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Lunatic Parade Ruki Mukami Sub-Scenarios– (Laito)

Place: Reine • Dō • Aji / レーヌ• ド•アジの店 

Yui: Ruki kun, did you find the recommended books inside it?

Ruki: I guess so...it’s worthwhile reading it however...

Also...

The literature is different but it may be practically useful...

???: Apart from that~ I wonder if it’s the book I was recommending~ ♪

Yui: Eh?

Laito: Here you go, Bitch chan ♪ You can read this one.

Yui: What kind of book is it?

Laito: Hmm...For explaining easily, I will say it’s an erotic novel book  ♪

Yui: Eh!?

Laito: It’s will be boring if you just read an ordinary one~

Ruki: Haah...your hobbies and tastes are usual as ever.

Laito: Nfu  ♪ Ruki, don’t you have any interest in this book?

Ruki: I don’t.

Laito: Hmm...But, I’m curious that what’s your honest comment about this book...?

Hey Bitch chan, very unlike me, don’t you think Ruki’s interests and preferences are more maniac type? Nfuh

Ruki: ...I shall make you to stop inflating your extra thoughts.

Yui: (It’s very clear that Ruki kun’s mood is being in gloomy temper right now...)

Laito: By the way, what kind of books you usually read, Ruki?

What about lending this book...to me!

*Takes the book*

Ruki: Kh...

Yui: Wa- wait, Laito kun!

(He has just snatched away his book...)

Laito: Hee~ It’s looks a little complex...what it could be...?

*Opens*

Kh...h- hey...

Yui: ...? What’s wrong?

Laito: Hoo...heeh...when it will get melted as it will become hot...? Kh...I see...

Yui: Kh...

(Ruki kun...What kind of book you were having exactly...?)

Ruki: ...Haah...

Laito: ...the surged up juice...gh! Oooh...! Heeh~ I see now...

Hey, what was that~! It’s the most dirty one comparable to all the books I’ve read so far~!

Yui: Eeeh...!?

(Ruki kun...? Does that mean you were...?)

Laito: Anyways, I am gonna take this book permanently.

After all, I knew than Ruki has been just pretended that he doesn’t have interests in such things. I’ll be off then~  ♪

*Walks away*

Yui: (He left...)

Ruki: Oi, livestock. What’s up with those eyes...

Don’t tell me you’re seriously misunderstanding these...

Yui: M- misunderstanding you say...

(It’s because Laito kun’s reaction...now matter how I try to think...)

Ruki: The book that Laito’s reading was a recipe book from the Demon World.

Yui: Eeeh...!?

Ruki: Good grief, what the heck he was imagining just by reading such a simple book...Sakamaki Laito...I’m not even close to understand him...

Yui: (It doesn’t seem so easy to understand what’s going on in Laito kun’s head...)

Lunatic Parade Ruki Mukami Sub-Scenarios– (Azusa)

Place: Tart • Tatan ーGlimmer Street Stores

Yui: Huh? It’s Azusa kun.

Azusa: Ah...Ruki and...Eve...

Ruki: What were you eating?

Azusa: ...It is gratin. It can’t win against the gratins than Ruki kun make but...it’s delicious...

Yui: (Ah, he’s right. Looks super yummy...!)

Ruki: But comparably, it doesn’t seem to have any progress. Is there anything else about it?

Azusa: Yes...it’s not a big deal though...

Yui: ...?

Azusa: It’s delicious but...there’s something which is lacking in it...

And also there’s another thing about it...

Ruki: Hm, I see...

Yui: (Is that so...but from what I’m seeing, it looks pretty tasty...)

Azusa: Hey, Eve...if it’s okay then...have a taste...?

Yui: Can I? Alright then...mnn...

(...? I thought it’d be very delicious but...)

*Ruki shows something*

Ruki: 一 Oi, Azusa. Isn’t it this one you thought to be lacking?

Azusa: This is... shichimi...?

Yui: (Kh...where did he get these shichimi without even knowing...!?)

Ruki: Exactly. It’s something that you always put in your food.

You can pour it on for a trial.

Yui: (Gratin with shichimi...!?)

Azusa: Yes...got it...well then...

*Pours*

Azusa: Let’s have a taste.

Mnn...! The taste is different from before and...so yummy...

mnn...mn...super delicious...

Ruki: Fuh, I knew...

I got it occasionally however...glad that it comes out handy.

Azusa: Ruki, thank you...

Tell me, what about if two of you have a taste too...?

This has become way more tasty so...

Yui: Eh, but...

(This gratin with that Shichimi...!?)

Ruki: ...No, it’s okay. Because we just had taken our meal.

That’s why Azusa...we don’t mind if you have all of it.

Azusa: I- Is that so...? Then, I will gladfully...

Ruki: It’s settled then, let’s go.

Yui: Y- yes...

*After a moment*

Ruki: The truth is, when I cook gratin in our mansion...

I firstly add shichimi only in the Azusa’s part.

Yui: T- that how it was...?

Ruki: You know, because it has been very long I’ve been with them...

Same goes for Kou’s Vongole Bianco...In short it means,

Sometimes I cook food according to their liking.

Yui: (Ruki is really a nice big-brother...)

Lunatic Parade Ruki Mukami – (Chapter 4)

[Chapter 1]   [Chapter 2]  [Chapter 3]

Place: Glimmer Street, Aizen Alley / グリンマーストリートアイゼン横丁

Ruki: I hope we will make her drink that antidote as soon as possible…

Yui: Me too.

Place: レーヌ•ド•アジの店 / Reine • Dō • Aji Store

Yui: Sorry for interruption.

Reine • Dō • Aji: kh….You two! Don’t enter!

Yui: Eh…

Ruki: We come to see the antidote but...you're not done…

Reine • Dō • Aji: I am working on an important part! Please don’t bother.

It takes both time and effort at the same time to compound this antidote.

