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. ā” (hate asks will be deleted. not here to cause drama.)
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nica taking one of his rings out with his teeth and sliding it onto our left ring finger so creeps wonāt approach us.. like, please. heās so smooth. im swooning.
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Far from London, at a secluded resort, a tempestuous romance begins to unfold.
Driven to jealousy by his love for you, he is swept into a desire he can no longer resist. As passion takes hold of him, his heart is thrown into disarray, leaving him helpless before feelings that threaten to consume him.
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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 thenā
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 strategistāhe 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 ā 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 ā and with no one having seen himā 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 heās 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.
ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦
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 upā
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.
Thisā¦ 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 š have a good rest of your day
don't worry at all, anon. ā”
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. š
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! ā”
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Time and again, I imaginedĀ that moment, repeating to myself,Ā "It's too soon for that.ā
Soā¦.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: Whatās 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 saidĀ I want to know, then lifted her by the waist and twirled her around.
Kate: Kyahā¦pfftā¦ 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, Iām reminded of something everydayā
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: Kateā¦..Is that you?
Kate: ā¦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. Itās not as if Iām Kateās owner.
Kate: Itās 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: ā¦..Is something wrong?
Everly: Beg pardon?
Kate: Whenever you look away and stroke your beard like that, it means youāre 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.ā¦.Well, I'll just appreciate the sentiment. Please, forget I said anything.
(ā¦I see.)
I glanced at Kateās 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 couldnāt possibly ask you to do something like thatā¦!
William: Why not?
William: Delivering peopleās feelings is an important work. Thereās no need to be modest and call it āsomething like that.ā
Kate: ā¦.Willā¦.Delivering the mail!?
Next to the Director, who was blinking in sheer astonishment, Kateās eyes sparkled with delight.
(......Absolutely adorable.)
(If I get to see that face over and over while making deliveries, thatās 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 Kateās 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! Whoās that handsome chap next to you, huh?! Hey, everyone! Kate brought some dreamboat along!
Bellowing Man: She what?! Quick, hold him there. Iām gonna give him a good wallop to see if heās got any grit!
Curly-haired Young Man: Miss Kateā¦?! Wa-Wait for a secondā¦.
Curly-haired Young Man: Iād been planning to give this to you if we ever met again.
William:Ā Unfortunately, it seems that accepting gifts from specific clients violates company policy.
Curly-Haired Young Man: Huh? Whoās that?
Kate: My boyfriend! Well then, if youāll excuse us!
[Transition to Alley]
Kate: That's a huge puddle.ā¦.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: Itās a choice between taking a desperate leap, or simply getting my shoes soaked.
Kate: Basically, as long as the mail doesnāt get wet, thatās all that matters.
William: ....I think I understand why you don't break under a little adversity.
William: However, for todayā¦.
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 butā¦.
William: In my case, I donāt 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: ā¦ā¦
Flustered and at a loss for words, Kate knit her brows in distress, flushing crimson to the tips of her ears.
(Sheās 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: ā¦.Weāre 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 letterās for me!
Red-Faced Man: What good is school for a girl! Youāre taking over the family business!!
Blue-Eyed Woman: But I got accepted! So I need to apply for a scholarshā
Red-Faced Man: SHUT UP!!
A slap across the cheek sent the woman crashing to the floor.
(Ahā¦.)
(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: ā¦.Canāt you bloody hear, lady? Thatās exactly what Iām sayinā!
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: Hahā¦?
William: ā¦ā¦..
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 bobbiesā¦.?!
William: ā¦Pff- Ahaha!
William: I tell you what, Iāll 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: ā¦ā¦[Sniffles]
Kate: Here you goā¦.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: Itās 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 furiousā¦..so I turned that fact to my advantage.
Wearing a mischievous smile, Kate peered proudly into my face.
Kate: Iām perfectly suited for my Self-Righteous Monarch now, arenāt I?
(Indeed.)
William: Yesā¦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 darknessā¦.in these days of loving and being loved by me...)
(You are so incredibly precious to me... itās enough to drive me mad.)
The more we love each other, the more fitting Kate will surely become as the tragic catalystāmy beloved partnerāwho 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 momentĀ 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.
(Soā¦what about now?)
(Have I loved you enough to agonise over your lossā¦?)
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: Youāre rightā¦.
William: Letās return to where we belong.
The words repeated in my heart will turn into a prayer before long.
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Jude: Cāmon, on yer belly, lilā Miss Loon.
Kate: Y-you wonāt do something that hurtsā¦right?
Jude: Depends on you, donāt it.
Kate: Hngh, mmmn, ahhh!! (ļ½”>ļ¹<)
Jude: Quit makinā weird noises. People are gonna think Iām some kinda scummy pervert violaitinā a woman at the beach in broad daylight.
The slap of a cold towel made me let out another yelp of pain.
(I canāt believe Iāve gotten this sunburntā¦.)
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, thatās whatācha for gettinā carried away.
Kate: And itās a rare holiday for us tooā¦.Iām sorry, Jude. ļ½”Ā°(Ā°ĀÆį·ā ĀÆį· Ā°)Ā°ļ½”
Jude: Aināt like frolickinā in the oceanās 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 workinā?
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: ā¦.Itās āem tickets ya were dyinā to get yer hands on.
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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 faceā¦
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, andā
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-Nicaā
But in the very next instantā
Nica: ...You just wonāt 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 yetā¦.
(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: āForget about me... and hurry back to your normal lifeā...
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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okay so i got a couple of requests for doing will's 'two of him' translation, and while i may not do a full tl, i'll be posting a full summary of the event in the weekend.
so ikevil is releasing sets containing stories of the guys celebrating our birthdays. unlike ikepri, this will be available year-round and not just in your birthday month.
also, im not yet sure if its one single story containing all the guys or one story for each of them like ikepri.
