decision on impulse…but that was not all.
(I couldn't stop thinking about how much chocolates he had received before…)
What sort of outlandish Valentines had he spent, and with whom too?
These past few days, such thoughts ended up filling my mind.
(But I would hate to keep brooding over this. So…)
Kate: I'm sure you've had many of these sorts of Valentines before, but—
Kate: But by doing it under, well…an aphrodisiac…with a partner of a "proper, mutual love"…
Kate: I want to overwrite all those other memories.
I gave him a provoking smile, to which Alfons' almond eyes narrowed into arcs.
Alfons: Goodness, you really think of nooothing else but me, do you.
He took off his gloves and plopped a piece of chocolate into his mouth.
Alfons: Which is fine. Tell me then…what does a proper Valentines aphrodisiac fun entail?
—It didn't take long thereafter for the effects to show.
Alfons: Ngh, fu…haa…
I was simply pecking kisses on him over and over until the aphrodisiac's effects kicked in,
but Alfons' breath quickly grew ragged, and his heat seemed tight in his pants as it pushed the fabric up.
Alfons: Haa…this one is pretty strong, it seems.
Though it seemed to be taking its toll, Alfons stared at me through misty, coquettish eyes.
Alfons: So, Kate…what should I do?
Alfons: Would it be alright to brush against those darling hands of yours to feel good?
Alfons: Or perhaps I should hold back until you're all wet down here and put it in—
Alfons: And feel good from the inside…would that be correct…?
As he whispered into my ear, his fingertips started to rub along my crotch.
His words filled me with dirty fantasies, and as my bud hardened, nectar soaked inside.
Kate: F-first…I'll use my hands, okay.
I unbuttoned his pants and pulled on his undergarments.
His heat, which was bent back so that it stuck to his stomach, popped out, making me go dizzy from anticipation.
I ran my hand down his heat, which seemed bigger and more swollen than usual—
Alfons: —Ahh…this is incredible.
Alfons: Just a little touching is nearly enough to make me come.
Alfons: Isn't this stronger…than that aphrodisiac we had fun with before?
Alfons: Or maybe it just feels that way because this is something you prepared for me.
I intertwined my fingers with his, my eyes still on him, as I was unable to look away from his reaction.
His eyes, which were closed tight, suddenly opened in response. My eyes met with a somewhat lonely look.
Alfons: Hey, Kate…it's quite lonely to know you're the only one still sane.
Alfons: Would you care to eat a chocolate too?
An incredible allure surrounded him, and yet the puppy-eyes he gave me were so cute—
Kate: …mm, alright…then.
[BLACK]
—After I nodded, I was already a complete mess.
[LONDON INN - BEDROOM]
Kate: Ah— ahh—!
Alfons: Ahha, there it is again…see, you came.
Kate: Ah, ah, Al— nngh—
Alfons: But my apologies, as I'm hardly done yet.
Alfons smiled as he thrust deep to make his point.
I contracted repeatedly from my climax as his hard heat thrust in and out without mercy, the pleasure nonstop.
My stomach and rear were sticky from both my and Alfons' fluids, and the same could be said for the inside.
Alfons: It seems no matter where I touch you'll end up coming, Kate.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: Uhh!? Ah, ah—
His wet fingers flicking my nipples were enough for my vision to burst into white as I clenched on his heat from the inside.
Alfons gave an amused smile before he pushed down on the bud above the place we were connected,
and unable to recover from the climax, my insides helplessly bursted with heat.
(It feels so good.)
(I can't think about anything.)
I felt a wet sensation on my lips, which could do little but let out moans,
and Alfons licked the saliva that had dripped from my mouth before he knit his brows.
Alfons: Ahh…damn.
Alfons: Everything just flew right out, and it feels like my head will go blank.
Alfons: I suppose for a drug like this…it will induce an erection when not in that mood.
Alfons: It was something to use to forget everything and make your head go blank.
Alfons: But I'm not too sure about using it simply to love each other like this.
Alfons: …After all, what a waste it would be if we lost ourselves in so much pleasures our memories go poof.
(…Alfons…)
Just as I wished, he was trying to engrave this night in him…
The moment I thought that, I was at my limit.
[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]
Kate: Ah, ahh—!
Alfons: Uh…? (O_O)
He hadn't even moved, but his breath stopped when I was thrown from the peak of pleasure.
Alfons: To come from that just now…perhaps you like me too much?