If you understand, then just get out!

Yui: S- so sorry…!

Place: Glimmer Street, Aizen Alley / グリンマーストリートアイゼン横丁

Ruki: Oh my, oh my...it can’t be helped. Let’s go to the shoemaker and explain the situation.

Yui: Yes, let’s go…

Place: Underground Corridor / 地下回廊

Yui: Huh? This sound...

Ruki: Looks like it’s coming from his room.

Shoemaker: Uwah! You guys...came here?

Yui: Yeah, just now…

Ruki: We’d heard the sounds of tools. Were you working on something?

Shoemaker: Eh? Y- yeah... a little bit.

Yui: ….?

Shoemaker: By the way, did something happen? You come here for a reason, no?

Ruki: ...Yeah. Actually…

Shoemaker: ...So, it was all about huh...haah…

Yui: This is why she didn’t really leave you because she hates your or something. 

Ruki: Yeah, exactly.

Shoemaker: ….But if she’d possibly had such circumstances then why didn’t she talk with me...If we’d have a discussion then I'd have found a way to manage that.

Yui: That’s….

I am sure it’s because she deeply cares about you…

Shoemaker: About me…?

Yui: Yes…

Ruki: ……….

Yui: She told us. Err...she was willing to help you in making shoes.

So, it turned out like this….

(That’s why she wanted to get apart from him…)

Shoemaker: ...Haha...How unexpected….

Ruki: Unexpected…?

Shoemaker: Your heart right. Since I stopped making shoes at the end because I lost her.

If this is exactly what she said, then...there shouldn’t have any further complaints about it, right?

Ruki: ……...

Yui: ...But…

Ruki: ….For now, this is what we wanted to say. We’ll come again.

Let’s go, Yui.

Yui: kh….W-wait, Ruki kun?

(May me it’s just my prediction...Ruki kun looks a little….)

*Runs*

Place: Diamante Fountain / ディアマンテ 泉

Ruki: ……..

Yui: ……..

(I wonder how long it has been since we've been sitting like this…)

(Ruki kun is being shut. Looks like he’s thinking something…)

(What can I do…)

→Selection

声をかける / Call him out (+correct)

黙って見守る / Be silent and watch

Yui: (I think I should call him out…?)

(He’s putting on such an expression, could it be he’s dealing with some trouble…)

Yui: Err...That’s Ruki kun?

Ruki: ...hm? What is it?

Yui: Umm...you’re pondering so much, so I was worried….What happened?

Ruki: ...Yeah, I am sorry. You were observing me like that…

That shoemaker...looked like he was piling up with stress.

Yui: Eh…

*Ruki holds Yui’s hand*

Yui: (...He’s just holding my hands…)

Ruki: Like that guy, if the day comes when I lose you…

Then, it won’t be impossible for me to think the same as the shoemaker…

I won’t even feel like doing anything for sure…

There’s no mistake that I will feel just despair as long as I continue living this endless life…

Yui: ngh….

(....His hands are shivering a little I think…)

(Was he thinking these all by himself…?)

(But, being honest I was also thinking…)

*Yui holds his hand back*

Ruki: ...Yui…?

Yui: You know, Ruki kun. I was thinking the same too…

I was thinking that while I heard the shoemaker's woman....

If I stay with you then I will possibly become a burden to you…

Then I’d of course decide the same as she did, I thought…

No matter how much I love you or don’t wanna get apart from you…

Then I’d keep myself away from you…

Ruki: …….

Yui: Sometimes I think so too, for the sake of Ruki kun, I’ll do anything…

Even though you were always helping me...but I wasn’t able to do anything and…

Ruki: gh….such thing is…!

Yui: Even if you don’t allow it like this, but I am worried after all…

Maybe my existence is making you to hold back…

Same goes for right now. You are dragged into troubles for getting back my heart like this…

I am sorry for all of these…

Ruki: Haah….all of these mean you’re acting all by yourself…

You should be punished for saying this….ngh!

*Sound*

Yui: Kyaa

(He just poked my head…)

Ruki: When did you make me hold back? I never thought this, not even for once.

Instead….

Yui: Ruki kun…?

Ruki: Listen Yui. It’s true that I don’t mind passing the days calmly, however

I think spending thrilling days with you is not bad either. On the contrary…

*Ruki hugs Yui*

Yui: gh….

Ruki: The day without you is very unacceptable to me…

Yui: Ruki kun…

Ruki: ...That’s why, I will never allow you to leave me for your own convenience... 

Yui: I get it...I’ll always be with you.

I won’t get away or something like that…

Ruki: Close your eyes...n一

Yui: (His breathings are so close…)

???: Hello, hello! That lovey-dovey couple right there! Excuse me a little.

*Screen vibrates*

Yui: kh….!

(What on the earth is…!?)

Ruki: That’s...clown…?

Clown A: Hurry up now. You’re aware of what day is today, no?

Yui: ...Today?

Clown A: Eeeeee~! Does that mean you don’t know!?

Today is the finale of this parade~!

Clown A: If you just stay in this place then you'll have no fun at all! Come on, this way please!

*Ruki backs off*

Yui: Ah! Wa- wait a sec…!

Ruki: kh...Where are you planning to take us?

Clown A: You asked where...a very fun place, you know~~!

*force them*

Yui: (He’s pulling me so tight…!)

*After a while*

Yui: (....What is could be for. It’s a huge crowd….?)

Clown A: The dance time will start right away. Make sure to join them, okay!

Well then, have fun! Enjoy tonight!!

*Runs away*

Yui: (He’s gone…)

Ruki: Haah...what a bothersome clown.

Yui: ...I know right…

*BGM changes / music of accomplish in LP*

Yui: (Ah, the music started…)

Vampire Woman A: It started! Let’s dance!

Vampire Man: Yeah, let’s do it!

Vampire Woman B: Shall we join too?

