you can call me akira/kiki/meg (all are shortforms/nicknames for my real name). i am in my 20s, she/her, sagittarius, INTJ
i have been here on tumblr for a while but i haven't introduced myself, so it might be late for an introduction but better late than never!
dividers courtesy- @.strangergraphics
this blog is mostly dedicated to my love for the ikemen series games (ikevill, ikepri, ikesen and ikevamp- especially the former two). i am an active player in the en versions of ikevil and ikepri but I also play their jp versions. i sometimes translate content from the two, with my tls mainly focusing on my favorites, especially nica from ikemen villains. i am not a native japanese speaker but i am preparing for jlpt so I do understand the language a bit. that said, my understanding of certain events/scenarios in the jp routes can turn out to be wrong, so please feel free to correct me.
i am a self-shipping riako with jude jazza and nica schwartz. i self insert with them, i.e. no ocs. my blog WILL have a lot of ramblings about them.
ikemen characters I like include
ikepri- silvio ricci, clavis lelouch, gilbert von obsidian
ikevil- jude jazza, nica schwartz, william rex
ikesen- mitsuhide akechi, kenshin uesugi, kicho
ikevamp- arthur conan doyle, vlad, francis drake
so you might find posts about them here and there.
apart from otome games, i also enjoy books, anime and manga.
now this might be irrelevant, but i still wanted to share. my username cosmowgyral (actual sp- cosmogyral), means whirling around the universe. this is because i am an astrophile and also hold a certificate degree in astronomy. that's right, i am in love with the moon and the stars and everything that belongs to the outer space!
and lastly, both my askbox and dms are open if you ever wanna talk. ♡ (hate asks will be deleted. not here to cause drama.)
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This is a fan translation so please don't expect it to be 100% accurate; expect grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Creative liberties have been taken. All content belongs to Cybird. Reblogs are appreciated but do not repost.
I welcomed another morning without having slept a wink.
As sunlight streamed through the window, I turned over and buried my face away from it.
(I wish it'd been cloudy today...)
Wrapping myself tightly in the sheets like a caterpillar, I squeezed my eyes shut.
Nica's words from yesterday still echoed relentlessly in my mind.
--(flashback)--
Nica: You'll be going back to your old life the day after tomorrow anyway, won't you?
Nica: So forget about me... and hurry back to your normal life.
--(flashback ends)--
Kate: There's no way I could ever forget you...
Ever since we'd met, he'd kept me spinning in the palm of his hand like a ballerina.
He toyed with people's hearts, teased them until they fell for him... and the moment they thought he'd finally drawn close, he'd push them away again.
How could I possibly forget him now and return to my ordinary life?
(I know I meddled where I shouldn't have. Maybe he thought I was nothing but a nuisance, but...!)
Kate: Then why... why did you kiss me...?
The more I thought about it, the angrier I became, pressing my face hard into the cushion.
(That's so unfair... so unbelievably unfair.)
Because a kiss like that.. felt like he was begging me not to forget him.
Kate: Haaah...
A long sigh escaped me as I wriggled beneath the sheets.
I didn't have much time left.
And yet...
I couldn't picture myself giving up my role as the fairytale keeper, leaving this place, and abandoning Nica.
(Because if I quit... I'll never see him again.)
Even if I threw myself back into my job at the post office, the chances of moving alone to Germany was practically nonexistent.
Even if Nica continued staying in England, the odds of us ever meeting again were as good as zero.
Because we belonged to different worlds.
(If I give up now... we'll never see each other again.)
At this point, I didn't even care whether my own feelings were ever returned.
If only Nica's feelings could reach Ring...
(But there's nothing I can say...)
Unless Ring realized the truth himself, Nica's feelings would never reach him.
Kate: Aaaah...
I rubbed my face deeper into the cushion once again.
Just then—
Ring: You look like a caterpillar.
Kate: Wha-?!
Startled by the sudden voice, I shot upright.
Standing beside my bed, looking down at me, was Ring.
Kate: W-Why are you in my room...?
Ring: The door was unlocked, so I thought something might've happened. Sorry for coming in without permission.
Ring: I even knocked a few times. Didn't you hear me?
(Not at all...)
I must have been so shaken yesterday that I'd forgotten to lock the door.
Keeping a respectful distance, Ring looked at me with an apologetic yet worried expression.
Ring: Um... are you okay?
Kate: ...Huh?
Ring: You don't look well. Could it be you haven't slept at all?
Unable to find the words, I gave a small nod.
Ring glanced around the room before looking back at me, a faint look of disappointment crossing his face.
Ring: I'm sorry for disturbing you so early. You should get some rest.
Kate: Why did you come to my room?
Slipping out from beneath the sheets, I sat up on the bed to face him.
He let out a troubled sigh.
Ring: I was looking for Nica. I went to his room, but he wasn't there.
Ring: So I assumed he'd be here with you. Seems I was mistaken.
His words made me tilt my head in confusion.
Kate: Why would Nica be in my room?
But Ring looked just as puzzled.
Ring: Since we came to England, whenever Nica disappeared, he'd usually say he was going to see you.
Ring: He said it often enough that I even told him he was going to see you a little too frequently.
(...So he really was using my name whenever it suited him, wasn't he?)
The thought irritated me, but another question surfaced.
(Come to think of it... it's unusual for Nica to be gone this early in the morning.)
Kate: Maybe he went out yesterday and stayed somewhere overnight?
It seemed like the most likely possibility, but Ring shook his head.
Ring: I saw him last night, so I don't think that's it.
(Then that's not it...)
Rin: Besides, on a bright morning like this, I can't imagine Nica willingly going outside.
Kate: I was thinking the same thing.
Nica hated mornings. He hated bright sunlight even more.
He was the type to only start moving around in the afternoon, so neither of us could believe he'd gone out this early.