Kate: Mm, because…I'm so happy…
Alfons: ……ahh…geez.
He snuggled up to me like an affectionate cat before our foreheads, a bit slick with sweat, touched.
Alfons: You be sure to remember…all of today, alright?
[BLACK]
I nodded in the midst of my shallow breaths, to which Alfons gave a happy smile.
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Uhmm idk how to start this question lol... but for ikevil, canonically uh any idea what each guys are into? In like spicy scenes I mean? Like any kink, or position or whatever which has been mentioned quite often in most events... yk like their go-to thing or preferences? All of them, I just wanna know, I got curious and it has been on my mind ever since.
Uhm it's also a similar thought for ikepri but rn I wanna know abt ikevil chars more
hii anon! im gonna be fully honest and say that its not like i read everyones smut stories full on (some of them i cant really get bc its paywalled iykwim).. so i may not have everything, feel i cant say much for certain chars, or i may opt to like refer to specific events, just to get a general idea ig 🥹 so if anyone wants to pitch in by all means!
i would say in general position wise ive seen em go with the classic missionary.. another one i think i see a bit is cowgirl i think. fingering is also relatively common across multiple characters, and a biitt less commonly, oral.
william:
there was a time im pretty sure he did semi-public ichaicha.. follow the hearts desire and all that jazz
bloodsucking i think? if we talking hw — though thats kind of special circumstances so to speak
i dont have the epilogue but in the recent story event with the mirror clones will wasnt at all against the idea of will x kate x mirror!will 3p
could be into cnc (consensual non-consent)
(tbh given his char he seems p open to almost anything ngl)
harrison:
didnt he do anal with kate once? i think during aphrodisiac event or smth
i kinda got the impression that despite him being the more “normal” suitor personality wise he can get pretty freaky in bed jfjdhhsgs
liam:
from what i did read i kind of get the vibe that he sort of “holds back” until the lid on his desires explodes and they get down to bedroom business for a while
likes to be used for pleasure
?? other than that not too familiar tbh
elbert:
getting busy in a cage
bondage — like shibari style
vore
again there may be others and i just havent written them down, read, etc
alfons:
he does have a stash of sex toys, so-
role playing.. this happened mult times (one time where kate dresses as a maid, another where alfons rps as a virgin, another where kate acts as his pet cat, and also he acted as her tutor)
mirror sex
likes (giving) the thrill of being caught or being watched
roger:
dacryphilia
pet play
there was a time he fucked kate to the pt she passed out
another one im not too familiar with ;v;
ellis:
likes to be praised
bondage, or very physical, touchy-feely
exhibitionist or voyeur
jude:
biting
generally has sadistic tendencies in bed as far as i know or heard (likes to hear kate scream or cry — probably dacryphile)
humiliation
can be a bit rough? i think,, ik the fever event wasnt like smut but like he like force a kith on kate if i remember
theres probably other things but.. i havent read much jude smut myself past his main story rel ripperoni
victor:
ftr i think he generally seems to prefer more physically close positions, for example i seen a few ppl interpret the position he and kate r in the lotus position — so bodies more pressed together sort of thing
under very specific circumstance (cough cough, halloween), bloodsucking
darius:
gets turned on by kates scent,, he’ll get in and get a whiff of many parts of her body
also some bondage? he put handcuffs on kate
i feel he likes to “punish” kate (degradation..?) and likes to be dominant in the bedroom
not necessarily against voyeurism
nica:
i feel he can be pretty teasing overall during sex
also likes licking and biting
into overstimulating kate
ring:
hes definitely open to being led by kate rather than leading
or.. being “trained”? by kate
also a biter
other than that i feel he is relatively vanilla tbh, compared to some others jfjdhsgs
…and as for libra, i got no clue as its too early to tell :p
thanks to these wonderful ppl for helping fill in the things i missed or didnt have!
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Hi, I love your translations so much and thanks for your hard work!
I wondering how did Darius end up on the “mature nobles” team and how is he considered a noble considering that he’s an orphan and we know nothing about his family status or anything?
hii, ty for your kind words anon! 🥹🫶✨✨
my short answer is: you will know the reason if you read his route (which i have translated in its entirety!) *cough cough wink wink*
but in case you just want to know the answer…i will say below the cut. but beware of some main story spoilers!
darius main story spoilers below ↓
long story short, darius is the illegitimate son of germany’s emperor. the reason why he was an orphan was bc the emperor had laid a hand on one of the maids working in the palace (darius’ mother).
the maid stopped working there due to the risk of being killed for copulating with the emperor and becoming pregnant with his child. but unable to raise her child on her own, she left him at the orphanage with only a name, “darius”.
so, darius is the son of the emperor by blood; in that sense he is of a noble standing. its just hes not really officially a noble, in the same way william and elbert r, bc he is still an illegitimate child.