Vampire Man: I agree.

Yui: (Somehow, it looks really fun…)

Ruki: …..What are you gonna decide?

Yui: Eh?

Ruki: You want us to join too?

Yui: Can we?

Ruki: ...Yeah, since we won’t get this moment often.

And it’s gonna take a while to get the antidote done anyways.

Yui: ….Then, let’s dance!

*After a moment*

Ruki: By the way, can you dance?

Yui: Uuh...that’s….

To tell the truth, not that much…

Ruki: Haah...I knew it’s gonna happen….I got no choice.

Yui, lend me your hand.

*Holds*

Yui: M- hm….一kyah! *blushes*

*Fades to CG (1)*

(He just pulled me…!)

Ruki: I’ll lead you to the steps of the song, so you don’t have to do anything.

Leave your body to me.

Yui: G- got it…

Ruki: Let’s start then.

*2 steps*

Yui: Ah…

Ruki: Hmph, you get it right. That’s the key for doing it.

Yui: (In- incredible…! I look like an expert dancer…..!)

(He led me and also told me to join the dance and pulled me against him for considering me.)

(Ruki kun really...thank you so much…)

*Clothing sound*

Ruki: Oi, move closer a bit.

Yui: Yes.

Ruki: ...How did it go? Are you enjoying the parade a little?

Yui: It’s not a little bit at all...I was able to enjoy it for a long time.

Ruki: ...I see, then it’s good.

Yui, turn this way.

Yui: Eh…?

*Changes to CG (2) *

Ruki: nh…*kiss*

Yui: n…

*Returns  to CG (1)*

Ruki: ...Let me say back these words too.

Thanks to you, I am also enjoying the parade...thank you.

*Returns to CG (2)*

Yui: nh…

(If he thought it like that…)

(I have never been so happy like this…)

Place: Glimmer Street, Aizen Alley / グリンマーストリートアイゼン横丁

Ruki: I hope she is done now….

Yui: Me too…

(If we get the antidote from Aji, then we can...一)

Suspicious Man: kh...move away!

*Screen shakes*

Yui: Kyaa!

(I got collided…)

Suspicious Man: Tch…!

*Runs*

Yui: (My mouth just got smacked...since I got bumped into it over there…)

Ruki: Are you okay? What’s wrong with that guy….

Yui: It’s okay, thank you…

Reine • Dō • Aji: You two!

*Aji comes by running*

Yui: ….Aji san…?

Ruki: Yeah, perfect timing. We just thought to get the antidote from your shop…

Aji: Th- that’s not the point!

Reine • Dō • Aji: Haven’t you passed by a suspicious guy here!?

Ruki: ...Suspicious guy?

Yui: ...Could it be, the man from before….

Reine • Dō • Aji: kh….You saw him!? ...He was a thief!

When I just finished making the antidote, he stole that from my shop!

Ruki: kh...the antidote…?

Yui: No way…!

Ruki: Let’s chase him right away. I think he is not that far yet.

Yui: Yes!

*After a moment*

Ruki: Find him! Over there!

Suspicious Man: kh…! I was caught huh!

*runs*

Yui: kh…! At this rate….!

(He will escape once again!)

Ruki: nope, it’s alright. Because certainly this way is the dead end of this road.

Yui: (Yeah...that’s right. During this time, I got lost with Ruki kun and…)

*After sometimes*

Ruki: ….Unfortunate but you can’t escape anymore. I shall get back that antidote.

Suspicious Man: Eek….!

Yui: We need that antidote by any means! Please give it back…!

Suspicious Man: I can’t! Because I need this antidote just right now!

Ruki: ...You...are you aware of what this antidote is for…?

Suspicious Man: kh...Absolutely!

If I give this medicine then my father will get cured….! Then my mother can….!

Yui: ….

(Could it be that he also has a sick member in his family…?)

???: I found you! Give the antidote back…!

Yui: ...You are…!

Former G.F of the shoemaker: No matter what circumstances you’re facing, I must have to get back the antidote!

My little sister is waiting!

Ruki: ...Exactly. In short, we cannot tolerate it if you steal.

Now, handover the antidote.

Suspicious Man: Damn!

???: Wait up there!

Former G.F of the shoemaker: kh…! Why you’re….

Yui: ...Mr. shoemaker…!

(What is he doing here…?)

Shoemaker: You can handover the antidote to that guy.

Former G.F of the shoemaker: kh...We can’t allow it!

Why are you saying these after coming out of nowhere!?

Shoemaker: ….Sorry for everything. I should have met you earlier…

*Shoemaker hugs his girlfriend*

Former G.F of the shoemaker: kh….!

Yui: (...He just hugged his girlfriend…?) *blushing*

Shoemaker: ...I’ll manage something about the antidote for your sister.

I’ll search the ingredients and ask Aji...I want to walk over the future with you...

I will definitely satisfy you and your sister too…

So, I want you to accept it…

*Takes it*

Former G.F of the shoemaker: gh...this shoe…

Ruki: ...He is giving that shoe to her…

Yui: (He finished making it for her, right…?)

Former G.F of the shoemaker: …………

….Hey, you from there.

Suspicious Man: Eh…?

Former G.F of the shoemaker: Take this antidote and give it to your father quickly.

Yui: …..

Suspicious Man: ….No kidding?

Former G.F of the shoemaker: Yes.

Suspicious Man: I am grateful! Thanks!

*Runs*

Shoemaker: ...It means, in short…

Former G.F of the shoemaker: Yeah, I’ll trust you.

I’ll look forward to that once again…

Shoemaker: You…!

Ruki: ...Looks like everything got reconciled.

Yui: ...Yeah.

(It turns out really good…)

Shoemaker: You guys!

For you I was able to become determined once again. Really, thank you…

Yui: No...We haven’t done anything...right, Ruki kun?

Ruki: Yeah, it all turned out like this for you actually.