We both stood there, heads tilted in thought, but no answer came.
Straightening up again, Ring gave me a small nod.
Ring: Sorry for bothering you so early. I'll keep looking a little longer.
He turned to leave the room. But I hurried to my feet and called after him.
Kate: I'll help you look for him too!
I couldn't bear the thought of saying goodbye like this.
So, together with Ring, I set out to look for Nica.
Ring: Thanks for coming with me. On my own, I probably would've gotten lost in this palace.
Kate: It's so huge and full of twists and turns. I still take the wrong corridor sometimes.
Rin: I see... so I'm not the only one.
Perhaps relieved to discover he wasn't the only one with no sense of direction, Ring's expression brightened.
Kate: By the way, what did you need Nica for?
Rin: There was something I wanted to ask him about work.
Rin: He's our strategist—he seems to know everything. Whenever there's something I'm unsure about, I always ask him.
(I see...)
As we walked through the palace gardens, we arrived at the fountain that fell apart yesterday.
The damaged parts had been patched up for the time being, and it looked as though it was working normally again.
Even so, I instinctively tensed.
Noticing, Ring tilted his head.
Ring: Why are you so wary of it?
Kate: I had a run-in with this fountain yesterday..
Rin: ...Actually, I slipped once and ended up getting completely drenched by this very fountain.
Kate: That happened to you too!?
United by our shared misfortune, we couldn't help laughing together as we continued searching for Nica.
Then my gaze drifted downward.
A patch of clovers grew at my feet, and I stopped without thinking.
Ring: Did you find something...? Ah, clovers.
Crouching beside them, Ring gently brushed the leaves with his fingertips.
Kate: ...Seeing them reminded me of the four-leaf clover Nica gave me the other day.
Ring: He used to give them to me all the time too.
A gentle smile crossed Ring's face as his gaze wandered into the distance.
Ring: ...When we were children, we weren't allowed to go outside.
Ring: But from the very first day we finally could, Nica always held my hand and led the way, even though neither of us knew anything about the outside world.
Ring: I didn't realize it back then... but I'm sure Nica was scared too.
Ring: Even though he didn't know the world any better than I did, he pretended everything was fine... and kept leading me forward.
I crouched beside Ring and looked down at the clovers.
There wasn't a single four-leaf one in sight.
Ring: As long as Nica was with me, I was happy. But he was always the one who brought luck into my life.
Ring: Whenever I got upset because I couldn't find a four-leaf clover, Nica would spot one almost instantly.
Ring: 'Leave it to your big brother.' ...I don't even know how many times I heard him say that.
Those words stirred a memory.
---Nica: Dari's orders. Your big brother will take things from here.
(That's right... He said something just like that back then, too.)
Ring: I've never been a lucky person... but thanks to Nica, I feel like I've been blessed with more luck than I deserve.
They had been together since the day they were born.
Nica had always been the dependable older twin.
But after learning about the curse... he had changed.
Ring: I'm glad I was born as Nica's little brother. If I hadn't been... I don't think I'd still be here today.
Ring smiled at me.
The sight made my chest tighten.
All the luck Nica had given his brother was probably luck he had stolen from Ring in the first place.
(Nica knows that too. That's why he always gave Ring four-leaf clovers — the symbol of good fortune.)
Understanding his intentions, even just a little, left me speechless.
Ring rose to his feet, wearing a faint, bittersweet smile.
Ring: For all his faults... when it comes to the things that matter most, my brother is always the one who lets go.
That smile... looked exactly like the one Nica sometimes wore.
Ring: I've never understood what my brother has been carrying all this time.
Ring: But the way he only ever seems to let his guard down around you... I'm sure that's no coincidence.
I stood as well, facing him. His expression softened.
Ring: To Nica... you're someone truly special.
At those words, I felt a sting of heat behind my eyes.
After searching every corner of the palace without finding Nica — and with no one having seen him— we were completely out of options.
In the end, we decided to ask Darius if he knew where Nica had gone.
But the answer we received was the last thing I expected.
Darius: Nica? He left first thing this morning. Said he was taking today's ship back to Germany.
Kate: ...What?
For a moment, I couldn't even process what I'd just heard.
Darius remained completely unfazed as he continued speaking.
Ring: He never told me!
Ring's voice trembled with shock.
As for me...my mind had gone completely blank.
Darius: About those failed Haus experiments that attacked us the other day... we've figured out who's pulling the strings behind it all.
Darius: Seems that person's somewhere on the continent right now. Nica insisted on returning to Germany so he could track them down.
Darius: He also said he has no intention of coming back to England. Told he’s leaving the rest to us.
Their conversation continued around me, but it barely reached my ears.
Ring: Why didn't he tell me...?
Darius: Probably because it'd be easier to act alone.
Darius: Besides, you have work to do here helping me. I'm sure you would've wanted to go with him, but that was never going to happen.
Yesterday's kiss.
His farewell.
Only now did I understand why he'd pushed me away.
(Does that mean... we'll never see each other again...?)
Darius glanced at my devastated expression, then continued as though discussing the weather.
Darius: Well, you can always see him again once you return to Germany, Ring.
He smiled and held out a stack of papers.
Darius: Here.
Darius: With Nica gone, you will have to cover his work. This is no time to stand around in shock.
Darius: Off you go.
Before Ring could protest, Darius practically shoved him out of the room.
Then he turned to me, looking thoroughly uninterested.
Darius: And you? How much longer are you planning to stay here? Nica's already gone.
I hadn't even been able to say goodbye.
I hadn't even seen his face one last time.
He has crossed the sea and disappeared from my life forever.
My mind was blank as I stood there in silence.
Watching me, Darius let out an exasperated sigh before dropping onto the sofa.
Darius: His ship doesn't leave until this evening.
Kate: ..What?
Slowly, I lifted my head.
