#fennesz

Gacha Voice Line: “Because I met Arujisama, I was kind of afraid of Valentine’s Day, but instead, I experienced more happiness.”

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[The butlers’ stage was enveloped by cheers.

The curtains rolled after the festival’s great success.

A few days after the end of the festival…

There was still excitement left over from the festival.

If they continue to wear the stage costumes…

Perhaps the townspeople’s impression of the Devil Butlers could change a little.

And because of that reason…

The butlers would wear the idol costumes from time to time to spend the day.]

-Devil’s Palace, Cafeteria-

[For the sake of conveying my thoughts to Fennesz…I have prepared a handmade festival chocolate…or known as the “Idol chocolates”, made from a heart mould.

(T/N: Aitoru chocolates, named by Lamli, a pun on Idol, and has the meaning of capturing love)

I will be presenting it to Fennesz tonight…

While thinking about this, I found Fennesz, who was reading the news in the cafeteria.]

*Knock…knock…knock…*

Aruji: Good morning, Fennesz.

Fennesz: Ah, Arujisama.

Good morning to you.

Aruji: Are you reading the news?

Fennesz: Yes.

It included our stage performance.

This…has a lot of nice things recorded in it.

Even as Devil Butlers, they didn’t include any strange criticisms.

They properly evaluated the performance by itself.

Well, it was the Grosvenor family’s decision for us to appear in the festival…we do have to be more aware of our image.

Aruji: But, I’m happy that they’re judging fairly.

Fennesz: Yes, I also thought the same way too.

Honestly, I was feeling kind of worried, since it was a performance done by the Devil Butlers, and we might not get accepted by them…

But for now, I’m relieved that everything went well.

Aruji: Fennesz, you did extremely well.

[The theme for the Second Floor Butlers is “Rock”.

Fennesz had said before that, “it might not be suitable for him…”

Different from his usual self, the bold, manly Fennesz…was indeed attractive too, and it’s not just flattery.]

Fennesz: I-is that really true…?

I…I’m not really confident with it.

But…

I’m glad that I was able to properly achieve the “rock” image in front of Arujisama.

…Hum, could it be that Arujisama is…more drawn to the bolder type…?

[Fennesz, muttered his thoughts while looking at me from the side…and I too, was thinking about today’s plan.

Since we did have a success with the stage performances…

Shall we go out to town together?

And at the end of the day, I’ll be presenting the chocolate…

So that we can make a lasting memory.]

Aruji: If you are alright with it, how about we go to town together?

Fennesz: Eh? W-with me?

Fufu, of course, it would be my pleasure.

I would accompany you anywhere.

Aruji: It’s not just accompanying me…but more like a date.

Fennesz: Eh….!?

D-d-d…a date…?

Ah, um…of course, if you wouldn’t be put off by it…

W-what’s this all of a sudden…

Aruji: It’s like a “good work reward” after everything’s finished.

Fennesz: I see…so it’s something like this.

It’s true that we have been busy preparing for the festival.

I understand.

Then, let’s spend a relaxing day together today.

There is still the afterglow of the festival…it’ll surely be fun.

[Then, Fennesz and I decided to go out to town.]

-Espoir-

*step…step…step…*

Townspeople: Isn’t that…the Devil Butler and his Aruji?

That’s the costume he was wearing on stage.

Fennesz: ……

…for some reason, we’re being stared at a lot.

For the sake of changing the Devil Butler’s image…I wore the stage costume that had good reviews…

But I didn’t think we would stand out this much.

Aruji: It’s really the talk of the town, isn’t it?

Fennesz: That’s true…

We also got published on the news too.

However, I was kind of naive.

Elderly person: …hey, you over there.

The Devil Butler’s stage performance ain’t so bad.

Fennesz: Eh…?

T-thank you very much…!

Elderly person: Hum…compare to the you from the stage, my impression of you seems kind of different now.

Fennesz: A-ahaha…

During that time, I was acting in a bolder way that would draw attention.

[While there were many people who were looking from afar…the elder came to talk to us.

Fennesz also answered in his usual gentle tone…

Since they thought he was easy to talk to…other people began to gather around us.]

Fennesz: U-um…

….eh? You’re giving me this festival chocolate?

Thank you very much.

Fufu, is that so…

I’m glad that you enjoyed our songs.