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🫧 18 His POV. tl — @kurishiri 𝜗𝜚 unlock on second read .ᐟ
——Nica's POV——
[BLACK]
The moment a rotten fruit had fell upon Kate's shoulder, I knew she had gotten too close.
[LONDON - BEACH SHORE - NIGHT]
(Ahh…tell me this isn't real.)
As I stared out into the quiet sea, I thought back on the stroke of bad luck that had fell upon Kate some hours ago.
When I had laid my eyes on her and that unexpected bad luck—
I had realized my true feelings, to which I held my head.
(See, this is why I didn't want add anything more dear to me…)
"Bad luck will follow those loved by the one who bears the White Swan's Curse."
(Ring had always been hit by bad luck— as he's the one I'm most close to.)
Before I knew the nature of my Curse, I had thought Ring was simply not lucky,
but I had since learned that in reality, I was stealing his luck away from him,
and in part to hide my Curse, I had gradually put more distance between us.
(Still, even if she's normally not the most lucky, it could still get pretty bad for her.)
Unlike Ring, Kate was a normal girl.
Even if she wasn't Cursed, it wasn't like she had received any special training.
She was a fragile girl who may as well have gotten injured at the slightest of shocks.
(That said, she's got a strong will on her.)
But that was more so a testament to her character than it was her physical strength.
Even if Ring could laugh his bad luck off, for Kate it probably wouldn't have been that casual.
(Like what would you have done if you had gotten hurt back there?)
There was a chance she would end up caught in a messy situation, or end up receiving serious trauma…things one could hardly laugh at could happen constantly, and yet—
Nica: …There's no way the likes of me can make you happy.
No matter how much affection she hit me with, I was nothing but a Cursed one who would only give Kate bad luck;
Cursed by the White Swan with the sin of narcissism, fated to be the only one who would find happiness…
The lowest of the low.
Nica: How did things turn out like this?
Since when did Kate get so close to me?
Was it since the day we first met? During the time I had been playing her? Or around the time she learned of my true nature and had been made a toy?
They all felt like the right answers; I couldn't believe myself.
(I wouldn't have even reached out to her if I didn't have some interest.)
She was a civilian in Crown, someone not in any document on them, with a special role called fairytale keeper.
I had gotten close to her to use her for information,
but now that I thought back on it, it would be more accurate to say I had done so for my own intelligence work than for fishing out Crown's secrets.
(She's a civilian who won't be in Crown for more than a month. There's no way she could tell even if she wanted.)
But I had tried to get information through Kate.
And since I had taken an interest in that pure, innocent robin in the den of evil,
I had ended up wringing my own neck instead.
Nica: …You're not too much better, though, Spatzi, are you?
(You should've snitched on me to Crown as soon as you could after telling me I'm the worst.)
If you had done that, you wouldn't have been made a plaything; you could just be a poor girl who got played by a frivolous guy…
(Well, I know you don't have the heart for that, so here we are.)
The documents Kate had snatched were nothing major,
but it was hard to believe that those documents were the only ones in the office.
(Chances are high that shrewd Queen's Aide left only those there on purpose.)
He had probably saw our movements and left only things that would be no problem if we knew.
That was more than likely the case.
It looked like she had always been scared of getting killed by Crown,
but looking from the side, it seemed she was quite well-liked, so I figured that wouldn't happen.
(At worst she'd either be bound to another month's work as fairytale keeper, or she'd be forbidden from making contact with us.)
Though I had purposely used words to rile up her anxiety, I also knew it wasn't really such a big deal.
(But then I just had to go and make her my plaything…)
Letting out a deep sigh, I crossed my arms while thinking of what to do.
I felt responsible for her.
Her, who struck me with her blindingly honest feelings,
who I had grown fond of, who at some point I had let in…I had brought this on myself.
(To think I'm a frivolous man who plays with love to no end, huh.)
Nica: Go fall in love with some other guy, you stupid robin.
I drew a line in the sand.
It was obvious a normal, good man was better for someone honest like her, who was loved by many.
Nica: So why did you fall for the likes of me of all people?