Shoemaker: Fufu, I think so…

But, for making this happen, I want to express thanks for the time being.

I’ll explain things about Earl….

Yui: gh...Really?

Shoemaker: Yeah, but there is a condition for him to give back the stolen thing to the owners...that’s…

The owner will have to prove that they deserve to possess the treasure that Earl has stolen.

Ruki: ...Proof?

Shoemaker: That’s right. If you can prove by your good deeds, then Earl will give back your stolen thing.

Plus I think that…

Earl may give back your treasure unconditionally... 

Yui: It means….

Shoemaker: Earl is a very suspicious person. I believe that he has been observing all of your actions.

I bet you’re gonna be okay. I can guarantee ya!

Ruki: ……

Yui: (But what should we... exactly do then….)

Yui: Ruki kun, what shou一

*Ruki gets closer + holds her hand*

Yui: (gh!)

Ruki: We find out the information. Thank you for all of these.

...Let’s go.

Yui: G- go where…

Ruki: The castle of Earl of course?

We’re gonna fly. Hold me tightly.

Yui: Y- yeah….!

*Fly*

Place: Bernstein Castle, Front of Castle Gate / べルンシュタイン城 城門前

Ruki: Oi, open the gate.

You knew that we would come here, no?

???: Fufu. You’re right. I knew from before.

*Opens*

Yui: (kh...the gate opens on its own…!)

Ruki: ...Let’s enter in.

Place: Bernstein Castle, Throne Room / べルンシュタイン城 玉座の間

Earl Walter: Well, let’s talk then.

Yui: (This person is Earl Walter…)

Ruki: ...Let’s put it in brief. You do know the situation, don’t you?

Earl Walter: Fufu, of course I do.

Yui: (kh...Looks like he knows everything that has happened till now…)

Earl Walter: I have watched every actions of yours…

And I have come to a conclusion as well. I am willing to give the heart of this lady right here.

Yui: Is that true….?!

Earl Walter: Yeah. According to the works you did,

It shows enough evidence that you two are worthy to have this precious treasure.

...This is why, as you wished. You can take it back一

*BG white + comes back*

Ruki: gh….!?

*BG white*

Yui: (kh...it’s dizzy….!)

*Heart beats*

Yui: (...This... feeling is…)

*Heart beats (3x)*

*BG black + Yui collapses*

Ruki: kh...Yui!

*Screen’s back*

Ruki: ...Are you okay?

Yui: Mhm, I am fine. And also my heart is…!

Earl! Really thank you so mu一  huh?

(No one’s here…?)

Ruki: Haah...making us toying with people all these times and now disappearing is a blink of eyes…

But, I don’t mind...Your heart is back, right?

Yui: Yes…!

Ruki: Then, it’s enough for me.

*Ruki hugs Yui*

Yui: (I am really glad…)

一 The end of Chapter O4

Lunatic Parade Ruki Mukami – (Chapter 3)

[Chapter 1]   [Chapter 2]

Place: Mortstein Hotel • Guest Room / ホテル • モーントシュタイン客室

Yui: (What is Ruki kun planning to do today?)

(Because yesterday, he couldn’t decide what we should exactly do after all…)

Ruki: Oi, get ready. We’re going out.

Yui: Eh…!?

Ruki: From hereafter, we’ll try to solve the anxiety of the lady from the sugar house.

It depends on the person whether those two will make up smoothly or not.

However, we’ve gotten no other choice but to do that.

Yui: Yes, I see... I get you.

Then, are we gonna go to the sugar house once more?

Ruki: ...No, we’ll go to the Rene • Do • Aji general store.

Yui: Rene • Do ….Aji?

(I’ve heard this name before though...where was that…)

Ruki: Aji has a general store in the back alley, and she’s the most well-informed person in this town.

There is a high possibility of getting medicine or something for curing the disease for her younger sister if we ask Aji (her).

Yui: Oh, I see now…!

(For awaring of something like this, Ruki kun is incredible…)

Ruki: ...However, I wonder if his girlfriend also had been searching for the cure. 

But, we should do it to make assarance.

Yui: Alright! I am getting ready right away.

Place: レーヌ•ド•アジの店 / Reine • Dō • Aji Store

Ruki: Excuse us.

Yui: So- sorry for interrupting…

(This is the general store of Aji huuh…)

(I am just feeling everything here to be suspicious. I must not get away from Ruki kun…)

(More than that, where is Aji san…?)

Ruki: 一 I know that you are watching us. Show yourself, Rene • Dō • Aji…

*S- scary sound! / Aji shows up*

Rene • Dō • Aji: ...Damn grief, you sharp boy…

Anyway? What do you want from me?

 In the chap- 02, I translated the disease of her lil’ sis as “生まれつき体の弱い / sick since she was born. It also literally means “Naturally weak” disease. If u think it more basically, they both mean the same. Here, particularly “weak” and “sick” refer to the same in British / USA English.||

Ruki: We’re searching for an antidote or black-magic which can cure the naturally weak disease.Rene • Dō • Aji:

I thought maybe you’ll be well-knowledged about it.

Yui: Please...help us.

Rene • Dō • Aji: Hmmm…

It’s not like I refuse but... I won’t recommend you to.

Rene • Dō • Aji: I wanted to say that collecting the ingredients will be very difficult.

Ruki: That’s fine too. We have no other choice but to rely on that.

Rene • Dō • Aji: Hmph...what a courageous boy.

Then, it’s alright. I’ll tell you what to do.

Nearby forest of the….Smaragd Volcano, there is an extraordinary rare mushroom existing there. 

Although I have to use it as an ingredient, I couldn’t find it at first glance.

Rene • Dō • Aji: It grew up inside the ground and will always live there….therefore, you have to dig it up.

If you find that dream-like Demon World Mushroom, then bring that to me. It’s the requirement for making the antidote.

