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The mountain ranges in the distance reflected clearly in the mirror-like lake.

Amidst the clear, beautiful view, I took a deep breath of the crisp air.

Mitsuki: Mmm, this feels so good…!

Comte: It’s not so bad relaxing in a place like this every once in a while, isn’t it?

Vincent: Looking at a beautiful scenery like this makes me want to start painting right away…

Theodorus: Broer, wait for me, I’ll prepare the sketchpad right away…!

Next to the ever-in-sync brothers, silver hair swayed in the wind…

Vlad: I’m so happy that I can enjoy this beautiful scenery with Mitsuki.

Faust: Good grief. With Mitsuki around, anywhere would be beautiful for you, du verschrumpelte Fledermaus.

Charles: Lord Vlad, don’t forget about us too, okay?

It wasn’t just the residents of the mansion who came to le Comte’s lakeside villa…

Vlad, Faust, Charles… and also…

Shakespeare: I never thought the day would come where I’d be taking a vacation with you all…

Looking at Shakespeare’s smile, memories came back to me.

Long before we met, le Comte and Vlad - both pure-blooded vampires - came up with the idea of reviving great figures from history as vampires, for the good of the world.

But then, for some reason, the two parted ways…

It wasn’t until a certain incident at the Paris World’s Fair that they joined forces again.

Vlad: …Looking at this scenery reminds me of something. When we were little, Comte would often hide in the forest and cry.

Saint-Germain: You shouldn’t go on about unnecessary things just because you’re feeling a bit relaxed, Vlad.

Seeing the two of them smiling at each other, I broke into a smile too… and suddenly, I felt a comforting warmth on my head.

Leonardo: You’re looking at them with a lot of gentleness in your eyes, cara mia.

The moment I looked up, my eyes met those lit by a warm, enveloping light.

Mitsuki: Little by little, I’ve been able to see glimpses of the struggles everyone is carrying on their own…so maybe that’s why I’m happy we’re able to spend such a peaceful time together.

Leonardo: I see…

As we watched everyone exchanging smiles, Leonardo smiled softly.

Leonardo: I believe that humans are enough as they are. That’s why I don’t agree with what Comte and Vlad did but…

Leonardo: Seeing them live their lives to the fullest once more, I can’t fully disapprove of their actions.

Leonardo: It’s a little twisted, but this moment where we’re all laughing together now isn’t so bad…

It’s just as Leonardo says…

This “now”, this moment - I am so happy to be by their sides.

As I gazed into his golden eyes and smiled…

Napoleon: Hey, Mitsuki! Want to take a horseback ride around the lake?

Arthur: There’s a beautiful flower field over there.

Leonardo: My, my… you’re in high demand…

Leonardo: Go on.

Mitsuki: You should come with us.

Leonardo: Flower fields aren’t my style, so I’ll pass.

Leonardo: Ah, but in return…

Leonardo shrugged his shoulders and leaned his face close to my ear.

Leonardo: Save the night for me……

Mitsuki: Ah……!

As Leonardo left those sweet whispers behind, his jacket fluttered in the wind.

– And so, as night fell, the lake was decorated with the reflection of the moon and stars.

The boat carrying me and Leonardo moved along the lake, ripples spreading across the water’s surface.

Leonardo: Around here should be good…

As we reached the middle of the lake, Leonardo stopped rowing.

Mitsuki: Wow… It’s like the stars are falling…

The twinkling stars in the night sky cast a soft light on the lake… I was so mesmerized I forgot to breathe.

Mitsuki: We went on a boat and looked at the starry sky like this together before, didn’t we?

—- It was the first time I had laughed from the bottom of my heart since coming to this world.

(When we first met, I thought Leonardo was always leading me around…)

——— FLASHBACK ———

Leonardo: It’s my fault for not explaining anything to you, cara mia. That’s why…

Leonardo: Would you let me continue to help you smile… openly from now on?

——— END FLASHBACK ———

But, rather than messing with me…

Under the starry night that looked as though a jewel had been thrown into the sky, he told me it was to open up my heart.

