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[yuan134]

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[yuan134]

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[dzvelinaskebiyars]

Find Out My Origins: Chevalier

The translation isn't 100% accurate, so expect mistakes! The story does not belong to me, it belongs to Cybird. I'm just translating so others can also enjoy the stories if they cannot wait for english translation:)

Warning: Spoilers from Chevalier's main route. This is from his POV!

Chapter 2 chapter 3 epilogue

Chapter 1:

[Flashback to his route's chapter 11]

Emma: "Prince Chevalier, you..."

Emma: "are a person."

Chevalier: "......."

Chevalier: "And I was wondering what you were going to say."

[Black screen]

The moment I dismiss it as the rambling of a foolish woman, it flashes through my mind again.

But in the end, it is nothing but nonsense.

Even if you slap 'human' label on a beast, it means absolutely nothing if there is no substance to back it up.

[Background change — foreign affairs faction's office]

Clavis: "—What should we do?"

In the office, where the candlelight flickered, the shadow of my foolish brother stretched across the floor.

His usual smiling face was tense today.

Chevalier: "You'll know without being told."

(I did think it was about time to make a move, however....)

Chevalier: "Tomorrow morning, I shall leave the castle with knights."

Clavis: "Are you serious?"

Chevalier: "Do you think negotiations are possible now?"

Clavis: ".......Wouldn't that be nice?"

Clavis: "The royal territories near the border has indeed been placed under your jurisdiction, as approved during the roundtable meeting."

Clavis: "If that stronghold were to be taken over by anti-war faction, I understand the responsibility would fall on you."

Clavis: "However...Isn't that bit short-sighed to carry out a purge after it's been occupied?"

Chevalier: "Then are you trying to tell me the occupation at this particular moment is just a coincidence?"

Clavis: "Are you trying to say they're working with Obsidian?"

Chevalier: "Ah. There is room for negotiations."

Chevalier: "It is waste of time. In the meantime, the situation could become even more serious."

Clavis: ".........." *another angry face*

(It looks like I will be killing lot of pests for the first time in a while.)

[White flash screen]

[Flashback from his route's chapter 1]

Chevalier: "Depending on what you would say, I might have lost my temper with you."

Emma: ".....!"

Chevalier: "If you don't want to end up like these two, I suggest you learn your place, idiot."

[White flash screen]

[Back to Foreign Affairs office]

For some reason, I recalled the frightened eyes of that woman and exhaled, as if to shake off the thought from my mind.

Chevalier: "There is no need to share this information with domestic affairs faction. It is an incident that happened within our territory, after all."

Clavis: "Don't be stupid. There is no way we could keep this from Leon."

Chevalier: "That is rather like admitting you are incompetent."

Clavis: "Listen, you..."

I walked past my foolish brother, who looked dissatisfied, and reached for the door.

But just as I was about to leave, an out-of-place laugh rang out.

Clavis: "I wonder what Emma would think if she found out about your decision?"

Chevalier: "..........."

[Black screen]

(.....Ridiculous.)

[Background change — palace hallway]

On my way to my room, I heard a familiar voice, disturbing the stillness of the night.

Light was spilling out from the library and I stopped in my tracks for no particular reason.

(I did not expect her to be still awake.)

(...........)

[Palace library]

Emma ● Rio: "Prince Chevalier? Σ(･o･;)"

As I stepped into the library against my will, both the mistress and her attendant looked up.

Chevalier: "What?"

Emma: "Oh, have you finished talking with Clavis?"

Chevalier: "Do not ask me something you already know."

(What on earth am I doing at this late at night....I have a fair idea, but it's really foolish.)

As I sat down in a chair opposite of them, a look of confusion appeared on butler's face.

Rio: "Err....Well, would you like something to drink? A tea, perhaps!"

Rio: "I was just about to get a drink for Emma, so I'll bring another one as well."

Emma: "Thank you, Rio. Prince Chevalier doesn't like any milk or sugar."

Rio: ".......I hope that'll be alright."

Chevalier: "......."

(I think the butler is right on this one.)

Even so, him leaving the room might have been out of consideration for his mistress.

He probably has no intention of interfering with her opportunity to spend time with the most uncooperative one out of eight princes.

Once the two of us were left alone, the heavy silence fell in the room.

The books spread out on the table were not a sort of romance novels women tend to like, but

The majority were academic books, related to politics of Rhodolite.

(I've told her Belle bears no such responsibilities just days ago.)

Raising my eyes, I locked my gaze onto the woman.

She seemed to acting strangely, as if she had already realized what I was about to say.

Emma: ".....I do realize I'm pushing myself too hard."

Chevalier: "Oh really?"

Emma: "I haven't had nearly enough sleep today...."

Emma: "I guess I really should go back to my room and get some sleep right away."

Chevalier: "But you will not find it in your ability to sleep."

Emma: "......I wonder why."

Emma: "I feel uneasy for some reason."

(Perhaps I had underestimated her a little too much.)

[White flash screen]

[Flashback — Belle's room]

Clavis: "If you do see him, could you ask him to come to our office?"

Emma: "Sure, I don't mind but....Did something happen?"

Clavis: "Ah."

Clavis: "Something that Chevalier would find amusing happened."

[White screen flash]

[Back to library]

(She sensed something was amiss just from that alone.)

The woman's dark circles under her eyes were so severe that even make-up couldn't hide them, yet she smiled faintly. She was wasting away.

(......Though, it's none of my business.)

Chevalier: "Lend it to me."

Emma: "Huh.....oh."

Turning a blind eye to my logical thoughts, I took a paper and quill from the woman and—

End of chapter 1.

Ohooo, I wasn't expecting them to pick the day right before the Chevalier's purge for this event, but I actually quite like it! Clavis's frustration to Chevalier's cruelty and his last attempt to trying to change his mind even a bit, plus Chevalier the ever logical guy ignoring his rational thoughts for Emma's sake hehe. This sure was a good read!

[yuan134]

Aaww finally a chevie content after a long time! Thank you for the translation! 😭👏🏻

[kurishiri]

Darius.Vogel ┊ A place to return to

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both ends clear bonus story ⸝ his pov 𝜗𝜚 cw — threats of violence and torture, mention of corpses, awkwardly translated smut; mdni.

——Darius' POV——

[BLACK]

No matter the day, the words "I love you" were always empty.

[GERMANY - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]

The emperor sat upon the throne, eyes empty and saliva dripping from his mouth, as he stared off into space.

Darius: Hello? World to the emperor?

German emperor: Ugh…ah…

Darius: Maybe I went too far? (´• ◡ •`)

I placed my hand on the emperor's shoulder, to which he quite literally jumped up and gritted his teeth.

German emperor: I'm sorr…please, stop already…

Darius: Ahh, what a relief. And here I thought the torture went and broke your mind too.

Darius: It would sure spell out trouble if you couldn't even speak anymore.

Darius: Because I'll need you to protect that throne thoroughly while I'm not around.

——Narration——

[GERMANY - DARK THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]

When I cracked down on the nobles who opposed the reconciliation with England and ruled them over with fear, they did as they were told, just like that.

(And by that I mean I just showed them those miserable corpses of those who rebelled and told them, "This may or may not be you too.")

But it was more than enough against those humans who cared only for themselves.

Though they had come to gauge my mood, it would be bothersome if they acted up again,

so I thought to destroy any possibility of it altogether…and ended up killing around half of them.

[GERMANY - BURNING BARREN WARLAND - DAWN]

Last week, I killed every single one who was involved in the assassination plot against me and burned all the corpses in what remained of a battlefield.

(That sure stank…)

When human bodies burnt, they gave off a rather unique smell.

Maybe because so much blood had been shed here, so the scent of death mixed with the earth,

but it stank so bad I could hardly bear it, and after watching the mountain of corpses burn down I returned as quickly as I could.

——End narration——

[GERMANY - THRONE ROOM - NIGHT]

After that, to tie up any loose ends, I held around a week-long torture session with the emperor.

I beat it into his skull to never again rebel against me, and that I was above him.

Darius: You can't even sleep at night without my predictions, and yet to think you'd try to kill me off.

Darius: Now who might've put that idea in that little head of yours? Ahh, no need to answer me. I already know the answer.

Darius: I take it you've got wind of the revolt that happened in France and got scared, didn't you?

Darius: "Who knows when I'll be next? The throne I've kept might get taken away." Is that right?

As I murmured these words in the emperor's ear, all the blood drained from his face.

Darius: Cursed ones are a danger. They shouldn't be left alive.

Darius: You've ended up thinking this way, right? I get it, you just get swayed at the drop of a hat, you.

Darius: You're so scared of us now, since you can no longer treat us Cursed ones as tools, no?

The emperor trembled as he nodded, what little dignity had been left in him now no longer.