Ruki: Yeah, got it.

...Let’s prepare ourselves to move there. Let’s go, Yui.

Yui: Yes!

Place: Lake / 湖

Yui: (It’s just like a date-spot and there are couples out here…)

(I wish I could also ride like them in the lake with Ruki kun…)

Ruki: What are you spacing out for? Forest is this way.

Yui: Ah, I am coming…!

(He is always thinking various things for my sake.)

Yui: (I also have to work hard. I must only think about my heart or…)

???: Are you two gonna enter the forest?

Yui: Eh, you are….?

Street Vendor near Lake: I am doing my business in this stall, y’know? More than that, I wanted to say…

Yui: (He wanted to say something about going to the forest?)

Ruki: Yeah, you’re right. We want to go into the forest.

Street Vendor near Lake: Aah, I knew it.

Then you better watch out. There’s a ferocious beast which is loitering around the forest.

Yui: Fe- ferocious…!?

Street Vendor near Lake: Anyways, all I wanted to say was that you should best-prepared and be careful.

Ruki: Yeah, we will.

Yui: We understood. Thank you for informing…!

Place: 山中 / Inside of Mountain 

Yui: Wow…!

(Aah...I’ve mistaken again. I only have to look for that rare mushroom…)

Yui: Tell me, Ruki kun. What about searching that way?

Ruki: ...We can’t.

Yui: I see…

….By the way, this place is very silent.

That street vendor said that there is a beast but, I think it was a rumor…

(Ruki kun is here so it’s gonna be okay...but, as I thought, I am a little worried.)

(Plus there’s also no assurance that the beast won’t come out…)

Ruki: ...Don’t put on the anxiety expression. Leave it to me.

Yui: Ruki kun…

Ruki: Above all, I am assuming that this area has no bait for those beasts.

Yui: ….So sorry, for being worried.

Ruki: No, that’s fine.

Well, let’s prepare a camp. Or we have to sleep in the open air I guess.

Yui: Yeah, that’s right.

*After a while*

Yui: (Speaking of that, what can we do to manage this…)

Ruki: Ngh

*Sound*

Yui: (Wah, he’s wonderful….!)

(While I was thinking about managing tarpaulin, his familiars are sticking that with the tree branches.)

(This area has become a camping place just in a single go…!)

Ruki: Oi, hold this.

Yui: Eh…? Will I hold flambeau…?

(Wah! The flambeau lights the fire…!)

*Flaming sounds*

Ruki: Beasts are scared of fire. If we fence our surroundings with this, then you can also be in ease for a little.

Yui: Th- thank you…!

Ruki: Also...take this too. We have to search for dinner-stuffs after all.

Yui: Understood!

Place: Lake / 湖

*Throws the fishing rod*

Ruki: …….

Yui: (Probably it will be the first time to see him fishing.)

(He told me to wait here but…)

(I don’t want to leave everything onto him.)

(If it’s only lending him a hand by collecting some wild grasses then I can do it, right. I have to be careful so I won’t get lost from him…)

Ah…!

These are one kind of herbs right? Then, let’s gather the wild grasses from there….

*Yui runs*

Place: 山中 / Inside of Mountain 

Yui: ...huh?

(What should I do, I think I have moved into the back of the forest without even realizing I realized like a crazy…)

(I gotta get back to Ruki kun…!)

Umm...the direction of the lake was...一

*Screen shakes*

Yui: 一 kh!! A sound like something blew up…!?

Place: Smaragd Volcano / スマラクト火山

Yui: Ah, the volcano is…!

*Screen shakes*

Yui: (一kh, no! Don’t exploid...!)

*Sound*

Yui: Kyaaa!!

*BG black*

一kh, uuugh...

(What can I do, I fell into the hole…)

(I have to get out from here! A- aight…!)

(My hands can’t reach…! Just a little…)

Yui: Is there anyone! Someone help me!!

Ruki kun! Answer, Ruki kun…!!

….kh….

(Ruki hadn’t noticed me I think…)

*Wolf howls*

(Th- sound just now...more than that, there are countless eyes which are brightly gazing above the hole!?)

(Are these the eyes of those beasts…? Don’t tell me that I have turned out to be prey for them…!?)

(kh….there are nothing but wooden sticks near me…)

Eeeh! Stay only there…!

*Shoots a stick*

Kh….!

*those beasts get mad*

Yui: No...don’t come here!!

*growl*

*Tries to attack her*

Yui: 一 ouch!?

*Yui starts crying*

(Because of their nails, I got a scratch back of my hand….!)

(Uuh, it hurts...if Ruki kun would be here then….)

Ruki kun, help me!!

*Throwing Sound*

Yui: 一 kh!?

(This light is of that flambeau…!? Someone just threw alot of these towards the beasts…!)

*Escapes*

(No way…!? They just run away!?)

Ruki: ….I think I made it in time.

Yui: Ruki kun…!

(So, it was Ruki kun to save me from those animals…)

Ruki: I told you not to get away from me! Seriously, you made me struck with terror…

Yui: ...I am so sorry. I got crazy for those wild grasses and then ended up going deep into the forest…

But, thank you for helping me. Thanks to you I was saved.

Ruki: ….Well, that’s okay. More importantly一 

*Ruki gets closer*

Ruki: Extend your hand. I’ll pull you up.

Yui: ngh...yes.

Ruki: Don’t let go of hand….hggh!

*BG back to forest*

Yui: 一 kh, haah…

Ruki: ...phew…

Yui: (...ah…!)

(Muds are stuck onto his shoes...he was searching around me.)

(Also, that was perfect timing.)

(As I thought, he is very kind and reliable…)

Ruki kun, thank you.

Ruki: ……..

Yui: Ruki kun…?

What’s wrong…?

Ruki: Oi, where did you get this wound?

Yui: gh...that was...when those beast attacked me, I got a little scratch.