Mitsuki: Back then, I kept telling myself that it wasn’t love.

Mitsuki: …But, there was no way I wasn’t attracted to you.

I looked up at Leonardo and smiled, and he reached out to touch my cheek.

His large hand cupping my face easily toyed with my heart.

Leonardo: A lot has changed since then, eh?

Leonardo: You were my compagni provvisora, but now you’ve become my real lover……and you even said you’d live with me.

Leonardo: But those eyes of yours haven’t changed.

He stares at me with an intense, heated gaze, and I feel like I can’t breathe properly.

Leonardo: Your eyes are so clear, so vulnerable, yet so passionate… they drive me crazy…

His smile that seems to embrace all of me makes my heart swell, leaving me speechless…just like back then.

(But compared to that time, there’s so much more I want to tell him…)

Mitsuki: You’re the one who’s been stirring my heart ever since… Even just having you stare at me like this…

Before I could finish the words I mustered up the courage to utter, they were stolen by Leonardo’s lips.

Mitsuki: Mm…I still haven’t fully said what I wanted to say…

Leonardo: You’ve said more than enough

Leonardo: If I hear any more, I’ll want to take you right here…

He has such an unfair, sly mature look on his face, the sound of my heart beating seems even sweeter.

Mitsuki: Mm…

Leonardo’s lips parted from mine briefly, and the moment his face filled my field of vision again, I felt my breath being taken away.

[Grab his clothes]    +2    +4

As we continued to kiss, I instinctively grabbed onto his clothes. Leonardo: You okay with this? If you don’t refuse, I’ll take that as a yes. He whispered slyly in my ear.

[Kiss him back]    +4    +4

Mitsuki: …Ah…Leonardo… Chasing after the gentle heat, I pressed my lips against his once more. Leonardo: …I never thought you’d return the favor. Well, I’ll give it back some more.

[Wriggle]    +4    +2

The warmth of his repeated touches inevitably makes my face flush, and I involuntarily squirm against him. Mitsuki: …L-Leonardo… Leonardo: …Whoops, that was close. Hold on tight, cara mia.

Leonardo took me in his arms and deepened the kiss.

Mitsuki: Mmm…

My brain went numb at the feeling of his tongue parting my lips, and my body trembled.

– At that moment, the boat rocked violently with a loud creak.

Mitsuki: Ah…!

Leonardo: Damn it… I don’t want us to get completely soaked again, so I think we should stop here.

Leonardo’s shoulders shook slightly, and he picked up the oars.

As the boat slowly returned to the shore, a cool breeze gently brushed against my flushed cheeks.

Leonardo: Take my hand, cara mia.

I got off the boat, holding onto his outstretched hand for support.

With only a small lamp to light my way, I took a careful step, but…

Mitsuki: Wah…!

My foot slipped, and water splashed all over me.

Leonardo quickly pulled me out, but…

Leonardo: Are you okay? …Ah… you’ve gotten all wet.

My knees were in shallow water and I pulled up my soaked skirt.

Mitsuki: I’m sorry, Leonardo… I got your feet wet too… Ah!

(What should I do? When I slipped, my hand got in the water.)

A sudden realization hit me, and I looked down at the watch on my wrist.

It was a very precious item made for me by Leonardo’s watchmaker friend, Jean-Paul.

Mitsuki: It got wet after all… I wonder if it’s broken.

Leonardo: Let me see.

Leonardo took my frantic wrist in his hand and brought the lamp closer to me, squinting.

Leonardo: Hm… it’s alright. It’s still working just fine.

Mitsuki: Thank goodness…

Leonardo: Jean-Paul’s watches are sturdy, so this timepiece will keep working as long as you live.

Leonardo: Even if it breaks, I’ll be sure to fix it.

Mitsuki: Thank you. I’m sure Jean-Paul would also trust in you, Leonardo.

Leonardo gazes at the watch on my wrist and his eyes narrow nostalgically.

Leonardo: …Come to think of it, I haven’t told you about this. Jean-Paul appeared in my dreams once.

Mitsuki: Eh!

Leonardo: It was when I pushed you away… so Jean-Paul went ahead and smacked me on my head.