Without the slightest hint of interest, Darius pulled off one of his gloves and casually inspected his fingernails.
Darius: He said he was going to spend the day wandering around London. If you leave now... you might still make it.
Kate: I'm going right now!
Darius: You didn't need to announce it to me, but... have a safe trip.
Darius: If you end up becoming something that can bind Nica... be sure to tell me.
Kate: Thank you... thank you for telling me!
I spun on my heel and bolted from the room.
Just before I disappeared through the door, I noticed Darius giving a lazy wave without even looking in my direction.
What I failed to understand however, was the inscrutable smile curling across his lips.
…………………
Maybe I won't make it in time. Maybe he's already gone.
Even so, I couldn't accept it ending like this. I couldn't bear it.
The moment the carriage reached the harbor, I leapt out and rushed to the first sailor I saw.
Kate: Is there a ship bound for Germany?
Sailor: The one over there! It's about to depart!
The sailor pointed toward the largest vessel, and I broke into a run.
It looked ready to set sail at any moment.
I refuse to let this be goodbye.
The gangway was already being chained off, and the ropes coiled around the bollards were being untied.
I stopped halfway down the pier and shouted at the top of my lungs.
Kate: Nica!!
Nica: ...Kate?
At the familiar voice behind me, I spun around.
There he stood, suitcase in one hand, blinking at me in stunned disbelief.
Nica: ...What are you doing here?
I found him.
The instant our eyes met, my chest tightened so painfully I thought my heart would break. Tears threatened to spill as I ran straight to him.
Kate: No, what are you doing!? Why were you going to leave without saying a word!?
I planted myself firmly in front of him.
Kate: Did you hate me that much?
He looked away with an awkward expression.
Nica: ...Yeah. You were annoying.
The smile he forced onto his face made me fold my arms.
Kate: You're far too easy to read when you're lying.
Nica: ...How do you always know?
Kate: Don't underestimate me. I didn't spend the last three weeks with you for nothing.
His brows furrowed, his expression growing even more uncomfortable.
Kate: ...Is it because I've started attracting bad luck?
His fingers twitched ever so slightly.
Kate: Because you thought if you sent me back to my old life and never saw me again... I wouldn't get dragged into this?
Nica: Robin...
Kate: Don't you dare!
His eyes widened in shock.
Kate: Sure, rotten fruit falling on my head and getting drenched by fountain water were upsetting.
Kate: But...life without you beside me hurts so much more.
None of the misfortune had truly bothered me because Nica had always been there.
He worried about me, he laughed with me.
He always reached out to help me.
But if he wasn't by my side...then no amount of good fortune would ever matter.
Because...
Kate: The greatest stroke of luck in my life... was meeting you.
Nica: !
Tears streamed down both my cheeks, falling one after another onto the ground.
Kate: I don't want this to be goodbye... I don't care if I'm just your toy...
Kate: So please.. don't take away my luck... don't take you away from me.
The ship's horn echoed across the harbor, signalling the vessel bound for Germany to depart.
Amid the bustle of the docks, Nica murmured quietly.
Nica: ..Do you have any idea what it took for me to let you go?
Kate: Huh?
The instant I looked up—
Kate: ..Mm.
A fleeting kiss brushed against my lips before he slowly pulled away.
Nica: You really are... such an idiot.
As he gently wiped away my tears, he smiled with a helpless little laugh.
His eyes, softened with unmistakable affection, were fixed only on me.
Seeing such a gentle expression on his face for the very first time, I understood instinctively.
This… this was Nica's real smile.
Nica: But I'm the bigger idiot.
His suitcase slipped from his hand and hit the ground with a dull thud.
The next moment, his arms wrapped around me so tightly I thought I'd never be able to breathe.
please feel free to ignore this ask if it's accidentally rude!!! i'm an en server player and after going on x today saw an event ("summer camp date") was coming soon, I also saw you liked gilbert so I was curious if you had plans to translate it when the event came out?
thank you for taking time today to look at this and thank you for all the translation work you do 💙 have a good rest of your day
don't worry at all, anon. ♡
i actually stopped tling ikepri a while back because of time constraints. i do take requests, but my tls mostly focus on ikevil, especially nica.
but since you mentioned, i'll see if i can get to it once i finish my current ikevil backlog. gilbert's card really is tempting, isn't it? i totally understand. 😭
i can't be sure just yet, but if i have the time, i'd be more than happy to do it!
thank you so much for your kind words, and thank you for taking the time to read my translations. you too have a lovely day! ♡
All intellectual property belongs to Cybird. I fan translate for fun. I am not fluent in Japanese, so translations are not 100% accurate. Please expect grammatical errors. Creative liberties are taken. 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!
Time and again, I imagined that moment, repeating to myself, "It's too soon for that.”
So….What about now?
[Transitions to Ballroom]
Kate: Will!
Snapped back to reality by the voice calling my name, I saw Kate in my arms, wearing a slightly disgruntled expression.
Kate: What’s wrong? You looked so troubled.
William: I was simply wrestling with a few vexing thoughts about you.
Kate: About me?
I offered only a smile in response to the look on her face that clearly said I want to know, then lifted her by the waist and twirled her around.
Kate: Kyah…pfft… Goodness, Will.
Glancing around, I could feel the curious gazes of the crowd clinging to us.
The throng gathered at the charity ball for the Royal Hospital was not only fascinated by the Earl who briefly made headlines for the murder of Marquis Avarus, and the Tower of London incident.
But also Kate, who was laughing and dancing in his arms.
(Kate is officially known as my partner.)
The lover of the Self-Righteous Monarch, who had sworn to give her life to save mine from a fate of ruin.
Today too, she smiles gleefully at the edge of the abyss.
As for me, who was supposed to meet his destruction without ever forming a loving bond with anyone, I’m reminded of something everyday—
Of the beauty and the terror of the joy of loving one another, which grows with every passing moment.