[There were still some people who gave us the cold gazes amidst the crowd…but there were more townspeople who held kind intent.

I was confused, but deeply moved by them…

And the townspeople started talking to me.]

Townspeople: The person over there is the Aruji of the Devil butler, right?

You were the one who planned the stage, right?

I thought that the Devil Butler would be more intimidating…but from the stage, our doubts were taken away.

Aruji: All of the butlers are gentle.

[While talking to the townspeople, I faced them with a smile.

Since everyone already worked so hard…I have to work hard to maintain the Devil Butler’s good image.]

Fennesz: ……………

….um, Arujisama…!

Aruji: Fennesz, what’s wrong?

Fennesz: No, um…

…we should be leaving for our next schedule.

To the townspeople…thank you very much for talking with us.

We’ll have to take our leave now…

The Devil Butlers will continue to protect this town.

It’s a pleasure to work with you.

[After saying this, Fennesz bowed his head…

…and he took my hand and started walking.

And…wanting to be away from the other people’s gaze, he took the alley path.]

Fennesz: Phew…I’m sorry for taking you here all of a sudden.

It was a lie that I told.

There wasn’t anything planned next.

Did I make you feel uncomfortable with it…?

Aruji: Nuh-uh, not at all.

[But…the action that he took just now, doesn’t seem like the usual Fennesz.

I was kind of surprised by Fennesz’s bold action…

Is what I told him.]

Fennesz: …..I-I’m very sorry.

I know this isn’t how a butler should behave…

…even though that was what I initially thought…

But when I saw Arujisama, who was surrounded by others, and smiling at them…

For some reason…I felt kind of uneasy.

B-because right now…I am a “rock idol”.

Please forgive my bolder actions today…just kidding.

[Looking at Fennesz, who was completely red just from making an excuse, I couldn’t help but laugh.]

Aruji: Fufu, I see that’s what happened.

Fennesz: No, since the festival had already ended…

If I say that kind of thing, it would make you cringe, wouldn’t it…

And I shouldn’t have interfered with Arujisama’s talk with other people.

Aruji: I was feeling anxious when I got surrounded by them, so you saved me.

Fennesz: Is…that really so?

Aruji: Mhm, so please don’t worry.

Fennesz: I see…

Thank you very much, Arujisama.

[I continue to walk in the empty alley with Fennesz, who had a troubling smile.

In the dimmed, quiet path…

I felt at ease when Fennesz is right beside me.

After that, we bought hats at a small shop we found in the alley way.]

Fennesz: It might be bad If we get surrounded again, so let’s hide our faces with this.

Well, the costume is still the same…

But it might put us at ease with this.

Aruji: Hm~it’s kind of obvious, right?

Fennesz: Fufu, that’s right…

For now, let’s try not to stand out…maybe we should move discreetly.

Would it be alright if we continue this alley path…and not go out to town today?

Aruji: That’s fine, let’s do that today.

[We covered our eyes with the hat, and continue to walk together.

…then, while we continued our way…

There was a sign of an old photo studio in front of us.]

Fennesz: …Huh.

There is an old photo studio in such a place.

Aruji: A photo studio…it can be a nice memory.

Fennesz: Eh? A m-memory?

Aruji: It’s to commemorate when Fennesz became an idol.

Fennesz: Fufu, that’s true…

Before I didn’t know I would become an idol…

It’s a really nice idea to commemorate.

And, I too…

I’m quite attached to…the costume that Arujisama designed for me.

I would be happy if I could take a photo together with Arujisama in this costume.

Aruji: Then, shall we go in?

Fennesz: Yes.

[I went into the shop together with Fennesz and requested the owner for a photo.

Luckily, he didn’t have other plans…

So we could immediately take a picture.

While the Owner is preparing for the setup, we went over to the mirror to adjust our outfits.]

Fennesz: Arujisama, please look this way.

I can also help you take off your hat.

[After Fennesz said this…

He gently took off my hat.

And he fixed my hair with great care.]

Fennesz: …….

Aruji: ……

//I-I’m feeling kind of shy about this…

Fennesz: Fufu…

When I can see Arujisama’s face like this, I felt really happy.

When you’re covered by the hat, I couldn’t quite see you as you are.

…….

Aruji: Fennesz….did you fix my hair?

Fennesz: Hm? ….ah, um…

Y-yes…

Please excuse me, I have arranged it neatly.

