SNB Motonari ~ Awakening ~

Finished cleaning the corridor, I breathed out and wiped the sweat on my forehead.

[YUZUKI]: (Maybe I’ll take a small break here.)

I sat down on the veranda, thinking that, and a rustling wind streamed through.

The lush smell of plants drifted through the air when I quietly closed my eyes.

[YUZUKI]: (Ah, it feels nice…)

Just as I sighed I heard the sound of footsteps moving towards me—

[MOTONARI]: “Oh?”

[YUZUKI]: “Ah, Motonari-san, I hope you aren’t working too hard.”

[MOTONARI]: “You as well, princess. Thank you for the work you’ve done; this corridor is clean to an extent where I hardly recognized it.”

[MOTONARI]: “Right now… are you having a small rest?”

[YUZUKI]: “Yes, I still have work so I thought I’d rest while I have the chance in order to finish everything properly.”

[MOTONARI]: “You’re a hard worker, aren’t you. In that case, perhaps I too shall take a rest.”

[YUZUKI]: “Ah, are you going to your room? I can bring some tea—“

[MOTONARI]: “No, here will do.”

[YUZUKI]: “Huh…?”

[MOTONARI]: “I was wanting to spend time together here, but do you not wish to?”

[YUZUKI]: “No, not at all…”

[MOTONARI]: “I’m glad. Excuse me then.”

I felt my heart skip a beat without warning at his soft expression and smile.

[MOTONARI]: “What remains for you to do?”

[YUZUKI]: “Erm, I have to clean the courtyard and then organize the archives—“

[MOTONARI]: “… That is quite a lot. I should have Motoharu ease up on you a little more…”

[YUZUKI]: “I’m someone who was just sitting around in the castle, so this is fine.”

[YUZUKI]: “Besides, I’m the one who asked for work to be given to me…”

[MOTONARI]: “Nonetheless, overworking is not good either. In the first place, I—“

After Motonari-san said that he gently wrapped an arm around my shoulder and pulled me into him, approaching my ear with his lips.

[MOTONARI]: “I think just having you beside me, princess, is enough, you know?”

[YUZUKI]: “Erm… I’m happy to h-hear that, but…”

My heart beat loudly at that breathy voice.

Motonari-san gave me a relaxed smile before he turned his gaze to the courtyard.

[MOTONARI]: “Having you by my side and those important to me in Mouri living ordinary lives—“

[MOTONARI]: “I wish these peaceful and happy times can continue from here on as well.”

[YUZUKI]: “Motonari-san…”

[MOTONARI]: “Takamoto, Motoharu, Takakage, and Terumoto… I am protecting these peaceful days for the sake of everyone in Mouri, but—“

[MOTONARI]: “Presently, those days are gradually beginning to crumble.”

[MOTONARI]: “In such times, I wonder if I can protect the future of those children?”

I felt a little sad at Motonari-san’s distressed expression, but—

[YUZUKI]: “Everything will be okay. Motonari-san, you’ve built everything up to this point because you chose the path of protecting your kind over unifying Shinga.”

[YUZUKI]: “Everyone in the Mouri army must understand your thoughts, Motonari-san. So—“

[YUZUKI]: “If it’s you, it can be done.”

[MOTONARI]: “……”

[YUZUKI]: “Ah, sorry, I just ran my mouth off…!”

[MOTONARI]: “No… you’re strong. Not only are you cute, but also steady… You’re a lovely woman.”

Motonari-san caressed my cheek gently while a smile slipped out.

[MOTONARI]: “Thank you. Owing to you, I feel enthused.”

[MOTONARI]: “I am truly glad you came here and I am certain you are also everyone else’s support.”

[YUZUKI]: “Motonari-san…”

[MOTONARI]: “… However, when I think about you supporting someone else and not me I feel a little jealous.”

Murmuring that, Motonari-san stood up and then suddenly lifted me up in a princess carry before starting to walk.

[YUZUKI]: “Wah!? Motonari-san!? This is embarrassing…!”

[MOTONARI]: “Do you wish to be put down?”

[YUZUKI]: “Yes…”

Motonari-san smiled elegantly when I said that.

[MOTONARI]: “Ahaha, too bad.”

After saying that cheerily he gently kissed my ear—

[YUZUKI]: “Nn…”

A prickling pain ran through me and then, right after, a sweet electrifying sensation spread.

[MOTONARI]: “Mm…”

Motonari-san’s enticing breaths were mixed with the sound of him drinking blood and I unconsciously trembled.

[MOTONARI]: “Now, allow me to show you to my room. I wish to monopolize that adorably blushing face.”

I was unable to resist Motonari-san’s seductive whisper and could only entrust myself to him.