After the dance ended, something occurred during the buffet party.
Postmaster: Kate…..Is that you?
Kate: …Postmaster? Will, this is postmaster Everly, my former boss.
Everly: M-my apologies, Earl Rex. Please forgive my rudeness in suddenly addressing your partner.
William: Think nothing of it. It’s not as if I’m Kate’s owner.
Kate: It’s been a long time. How have you been?
Everly: Oh, haha...Well, I'm getting by, I suppose.
(Hm, something seems to be troubling him.)
Kate: …..Is something wrong?
Everly: Beg pardon?
Kate: Whenever you look away and stroke your beard like that, it means you’re in a bind. I'm happy to help in anyway I can.
Everly: Haah... Honestly, I sometimes resent Her Majesty for taking you away.
As he explained the situation, it turned out that torrential spring rains had caused landslides, delaying mail coaches from outlying areas.
Deliveries within London were piling up, and to make matters worse, a round of personnel transfers had caused a mass exodus of veteran staff.
Everly: If I could just get someone who knows London as well as you do to help out for even a single day...
Everly: But the sheer volume of work is.….Well, I'll just appreciate the sentiment. Please, forget I said anything.
(…I see.)
I glanced at Kate’s profile. The look of determination I saw there was all the reason I needed to make up my mind.
William: If the volume of mail is the issue, what if I act as a letter carrier for you?
Kate: Come again?!
Everly: L-Lord Rex, I couldn’t possibly ask you to do something like that…!
William: Why not?
William: Delivering people’s feelings is an important work. There’s no need to be modest and call it ‘something like that.’
Kate: ….Will….Delivering the mail!?
Next to the Director, who was blinking in sheer astonishment, Kate’s eyes sparkled with delight.
(......Absolutely adorable.)
(If I get to see that face over and over while making deliveries, that’s reward enough for me.)
True to my desires, my mind had already begun to ponder how I could savor this golden opportunity that had come my way.
(This is an excellent chance. I want to see Kate’s old life with my own eyes too.)
[Transitions to the City of London]
Smiley Woman: Kate, dearest?! Long time, no see!
Smiley Woman: Hold it! Who’s that handsome chap next to you, huh?! Hey, everyone! Kate brought some dreamboat along!
Bellowing Man: She what?! Quick, hold him there. I’m gonna give him a good wallop to see if he’s got any grit!
William: Ahaha, you’re truly loved, aren’t you?
Kate: I’m so sooo sorry!
[Transitions to another Delivery]
Curly-haired Young Man: Miss Kate…?! Wa-Wait for a second….
Curly-haired Young Man: I’d been planning to give this to you if we ever met again.
William: Unfortunately, it seems that accepting gifts from specific clients violates company policy.
Curly-Haired Young Man: Huh? Who’s that?
Kate: My boyfriend! Well then, if you’ll excuse us!
[Transition to Alley]
Kate: That's a huge puddle.….The alley is completely submerged from end to end.
William: What did you used to do in situations like this?
Kate: Unfortunately, it's a dead end up ahead, and there's no way around it.
Kate: It’s a choice between taking a desperate leap, or simply getting my shoes soaked.
Kate: Basically, as long as the mail doesn’t get wet, that’s all that matters.
William: ....I think I understand why you don't break under a little adversity.
William: However, for today….
William: Let us go with a third option.
I shift the mailbag slung over my shoulder to the back and lift Kate up into my arms.
Kate: Will?
William: This way, neither the mail nor you shall get wet.
Kate: You have a point but….
William: In my case, I don’t need to leap. I can just step right over it.
Kate: A-Are you being mean?
William: Not at all? It's just a bit of sophistry to get my own way.
William: ...I just don't want my precious partner to have an unpleasant experience.
Kate: ……
Flustered and at a loss for words, Kate knit her brows in distress, flushing crimson to the tips of her ears.
(She’s so adorable.)
Watching that flustered look on her face has been a hobby of mine for a long time now.
I plant a quick kiss on her lips, and desire begins to seep into the depths of her glistening eyes.
Kate: ….We’re in the middle of a delivery, you know.
William: I am simply a temp acting out of goodwill. It wouldn't hurt to take a break.
As if to tempt her desires, I brought my lips close to hers once more, stopping just short of touching them.
Kate resigned herself to the moment, and wrapped her arms around my neck.
[Transitions To Another Delivery]
And then, just as we were about to deliver the final letter, an incident occurred.
Red-Faced Man: Get the hell outta here!
As soon as he cracked the door open and saw the envelope Kate was holding out, his face flushed vermillion with rage as he bellowed.
Blue-Eyed Woman: Stop it! That letter’s for me!
Red-Faced Man: What good is school for a girl! You’re taking over the family business!!
Blue-Eyed Woman: But I got accepted! So I need to apply for a scholarsh—
Red-Faced Man: SHUT UP!!
A slap across the cheek sent the woman crashing to the floor.
(Ah….)
(So this was your everyday life, back then.)
To deliver people's emotions, she would run all over town, sometimes getting her shoes soaked in muddy water.
In just this one day, I came to understand painfully well just how much she was loved for her work.
And now, I had learned something else, too.
Here is just a glimpse into those days when she was tormented by feelings of helplessness and guilt.
(I wonder what Kate will do now.)
Kate: Um, excuse me.
Her first words came out in a voice that was unexpectedly clear.
Kate: Are you saying you intend to prevent me from delivering this letter to your daughter?
Red-Faced Man: ….Can’t you bloody hear, lady? That’s exactly what I’m sayin’!
Kate: In that case, you would be obstructing the delivery of mail not addressed to yourself.
Kate: That constitutes a criminal offense in violation of the Postal Act.
Red-Faced Man: Hah…?
William: ……..
Kate stared straight at the man.