I talked to myself as I let out a dry laugh.
[BLACK]
(…I have to do something.)
So that no more bad luck befalls on her, so that she doesn't exert herself any more for my sake—
I couldn't let her go through the same things [1] as Ring had.
[LONDON - VOGEL MEETING ROOM]
That was why Dari's words were all the more convenient to me.
Nica: As for the three who tried to kill me, Mark Hoffman was their guardian.
Darius: One of the researchers at Haus, it seems. I'd guess he took some subjects with him after it closed down and continued his experiments.
Darius: And the one who dished out those orders was exactly as you guessed, Nica— Johannes Wolfgang.
Dari gave a bright smile, spreading out a map and pointing at Europe.
Darius: It seems Wolfgang is somewhere in Europe. His family back in Germany is searching for him now.
Darius: But said search's slow at best. They haven't reached any leads.
Darius: I figured you'd be able to pin him down faster, but…well, I guess it can't be helped.
Dari made a sad look, but that was when a certain idea occurred to me.
(This might be my chance.)
I could get away from this country— and disappear from the Spatzi with this.
(The next time she gets hit with a stroke of bad luck…I'll return to Germany and join the search for Wolfgang.)
I couldn't swear any eternal love or a happy future to her.
But, I couldn't help but want her, the one and only person in my life who had fallen in love with me for who I really was, to find happiness.
And to do that, there was one thing I could do.
[BLACK]
—I would let go of your hand.
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NOTES:
[1] Nica uses the word [〜の二の舞] (—no ni no mai), which means "a repeat of something" but with the added connotation that what that "something" is was a mistake or something he holds more regretful feelings toward…in this case, he seems to be implying those feelings toward Ring.
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[PALACE - STUDY - DAY]
Kate: I…am not into doing it three-way!
Alfons: On another note, Nica? I did do something good for Kate…
Alfons: But did you do anything? Something that would warrant something good in return?
Kate: Um, may you hear out my opinion?
Nica: Something good, huh. I did mull on it too…
Nica: I figured making you feel good would be good for that, so.
Nica: If I make you feel good, and you make me feel good in return—
Nica: We both feel good then. What a win-win, am I right?
Kate: What in the world are you saying!?
Alfons: I see. I hadn't thought of that.
Kate: Don't just go along with it!
Alfons: What do you think will happen? Here we are, melting at a single touch to the head by your hand—
Alfons: So if you were to touch somewhere more pleasurable…
Nica: Just imagine. Feeling good from our indulging, lost in ourselves.
Nica: …You might get hooked, you know?
Kate: I…I…
Nica & Alfons: "I"?
Kate: I will not listen to people who do not return the gesture!
Nica & Alfons: Wah—!? (O_O)
——Time skip——
Harrison: Sorry, I'm late. …Wait, what?
Harrison: …Here I thought you'd be in some trouble sandwiched between Al and Nica, so I came by here, but what's happening here?
His bewilderment was not uncalled for.
I was sitting on a chair, with Alfons and Nica flanked on either side of me and sitting limp on the floor,
leaning on my knees.
Kate: I patted these two down until they went weak, no questions asked.
Alfons: There's no way to resist in this state…hehe, it's like being an actual pet, isn't it…?
Nica: …Better be prepared, Harrison…getting won over by the Spatzi is one crazy experience…
Kate: You two be good boys now, or no more pats for you.
Nica & Alfons: Okayyy ♡ (˶◜ᵕ◝˶)
Harrison: Right now, you're, hm, how to say…
Kate: It's alright, say no more. I know it's not the best impression.
Harrison: Well, to put it nicely, it's like you're some wild animal tamer.
Kate: I've been feeling more and more like one recently as well.
Kate: …By the way, what if you didn't put it nicely?
Harrison: …I'll spare you the details. I don't think I can lie well right now anyhow.
Harrison: Come on, guys. You've got ample pats, didn't you. Time's up.
Harrison grabbed the two by the scruffs of their necks, pulling them away from both my sides.
Alfons: What are you doing? And here I was, in the paradise of bliss.
Harrison: What "paradise of bliss"? You're clinging too much to Kate, touching her too much, and getting way too comfortable. (=_=)
Kate: I was on the verge of losing track myself…thank you.
Nica: You sure you don't wanna touch him? For all we know he might've saved you for a reward.
Kate: There's no way, right?
Harrison: …Yeah, no. I'm not asking for anything now.