He had fell to be a mere, inferior human.

Darius: Your biggest mistake was not killing that servant you laid your hands on on a whim sooner.

Darius: If only you killed her while she was still in the palace. That's what I would've done if I were you, at least.

Darius: I'd never do something so foolish as to let the one who might have my own child out of my sight.

Darius: If not killing her, you should have kept her where you could see her.

My grip on his shoulder tightened, and the emperor winced.

The welt that spread beneath his luxurious clothes must have hurt. But I purposely tightened my grip.

It was as though I was returning the favor for how I was treated in the past.

Darius: You won't ever try to kill off your dear son again, now would you?

Darius: If you do try again…I may end up killing your kids then.

German emperor: —!!

I whispered the names of all his legitimate children in his ear.

Darius: I have no attachment to my half-siblings whatsoever, so I have no problem doing whatever to them.

Darius: That includes slitting their necks and tying them to the castle walls, or cutting their bodies into pieces.

Darius: Ahh, maybe I can sell your daughter off to lascivious noble? And I guess I could also dunk them in formalin too? (˵˃ ᗜ ˂˵)

The emperor shook his head over and over. He was much like a child, shaking his head while tearfully shaking.

Darius: Hehe, scary, isn't it? But don't you worry. If you do aaall your duties, I won't do those things.

Darius: So continue sitting on that throne. That's your most favorite spot, isn't it?

I thought it really was about time to take that throne, but there was something I realized from this incident:

Now was not the time.

(I haven't even gotten more family, and there are still rebelling forces out there…)

(Not only that, the trust between us and England isn't the best now, so I'd like to first make amends to that.)

So, while thinking now was not the time, I turned my gaze to the pitiful king, who was so drawn to the throne.

(I've thought this before, but how in the world am I related by blood to this thing?)

No longer in the mood to deal with such a foolish human who thought nothing but his own position,

I signaled to my subordinate and turned on my heel.

Darius: I'll leave some of my family here, in case anything happens.

Darius: If you do anything rebellious again, it'll be more torture for you. Best to keep that in mind.

(I want to go back right away and hug Kate.)

When I thought of her, waiting for my return, I found myself wanting to go back right this moment.

I was about to leave in a brisk pace, but then I realized I forgot to say my usual line.

Darius: Hey, "Father."

The emperor gulped. He looked exhausted to the bone, to which I gave a bright smile.

Darius: Do you love me?

It was like the emperor had turned into a puppet as he moved his slack lips.

German emperor: Yes…I love you.

As usual, his words were empty, and while I couldn't help but laugh at its hollowness—

Darius: I love you too. (ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ)

[BLACK]

—I, too, returned that empty "I love you".

[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - NIGHT]

Kate: Mm…Darius…

I hugged Kate on the bed and put my nose in the crook of her neck.

(…I remembered something I didn't want to.)

While enjoying a meeting with my lover, I ended up remembering the time I went back to Germany for some time and narrowed my eyes in displeasure.

But when I saw Kate, teary eyed in embarrassment, I grabbed her arm and pressed my nose on her armpit.

Kate: S-stop this already, please…!

Apparently, all living beings had an individual with which they shared good compatibility.

And the easiest way to tell this— was through body scent.

If the scent was pleasent, and made one want to smell it more, that seemed to indicate good compatibility.

(I couldn't understand that before, but now I know.)

Kate's body scent was addicting.

She wasn't wearing any perfume, and yet she always gave off a sweet scent like milk.

When I asked Nica and Ring, they said she didn't give off such a scent,

so it was probably something only I could pick up on.

Anyhow, I felt calm whenever I took in this scent— and at the same time, I wanted so badly to make love to her.

Kate: Why are you smelling me though…?

Darius: Because you smell good. And it turns me on.

Darius: To me, your body scent is like a natural drug.

Her neck, armpit, behind her ears, chest, back, the back of her legs— and between them too.

I gave her pleasure as I took off my clothes, and as we got more in the mood the sweet scent between her legs grew more strong.

And that tempted me like a bee was to the nectar of flowers.

Kate: No…mmm—

I took a whiff of her soaked spot as I teased it with the tip of my tongue.

The fragrance grew more thick, and Kate's breathing more shallow.

[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]

Kate: Wahh—!!

Her body bent as she let out a sweet voice, reaching her climax.

Taking in the scent of sweat, I once again put my nose to her armpit and licked the droplets there, as if sensing them with my tongue.

(Sweat is supposed to have a more strange taste, but Kate's is sweet.)

I was lost in my thoughts, but I came to when I heard sniffling.

Kate: I'm…going to take a bath now…

She seemed on the verge of exploding from embarrassment, and seeing her reddened and tearful face, a sadistic urge ran through me—

And my heat throbbed, feeling as though it would burst.

Darius: No can do. Your scent will vanish then, won't it?

Kate: But, licking my sweat was mean—

Darius: You mean your sweet, delicious sweat?

Kate: Why though, I know you don't eat sweet things that often…!

(Just because I said it's sweet doesn't mean it's actually sweet though…)

It seemed Kate was misunderstanding something here.

But her bewildering words were all the more adorable, and I planted a kiss on her eyelids.

Darius: You smelled nice because you're so cute, so I wanted more.

[SCREEN FLASHES WHITE]

Kate: Huh…ahh—!!

The moment Kate let her guard down, I penetrated inside.

Her thoughts were robbed in an instant as she let out a gasp, unable to resist.

I held her tightly, my skin repeatedly slapping on hers.

Her sweet scent grew more thick as she chased her climax, spreading through the room before I knew it.

And as I took in that addictive scent only I could pick up on,

[BLACK]

I couldn't contain my excitement as I became lost in myself, thrusting over and over.

[PALACE - DARIUS' ROOM - NIGHT]

After I pulled out my heat at last, I buried my face in her neck in the midst of my panting.

(…I feel calm, and safe.)

As I caught my breath while wrapped in Kate's scent, I raised my head as I felt her fingers comb through my hair.

My eyes met with her gentle smile, still disheveled.

Darius: Do you love me?

I averted my eyes, asking on a whim that usual line I had said countless times before.

But after blinking, Kate gave me a happy smile.

Kate: I love you.

No matter the day, the words "I love you" were always empty.

Kate: I love you, Darius, more than anyone in this world.

But now, those very words thrown at me were filled to the very brim with a single person's love—

Darius: I…

Those same words were on the verge of spilling out from my mouth, but then I bit them back, and Kate's lips met with mine.

Kate: I know.

Kate's smile then was more beautiful than anyone in the world; she was almost like a goddess.

(I…have always wanted a place to return to.)

Be it to a warm home, an accepting family, to a fulfilling "I love you."

No matter how many of my kind I saved, or how much family I gained—

The thing I had always lacked was filled by a single person.

Kate: I love you…in the same way you feel for me.

I felt a prickle in my nose from those true words of love.

[BLACK]

At long last— I had a place to return to.

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[yuan134]

Nooo his route was finished, i'm gonna miss him 😭😭, i desperately need more of darius content 😞😭

Anyway thank you for all the translations! 😍♥️

[kurishiri]

01 ┊ Darius Vogel main story

꒰ ִ ֺ ⊹ @ notice ⊹ ֺ ִ ꒱ this translation may not be 100% accurate or contain creative liberties due to characterization or narrative flow purposes. if you enjoy, please consider reblogging, but don’t repost these or claim these as your own!

𝜗𝜚 cw — religious themes, mentions of drugs & political violence, animal torture, minor spoilers for william’s route.

Darius' main story contains spoilers for each route. Please proceed with caution.

——Flash forward——

[CHURCH - NIGHT - BLOODIED]

God's love was bestowed equally, no matter the person.

That was what "unconditional love" was: knowing neither good nor evil, it was given to all.

And while it went without saying that those who did good deeds were held in high esteem,

unconditional love would never vanish, even if people were to dabble in evil.

It mattered not if one was human or a Cursed one; we all lived with the support of someone else's love.

…Who could say, though, if that love was in a form they wished for?

God would use angels to continue giving people His love.

But, if there was a human who succumbed to a devil's temptation and fell in love with him— there was no way God would love them.

The church was soaked in blood, countless corpses scattered about, and in its center stood an angel wearing a soft smile.

Kate: Were you the one…who killed them?

Before my eyes, Darius spread his arms.

Darius: Yep, that I did.

Darius: They're inferior, after all; of course they'd die.

There was no such "god."

The one who stood before my eyes…

—was only a pure white devil.

——End flash forward——

[PALACE - INDOORS CORRIDOR - DAY]

A night passed since the dinner banquet with Vogel, and as usual I was putting my energy into my job as fairytale keeper.

(A lot sure happened yesterday…)

——Flashback——

[PALACE - THRONE ROOM]

Angelic man: To all the dear members of Crown, it's a pleasure to meet you.