Deep within her eyes burned a quiet anger and a steely resolve.
Kate: Should I call for the Yard?
Red-Faced Man: T-The bobbies….?!
William: …Pff- Ahaha!
William: I tell you what, I’ll go call for one myself. I'm pretty certain there's a constable on patrol just down the street.
Red-Faced Man: Wait!! Damn it... Hey, don't think I'm letting you off the hook!!
Blue-Eyed Woman: ……[Sniffles]
Kate: Here you go….the letter for you.
The woman, who seemed to have been shoved by her father and tumbled out onto the porch, clutched the envelope to her chest, her eyes brimming with tears.
[Transitions to Tree-Lined Path]
Kate: It’s a good thing we managed to deliver everything in the end.
William: I doubt there are many cases where the handling of mail within a household results in a conviction for violating the Postal Act, though?
Kate: True, buuuut ordinary citizens aren't well-versed in the Postal Law, or its case laws.
Kate: I was so furious…..so I turned that fact to my advantage.
Wearing a mischievous smile, Kate peered proudly into my face.
Kate: I’m perfectly suited for my Self-Righteous Monarch now, aren’t I?
(Indeed.)
William: Yes…Kate.
More today than yesterday; more tomorrow than today.
The love I feel for her is steadily growing within me.
(You, who have become so deeply steeped in this world of darkness….in these days of loving and being loved by me...)
(You are so incredibly precious to me... it’s enough to drive me mad.)
The more we love each other, the more fitting Kate will surely become as the tragic catalyst—my beloved partner—who will bring about the destruction of this Self-Righteous Monarch.
William: As expected of my little robin.
Kate: Hehe, I'm honored by your praise.
Kate giggled happily.
It was as warm as the sunlight filtering through the leaves of the trees.
And I found myself closing my eyes.
I had imagined it countless times.
That moment when her voice, her will, and her life would forever be extinguished.
The immense agony that would overwhelm my heart.
And each time I told myself repeatedly:
It's too soon to despair while embracing her corpse.
(So…what about now?)
(Have I loved you enough to agonise over your loss…?)
Kate: Will!
As I lifted my eyelids at the sound of a voice calling me, sunlight still dappled through the trees.
Kate: We should be heading back soon, or Victor will start to worry.
William: You’re right….
William: Let’s return to where we belong.
The words repeated in my heart will turn into a prayer before long.
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Jude: C’mon, on yer belly, lil’ Miss Loon.
Kate: Y-you won’t do something that hurts…right?
Jude: Depends on you, don’t it.
Kate: Hngh, mmmn, ahhh!! (。>﹏<)
Jude: Quit makin’ weird noises. People are gonna think I’m some kinda scummy pervert violaitin’ a woman at the beach in broad daylight.
The slap of a cold towel made me let out another yelp of pain.
(I can’t believe I’ve gotten this sunburnt….)
The backless one piece swimsuit I was wearing offered my skin zero protection from the harsh sunlight.
Literally, "one piece" is used here. I decided to go with swimsuit since the usual katakana for "dress" is not being used, but "dress" can also be used for "one piece".
Beneath the beach umbrella, Jude placed a wet towel on my sunburnt skin, and looked down at me with a mocking sneer.
Jude: Hah, that’s what’cha for gettin’ carried away.
Kate: And it’s a rare holiday for us too….I’m sorry, Jude. 。°(°¯᷄◠¯᷅°)°。
Jude: Ain’t like frolickin’ in the ocean’s the only way to have fun ya know.
Kate: You mean like making rounds to open up new sales channels.......
Jude: Why the hell would we be workin’?
After an exasperated sigh, his voice drifted down to me.
Jude: Oy, look here.
(Hm?)
Jude: Whaddya think these are, hm?
In his hand were two sheets of high-quality paper with gold-foil lettering.
Jude: ….It’s ‘em tickets ya were dyin’ to get yer hands on.
Kate: Wh-what……REALLY?! (ˊᵒ̴̶̷̤ ꇴ ᵒ̴̶̷̤ˋ)
Jude: Snatch ‘em from me, and they’re yers.
The dark clouds that had been hanging over my heart instantly cleared, and everything began to shine.
Kate: Juuude!! ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
Jude: Yer bein’ too loud. Shoulda held off a bit longer before showin’ ‘em to ya.
Jude: Ya were all meek an’ dejected just a moment ago.
Jude: Sucha easy woman t’please.
As I threw myself into his arms, Jude held me tight, sunburn and all….
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Nica hurried over to me and slipped off his jacket, draping it over my shoulders.
Kate: But it'll get soaked...
Nica: It's fine. Just wear it, you'll catch a cold.
The jacket was still warm from his body, carrying his familiar scent. Wrapped in it, I couldn't help but feel as though I was being held in his embrace.
(He really is kind...)
No matter how much he deceived people or toyed with them, at his core, Nica was a genuinely kind man.
Leaving me to stand here, drenched, wasn't in his nature. Neither was turning a blind eye when he could offer me his jacket.
(...Though maybe he's done this for everyone else, too.)
Still, no one could dislike being shown kindness.
(More importantly... I need to give this to him.)
Before I told him what I'd overheard the councilmen saying, I handed Nica the report I'd thankfully managed to keep from getting soaked.
Nica: What's this...?
The moment he looked at it, his eyes widened in surprise.
Kate: I found it while I was going through all those documents yesterday.
Kate: Unfortunately, I couldn't find the information you were actually looking for.
Nica: But you did uncover information about the previous White Swan and Black Swan."
As he flipped through the pages, his gaze scanning each one, Nica finally spoke.
Nica: I'd been told the previous White Swan and Black Swan were twins too... but I never knew what became of them.
Kate: Really?
Nica: Yeah. I only knew the bare minimum.
Knowing I'd been able to tell him something even he didn't know filled me with quiet satisfaction. Maybe, just maybe, I'd managed to help him a little.