Harrison: Since you can thank me afterwards. ദ്ദി˙ ᴗ ˙ )
Kate: Huh—!?
Harrison: Now was that a lie or the truth? Just kidding.
Harrison: More importantly, you should head off to the next place, right? Be careful out there…the next might be the most dangerous bunch.
Nica: Next? Who's next again…ahh, ahaha, yeah, good luck.
Alfons: If push comes to shove, remember your gloves, Miss Kate.
[BLACK]
Seeing me off with an unsettling tone, I headed to where the last group was waiting.
[PALACE - DINING ROOM - DAY]
Kate: So, for the final stop I've returned to the mail organizing place…whoa, it's so clean!
Ellis: Ah, Kate, you're back.
Ellis: You must be tired, right? Here, take a seat.
Kate: It's not like I did anything tiring, but yes, for some reason I do feel tired…
Ellis: Hehe, you worked hard.
Kate: But it seems like everyone did their due diligence sorting mail out when they weren't feeling head over heels.
Ellis: Yep…I also got tired.
Ellis took a seat next to me, resting his cheeks atop his crossed arms as he looked up at me.
Ellis: I'd love it if you could pat me while saying "you worked hard."
Kate: Of course.
[TOUCH: ELLIS' HEAD]
Ellis: …hehe…mm…this makes me really happy.
William: Well, well, we got beaten to the chase.
Darius: To think I take my eyes off for a second only to find you seducing a man.
Kate: I'm not seducing though. I was simply showing my appreciation for his work. And where were you two at?
William: We went to ask Roger about the results of his investigation.
Kate: —! Did you get anything?
Darius: Nooope, not a thing? Unfortunately for you, it looks like neither the cause nor the method of removal are clear.
Ellis: Oh no…that's not good to hear.
Darius: Wait, Kate, are those gloves on you? Wow, what a brash move.
Darius: And after you, a mere lowly human, had become useful to use, too.
Darius: Shouldn't you be counting your lucky stars in gratitude and offering your body to us?
One of Darius' hands was on the back of the seat, while his other grabbed my chin.
Darius: So, touch me and reward my labor too. Go on, hurry.
Kate: Whaa—? O-okay then…
(But his head's a bit hard to reach from here, so…)
[TOUCH: DARIUS' EAR]
Darius: …Hey, you.
Kate: Yes?
Darius: Do you like touching a man's body or what?
Kate: What—!?
Darius: It's not normal to just go with the flow with this whole situation.
Kate: Well, that…might be true, but to be told that by the person who played a part in putting me in this situation is…
Darius: Are you picking a fight with me? Because I will fight.
Kate: Are you sure you're feeling the effects—?
Ellis: Maybe everyone feels it in a different way…he's kind of like…head over irritated heels [1]…or something…
Darius: Haah…fine, whatever. William, how about you also use this convenient pleasure dispenser of a human?
Kate: I feel like I got called something very mean.
William walked to the back of the chair, looking down at me from directly above.
William: Your head must have been spinning from this emergency situation, but you did a good job treating everyone equally.
William's hand gave a pat to my head.
(…Ah.)
His pat seemed to gently take away all my exhaustion.
(This might be what I had done too.)
Kate: …Thank you.
Kate: Though at first I agreed to this for my own safety,
Kate: if everyone felt better in the end, I'm glad.
William: …That's great to hear.
Kate: And with that, last but not least, for you as well—
William: Well then, I'd be honored.
[TOUCH: WILLIAM'S HEAD]
William: …Haha, no matter how much I feel it, it's always a comfort. Thank you, Kate.
(What happened was crazy, and even now we don't know how to remove it—)
(But I'm glad I could heal everyone's exhaustion and give some respite from all the work.)
William: I'm not sure whether it was healing or provocation though…
Kate: Hm? What was that?
William: It's nothing…I'm sure you'll come to know the truth yourself through experience after, so I'll keep a secret for now.
[CROWN CASTLE FOREST - NIGHT]
After that, in the span of a few days research was done in pursuit of finding the cause of this phenomenon,
but with only a hypothesis that it must be the working of some sort of plant,
a few more days passed without any explanation for this condition.
[BLACK]
Now, what happened to Kate's body during that time— was another story.
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NOTES:
[1] Another Japanese onomatopoeia here that's difficult to translate into English. Ellis says [メロイラ] (meroira) here, which is a combination of [メロメロ] (meromero), which means "head over heels" and [イライラ] (iraira). So, I tried to sort of combine these together.