[For some reason, looking at Fennesz, who was blushing frantically while releasing me…I also felt the same bashfulness as well.

When the camera is already set up…we went to where the owner was.

The photo studio owner pointed the camera at us.

Parallel to each other…

We stood still, waiting for the picture to be taken.]

Fennesz: ………

Aruji: …………

Fennesz: ….I’m sorry, Arujisama.

[I heard a small apology whispered by Fennesz…

Before I could ask about the reason…my body was hugged closer by Fennesz.]

Aruji: F-Fennesz…?

Fennesz: …o-our distance was kind of far from each other…

D-do you feel uncomfortable by this…?

Aruji: It’s not that…but…

Fennesz: …then…if you don’t mind me…

I would be happy if we could take a picture like this together.

There are a few seconds before the picture is taken…

Let’s try to stay still for a little while.

Aruji: …Mhm…I got it.

[I tried to suppress my nervousness, and did my very best to smile.

I couldn’t look at Fennesz’s face who was standing next to me…

The hand wrapped around my waist…

Seemed to be quite tense from the nervousness as well.]

Photo Studio owner: ….alright, I’ve got the picture.

Please wait there for it to be developed.

Fennesz: Phew…thank you very much.

Arujisama too…I’m really thankful for you.

Aruji: Same here, thank you as well.

[Even so…

The Fennesz today is even bolder.

“When you hugged me in such a manly way, it felt like ‘Rock’ exactly.”

After telling him this…Fennesz surfaced a bashful, gentle smile.]

-On the same night-

[I planned to give the chocolates as a gift to him…and I called Fennesz to the garden.]

*step, step, step*

Fennesz: Arujisama, good evening.

Aruji: Good evening, Fennesz.

Fennesz: When you call for me to come to this place, did something happen?

Aruji: I wanted to give this to Fennesz.

Fennesz: Eh? That’s…

Could this be…the Valentine chocolates…?

T-thank you very much…

[To the happy Fennesz…

I wanted to convey my feelings with the chocolates.

My heart would be warmed by Fennesz’s gentleness and care…

…Compare to anyone else, I wish to stay by Fennesz’s side.

And also, more than anyone else…I wish Fennesz would stay by my side.

The feelings that were usually contained…were both delivered with the heart chocolate using my gathered courage.]

Fennesz: ….thank you very much, Arujisama…

When you say something like this…

It feels like my heart is filled completely…

I’m really, really…happy.

Aruji: I felt relieved that you’re happy about it…

Fennesz: Of course, I would feel really happy…

Especially these words are coming from my most precious one.

…Arujisama… is someone special to me…

Someone who is special and precious…that I want to protect…

That I want to monopolize.

Arujisama is…someone like this to me.

Aruji: Monopolized…

Fennesz: Yes…if Arujisama allows me to.

…even though you were just speaking to the townspeople, I felt jealous already…

I…have been thinking about you a lot.

….please don’t smile at another person, other than me…

If I say something like this, it’ll surely be troubling…

But these are my true, unconcealed feelings.

…as a butler, I know it’s not permitted to think this way.

However…

Right now I am a bold, manly “Rock Idol.”

Usually, I wouldn’t be able to say this wish I have for Arujisama…

But please forgive me just this time.

Aruji: A wish…?

Fennesz: ….at the photo studio, I hugged Arujisama closer towards me, right?

But this time…

…I wish that Arujisama could follow your feelings to come near me.

Not just being hugged by me…but I wish that from Arujisama…you could show me that you wish to be by my side.

[After Fennesz said this, he was looking at me, and his face was completely flushed.

I responded to Fennesz’s wish…by stepping forward towards him with my nervous step.]

Fennesz: …Arujisama….thank you very much.

Arujisama’s feelings…have been delivered to me.

[He looked very happy, and he slowly took both of my hands.

Fennesz’s hands…just like mine, felt feverishly warm.]

Fennesz: …I don’t ever want to let go of these hands…

….I also think about it often…

If Arujisama would also want to have me by yourself…

Aruji: …I’ve been thinking about it for a long time.

Fennesz: Arujisama….

Fufu…I see.

[After Fennesz said this…our hands were held carefully with strength.

The same temperature conveyed the feelings we have for each other.

We continued to stay under the chilly night sky…

A calming time disregarding the freezing cold.]

A comic strip without meaning

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