Nica: But... are you sure it's okay to hand something like this over to me?
Kate: I got permission first. Besides, I told you I'd do things my own way, didn't I?
Nica: Why, thank you very much.
But then, Nica turned an icy gaze on me.
Nica: You know... when your meddling goes this far, it starts to piss me off.
Kate: Huh?
Nica: It's not like I ever asked you to dig this up for me. And honestly? Having something with an ending this awful shoved in my face just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
His eyes were as cold as ice as they looked down at me.
It wasn't the first time I'd seen that expression on his face…
But somehow, this was the coldest he'd ever looked. And I knew it wasn't just my imagination.
Nica: Danke... for telling me something I never even wanted to know.
Nica turned on his heel and strode back toward the palace.
Kate: W-Wait!
I hurried after him, but he showed no sign of slowing down.
Nica: What? Still need something?
Kate: Yes. The councilmen were talking about the recent rise in crime among German immigrants, and—
Nica: There are rumors that we're the ones pulling the strings behind it, right? I already know.
By the time he reached his room, he had already taken hold of the doorknob, ready to let himself inside.
Kate: N-Nica—
But in the very next instant—
Nica: ...You just won’t stop talking.
Kate: Mm...!
The moment he turned around, his lips stole mine.
I froze where I stood.
Kate: Wh... mm...
His hand cupped the back of my head, holding me in place as his lips sealed over mine without leaving the slightest gap between us.
Confused, I instinctively parted my lips and a warm tongue slipped inside.
His tongue seemed to have a mind of its own, leisurely exploring every corner of my mouth before gliding across the roof of it and curling around my tongue.
Kate: Mmh... ah...
(I... I have to resist...)
The slow, lingering sweetness of the kiss swept away every coherent thought in an instant.
My body had already gone weak from the kiss alone, and my legs trembled as I struggled to stay upright.
All I could do was surrender to the unending wave of pleasure.
As his tongue coaxed mine forward, the tip of it slipped out, resting against my lower lip.
Kate: ...!
As if he'd been waiting for exactly that moment, Nica's eyes gleamed.
Then, with deliberate gentleness, he caught the tip of my tongue between his teeth and gave it a teasing bite.
Before I could even process what had happened, a sharp jolt of sensation shot from the tip of my tongue through my entire body, making my vision flicker.
Overwhelmed by a feeling I'd never experienced before, I instinctively grabbed at his shirt.
In the next instant, I found myself pinned against the wall.
Nica: What a naughty face.
Kate: Mm... ah...
His tongue brushed against my neck, sending a shiver through me, and before I could catch my breath, he lifted my chin to claim my lips once more.
Even as a faint sheen of moisture escaped my lips, and I weakly pushed against his chest for air...
The endless kiss set every inch of me alight. Before I knew it, a longing I couldn't suppress unfurled deep within me, my body helplessly beginning to welcome him.
But then, without warning, he pulled back.
A glistening thread stretching between us before it finally broke.
His eyes, dark with desire, searched mine, wavering like the surface of still water.
Then, with an expression that looked almost pained, he tore his gaze away.
Nica: Today's the last day you'll be my toy.
Kate: ...What?
Nica stepped back, putting distance between us.
One hand resting on the doorknob, he turned to me with a bright, effortless smile.
Nica: I've gotten bored of using you as my plaything.
Nica: Don't come see me anymore starting tomorrow. And I won't come looking for you, either.
Nica: And don't worry. As long as you don't tell Ring about my curse, I won't tell Crown about what you did either.
Kate: Why are you suddenly saying something like that...?
Walking away from Nica's game was supposed to be what I'd wanted.
And yet….
(But why... why now...?)
Nica: You'll be going back to your old life the day after tomorrow anyway, won't you?
Nica: So forget about me... and hurry back to your normal life.
(...Why does it sound like he's saying goodbye?)
Avoiding my gaze, Nica stepped into his room.
The door slammed shut with a loud bang, followed immediately by the click of the lock.
Only then did I snap back to my senses.
I rushed to the door and pounded on it.
Kate: Nica!
No matter how many times I knocked, no answer came from the other side.
Slowly, my fist fell to my side, and I rested my forehead against the closed door.
I knew I'd crossed a line.
I understood that my meddling had upset him.
Kate: ...I'm sorry for making you feel that way.
But the warmth of his kiss still lingered on my lips.
Kate: ‘Forget about me... and hurry back to your normal life’...
A hot tear slipped from the corner of my eye.
Kate: How am I supposed to forget you after everything?
Leaning my weight against the door, I slowly slid down until I was sitting on the floor.
An indescribable sadness crashed over me, as if countless blades had pierced my heart all at once.
No matter how many tears fell...no matter how many times I knocked weakly on the door...it never opened.
And Nica never came out.
He had looked at me with eyes clouded by longing, stolen my lips, then looked away as though it pained him to say goodbye.
My feelings for him weren't so shallow that I could forget him that easily.
(If anything... I'll carry this kiss with me for the rest of my life.)
As the cruelest farewell kiss imaginable.
Slowly, I rose to my feet. Carefully folding the jacket he'd draped over my shoulders, I placed it in front of his door.
Kate: ...You're so unfair.
Unable even to wipe away my tears, I turned and walked away, my vision blurred and wavering through the veil of tears.
(transitioning to Vogel office)
Humming to himself as he worked on a milk puzzle, Darius looked up when he sensed someone at the door.
Nica: I need to talk to you.
Darius: What is it? Don't tell me you finally decided you want the girl after all?
Nica: No, thanks. And that's not what this is about.
Standing in the doorway, Nica spoke without a trace of expression.
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also, im not yet sure if its one single story containing all the guys or one story for each of them like ikepri.
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Even after holing up in the basement from morning until night, I couldn't find the kind of information Nica was looking for.