Darius: My name's Darius Vogel, the leader of "Vogel," an organization directly under the German Emperor.

Ring: Ring Schwartz…we'll be in your care for a few months. If you pose any threat, I won't show any mercy.

Nica: Guten Tag, Crown. I'm Nica Schwartz. Nice to meet you.

——End flashback——

There were the twins, Ring and Nica Schwartz.

And then, there was their leader, Darius Vogel.

(He was dressed in all white, and seemed rather carefree…it's like he's not of this world.)

Crown had their fair share of personalities that stood out, but it was as though he was from a different world altogether…something not quite human.

If I were to make a comparison, I thought he was like an angel.

(If angels did exist, they would probably look like Mister Darius.)

As I thought so, I knocked on the door to Victor's office.

[PALACE - VICTOR'S OFFICE - DAY]

Kate: Good morning, Victor. I've come to hand in the report from yesterday and the documents you've requested befo—

But then, my eyes met with red ones…

??? (William): Our robin is quite a hard worker.

Kate: You were here as well, William?

William was seated on the chair for guests, lifting his cup of tea my way with one hand.

Victor: Gooood morning, Kate! What a joy to see you well!

Victor looked up from his documents, seeming merry as he spread his arms.

Victor: Actually, I was just talking to William about the animals.

Kate: Animals?

William: It seems as of late our Queen's Aide here has set up some feeding grounds all throughout the palace and Crown Castle.

Victor: A lot of animals who've been weakened in some way would come running to our grounds, you see.

Victor: So we were bouncing ideas on ways to protect them without too much direct involvement.

Victor: I figured if we set up multiple feeding grounds and observed their way of life, mayhaps we could provide them with the support they need.

Victor: That was what I proposed to the Queen.

(That would explain me feeling like I've been seeing more animals around recently.)

When I walked through the garden, I'd see a bird flying, and when I went toward the forest I would see rabbits hopping about.

Squirrels would run up the trees, and cats would jump out from the dense grassy parts.

The palace grounds had virtually become an epitome of a zoo.

(Whenever I run into animals, I do feel all warm and fuzzy inside.)

It wouldn't be wrong at all to say that, including myself, those who worked in the palace also felt comforted.

William: And it would seem our respectable Queen's Aide has another goal in mind as well.

Kate: Another goal?

William brought his teacup to his lips as he smiled.

William: He gives so much attention to the animals, they often end up scurrying away.

Victor: Even if I bring food of unmatched quality, they always go toward an empty-handed William…

Victor's shoulders drooped, but that lasted but a moment before he flashed a mischievous smile.

Victor: But now with this, I'll surely be able to make contact with them by replenishing the feeding areas!

Kate: H-holy power abuse…!

Victor: Say no more, for I'm far from stopping now! Wait for me, you little critters!

As Victor laughed, William shook his head wryly and shrugged his shoulders.

William: It looks like he's still affected from when you got the cold shoulder from the cat in the castle.

Kate: Ahh…

I mirrored William's gestures, when Victor cleared his throat.

Victor: Or wait, wait, now's not the time to be chatting on this.

William: So you're alright with talking to Kate about it?

Victor: She's bound to be in the know sooner or later. In which case, sharing things earlier would be better, perhaps.

Kate: ?

William let out a sigh as he put his cup on the table.

William: Do you happen to know of an organization called the Golden Butterfly?

Kate: The…Golden Butterfly?

William: It's an organization that operated from the shadows in England once upon a time. All with the House of Lords in its center.

Kate: Huh…

I was surprised, but William continued with a light voice.

William: It was said their origins stem from how the members of the House of Lords would sell out opium through illegal routes, reaping the profits.

William: But still yet unsatisfied, they went on to discover a way to make a certain highly toxic drug from opium.

William: That drug was produced in secret, and its use started to become apparent in the political scene.

(They used the drug in the political scene…which means…)

Noticing my suspicion, Victor looked my way.

Victor: They would use the drug against the son of their political enemy.

Victor: They'd do things like invite him over, make him dependent on the drug, and use that to threaten and blackmail.

Victor: The drug was one of the most effective ways to steal any opposer's freedom, break their will down, and bring them to their downfall.

Kate: No way…

William: There was many a use for it, but anyhow the Butterfly only had one goal— to protect the interest of the colluding House members.

There was a distant look in William's eyes.

William: Having gained more power, the organization grew more and more distant from discipline.

William: They would make arrests without warrants, traffick humans, use bribery, snuff out incidents…their crimes piled up one after another until it became a breeding ground for corruption.

Kate: …But, they're no longer active, right?

Victor: That's right. William condemned multiple executive members of the Butterfly, at last stopping their wrongdoings.

Victor: That was around when Crown was founded.

Victor: Crown, who "used evil to put down evil," had also become a testament to its ability to deter.

William: There was a lot going on at the time for us, but that was undoubtedly one of utmost importance.

Crown was founded to condemn those that couldn't otherwise be by the law.

It felt like I was touching a bit of their beginnings, which elicited what felt to be deep emotions within me.

In response, the two exchanged a serious look— before William handed me a letter.

William: But then yesterday, my family, who had relations with the condemned Golden Butterfly, received this letter.

Pressed on the gold-colored stationary was a butterfly motif.

Kate: A gold butterfly…

William gave a small nod.

William: There's no name or address, but its contents is one line from the former Count Adkins.

William: "I am still alive. The butterfly will be reborn over and over."

I looked at the letter and opened my mouth.

[1] It could be an imitation. (+4/+4)

[2] Could this be a prank?

[3] Is he truly still alive?

Kate: It could be an imitation…

William: I condemned former Count Adkins myself. It's clear this handwriting is not his either.

William: So it's probably a related party, or someone who knew of the Golden Butterfly and purposely used their insignia to get a reaction.

William: Either way, though, I cannot simply ignore this letter.

Victor: Indeed.

Victor took the letter and straightened up.

Victor: With that, Kate, I'd like you to conduct an investigation with William regarding this incident.

At Victor's words, I straightened up and nodded.

Kate: Anything I can do, I will.

William gave a smile as he extended his hand to me.

William: I'll be counting on you, Kate.

Kate: Alright!

[BLACK]

I took his hand, and we exchanged a handshake.

[PALACE - EXTERIOR CORRIDOR - EVENING]

As I was looking through the documents from that time, at some point the sun was setting.

Motivated by the mission that would start tomorrow, I walked down the corridor, looking at the outside view.

(Even so, to think the topic of the Butterfly would come up soon after Vogel's arrival…it feels pretty busy.)

Up until the discussion regarding the Butterfly, I had been thinking about trying to deepen my relationship with the members of Vogel.

After all, it was part of my job as fairytale keeper to learn more about the Cursed ones.

So I did feel that I would like to get along with them while they were here…

(But—)

[BLACK]

Harrison: They're lying.

[PALACE - EXTERIOR CORRIDOR - EVENING]

I couldn't stop thinking about how Harrison, who could distinguish others' lies, said that they were lying.

(So I was thinking of getting along with the Vogel members, for the sake of finding out why…)

(But I guess that will prove to be difficult…)

What with a mission probably starting tomorrow, it would seem deepening my relations with them would take a while.

As I was walking, I suddenly saw someone outside through the window.

(Mister Darius?)

I saw Darius at the palace's rooftop, and my feet naturally turned toward that direction.

(What is he doing all the way over there?)

[PALACE - STAIRCASE TO ROOFTOP - EVENING]

I approached the staircase leading up to the rooftop, hoping to call out to him.

Kate: Mister Darius? What are you doing there by yourself—

But then, I froze.

[WHITE]

Darius: Ahh, miss fairytale keeper.

[CG - THE WHITE DEVIL SMILES - DARIUS VOGEL]

Darius looked down toward me, holding a small robin in a tight grip.

One of its wings was stained with blood; I could tell from a glance that it was injured.

Wounded robin: Pii—!! Pii—!!

The robin seemed to suffer writhing in his hold, countless small feathers falling from its body.

Kate: What are you doing!?

I raised my voice on an instinct, to which Darius calmly opened his mouth.

[CG PAN 1]

Darius: Oh, you mean this thing? I guess it got injured in the garden, but then it came flying my way and tried to perch on my shoulder.

Darius: I don't like my clothes getting dirty with blood, though, so I grabbed it. As for my gloves…eh, whatever. I'll just throw them out.

Kate: Still, though, that's no excuse to grab it! Please let it go!

Darius: But why? …Ah, is it because you feel some sort of kinship with this thing because you also get called a robin?

Kate: No, it's not that…

Darius: To feel such things toward a mere bird of all things, you're a strange one, aren't you.

[CG PAN 2]

I was just telling him to let go because it looked like it was hurting.