Mitsuki: Smacked you… hehe.

Leonardo chuckled, and I couldn’t help but laugh too.

Leonardo: In my dreams… that guy…

Leonardo: He said, “What makes a person happy is solely up to them” and “Don’t give up on being happy.”

(Jean-Paul…)

I can imagine the gentle smile of the white-haired, monocle-wearing Jean-Paul, who has since gone to heaven.

Mitsuki: …Then, we must absolutely find happiness together. Otherwise, you’ll get smacked again.

Leonardo: That’s for sure.

Our laughter swept away in the night breeze.

The starlight reflected on the water’s surface sparkled in the ripples.

Mitsuki: Beautiful… It’s like a starry sky stage…

Leonardo: A stage, huh? Then…

As he muttered those words, Leonardo pulled me in close by the waist.

Leonardo: To keep this watch moving, let’s dance under the stage of this starry sky, cara mia.

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On a night of a crescent moon, I accidentally time-traveled back to 19th century France.

There, I met a man with a sweet fragrance of cigarillos…

A great figure who left his mark in history known as “the versatile genius” — Leonardo da Vinci.

——— FLASHBACK ———

Leonardo: You’re an interesting one. A fascinating subject for my research, at least.

Mitsuki: A subject… for your research…?

Leonardo: A woman who came from a world that I don’t know interests me. In other words, it’s not a romantic interest.

——— END FLASHBACK ———

I’d never fall in love with him…or so I thought…

——— FLASHBACK ———

Leonardo: When I look at the people in this town, I think, ‘So that’s what it means to be alive.’

Mitsuki: What do you mean, to be alive?

Leonardo: A lot of things happen in life. There are days when you think it’s unfair, days when you want to cry.

Leonardo: In spite of that, everyone overcomes those days and tries their best to smile.

Leonardo: I…think that kind of outlook is beautiful… even precious.

——— END FLASHBACK ———

Little by little, as I spent time with him as his ‘compagna provvisoria’, I began to learn more about Leonardo.

——— FLASHBACK ———

Leonardo: ‘I can’t let it get me down. I have to keep smiling properly,’ you said, and then you smiled. I thought it was courageous and admirable of you.

Leonardo: I understood it was your way of showing your consideration to the others.

Leonardo: …but for some reason, I couldn’t bear seeing you like that.

——— END FLASHBACK ———

Staring at humans with a look of yearning in his eyes… 

He saw through my stubbornness, and opened up my heart with a kindness that was almost unfair.

——— FLASHBACK ———

Leonardo: A love that will only make you cry isn’t your destiny…

Leonardo: You deserve a love that fills your life with the greatest joy.

Mitsuki: …Leonardo…

Leonardo: So, don’t tell me that you want to become a vampire… Please never ask that of me again.

——— FLASHBACK ———

By the time I found out he was a pureblood vampire who could never die,

I had already fallen so in love with him that there was no turning back.

I, who live for a limited time, and you, who live for eternity…

We were hopelessly drawn to each other. Even though we kept passing by each other and hurt each other, we couldn’t give up.

That’s why I made a decision - I’d remain as a human and live my life to the fullest now, by your side.

——— FLASHBACK ———

Leonardo: I’ll give you my life― so in return…give me yours.

——— END FLASHBACK ———

With each and every passing moment, I realize what it is to be loved…

I have truly wandered into this paradise called you.

This is the story of a forbidden love between a human and a vampire.

One day, a while after I had decided to live with Leonardo in 19th century France…

Sebastian: It would be quicker if we split up to do the shopping.

Mitsuki: Fufu, I got too carried away and ended up buying more than usual… Oh! That’s the last store.

The bakery, liquor store, art supply store, tobacco shop… One by one, I packed the requested items into the basket. After busily visiting various stores, I finally stopped at the produce shop.

Mitsuki: Excuse me, I’d like some oranges and grapes…and also apricots please.

Shop Owner: Thank you for your continued patronage, miss!

The shop owner wrapped up all the fruit in a burlap sack and placed it on the counter.