But, I am fine you know. The scratches are not that deep…

Ruki: …….*sighs*

You’re not fine…

*Fades to CG *

Yui: 一ngh….!

(He just took my hand and…)

Ruki: I won’t stop until I’m done with full-scale treatment. However, if it’s simple as first-aid then一

Nh….mnnn…

Yui: Ru, Ruki kun…!?

(He’s licking my scars…)

Ruki: Be silent…

Yui: B- but…

Ruki: ….nh….mnn….

Yui: (He isn’t listening to what I am saying…)

(Enough already...I can’t show him my face…)

*CG fades*

Place: Lake / 湖

Ruki: ...Finally we’re here huh.

Yui: Sorry for causing troubles.

Ruki: I told you many times that I don’t mind. Don’t worry.

Yui: Mhm, thank you….

But….At the end, I couldn’t even gather some wild grasses…

(I feel like I’ve always been causing him troubles.)

Ruki: I was thinking that I caught so many fish. That’s so perfect right?

Look closely, only two of us can’t finish eating these.

Yui: (He’s pointing onto that...bucket…?)

(Ah…!)

(That’s great. There are many large fish which are even swimming…!)

Yui: Ruki kun? What’s the name of these fish?

Ruki: It is called “mass”. It’s yummy if it is foil grilled. This will be our dinner.

Yui: Yes!

Ruki kun, is it okay to put firewoods here?

Ruki: Yes.

Yui: Well...we will need more firewoods soon, right?

Ruki: It will help. I am sorry.

Yui: Nope. Because I can’t do anything but these.

(The dinner should be so fun. I want to finish these completely….)

*Sound*

Ruki: 一kh!!

Yui: Ruki kun, are you okay!?

(As the fire brusted, his hand was….!)

*Clothing*

Yui: You get burned? Show me your hand…

Ruki: Don’t worry just for this. It will get cured if you leave it as it is.

Yui: No...you should take care of yourself more.

Ruki: ….kh, Yui….

Yui: I have a handkerchief, so let me make it wet and apply it in your hand?

Wait there. I am sure it was here 一

*Something drops*

Yui: Eh…?

(Something fell now? I felt like gold had just sparkled…)

Is it the mushroom or something….?

Ruki: kh...that’s it! It’s something that Aji told us to search.

Yui: Eh, it means…!?

(Why was it inside the pocket…)

Ruki: ...Attracting others by a coincidence is one of your specialities. Everything is fine now.

Yui: Yeah, maybe.

(If Ruki kun says it then it’s fine with this…)

Ruki: Mhm, that’s right. You said you had a handkerchief, right?

Can you lend it for a while?

Yui: Sure, but what will you do?

Ruki: I am gonna keep away from others’ sights.

Yui: (Wah! He just wrapped it so neatly…)

But are you sure? Because your burn will get…

Ruki: It’s no deal at all, already getting healed.

Yui: (He’s right….For vampires, the wounds get cured so quickly.)

Ruki: We don’t have freetimes for resting anymore. Let’s continue preparation for the dinner.

Yui: ( I don’t think it was cooked so promptly, but the dinner has turned out so splendid…!)

Ruki: Let’s finish dinner before it gets cold.

Yui: Yes, let’s eat…!

Ruki: Yup.

Yui: nh...mnn...Ruki kun, it’s super delicious.

Ruki: If you like it, then it was worth it to cook it.

Yui: Mhm, thank you.

(The scary feelings that I was having have disappeared before I even knew it…)

(I am sure because Ruki kun is here with me...I think I really like...一)

Ruki: ……

Yui: ….ngh….!

(He is touching my lips 一)

Ruki: Because you were eating so hurriedly, so it was attached to your lips.

Yui: kh…!

(No...showing such a face to him is embarrassing!)

*Ruki hugs Yui*

Ruki: ….Yui, don’t go away. Come closer.

Yui: (...gh, he just hugged me!?)

Ruki: Let’s rest here tonight. We’ll be back to the hotel afterwards.

Yui: Y- yes…

Ruki: pft...what’s wrong? Are you nervous?

Yui: kh...that’s not it, but…

Ruki: Kukuh...you’re denying it by making such a face, it doesn’t have any cogency at all, ya’know?

Yui: (Haah...looks like everything I was thinking got exploded to him.)

*Ruki kisses Yui*

Yui: ….ngh….!

(H- he kisses me…!?)

Ruki: I couldn’t help it. It’s the fault for your cuteness.

Yui: kh...Ruki kun.

Ruki: ...You make that face again.

...I can’t hold back. Once more...nnh…*kiss*

Yui: ….nh…!

Place: レーヌ•ド•アジの店 / Reine • Dō • Aji Store

Ruki: This is the dream-like Demon world Mushroom that you asked, no?

Reine • Dō • Aji: Oh my...I didn’t think you’d really find it…

Of Course it is. ...However, the ingredients are not enough yet.

Yui: Wasn’t it only a requirement…?

Ruki: ….Where do you want us to search this time?

Reine • Dō • Aji: Where you asked...it’s here, he-re, you know.

Yui: (Eh, inside this store?)

*Aji passes a paper*

Reine • Dō • Aji: Here, take this. This is the recipe of the antidote that you asked me to prepare.

Where do you think these ingredients are in this shop?

Well, it seems like I can’t find these here…

(Certainly, this store is messed around with the stuff…)

Ruki: There seems to be no choice but to do it.

Yui: ….mhm.

*After a moment*

Yui: (I don’t mind searching the whole store, but...I can't find these at all.)

(Plus, the thing I am most worrying about is….)

Ruki: ……..

Yui: (He is obviously frustrated…)

(Ruki kun who is fond of cleaness, naturally, it should be very disgusting to him.)

(I’ve decided to find the ingredients hurriedly and make it easier for him.)