The only information related to him was the record concerning the previous white swan and black swan curses.
The two individuals who bore the white swan and black swan curses were twins, just like Nica and his brother.
The black swan met a fateful end at a young age, while the white swan reportedly lived a long life before passing away from old age.
It seems the black swan's death was triggered by a quarrel with their lover. However, records indicate that the black swan had harbored a deep resentment toward the white swan.
They would frequently tell their lover that the white swan was the source of their misfortunes — a grievance they simply could not forgive.
(Ring cares deeply for Nica, so I guess it’ll be okay….)
Still, the thought of how he might react if he learned that the misfortunes befalling them were caused by Nica’s curse is too painful to even imagine.
(I’m sure they’ll both be fine.)
I was trying to convince myself they wouldn’t meet the same fate as the twins of the past.
But ultimately, there’s no record of a cursed person dragging another into their own fate.
Despite not all records having been preserved, Nica was trying to do something unprecedented.
In other words, we have no way of knowing right now whether it will actually work out.
Kate: To think all I can do is hope...
(What was the point of shutting myself up in the basement and poring over those records?)
Dejected, I slumped onto my desk and accidentally pressed a typewriter key with my forehead. Quickly, I looked up.
Checking a hand mirror, I saw a round mark left on my forehead.
(...If I keep moping like this, my forehead is going to end up covered in key marks.)
Giving my cheeks a sharp slap, I spoke aloud to snap myself out of it.
Kate: For now, let's just be grateful for what I've managed to learn.
Even though I didn't get the specific information I wanted, I did manage to learn about the curse of black swan and white swan from the past.
(Perhaps this will lead to something else and help me get the information I need.)
I began typing to organize what I had learned so far.
Roger had given me permission to share the information about the curse of the white swan and black swan with Nica.
I didn’t want to reveal the true nature of Nica’s curse, but Roger seemed to more or less have guessed it anyway.
And he evidently decided that disclosing it wouldn’t bring any harm to Crown.
However, I couldn't simply hand over the raw documents, so I ended up compiling the information myself…..
(Roger seemed to have thoughts on the matter too….)
I don’t know how much of the true situation Roger witnessed when he visited Haus as a child.
Yet, he clearly felt something regarding the twins who were born and raised there.
Reasoning that it would be acceptable to share at least this much, he helped me search for any other documents containing information on the white swan and the black swan.
[Transitions to Kate’s Room]
Kate: Done….
I gathered the completed report pages together and punched holes along the left edge.
(It’s a bit childlike, but I suppose this will do?)
I threaded a pale emerald-green ribbon through the holes and tied it into a neat bow, pulling it tight.
(Well, Nica probably won’t mind how I organize them.)
Deciding it looked fine, I rose from my seat.
Kate: Oh.
At that moment, I remembered something, opened my notebook, and picked up the four-leaf clover I had tucked between the last page.
(I should move this to a fresh sheet of paper.)
Wanting to preserve this symbol of good luck like a pressed flower, I placed the clover between two sheets of paper and set it beneath the novel lying on my desk.
Kate: Time to go see Nica.
I arrived at Nica’s room with the report in hand, but unfortunately, he wasn't there.
(Door’s locked too….Given the nature of the contents, leaving it behind would be careless.)
(I'll just hold onto it until I can hand it to him directly.)
I turned on my heel and headed back the way I came.
As I walked, Nica was the only thing on my mind.
(Come to think of it, Nica’s room doesn’t get much sunlight.)
A room where one couldn’t even sense the sunlight during the day.
(I wonder if his place in Germany is like this, too.)
He had said he disliked bright light and considering Haus, I felt I could finally understand why.
(It must have been pitch-black.)
In a place so dark that you couldn't even see the light outside, he longed for voyages and dreamt of the seas he had never seen.
I imagine that the traces of a childhood spent like that still linger within him.
Lost in thought about Nica as I walked, I found myself back in the garden before I knew it.
(It started out the way it did, yet I never imagined I’d come to love him this much.)
Stopping, I looked up to see a vast, brilliant blue sky.
[Series of Flashbacks with Narrative]
Nica: Heh….what a cute expression.
It started with him making me blush with sweet words.
Nica: You know, you shouldn’t fall asleep so defensively around a guy, Spatzi.
Nica: Isn’t that basically saying that you don’t mind what happens to you?
He teased and laughed at me.
Nica: To think you’d believe such an obvious lie… you really are stupid.
Even after realizing I’d been played...
Nica: …You can laugh and call me a fool. And it’s okay to blame me too.
...I still couldn't stop loving him.
[Flashbacks End]
Despite being hurt and toyed with by Nica, I still loved him.
(But part of the reason my feelings won’t fade is because of Nica’s attitude.)
No matter what he said, he never truly pushed me away.
If he didn’t want me to like him, he would have told Crown about that incident without hesitation and put some distance between us.
But Nica didn’t do that.
(Though I can’t deny the theory that he still sees me as a toy he can use…)
Kate: If Crown were to set me free.…would that mean I’d never see Nica again?
If I were allowed to, I would want to stay by Nica’s side.
If I can help him find happiness by drawing Ring into his fate, then I don’t mind if my wish doesn’t come true.
It isn't because an ability has been used on me. It’s something I truly desire from the bottom of my heart.
And yet…I don’t think it’ll come to pass.
Kate: Haaa…..
Crouching down in front of the fountain I gaze at the sparkling surface of the water.
(Come to think of it, there was a similar passage in the sea voyage book I found in Nica’s room.)
Recalling the description of the twins who were captivated by the glittering sea, I clutch my head again.
(I’m thinking about Nica again…!)
Just as I was thinking it felt as though I was under the effect of his ability when I really wasn’t, I spotted a group of parliamentarians walking by whose meeting session must’ve just ended.