Shop Owner: Take this, too!

A bright red color peered from the bag’s opening.

Mitsuki: Wow! These apples look delicious! Are you sure I can have this many?

Shop Owner: Leonardo fixed my cart for me the other day.

Shop Owner: At the time, I didn’t have enough to show my gratitude, so please try our freshly picked apples!

Mitsuki: Thank you! Apples are Leonardo’s favorite, so I think he’ll be pleased!

As I took the gift with a smile, voices from people in nearby shops and from people passing by started flying around.

Pub Owner: He painted our sign for us the day before yesterday too! Come over for a drink sometime, on the house!

Woman: I also had my child’s toy fixed the other day!

Woman: It’s a wind-up toy boat, and they’re so happy that it runs even faster than it did before!

Mitsuki: I’ll make sure to let Leonardo know!

Sebastian: As expected of Master Leonardo, the versatile master of all trades.

Versatile - The word I often hear used to describe Leonardo. 

(Though there are times he tries to deny it, saying things like he’s hopeless when it comes to cleaning his room, and that dancing isn’t his style…)

I smile to myself as I remember his weaknesses.

Mitsuki: We’ve got some great stuff; shall we head home?

With full baskets in hand, we made our way back to the mansion.

Mitsuki: Phew…

As I put the things we bought on the dining room table, an apple rolled out.

Dazai: Oh? It’s Isaac-kun’s favorite apples. There’s a whole bunch in the basket, isn’t that great?

Arthur: Heeere you go, Ai-chan~! Say ahhh~

Isaac: Wa-! Stop talking about apples! And don’t force the whole thing on me!

Mitsuki: Stop! This is a gift for Leonardo!

I confiscate the apple being passed around between them.

Arthur: So, you’re saying we can't eat these apples without Leonardo's permission?

Arthur: That’s too bad... isn't it, Ai-chan?

Isaac: Don’t get me involved in every single thing...

Dazai: If this was a gift from the people he helped around town, then it’s not something we should be taking lightly.

Dazai: Sorry about that. If that's the case, you should hurry and bring it to your lover.

My heart beats faster hearing him call Leonardo my lover. 

(I still can't get used to us being called that in front of everyone…) 

Dazai: Oh my, your cheeks are turning as red as an apple. 

Mitsuki: I… I'm going to give Leonardo the apples…! 

I quickly left the dining room, trying to escape everyone’s amused gazes.

——— SCENE CHANGE ———

As I stood before Leonardo’s room, I took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

But as time passed, there was no reply. 

Mitsuki: Leonardo?

I quietly opened the door, but no one was in the room.

(Where could he have gone?) 

Mozart: Ugh, this room is as messy as ever. 

Suddenly I heard a voice, and when I turned around… 

Mitsuki: Wah… Mozart…and Jean. 

Mozart frowned at the terrible state of the room, which was visible from the open door. 

Mozart: I don't even want to take one step inside.

Jean: I've never seen a military tent as messy as this.

Though it might’ve been more acceptable to the usually candid Jean, it was unbearable for the neat-freak Mozart, who turned his eyes away from the room, as if he didn’t even want it in his field of vision.

Mitsuki: I just cleaned the room the other day…

Mitsuki: But Leonardo’s such a curious person, so it becomes like this immediately… 

Jean: He's able to collect so many things in here. It's completely different from my room. 

Mozart: Jean, I think you could do with adding some more things.

(Oh, that's right. I should try asking them…)

Mitsuki: By the way, have you seen Leonardo?

Jean: Unfortunately, I haven't.

Mozart: I haven’t either. I was holed up in the piano room until now. 

Jean: Sorry we couldn't be of help.

Mitsuki: It's okay, thank you! I'll try looking around. 

I parted ways with them and walked down the hallway. 

(Ah…this scent.)

Following the familiar sweet scent in the air, I entered the library, each shelf like a towering tree in a vast forest of books.

(There he is…) 

I found a sleeping Leonardo, leaning against a bookshelf.

(He can really fall asleep anywhere…)

I quietly approached him and gently placed the bag of apples beside him. 