But for some reason, it was like he couldn't understand as he tilted his head— and squeezed even harder.

Wounded robin: Pii…

The strangled robin let out a tight voice.

Kate: Please stop this—

In the spur of the moment I reached my hand, but Darius avoided it, looking down at me with a meaningful expression.

[CG PAN 3]

Darius: I wonder, what would happen if I strangled your neck, just like I did with this bird?

Kate: Wha…

Darius: Would Crown save you? You, a mere human?

In contrast to his gentle smile, alarm bells were ringing in my head.

Darius: So? What do you think?

Darius: Kate the Fairytale Keeper.

Donned in pure white with an air of peace, I thought he was something akin to an angel.

But, no, the one before my eyes—

[BLACK]

—was one much like a devil.

t. b. c ⸝⸝

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Akiko is my first official Tumblr OC, and features in Bound, as Mitsuhide Akechi's reluctant wife. If you want to know more about Akiko, see below the cut!

Akiko's mother died from poisoning when she was 9. She raised her brother Haru and took over much of running her father's estate at a young age. Her father recently died in battle against the Oda.

Because of the way her mother died, her father insisted she and Haru have a firm knowledge of poisons and remedies. She also practices the art of atarashii naginata and knows some archery. Akiko's little secret is that she enjoys low-stakes gambling with servants, and has spent more than one late night tossing dice with her maids and guards.

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We couldn’t catch a carriage after work, so we were walking down the street at night.

(The moon’s so pretty tonight…..)

Reflecting on the Thames, the moon is a perfectly round, soft, creamy color.

The cool night breeze paired with the lovely moon made me feel both refreshed, and my steps lighter.

Not long after, I was walking a step ahead of Jude.

Jude: Ain’t helpin’ ya if take a tumble.

Kate: Pff- Yes, I know.

Having said that, I know that if I really do fall, he’ll help me.

Jude: ……Kate.

Kate: Yeah? Oh!

When I turned at my name being called, something was suddenly tossed to me.

The character for “to thow” is used. However, it can also mean “to toss.” Given the distance from each other and the setting, I feel like toss is more appropriate than throw.

Kate: What’s with the random box?

Jude looked more serious than usual.

Jude: Just open it.

Sensing that something was out of the ordinary, I gingerly opened the box given to me, and found a silver ring inside—

Kate: Jude, what is this….

When I looked up in shock, he appeared exasperated.

Jude: Daft princess, dont’cha get what it means?

Kate: Huh?

Jude: Guess not. Yer a perverted masochist who doesn’t know when to quit, who keep’s comin’ at me, ‘n who’s so foolish it makes me wanna weep.

Kate: Why are you saying mean things about me?!

However, he was looking straight at me, so his insults didn’t even register.

Jude: But yer the only one I have.

The night breeze passes between us, leaving space for one person.

Jude: Ya didn’t ridicule my dream about goin’ to the moon, ‘n ya accepted us cursin’ each other.

Jude: Yer the only woman who can laugh like an idiot, ‘n keep her resolve.

The moonlight shone upon us like we were the only ones in the universe.

Jude: My mind’s been made up since the day I started goin’ steady with ya.

Jude: To give ya my last name. Marry me, Kate.

His words strike my heart, warming my entire being and causing tears to well up in my eyes.

While I was unable to contain my sobs any longer, Jude gave me the most gentle smile I’d ever seen.

Jude: S’what’s it gonna be, Kate.

I nodded repeatedly as I wiped away my tears.

Still, they start pouring again as I clutched the ring and cried out.

Kate: Please make me your wife, Jude!

He laughed at my weepy reply.

Jude: That’s damn fine answer.

He hugged me, smiled as he wiped away my tears and kissed me—

The morning after the happy proposal, I was taking a walk while staring at the engagement ring when Ellis appeared.

Ellis: Oh, that’s...

Kate: Oh, this is...

Ellis smiled before bringing up Jude.

The line literally reads, “Ellis smiled before speaking to Jude.” However, Jude isn’t present at the time as you’ll see in the line below, and he never directly speaks to Jude, so I opted to translate the line this way.

Ellis: Jude finally gave it to you. Congratulations, Kate.

Kate: ….Finally?

As I tilt my head, Ellis whispers.

Ellis: Jude’s been preparing to give you a ring for a long time now Kate.

Kate: What…..

In astonishment I try to look at the ring again, but a hand reaches out from behind and hugs me.

Jude: The hell ya blabberin’ on about.

When Jude appeared, Ellis grinned and silently waved his hand as he walked away.

(So he’s been getting this ready for a long time….)

Jude: What’cha smilin’ fer?

Kate: Heh…..

As I smiled at the surprising fact I just learned, he grabbed my cheeks and forced me to look up.

His amethyst eyes were annoyed, but still looked at me lovingly.

(Yeah….I’m so hopelessly in love with this guy.)

I wanted to tell him just how much I love him.

Kate: Jude, I love you.

Kate: I’ll love you forever.

In both lines, Kate uses “大好き” (Daisuki), which means to “like very much.” It is holds a lot of affection, and is more commonly used to express love.

He blinked in surprise at my declaration and then instantly changed his expression.

Jude: I love you.

Jude uses the kanji “愛” (Ai). If you don’t know this is a HUGE thing to say….especially for him. It also means "I love you", but it's used very rarely. Typically only for special occasions such as proposals, weddings, deathbeds, that sort of thing. It carries the weight of unconditional or sacrificial love, and loving for the other person’s sake.

Smiling softly, he kissed my lips.

To fulfill our promise to curse each other until the very end—

I will live with you.

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"Me and You, Always" Story Event: Chapter 1

Silvio Ricci

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<< Silvio's POV >>

Silvio: Hah? Seafood soup?

It was one of those summer nights where the heat still clings to your skin despite the sun having set in the horizon—.

The window was open and the sea breeze drifted into the room, I was enjoying some night time drinks with Emma when she suddenly brought up an unusual topic.

Emma: I read about a kind of soup that the fishermen in Benitoite often make.

Emma: They gather the leftover fish and shellfish from the day’s catch, then simmer it slowly with tomatoes and wine to bring out the flavours. 

Silvio: Ya talkin’ ‘bout Cacciucco?

Emma: That’s the one! 

Silvio: If ya wanna eat it, I can get someone to whip it up for ya.

Emma: I not only want to eat it, I want to make it myself.

Silvio: Then go ahead and make it. I can get ya all the ingredients ya need. 

Emma: No, actually… I want you to teach me how to make it, Prince Silvio. 

Silvio: Ain’t it just chuckin’ all the stuff in a pot and boil it? Got nothing' to teach. 

Emma: I meant the steps before putting the ingredients into the pot. Like how to clean and fillet the fish, and preparing the shellfish. I still don’t really understand even after reading the instructions in the book, so… 

(Ah, it see where this is goin’... never thought there'd be a woman who wants to gut fish with her own hands.)

Emma took a sip of her drink, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. 

Silvio: How ‘bout on the next day off? 

Emma: …! I’d love to. Thank you so much! 

(This woman’s as strange as ever…)

Emma: If I could be a little selfish and ask for one more thing… I want to try making the soup outdoors.

(... Or so I thought. Somethin’ ain’t right.) 

Silvio: Outdoors? Ya plannin’ somethin’ ain’t ya? 

Emma: I promise it’s nothing bad.

Silvio: Then ya can just tell me.

Emma: … I’m keeping it a secret for now.

Silvio: Knew it. Gotta be somethin’ shady. 

Emma: I would never plot anything bad against you, Prince Silvio. 

Silvio: How ‘bout ya think ‘bout all the stuff ya pull on me daily, then try sayin’ that again. 

Emma: That was then, this is now.

Emma: Ah, my glass is empty. 

Trying to dodge the subject, Emma grabbed the bottle and filled her glass.

Her hair swayed in the summer night breeze as she brought the glass that was nearly filled to the brim to her lips. 

Emma: I intend to prepare a proper thank you gift for all this, of course…!

Silvio: Hah, damn right you will. Don’t go forgettin’ that. 

(Been together with Emma for a while now, but even after all this time, I still can’t always read what she’s thinkin’.) 

(Ya never know what she’s gonna say next, but that’s what’s interestin’ ‘bout her I guess…)

(Though, I wonder what on earth’s she plannin’.) 

…

A few days later— with the setting sun on the horizon, we hauled the outdoor cooking gear into place. 

Emma was looking fascinated by all the tools we usually brought on sea voyages. 

Emma: So we just place the pot right on top of this fire stand to do the cooking. 

Emma: I thought we’d have to carry rocks and build a stove from scratch. 

Silvio: Ya tryin’ to start a survival camp or somethin’? 

I loaded the fire stand with the firewood I brought and struck the flint to spark a fire. 