議員 - Member of parliament is used here. They are not the same as privy counsellors. I used MP for short though this may vary on official EN translation.
Bespectacled MP: By the by, regarding that murder case in town the other day…it seems everyone involved was German.
Recognizing the matter, I lent an ear to the conversation.
The parliamentarians continue their conversation, mildly exasperated.
Burly MP: Ah, are you talking about the speculation that a key figure from Germany is pulling the strings behind the scenes?
Kate: !
Lanky MP: Exactly. I mean, there are hardly any German immigrants here, are there?
Lanky MP: And yet, ever since those dignitaries arrived, it seems crimes committed by German immigrants have been on the rise in various areas.
Bespectacled MP: Given the increase in the immigrant population, it wouldn't be unreasonable to suspect some sort of connection.
(I had no idea things like that were happening...)
It’s true. The recent incident involving Nica had been the work of Monica and the other Germans.
(The mastermind funding them may have a far greater objective than killing Nica.)
After recalling Nica’s hypothesis and then hearing this conversation, I felt that the rise in crimes by immigrants seemed to lend it credence.
(What exactly are they planning to do in England?)
Realizing I won't find an answer just by thinking about it, I stand up as the members of parliament leave.
(They probably already know, but I should let them know anyway.)
(I’ll have Ring pass the message on to Nica!)
(Actually, wouldn't it be faster to just tell Nica directly?)
Worried that a clumsy explanation might accidentally reveal Nica’s secrets to Ring, I decided to tell Nica myself.
No matter who I ultimately tell, Nica is the one who needs to be most on guard regarding this matter.
(Something similar to what happened to Monica and the others might happen again.)
Believing he ought to know since he had already been targeted once, I turned around.
(I'll go find Nica right away.)
Just as I was about to leave the spot...
I heard the sound of something breaking behind me and turned around.
Kate: Hm?
Suddenly, the fountain started malfunctioning and a massive amount of water came surging towards me.
Kate: Kyaah!??
[Enters into a Neu. POV]
While Kate was getting soaked to the bone, a Vogel meeting was taking place somewhere in London….
Darius: Well then, let's call it a day.
Nica immediately stood up, intending to return to the palace, but Darius stopped him.
Darius: Oh, Nica. Stay behind, there’s something I need to discuss with you.
Nica: Finnneee.
He returned to his seat with a smile, making no effort to hide the fact that he found the whole thing a massive hassle.
Darius didn't reprimand him for it.
Ring then left the room, leaving the two alone.
Darius: How’s your injury from the other day?
Nica: Completely healed, thankfully. Roger Barel’s treatment was spot-on.
Darius: It really is wonderful having a cursed doctor treat you. I wish he'd come work for us already.
Nica: Didn't you say you were going to have that Cursed person you scouted get a medical license? Whatever happened with that?
Darius: Hmm, it looks like that's going to take a while. That's why I want someone who's already fully qualified.
The two of them looked at each other and smiled.
Nica knew full well that this wasn't the reason Darius had asked him to stay.
Nica: So, what’s this really about?
Darius continued speaking, his smile never wavering.
Darius: You're smart enough to know what I'm getting at, don’t you?
Nica: It’s about the spatzi then…..
Nica averted his gaze, wearing a guilty expression.
Darius: Don’t worry. I’m not angry.
Darius: But, as I'm sure you realize, family comes first.
Darius: If your infatuation with her were to disrupt my plans, though... I might have to reconsider things.
Nica: I wouldn't get in your way, Dari. Besides, I'm not exactly infatuated with her.
Darius: But you're only cooperating because siding with me means backing the winning horse... right?
Nica remained silent.
Darius: I’m not criticizing you. In fact, that demeanor is what suits you best, Nica.
Darius: Family or not, if there's no mutual benefit, you'd switch sides in a heartbeat... It's better for you to be heartless.
Darius: That’s precisely what makes Ring’s loyalty shine so brightly, after all.
Darius opened a tin of snacks, picked out a few biscuits, and popped them into his mouth.
He wasn't being careful about how he ate, though. He let the crumbs fall to the floor without a second thought.
Darius: You know this already, I'm sure, but I absolutely adore the Cursed.
Darius: So, as long as you don't interfere with my plans, I don't mind if you want her for yourself.
Darius: I could even arrange for you to keep her as a pet. I'll have a custom cage prepared and everything.
Nica: You’re joking, right?
Darius: Well, keeping a robin requires a birdcage and a contract, doesn't it?
Darius: And perhaps I’ll prepare a collar too, so everyone knows she belongs to you?
Nica retorted without changing his expression while Darius continued to eat his biscuits.
Nica: You don’t need to go that far, Dari. I’m not going anywhere.
Nica: Even if I were to get my hands on her, nothing would really change.
A sharp gaze fixed upon Nica.
Darius: It would change things for you, at least.
Darius: She’s become someone important to you, Nica.
Darius stopped eating and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand.
Darius: She might be even more troublesome than Ring. After all, Miss Fairytale Keeper is nothing more than a human.
Darius: A single little poke would probably kill her.
Nica: ….Dari.
Darius smiled brightly in response to Nica’s skeptical gaze.
Darius: Don’t worry, I won’t do anything.
Darius: As long you work properly….yes?
[Transitions to Palace Corridor - MC’s POV]
(I can’t believe that happened….)
Soaking wet, I was walking along the outer corridor of the palace.
The fountain suddenly started acting up, unleashing a torrent upon me with such force that it could only be described as a water torture.
I managed to protect the report, at least, but I was left completely drenched.
A gardener rushed over immediately, realized the fountain was malfunctioning, and shut off the water, but...
(Could this possibly be related to the white swan's curse...?)
That was the only explanation that made sense to me as I walked along, dripping wet.
Nica: Huh….?
I stopped at the end of the corridor, and our eyes met as he stood there looking at me with, surprised.