T/N:
So before we begin, I’d like to apologize for the NU auto-link, I’ve posted a post on NUF to remove my links and group. I posted and translated this series just for fun. Because “I want faster translation and read it”, so “I’ll do it myself”… yay…? and made a group on NU. I didn’t know they auto-link my posts.
I’m just a beginner in Japanese, I want to improve myself, and doing something I loved really helps. English is not even my first language, but I’m pretty confident at it and I want to try fiction writing. So it’s like killing two birds with one stone.
Lots of Love,
500permillehuman
Chapter 11
Claire was far out of consciousness, but when she thought she would fall, the light in front of her became brighter.
She thought the aurora that covered the sky fell down, but it seemed different.
It was the light of a fluorescent lamp.
“Huh… Minami, did you pass out just now?”
Said Riko.
As her eyes got used to the brightness, she realized.
…This is her usual room.
“Yeah, a bit.”
She answered reflexively, but the voice which isn’t Claire’s bear no discomfort.
There was no report today.
The fanbook of her favorite Otome Game [NARIAGARI♡ ETERNAL LOVE] was released, she just came back from the Hondou Bookstore to buy the authentic one with her original reservation privilege.
*click*
There was a sound of water boiling from the kitchen.
((Oh yea, I had prepared a flavored tea because Riko seemed cheery.))
When she thought so, her body moved on its own.
But what was it…
((I feel like I’m not myself…))
After making a cup of tea and return to the table, she picked up the caramel nuts and dried fruits that Riko had bought.
((It was like the Gianduja Chocalate from last time.))
The more her head became clearer, the more her memory returned.
Then, when she looked at the fanbook the tabled, she quietly exclaimed.
“…!”
As Riko noticed Minami’s expression, she said,
“There are many surprises on fiancée Claire’s pages. The heroine of this game does stand out exactly like the title says, but fiancée Claire is a healing flower… Because she’s such a perfect high-spec ojousama, she’s more popular than the heroine who’s a cheat character!”
“Hmm…”
She let out a dry reply.
“Huh– What’s with the lukewarm reaction!? Didn’t Minami care about fiancée Claire! Like what happened to Claire if Asbert-sama’s route was taken? It was disappointing on Asbert-sama’s route, but on the knight and older brother’s route, she reigned as a saint who treated the capture target like her own children with her high spec ability.”
Riko ran her mouth off.
“That is… correct, huh.”
But Claire knew that it’s true.
The colorful image of the monitor reminded her of a scene where she scolded Asbert and gave the knights some advice.
“Hm? Minami? Isn’t your wording rather different than usual?”
This world was so real to be a mere dream.
The fanbook she picked up was heavy, and the freshly brewed flavored tea gave off sweet smell of apples and apricots.
What’s even more realistic was the fact everything that surround her suits her perfectly.
She remembered when she bought the tea, and could even recall her friend’s, Riko’s parents faces.
She had been standing barefoot on the beach until some time ago, but Minami’s legs were warmed by soft compression socks.
And she is Minami, not Claire. …This place,
((I wonder which one is the dream…))
When Minami was still absent-minded, Riko continued,
“To celebrate the fanbook’s release, additional scenarios can be downloaded for book’s purchasers only! I was looking forward to the hidden captured target character being advertised on SNS! It seems like you can only enter the route from the true ending, which is not a happy end but had good affections with everyone……Tonight will be a long night!!”
She asked Riko who’s on fire,
“Hey, did Lindel appear in [NARIAGARI♡ ETERNAL LOVE]?”
“Lindel Island…? I’m kinda into this game but, Lindel Island– shouldn’t appear. I only remembered that fiancée Claire’s mother was born in the Old Lindel.”
((Claire’s mother was from Lindel… what does it mean?))
“Guess so–“
Somehow feeling upset, she turned the fanbook’s pages over.
((…This is…))
There, on a two-page stretch, the scenery of Lindel Island which she had just seen this noon was spread in colored illustrations.
The stunning blue sea, the small yet majestic castle, and the colorful flowers were all intact.
On the upper right corner of the page was written [Special Story: Sequel of the true Ending! The Heroine Reunited with The Prince on a Beautiful Island].
Her heart beat faster.
She wanted to turn the page, but she didn’t want to know the answer.
((What was the true end like anyway?))
Minami dug up the memory when she was playing.
Graduation party of the Royal Academy of Noble. The heroine gazed at Asbert and Claire admiringly, and there were capture targets in the vicinity. It’s a picture where everyone got along and was happy.
The graduation party was unusual and doubled as the official engagement party for Asbert and Claire. The royalties of neighboring countries were invited as the guest of the evening party, and the heroine built a harem with the capture targets in a middle of grand party, it seemed like a dull ending.
((Um… If I remember correctly, among them…))
In the setting, there was a mesmerizing blonde with emerald green eyes, and neat features which looked like neither a boy nor a man.
(Viik!)
To the Minami who looked strange as she was hesitant to open the next page, Riko said,
“I’m curious about the new capture target prince!”
Then she turned the page vigorously.
“Ah…”
When she wasn’t ready to see it for herself, Viik, was drawn on the page as expected.
“Ah. He was a mob in the True Ending right!? I thought it’d be nice! The firm Asbert-sama is good, but cute boys are lovely!!”
Riko looked at it with exhilaration.
((Only his appearance and voice are boyish. He’s a wonderful person on the inside… huh?))
Claire’s heart throbbed because of Riko’s words.
Minami’s head was still confused.
She suddenly reached for the caramel nuts on the plate. When she carried it to her mouth, the crunchy texture and sweet caramel texture moisten her mouth.
((Yup, not a dream))
Next, she pinched her cheeks twice. First, weakly. Then the second one was stronger.
((It hurts,
Obviously))
An inconceivable feeling and her usual feeling were mixed in, but Minami’s consciousness was stronger.
“Riko… is this a VR game or something?”
She knew the answer, but she wanted to hear it herself.
“What were you dreaming of? But that sounds nice. I want to capture this game in VR! To see the capture target realistically is just–!”
Riko seemed to have completely departed to her own world.
Minami was a college student who lives alone and has all her favorite sweets, games, drinks, blankets, and dresses all in her room. Indeed, she lived in the modern-day Tokyo.
Nevertheless, Minami clearly remembered interacting with characters in the game.
Doni’s smile, Keith’s dented face. The warm hands of Louie who applied the protection magic, and the elated feeling when Viik’s shoulder entered her line of sight.
((Which means…
((I went into this game’s world?))
The moment Minami reached a far-fetched answer, a sudden drowsiness struck her.
“Ri… ko… I…”
This time, Minami fell without being able to tell anyone anything.
T/N:
So they hid my links and group!
I didn’t know why this troubled me so much, I’m so glad.
Though I don’t think anyone will read this now, LUL.
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