Emma didn’t want to simply sit and watch, so she was already preparing the fish and shellfish we bought at the market. 

(She’s being weirdly motivated. I’ve been tryin’ to figure out all day what she’s up to, but I still don’t get it.) 

(She’s been real into adventure stories lately, so this probably got somethin’ to do with it, but…) 

Emma: Now we’re all set.

Silvio: Ya really gonna gut the fish yerself?

Emma: I want to, Master. 

Silvio: I don’t remember takin’ ya as an apprentice.

Silvio: Don’t be gettin’ yerself hurt, yeah? 

…

Emma: *Sigh*... that was pure bliss…

She placed her empty plate on the makeshift table and gazed up at the sky full of stars. 

The seafood soup we made together wasn’t exactly the most aesthetically pleasing, but watching Emma fumble her way through filleting the fish must’ve been some sort of secret ingredient that made it taste worlds better. 

(Been holed up in the palace too much lately, but havin’ a meal like this every now and then ain’t half bad.)

(... Even though I almost had a heart attack multiple times.)

Silvio: Don’t ya go sneakin’ off to practice on yer own, ya hear me?

Emma: Why not? 

Silvio: ‘Cause yer grip on the knife was damn shaky, that’s why. 

Emma: But I won’t get any better without practice.

Silvio: Then do it when I’m around.

Emma: But you’re busy— 

Silvio: Don’t matter. If it’s for ya, I got all the time in the damn world. 

I said it on impulse, and the moment I realised what I’d just blurted out, a wave of embarrassment hit me right in the face. 

Emma: You really are so kind. 

Silvio: Don’t say stuff that gives me goosebumps. 

Emma: Actually, I have a thank you gift for the ever so kind Prince Silvio, so… 

Emma: Could you close your eyes for a moment? 

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𝕁𝕦𝕕𝕖 𝕁𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕕 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝔼𝕟𝕕 𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕝𝕠𝕘𝕦𝕖 + 𝕃𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣

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You might want a tissue for a certain part.

Several seasons have passed since then, and now my lover, Jude, dotes on me everyday.

—As if it could be that simple.

Kate: Jude, I’ve got the contracts signed! All three of them!

Kate: These are from a department store we've done business with in the past. And here's-

As I was laying the contracts out on the desk, Jude brushed my bangs back with his fingertips.

Jude: Pff, yer hairs so messy ‘n all over the place. How cute. Good work.

Now, I am a Fairytale Keeper, an employee of Raven Ltd, and Jude’s lover.

I get to live with Jude day in and day out, so it feels like a treat.

(Though I do think he could treat me a little more like a lover.)

Still, I've learned how to handle this cruel and ruthless scoundrel of a boyfriend, and I've got my own way of venting my frustrations.

(I just ate the sweets Jude received as a gift not too long ago.)

(They were delicious.)

Jude: Kate.

Kate: Eep…!

Jude: What’s with that dumb reaction, it’s like a kid’s who’s been caught red-handed.

Kate: I-It’s nothing.

Kate: Anyway, do you another task take for me?

Jude: Nah, I got somewhere to take ya. We’re takin’ the afternoon off, s’come with me.

(Oh?)

Kate: Then, is this a date maybe?

Jude: Dunno, but if that’s what ya wanna think, then it is.

Jude: But if ya love yer job so much, I can leave ya behin—

Kate: I’ll follow you anywhere!

Jude: Then let’s go. Ya got three minutes t’get ready.

I followed after Jude as he said, and eventually arrived somewhere unexpected……

(This is…..)

Several graves were lined up on a small hill bathed in soft sunlight.

Jude: My lil’ sister's grave’s here.

Jude stopped where his sister’s name was engraved.

It looks new compared to the other graves…..

Kate: Was it made recently?

Jude’s stare alone affirmed that it was.

Jude: When a person dies, that’s the end.

Jude: I thought makin’ a grave was just a self-satisfaction fer the livin’. ‘Sides, I didn’t have no remains.

Jude: That’s what I thought, but….

Jude sits down in front of the grave and speaks.

Jude: I couldn’t give her anythin’ she wanted.

Jude: Couldn’t give her a full belly, couldn’t give her a safe place t’sleep — or take her to the moon.

Jude: So, I thought it’d be at least nice to have a place to rest after death.

Jude: I’m a bit late though.

While Jude speaks - the past that will never return flickers in his narrowed eyes.

Jude is a deeply emotional man.

Could also be translated as “compassionate man,” but I opted for the other meaning of “emotional” since I felt it fit the context better.

Even the act of preparing a grave for his sister — must’ve been a struggle for him.

(…..I don’t want to sound like I what I’m talking about.)

(But still…)

Kate: It’s never too late to consider people’s feelings. I’m sure she’s happy.

Jude: Ya really like spewin’ niceties, huh?

Jude: Well, it ain’t sucha bad way to think.

Jude touches my hand with an exasperated smile.

Jude: There’s another reason why I built it, ya bird brain.

Jude: Kate, sit down.

Kate: ….? Sure.

As I sat down next to Jude, he placed his big hand on my head...

Jude: Oy, ya listenin’? This here’s my girl, Kate.

Kate: What are you…..

Jude didn’t bother to look at my surprised expression, rather he looked ahead and kept speaking.

Jude: This one here said the same thin’ as you did - Take me to the moon.

Jude: Ain’t she quite the cruel woman?

Jude: It’s pain, but a promise’s a promise. I’m takin’ everyone to the moon.

Kate: ………

Jude: So, look forward to it ‘n rest well.

For Jude, love is a curse.

We’re heartbroken when it’s lost, hateful when it’s stolen, and resentful when we are betrayed by it.

Even so, once it's been poured out, you can't resist it - it's the root of all evil.

Precisely because he knew what love was, Jude lived his life distancing himself from love itself.

(Love will always be a curse for Jude.)

But now the curse is no longer a thorn that hurts his heart.

Rather, he realizes that the curse may be an anchor for him to live.

I was incredibly happy about that fact, because that's what I've always hoped for.

Jude: Felt I had to tell the only family I had.

Jude: And what are ya cryin’ fer?

Kate: I-I’m not! It’s just your imagination, isn’t it?

Jude: Huuuh, s’yer red eyes are just my imagination?

Jude: Then my eyes must be goin’ to rot. Gotta have that quack check ‘em out.

Kate: Keep making fun of people like that and your sister’s going to scold you!

Jude: Yeah right, she’s on my side. Lookit ya comin’ outta nowhere ‘n actin’ important.

Kate: Hehe….what’s with that. Your so high-handed.

I straightened up and gazed at the grave where his sister rested.

We don’t have any remains or know where she truly rests, but I feel certain this will reach her.

(...I will definitely make Jude happy, no matter what.)

(So, please watch us.)

(And rest in peace.)

A gentle breeze blew, ruffling Jude's and my hair.

Kate: Let’s buy some flowers and come back here again.

Jude simply lowered his gaze and smiled once.

[Transitions to the Harbor]

Afterwards, I dragged Jude all around and had a big meal on the way home.

Jude: What’s the matter with yer belly. It’s real terrifyin’.

Kate: That’s a awful thing to say. Just who was the one who ate the leftover fatty pieces on your plate, Jude?

Jude: Nobody asked ya t’do that.

Jude: Someone got greedy ‘n gobbled it up on their own.

Kate: He’s got a comeback for everything I say.

As our banter went on…..

(Oh….)

I notice a full moon shining above us.

Jude noticed the same thing and suddenly stopped to look up.

Kate: Oh, right! Jude, I read something interesting in a book the other day.

Jude: What’s that?

Kate: It’s said that if you step on the surface of the moon, your footprints will remain for about 100 million years.

Jude snorted as I told him that with pride and confidence.

Jude: I know that.

Jude: There’s lots o’ theories, but it’s ’cause the moon has no atmosphere or water, yeah?

Jude: And it was first discovered by Galileo Galilei.

This line was very tricky to translate due to the usage of “それ” or (that/it). I have a detailed explanation at the bottom.

Kate: You’re….You’re right.

Jude: Thanks fer the lesson…..Professor.

I looked up at the moon again, keenly aware I’m no match to Jude’s wealth of knowledge.

Kate: Hey, Jude.

Kate: If we ever reach the moon, let's leave our footprints on it together.

Jude: Won’t even be able to tell who the footprints belong to.

Kate: Yeah, true…..

Kate: Oh, then how about writing your name on the moon? Like 'Jude Jazza landed on the moon.'

Jude: That’s as tacky as a pack o’ thugs graffitiin’ walls.

Kate: Huuhh…..Mmm, then—

While pondering various things to get Jude to agree, I was suddenly struck with an idea.

(That’s it!)

Kate: On second thought, maybe we don’t need to leave something behind.

Jude: That’s a complete turn-about from what’cha said earlier.