*After a while*

(There is a box of small bottles between these piled up books…)

(There’s something liquid inside that small bottle. Perhaps, it’s one of the ingredients?)

Aight, let’s pull it out…

*Tries to pull out*

Yui: Just a little...一uwah!?

*Something falls*

Yui: *coughs*.... *coughs*!

(It means... I have caused troubles for Ruki kun again.)

*Ruki comes by running*

Ruki: 一 Oi, what were you doing?

Yui: Ah, Ruki kun….!

→Selection 

Apologize for mistake / 自分のミスだと謝る (+Correct)

Tell him that there was a ingedient / ここに材料があると報告

Yui: S- sorry. When I forcibly pulled it then, I fell and…

Ruki: ….Gimme your hand. I’ll help you to stand up.

Yui: Y- yes...thank you.

*Stands up*

Yui: (Haah...I bothered him again.)

Ruki: ….Don’t make such a face. I don’t really mind.

Yui: Yes...thank you.

Ruki: However, everything is messed up in this place…

Yui: ...Certainly it is an uncomfortable place for you right?

Ruki: Leaving us here who doesn't know what is where, I don’t get it at all.

For example, the book that you just dropped….

(Wah, it’s full of dust. Looks like no one has opened it in forever…)

Ruki: ...It’s a pharmacy book. However…

*Pages skip*

It has nothing to do with the disease of his girlfriend’s sister.

Ruki: This is…

...Oh, a history book.

The pharmacy books should be arranged in a line….

Then, the writers of books on this shelf…

Yui: (He is cleaning these instead of searching the ingredients…!?)

(But, these sides are likely him.)

(Aight! Let’s gather the ingredients by chance…!)

*After a moment*

Reine • Dō • Aji: Haaah….I slept well.

Anyways, what about the ingredients?

If you are just keeping me waiting, then you don’t have to say anyth一

Ruki: Ofcourse, we’ve collected everything.

Yui: You can now prepare the antidote using this?

Reine • Dō • Aji: What!? Is that true!?

...Hō, you guys are very admirable.

Certainly you found them. Even I didn’t know what was where…

Yui: Oh, then…

Ruki: Only the things I had to face, but I had categorised and sorted them.

*paper passes*

I have written where the things are arranged by me.

You can use this method now. So, the number of stuff that you lose will decrease.

Reine • Dō • Aji: *Gasp* …….

Yui: (...Why did she become shut so suddenly…)

Reine • Dō • Aji: You guys are superb! Thanks for helping me out.

Ah! It’s been a while to feel happy like this…

Yui: (It’s good that he is pleased…!)

Reine • Dō • Aji: Of course, I will prepare the antidote for you.

You did such a good thing. I can’t break this promise.

Yui: Thank you so much!

Ruki: By the way, what time will you finish compounding the antidote?

Reine • Dō • Aji: Hmmm….what about visiting me tomorrow? Since tomorrow is the finale of the parade after all…

I will work hard to make that in time…

Yui: (I see, so tomorrow is the last day of the parade…)

(All the days I spent with Ruki kun here...they seem to pass away so fast…)

Ruki: Got ya. We’ll meet you again tomorrow.

...I think we should move back to the hotel. Let’s go for the actions tomorrow.

Yui: Yes…!

(Tomorrow is the last day, really…)

(Let’s try our best so we can have the Finale without having any regrets!)

一 The END of chapter O 3

Lunatic Parade Ruki Mukami – (Chapter 2)

[Chapter 1] 

Place: Mortstein Hotel • Guest Room / ホテル • モーントシュタイン客室

Yui: (Nh...something smells so good…)

Ruki kun….?

Ruki: Oh, you’re awake huh.

Yui: Good morning….what are you doing?

Ruki: Room-services were also admirable, but since there was a kitchen so I preferred to make breakfast.

I thought to wake you up after I’m done with settings...hmph, you have a very sharp nose.

Yui: nh….I didn’t really wake up because of appetite!

Ruki: Ho? Does that mean you don’t wanna have some?

Yui: Uuuh….I’ll eat…

Place: Mortstein Hotel • Balcony / ホテル • モーントシュタインバルコニー

Yui: Waah….wonderful! Have you managed all of these on your own?

Yui: (Perfect table settings. Menus are Salad & Soup and on the main plates, there are….)

Ruki: It’s called egg benedict. ...I did even imagine cooking it in the Demon World.

The refrigerator’s number of ingredients in this hotel was terrible.

Yui: (Cooking such a delicious breakfast using limited ingredients means Ruki kun’s cool indeed.)

Well then, I’m gonna start eating!

Ruki: Yeah, I don’t mind while you’re eating but listen to today’s planning.

Yui: Yes.

Ruki: ...I am thinking about going to talk with that boy from yesterday one more time.

Yui: Eh? But…

Ruki: We still can’t give up even though we were declined for once, right?

Nevertheless….we’re dealing with getting back your heart after all.

Yui: Ruki kun…

(But the man from yesterday, somehow he seemed to deal with some circumstances…)

(I don’t think we can get to hear everything  from that man without any troubles…)

Ruki: ...What’s wrong? You’re wrinkling your eyebrows.

Yui: Umm...that’s...what can we do so that he’ll explain everything to us…

Ruki: ….Ofcourse, I’ve also thought about that.

He somehow looked like he was facing some certain issues…

Yui: kh….So, you’re thinking that too?

Ruki: ...Well, yes.

This is why, let’s try to talk with him in a different approach. There won't be any point if it gets repeated over again, right?

Yui: I think so…

(As expected of Ruki kun. Unlike me, he has always been thinking about many things…)

Ruki: Let’s pause this conversation for now...if you don’t eat then the break will get cold.

Yui: Ah...that’s right.

*Spoon*

...Yummy!

Ruki: ...Then I’m glad.

Yui: Especially the taste of this sauce...what did you apply in it?

Ruki: Oh, that was probably...cheese like thing.