I looked at his sleeping face, and a smile naturally appeared across mine. 

(He always acts like such a composed adult, but…)

(His defenseless sleeping face makes him look even more innocent and adorable than usual.)

(He looks so comfortable. I wonder if I should wake him up…)

As I crouched down to gaze at his face, resting my chin in my hands, precious memories suddenly came to mind. 

(The first time he kissed me…)

(and the first time I realized my feelings for Leonardo…was here.)

——— FLASHBACK ———

Leonardo: …You’re not hearing me.

Mitsuki: …Mm…!

——— ANOTHER FLASHBACK ———

Mitsuki: Leonardo… I like you.

Mitsuki: ...I've fallen in love with you… 

——— END FLASHBACK ———

(The first time I confessed to him was while he was sleeping…) 

(The situation in the past and now overlaps, and I feel my heart beating a little faster.)

Mitsuki: …Leonardo…I love you.

Mitsuki: Back then, now, and into the future… I will always love you. 

His bangs gently stirred from the whispered words that escaped my lips… 

Leonardo: …Can’t you say that to me while I'm awake, cara mia? 

Amber eyes appeared from behind closed eyelids.

Mitsuki: …! When did you wake up…? 

Leonardo: Let’s see… probably when I heard the sound of footsteps approaching.

Mitsuki: In other words, when I entered the room?

Seeing me turn bright red, Leonardo chuckled.

Leonardo: So? You won't say it directly to my face? 

[I'll say it as many times as you want]    +4    +4

Mitsuki: That's… I'll say it as many times as you want…. I love you, Leonardo. (Now that our feelings have finally come together as lovers, I can confidently say that I love you, because I want to tell you…) Leonardo: Heh…I’m in trouble. I underestimated your straightforwardness. 

[If you do something for me, I'll tell you]    +4    +4

Mitsuki: If you do something for me, then I’ll tell you… (Because it can be frustrating to say I love you so honestly…) Leonardo: An equal exchange, eh? So what do you want from me? Mitsuki: Well… the same words, of course. Leonardo: Heh, alright…

[I won't say it unless it's a special occasion]    +4    +4

Mitsuki: I…I won’t say it unless it’s a special occasion. Leonardo: Heh… Even when you’re not being honest, you’re so adorable. Leonardo: But, isn’t it a special time now? Mitsuki: Huh? Leonardo: After all, there’s not a single moment we spend together that isn’t special.

At that moment, Leonardo wrapped his strong arms around me.

Mitsuki: Leonardo… 

As I struggled in his hold, I felt his breath graze against my ear. 

Leonardo: I love you… I love you, Mitsuki.

Even though it wasn't the first time I've been told… 

My chest tightens at Leonardo’s words filled with love.

Mitsuki: Seriously… it's so unfair when you say that… 

A kiss suddenly fell on my lips, as if to interrupt my protests.

My heart skipped a beat at the sight of his smile.

Leonardo: Now, it's your turn.

(...I can’t compete with him…) 

(No matter how many times I think about it… I just can't live without you by my side.)

In 19th century France, I accidentally found the place I felt at home… and what it means to live.

Mitsuki: I love you, Leonardo.

Hearing him express his feelings for me, I can’t help but smile and return those loving words.

(I want to live my life to the fullest… and with the limited time that I have, I want to love you until the end.)

Leonardo: …Mm…

I press my warm lips against his cigarillo-scented ones.

Leonardo: Hah…Mitsuki…

Leonardo shifted his body and held me even tighter. He settled me on his lap and placed kisses along my neck.

Mitsuki: Nn…We can’t… If this goes any further…

Leonardo: If you keep your voice down, no one will find out.

Mitsuki: I’m saying this because I can’t…

Leonardo: Heh.. this you being honest or something?

Leonardo: Unfortunately, the fire you’ve ignited can’t be stopped now. Guess you'll just have to do your best and hold on tight… 

Mitsuki: Huh? Wait…. L-Leonardo…

Beside us, bright red apples rolled along the floor.

Me, a human, and Leonardo, a pureblood…

Our forbidden love was still blossoming sweetly.

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