Kate: I changed my mind.

Kate: Because what’s important isn’t what we leave behind, it’s what we live and feel, right?

Jude didn’t want to leave a physical grave for his sister.

He just wanted to convey his feelings and connect with her.

Kate: So, to celebrate when we finally make it to the moon together….

Kate: Let’s kiss each other on the moon.

Jude: S’after tellin’ me to take ya to the moon, ya want me kissin’ ya on the moon? Yer an awfully demandin’ princess.

Kate: The more curses there are the more fun it is, isn’t?

Because these numerous curses will also firmly tether you to the world again.

Jude: Then, I’ll just curse ya right back.

Kate: What..….?

Jude’s fingers scoop up my hair and he places a kiss upon it……

Jude: Let’s kiss in bed when we get back from the moon.

Kate: Wh- Oh….WHAT?!

Jude: Whatta bird-brained reaction.

Kate: W-Well, that’s because you’re being way too honest and sweet, Jude…..

Jude: Oh, so that's why yer face’s all red? What naughty things were ya thinkin’?

Kate: It wasn’t naughty…..

Jude: Really?

Kate: …..I just thought….a kiss wouldn’t be enough…..

Jude: Fuaha! Ya really are a foolish ‘n naughty woman.

Kate: Hey, I’m sure you’ll want to do more than kiss too, Jude!

Jude: Yeah, yeah. Yer gettin’ riled up’s soooo cute. Do yer best at turnin’ me on, yeah?

Since then, our feelings for each other have deepened and I am doted on by my lover, Jude, every day.

—As if it could be that simple.

Kate: This is the contract, this is the quote, and this-

Kate: It feels like I have even more work to do……

Jude: Could just be yer imagination?

Kate: No, it’s definitely not my imagination. The volume is way more than before.

Jude looks at me with his arms crossed in front of the documents and smiles cruelly.

Jude: Ya ate my sweets like a sneak the other day, innit?

My heart skipped a beat when Jude called me out.

Jude: Was s’obvious. Yer sucha careless princess.

Kate: Don't tell me that's the reason for this workload?

Jude: If that’s what’cha wanna think, then sure. Can’t say fer sure though.

Kate: How rotten…! Harassing someone like that after the fact!

Jude: It ain’t harassment, it’s a treat.

Kate: How so?

Jude rests his chin on his hand at the desk, with a wicked expression.

Jude: Yer dyin’ fer my attention, aint’cha? Good, we can be together all the time now.

(This-This guy….!)

Even today, my lover isn’t easy to handle and is incredibly vindictive.

(But…..)

He’s incredibly vindictive, and will remember every single curse he’s made with me until the very end.

And in the depths of this darkness, I find myself loving him with all my heart.

Kate: …..I’ll get all the work done.

Kate: So, please be with me all the time.

(Jude.)

(Let’s curse each other, to the depths of hell.)

Fin.

It’s All Such a Hassle I’ve always remembered what I read in that borin’ arse book. “The total amount of happiness of people is equal.” When I saw that, I thought to myself- Idiot. If that’s the case, then why’s my life so damn miserable. You…….Ya thought I’d say, “Now that I met ya, I can believe these words,” yeah? I wouldn’t say such sweet rubbish, idiot. In fact, I've become even more skeptical since I met ya. Crown fusses over carin’ fer ya so much day in ‘n day out, it’s annoyin’. On top of that, I gotta take ya to the moon. Geez, it’s nothin’ but a hassle. It’s all yer fault, Kate. But, I finally accepted it. Guess this’s just my life. Even if that’s true, I don’t think it’s fair I carry the responsibility alone, do you? —I’ll carry it Kate, ‘n you’ll carry it with me. You’ll probably just smile happily ‘n say, “Got it.” Yer carefree face makes me wanna tease ya. When ya finished readin’ this….ya get what I’m sayin’ dont’cha? 𝒥𝓊𝒹ℯ 𝒥𝒶𝓏𝓏𝒶

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T/N (TLDR): I chose to translate the line using "it" rather than "that" because if Jude used the word "that," then he would've been crediting Galileo with the theory of there being no water or atmosphere present on the moon. Which according to my research, is incorrect because Galileo did believe there was a lunar atmosphere. Apparently, he later abandoned this theory, but he did not believe this at first. Therefore, I chose to use "it" because it could then imply Jude was crediting him to discovering the moon as a separate fact. "It" being the moon itself as the subject of the sentence (though the kanji for the moon isn't specifically used). There was one site stating that Galileo noted a lack of clouds and atmosphere on the moon, but when I reviewed a translated version of "Starry Messenger", his recorded observations, I didn't see that anywhere. Maybe I missed it? Who knows, but this is what I went with. I don't know, maybe it's too much of a creative liberty, but oh well.

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[yuan134]

It is finally finished thank you so much for the translations n the hard work! 😭😍♥️

[judesmoonbeauty]

𝕁𝕦𝕕𝕖 𝕁𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕕 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝔼𝕟𝕕: ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟝 + 𝕊𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪

Fan translation only. Accuracy not 100%. Please expect grammatical errors. Creative liberties are taken. Cybird owns everything. Re-blogs are appreciated, but please do not post my translation elsewhere, claim them as your own, or use them without my permission. Thank you for your support! ☾.

: ̗̀⁍ MDNI. Brief Heavily Suggestive Scene?

We made love all night long—

When morning came and I woke up, Jude was still holding me in his arms.

(I’m so happy…...but something terrible happened.)

Our bodies were covered in bite marks, and both Jude and I were lying naked on the sofa in an indecent state.

(Ah, Jude’s still asleep.…)

I stare at his sleeping face so hard I could burn a hole in it.

I’m so glad to have him within my reach….

Just as I was about to gently place my lips to his sleeping face, I heard a voice from a distance.

(By the way, what time is it now?)

The clock on the wall shows it’s time when the employees arrive at work.

(Oh no, this is bad….!)

Kate: Jude, wake up!

Jude: …..Yer way bein’ way too loud fer this early in the mornin’, ya dumb bird.

Kate: It’s time to go to work! If anyone sees us like this…..

Kate: The employees think I’m the woman who just disappeared without giving any notice, right?

Kate: And yet, when I come back this is what happens……I’ll be a disgrace to society!

(I need to hurry and dress….and then greet everyone.)

Jude: Ya dropped everythin’ to come back, ‘n then were embraced by me all night.

Jude: It is a disgraceful thing t’do, so just tell ‘em that.

Kate: What are you saying…..Ah……

Jude sat up and mischievously toyed with my breasts.

Jude: Oh, yeah. I forgot to lock the door.

(You what….?)

Jude: Once they swing that door open wide open, they’ll be able to see everythin’..….like here ‘n here, yeah?

We were practically laying down and holding each other stark naked.

Meanwhile, with just a glance you could see all traces of love bites on our skin.

And then there was Jude massaging my breasts—

Kate: No….Jude, we can’t…..

Jude: Don’t get off from rubbin’ yer stiff nips on someone else’s fingers……Ya perv.

Kate: I am not…..Oh!

As he flicked the tip of my breast with his finger, my back arched on its own.

Theodore’s Voice: Oh no! It's locked! President? Are ya inside?

(…..!)

Hearing the rattling of the turning doorknob, I can’t get my body to listen as I’m unable to escape from Jude pleasuring me.

(I’m so done for….)

I gasp shallowly and turn pale, but…..

Theodore’s Voice: It won’t budge a bit.

The employees give up trying to get in and scatter throughout the office.

(It was…..locked?)

(That means—)

Kate: Y-You tricked me!

Jude: Like ya got room to talk.

Jude: That’s yer punishment fer leavin’ me outta the loop, ’n plottin’ to pull one over on me with Ellis.

Kate: You’re holding a grudge over something like?! You’re awful…!

Jude: Don’t wanna hear that from a girl who gets turned on by that awful guy….ain’t that right?

Kate: Ah….

Something hot sinks into my wet place.

Just as I was about to moan, Jude covered my mouth with his hand.

Jude: It ain’t proper sayin’ hello after such a long time with a moan….Haha, yer an ill-mannered princess.

Kate: Mmmph—

Keeping my mouth covered, he relentlessly attacked me.

I knew this deep inside, but maybe I’d devoted my life to a terrible man.

And then….

I was once more the Fairytale Keeper, typing up a report for the Queen, detailing the events that transpired up to this point.

— “These are the sins of Jude Jazza, that I’ve witnessed as a Fairytale Keeper.”

Victor: …..Yes, thank you, Kate. It’s very well written.

Victor: Particularly, this special note. I can easily imagine what all you and Jude have been through this month.

I included all of the facts in the report.

However, I felt that this alone would not be enough to convey the whole message.

Hence, I came up with this as a last resort, since neither sin, evil, nor truth are as clear-cut as black and white.

While watching Victor review the report, a memory came back to me.

Kate: Victor, you once said that you don't know of anyone who has escaped a tragic end.

Victor: Yes, I remember.

Kate: The tragic ends of cursed ones may be an inevitable fate. But….

Kate: I've recently come to believe that a tragic end isn't necessarily an unhappy one.

Victor: A tragic end isn't necessarily an unhappy one...?

Kate: Yes. It looks like I’m going to hell together with Jude……

I picture his cruel smile in my mind.

Kate: So, I’m very happy now.

Victor: ………..

Victor: PFFT, AHAHA! I see you’ve found your own freedom in this darkness.

Victor smiled, looking the happiest I’d ever seen him.

Victor: Oh my, it’s getting late. That’s right, I heard you have some business to tend to with Jude tonight?

Kate: Oh no! If I’m late, I’ll be bullied!

Victor: Be bullied?!

Victor: Kate, if you ever get sick of Jude bullying you, tell me right away!

Kate: Hehe, thanks Victor! Well, I’m off!

[Transitions to Neutral POV]

Victor narrowed his eyes as he watched her walk away.

Victor: …..We are cursed with curses, and you’ve grown accustomed to curses.

Victor: Curse each other to your heart’s content, until the end of your days, my darlings.

Lit. “my beloved children” is what Victor says, but I like "my darlings" better.

[Transitions to Vogel Chambers]

—There was another staring out the window, watching Kate run through the garden to Jude.

Nica: And so, the princess awakens from her hundred year slumber, and races towards the fairy.

Nica: And then she placed a curse on him. —But was it a curse or love for him?

Nica: That’s something only the princess and the thirteenth fairy knew.

Nica twisted his lips and lowered his focus to the palm of his hand.

Nica: The curse that clings to my body— Is it a blessing or misfortune?

Nica’s question will likely be translated differently. “Blessing or misfortune” aren’t incorrect, but it could be rendered as, “happiness or unhappiness,” or other ways. Still, this sounded smoother to me, so I chose to translate it this way.

Nica: I will become the happiest man alive. .…..Without fail.

[Transitions to the Lab]

Ellis, Jude, and the researchers who are employed by Jude were gathered at the laboratory.

In front of them are scattered parts of a rocket still under development.

Researcher: There’s still work to be done on balancing the air pressure control and oxygen supply.

Jude: I know. I’ll keep investin’, so you just keep researchin’.

When Jude tapped the researcher on the shoulder, the researcher timidly pushed up his round glasses.

Researcher: Uh, I've always wanted to ask you, President....Why the moon?

Jude: Whaddya mean?

Researcher: Well, even if we could reach the moon, it would be difficult for humans to live there.

Researcher: And we don't know if there are any resources on the moon that could be turned into profits.

Researcher: So, I’m curios as to why you would invest so much in a project riddled with so much uncertainty.

Researcher: Oh, well….I mean, as a researcher I am grateful for it.

Jude looked down at the blueprints spread out on the desk and a small smile appeared on his face.

Jude: I wonder, dunno myself anymore.

Jude: But…….

Jude: There’s a couple o’ people who’ll be whinin’ about me not keepin’ promises ‘n defaultin’ on contracts……

Ellis: …………

The researcher gently smiled, realizing that this study wasn’t his alone.

Researcher: It may seem like an absurd dream right now, but this research will definitely become the foundation for the technology to reach the moon.

Researcher: Maybe in the distant future, mankind will set foot on the moon!

Jude: Hah? Whaddaya mean “distant future”? I ain’t givin’ up on this, ya idiot.

Jude: I’ll do whatever it takes, even increase the staff, to research ‘n produce results.

Researcher: Y-Yes, sir! Understood.

Ellis: If you ever feel something is unreasonable, please feel free to speak with me.

Jude: You— Yer always right quick t’make yerself more likable, not that I care.

Jude: Well, I’m off.

Ellis: Oh, where are you going?

Jude: —To put a curse on a Princess.

[Transitions to Jude’s office - Kate’s POV]

Tonight, I changed into a dress to judge a certain crime with Jude.

The crime committed was unauthorized use of Raven Ltd’s distribution channels by a business who sells illicit drugs.

They plan to pin the blame on Raven Ltd, once it comes to the attention of the police.

We’ll be going undercover at a party these people will attend, I as a noblewoman and Jude as my escort. And the moment we collect enough evidence - we’ll condemn them.

Jude: So, the layout o' the mansion—

Kate: Hmm….I have it memorized.

While sitting on the CEO’s desk, reviewing the mission, my body is steeped in caresses.

Ever since we became lovers, Jude has been touching me on a whim like this.

I feel that we often indulge in intimate moments like this, especially before we head off on a particularly dangerous mission.

Each time, he teases me up to a certain point and after the mission is finished, he’ll make love to me with all his strength.

It’s so intense it’s like he’s saying, “Ya did well fer not dyin’,” or “Here’s your reward”—

Kate: And we have the complete profile of the likely main suspect.

Jude: Hmm, yer real motivated.

Kate: Of course I am.

Kate: I can finally stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and see things as you do.

Ever since then, Jude’s never pushed me away.

When I told him how incredibly happy that made me, he called me a bonafide masochistic pervert.

Jude: Do good ‘n I’ll live up to yer expectations ‘n bully ya all ya want.

Kate: Oh, I’m going to give it my all, so please reward me a lot.

Jude: You’ve gotten right good at beggin’. ……Fine, I promise.

Kate: Mmn.

Just as I sense his sadistic smile approaching, his hot tongue shoves itself into my mouth.

As my body shivered from the forceful kiss, I suddenly noticed a bright light pouring in from outside the window.

The thin clouds cleared, revealing a flawless full moon.

Kate: Oh….look, Jude….It’s a full moon.

Jude looks up at the moon behind him.

Jude: Moon’s so large it’s creepy.

At that moment, I suddenly wanted to ask….

Kate: Jude, do you like the moon?

Kate: I happen to like the moon.

Jude: ‘Cause it lights the way up at night, innit? Was such a simple reason, I remembered it.

Delighted that he remembers why, I can’t help but smile softly.

Kate: That’s right. And now, I have another reason to like it.

Kate: Each time I look up at the moon, I’ll remember the promise we made.

— Take me to the moon.

Jude: Whadda weird way t’live, repeatedly recallin’ a promise that might not come true.

Kate: It’s fine, weird’s just fine!

Jude: ……I don’t like it.

Jude: Look up ‘n it’s there.

Jude: It’s so stupidly bright, I can’t forget it even if I wanna.

Jude's response is no different from the last time I heard it, but his expression softened a little, and I can't help but feel joyful.

It was as if Jude was saying that he would never forget his promise to me.

Kate: Don't forget that until you die, even in the bottom of hell.

Jude: …..Can’t forget even if I wanted to, I hate how good my memory is.

I couldn’t restrain my smile and Jude frowned in a sulky mood.

(….Oh, you’re beautiful. So, so beautiful.)

Jude looks so dazzling in the moonlight that it captivates me.

He is ruthless, merciless, arrogant, intolerant, and a bastard- and the person I love the most.

When I think of you, I feel like I can fly to the moon, and I will never find a love like that again.

Kate: Jude. I like you…… I love you.

Touching Jude's cheek, I convey all of my feelings that are springing up within me.

Kate: What about you, Jude?

Jude: …..Y’know I don’t like that, s’yer askin’ on purpose, aint’cha?

Kate: Hmmm, is that what you think?

Jude: Yer sucha cheeky girl. Kate….

Kate: Ah…..

Jude's fingers tangled into my long hair.

The eyes in front of me were glowing like they had absorbed the moonlight.

Jude: Y’remember the curse I put on ya, yeah?

Kate: …..Mmn….Hmm….

His lips draw close, stealing my breath, and then pull away.

Jude: What, ya forgot? How cruel…..

Kate: No I….Mmph….

Although I was at the mercy of his kiss, I gradually regain my clarity and when I leaned in closer to beg for more, Jude teased me by stopping his lips just before they touched.

Jude: Then I’ll tell ya again.

Jude: I ain’t ever gonna make ya unhappy, ‘n I ain’t ever gonna let ya leave.

Jude: That’s the price you’ll pay fer cursin’ me.

These exquisite words of love are a curse that burns my heart to the point of madness.

(I will never make you unhappy either.)

(And I won’t let you leave me.)

After my hundred year slumber, I chased after the fairy, and placed a curse on him.

Kate: …..That’s all I want.

Kate: So, let’s curse each other all the way to the depths of hell.

Jude: I'll show ya heaven till we’re both rottin’ in hell.

Only the moon watched us as we cursed each other.

—As if waiting for the day when we would reach the moon.

HIS SIDE STORY: "The woman I want to curse"

Tonight, Kate is wearing a dress to judge a certain crime—

The ones guilty are a business that used Raven's distribution channels without authorization, sold illegal drugs, attracted the attention of the police, and now is trying to pin the blame all on us.

(Kate’ll go undercover at the party they’re attendin’ as a noble lady, ‘n I’ll be her escort.)

And once we’ve obtained evidence, they’ll be condemned.

Jude: So, the layout of the mansion—

Kate: Hmm….I have it memorized.

I sit Kate on the desk of my office and review her duties while teasing her skin.

Although it wasn’t specifically arranged, I’d often touch Kate before setting off for dangerous missions.

Each time, I’d tease her up to a certain point, and once the mission was complete, I’d make love to her with all my strength.

Kate: And we have the complete profile of the likely main suspect.

Jude: Hmm, yer real motivated.

Kate: Of course I am.

Kate: I can finally stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and see things as you do.

Kate smiled with a faint color on her cheeks.

In these ordinary moments, I feel a strong emotion stirring in my heart.

(I’ll never let ya die.)

Therefore, I tease Kate’s skin halfway like this.

Jude: Do well, ‘n I’ll live up to her expectations ‘n bully ya all ya want

Kate: Oh, I’m going to give it my all, so please reward me a lot.

Jude: You’ve gotten right good at beggin’. ……Fine, I promise.

Kate: Mmn.

(So that I can touch ya like this again, as promised.)

(I’ll never breathe a word about that to Kate though.)

I shove my hot tongue into Kate and kiss her forcefully.

As Kate’s breathing became ragged, her eyes were suddenly drawn to the outside of the window.….

Kate: Oh….look, Jude….It’s a full moon.

When I looked up, the thin clouds had cleared, revealing a flawless full moon.

I couldn't help but squint my eyes at the brilliant light that was spilling out.

Jude: Moon’s so large it’s creepy.

As I was looking up at the moon, Kate suddenly mumbled.

Kate: Jude, do you like the moon?

Kate: I happen to like the moon.

(That….)

[Flashback]

Kate: Jude, do you like the moon?

Jude: Dunno.

Kate: Well, I like the moon. It lights up the way at night.

[Flashback Ends]

The words we exchanged while looking up at the moon when we first met return to me vividly.

Jude: ‘Cause it lights the way up at night, right? Was such a simple reason, I remembered it.

Kate: That’s right. And now, I have another reason to like it.

Kate’s eyes take on a soft, loving look.

Kate: Each time I look up at the moon, I’ll remember the promise we made.

Take me to the moon.

The second Kate told me that, it was seared into my mind.

Every time I look up at the moon, I am reminded of the promise we made.

Jude: Whadda weird way t’live, repeatedly recallin’ a promise that might not come true.

Kate: It’s fine, weird’s just fine!

Jude: ……I don’t like it.

Jude: Look up ‘n it’s there.

Jude: It’s so stupidly bright, I can’t forget it even if I wanna.

Although the reply was exactly the same as before, the meaning had completely changed.

That seems to have been conveyed Kate…….

Kate: Don't forget that until you die, even in the bottom of hell.

Jude: …..Can’t forget even if I wanted to, I hate how good my memory is.

Kate giggled, so I deliberately frowned in displeasure.

The moon shining in through the window illuminates Kate as she smiles, softly outlining her figure.

(…..Ah, how beautiful.)

(It’s like Kate’s the moon in the sky.)

Some may say that the transient, waning moon and Kate are different.

But for me, Kate is the moon that I have been reaching out and yearning for.

As I was thinking things that were unlike me, Kate’s fingers touch my face….

Kate: Jude. I like you…… I love you.

Kate: What about you, Jude?

Jude: …..Y’know I don’t like that, s’yer askin’ on purpose, aint’cha?

Kate: Hmmm, is that what you think?

(…..Geez.)

Jude: Yer sucha cheeky girl. Kate….

Kate: Ah…..

I tangled Kate’s long hair with my fingertips.

Kate’s eyes glowed as if they had absorbed moonlight.

Jude: Y’remember the curse I put on ya, yeah?

Kate: …..Mmn….Hmm….

My lips draw close, steal her breath and then pull away.

Jude: What, ya forgot? How cruel…..

Kate: No I….Hmn….

Jude: Then I’ll tell ya again.

(….Kate.)

Jude: I ain’t ever gonna make ya unhappy, ‘n I ain’t ever gonna let ya leave.

Jude: That’s the price you’ll pay fer cursin’ me.

(That’s the price of being loved by me.)

(Kate, I think I’m more in love with ya than you are with me.)

(I can’t find a woman like her anywhere, so I’ll curse her fer the rest of my life.)

The princess awoke from her hundred year slumber, chased after the fairy and placed a curse upon him.

An exquisite curse.

Kate: …..That’s all I want.

Kate: So, let’s curse each other all the way to the depths of hell.

Jude: I'll show ya heaven till we’re both rottin’ in hell.

Only the moon watched us as we cursed each other.

—As if waiting for the day when we would reach the moon.

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[cosmowgyral]

The Lying Fox is filled with a Love free of Lies

▪︎ Harrison's 3rd Birthday

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Chapter 1

My boyfriend, Harrison Gray, is a cursed, lying fox.

Because he can see through lies, any secret or surprise gets found out right away.

Even so, every year on his birthday, I want try to surprise him somehow.

I thought about it for a whole month, and finally, it hit me.

If he’s going to find out anyway, I just won’t hide it.

Kate: Happy birthday, Harry! Here, your present!

Harrison: …Again?

I called out to Harry from behind as he was walking down the hallway and held out the present I’d been carrying.

He gave a small sigh, smiling awkwardly, clearly a little embarrassed.

Harrison: I’ve told you a hundred times, my birthday’s not until later. You know that, right?

Kate: Of course I do. There’s no way I’d forget my boyfriend’s birthday.

Harrison: This is the third present I’ve gotten from you, you know…

Seeing me beaming at him, Harry let out a sigh as if to say “good grief,” but… he looked kind of happy.

After getting the idea of not hiding it, I’d been giving him presents non-stop for about a week now.

It started with small sweets, then the book he’d been wanting, and even new clothes…

Every time we met, I handed him another gift.

And every time, Harry would look puzzled, but still thank me all the same.

Harrison: Thanks… So, what exactly are you plotting this year?

His mint-colored eyes locked onto mine, trying to read my true intentions.

But this year, I don’t have a single thing to hide.

Kate: I just thought I’d keep giving you presents until I’m satisfied.

Harrison: Huh?

He looked at me in surprise, clearly caught off guard.

I gently tapped the ribbon on the present and smiled.

Kate: I just thought… I’d try putting my feelings for you into something tangible.

When I walk through town, I always catch sight of things he might like.

I stop in front of clothes that would suit him.

There’s so much I want to talk to him about—he’s become a part of my everyday life in so many little ways.

So I came up with a plan to show him how much he means to me: keep showering him with presents until his actual birthday.

Harry let out a soft laugh, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, and gently patted my head.

Harrison: I have no idea how you ended up with that plan, but… you seem to be enjoying yourself, so I’ll let it slide.

(I’m sure he already knows how I feel, even without all this.)

Even so, every time I hand him a gift, he smiles with that slightly embarrassed look I love.

I wanted to see more of that face so I even asked Crown for help.

Kate: Today’s present is from Liam!

Three days before his birthday, I visited Harry’s room and handed him a gift Liam had entrusted to me.

He sat on the bed, staring intently at the board game he’d just unwrapped.

Harrison: ‘Happy birthday! You said this looked fun the other day, so I got it for you. Try playing it together!’

He read the message card from Liam out loud, a soft smile forming on his face.

Harrison: Well, he did say we should play… might as well give it a try.

Kate: Okay!

The board game Liam bought was simple: roll the dice, move your piece, and race to the goal.

There were also cards you could use to interfere with your opponent.

So while it was mostly luck-based, it had just enough strategy to get competitive.

But...

(I lost again…!)

No matter how many times we played, Harry’s clever use of interference cards kept me losing every single match.

Kate: How did I lose to someone who kept rolling ones...?

Harrison: Even with worse luck than you, I used the sabotage cards way better.

He smirked triumphantly, waving one of the interference cards between his fingers.

Kate: Actually… I was with Liam when he bought the game. We talked about it.

Kate: We thought maybe with this game, we could finally beat you.

Harrison: Hmm...

He suddenly set the cards aside, reached out, and gently lifted my chin to make me look up at him.

Harrison: I heard you and Liam went out together. I get that you wanted it to be a surprise.

Harrison: But I don’t like being the only one left out…

Kate: Mm—

He bit my lip softly, teasingly, and smirked.

Harrison: Punishment.

With a chuckle, he pulled me down with him onto the bed.

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