Yui: ….? “Probably” you say….

Ruki: My bad, but even I don’t know how to answer your question.

It’s similar to cheese however, it was made from the animals’ milk which is unique in this Demon World.

Talking about that, there’re some pictures of the animals in the package…

Yui: I- I won’t see it…!

(...I have a bad feeling about it...I hope it won’t damage my stomach…)

Place: Rubean Lake / ルビーン 運河

Ruki: It’s about that man from the underground corridor, however, I’ve found new information about him.

...Looks like he is a shoemaker.

Yui: Shoemaker?

Ruki: Yeah, they say, he is a tradesman who specializes in making shoes for women and…

The shoes that guy makes are very unique and charming, and those are very well known even in the Demon World.

Yui: I see...but…

(That shop doesn’t feel like shoemakers’ shop at all…)

|| Yui meant here “靴屋さん” kutsuya San” which basically means Mr. shoemaker. However, I have translated it like “shoemaker” as there’s no difference based on the politeness level in English.

Ruki: However, he looks like he’s completely retiring from his main job.

Yui: Eh...but why…

Ruki: ….No clue. But he must have reasons.

From here onward, it’s just my stimulation but…

Probably Earl walter is involved in the fact that he has paused making shoes.

Yui: kh...Earl?

Ruki: Mhm, probably….

According to my familiars, the time when his treasure was stolen,

It’s the same time he retreated from making shoes…

That’s why, today I wanna continue the conversation by keeping in mind these possible facts.

Yui: I see...then…

Ruki: Perhaps, it will be the last chance to get to hear something from that shoemaker.

This time, while talking with him, I gotta be cautious as much as I can.

So, I also want you to land me a hand.

Yui: Mhm, got it.

Ruki: I think we should figure out the ways of how to make him split out something…

Don’t you have any idea by the way?

Yui: Uumm..let’s see…

→ Selection

上手に出る / Over behaving

誠意を示す / Show good intention

Yui: We have no other way but to make him understand that our attitudes are having good intentions.

Ruki: I get your point... Maybe that’s right…

Yui: By the way, it’s important to know that man very well.

(For now, I want a little bit of information…)

Ruki: Yes, that’s what I meant.

For both humans and demons, it’s impossible to compromise without co-understanding each other.

Like I and you were, right…?

Yui: Fufu...that’s true.

(Many things happened, plus there were also sometimes when we had differences in a few cases…)

(He was able to understand me...this is why, I have him now.)

(That side can’t be changed for both humans and demons. I really think so….)

(kh….then, it means…)

(If I think...what would humans like me do in such circumstances…)

(If I try that out, then it should be fine I guess…?)

Ruki: ...Yui? Did something happen?

Yui: Something good...pops out in my head…

Say Ruki kun, would you mind going over there?

Ruki: Flower shop….? But for what?

Yui: Fufu, just a little.

Place: Glimmer Main Street, front of Wagon / グリンマーストリート表通りりワゴン前

Yui: (Waah, they are a variety of colors…!)

What about giving these flowers to that shoemaker as a present?

Ruki: ….Flowers? Such stuff...he is a guy, you’know….

Yui: That’s true but…

But you know...that shop of the man was really dreadful.

If we decorate his shop with these a little, the atmosphere may turn out better….

Ruki: Mhm, so it’s what it was about huh….?

Yui: (Will he won’t agree…)

Ruki: Well, that’s fine. If that’s what you want then do it without asking.

I will be waiting around here.

Yui: Yes! Understood.

(Which one shall I choose…)

(Red or pink ones are very pretty though... shall I go with white and yellow ones?)

(I hope he’d like it…)

*After all*

Yui: Ruki kun, thanks for the waiting. Let’s walk on then.

Ruki: Ah, but wait a sec.

Yui: Eh?

Ruki: I just thought something by being taught by your conception a while ago…

Not only those flowers but let’s buy something else for him too.

If it’s possible then the shop right there…

Yui: (...Confectionary store?)

Ruki: ...If feeling sympathy for others leads to showing a good faith in them, just as you said, then we should give more, no?

Yui: Yes...then let’s do it.

(He really appreciated my opinions…)

(May it’s a simple thing but...it makes me happy….)

Place: ‘The fear” Confectionary Shop / ザフィーア菓子店

Yui: This place is crowded too.

Ruki: Yeah, according to that poster, there are a few baked sweets which are restricted for the parade.

*shows her the poster*

Ruki: Here, this one.

Yui: Waah, so cute!

(The small box of baked sweets, the tastes and also it’s wrappings are being specialized for the parade!)

Ruki: Alright then...which one will you choose? I don’t mind if you decide.

Yui: Then, this one...

Ruki: Okay, then I’m gonna tell them to wrap it.

Yui: Yes!

(By the way…)

(There are many cakes in the showcase which I haven’t even seen before…)

(Looks super delicious…)

*On the other side*

Ruki: ……….

*After a while*

Ruki: Oi, let's’ move on.

Yui: Ah, yes!

Place: Underground Corridor / 地下回廊

Ruki: That shoemaker's shop was...in this direction, right?

Yui: (M- may be…)

(Yesterday, we came here accidently, so I couldn’t realize at all…)

Ruki: ...hm? What’s wrong? Did you say something?

Yui: N- nothing at all. I hope we’ll find the way without facing troubles.

Ruki: ...It’s because yesterday I put some familiars out here just in case.

...Good grief, yesterday was really awful…

Yui: ...I think so...fufuh

Ruki: ….But, if I take a prediction then, you’re somehow in an unfortunate state, aren’t you?

Yui: Eh?

Ruki: Shall I press you against the wall just like yesterday…

*Corners her*

Yui: Aaah…!

Ruki: I thought you wanted to receive punishment from me once again like this…

Yui: S- such…

Ruki: Fufh...your face is flushed.

*He backs off*

But unfortunately I lack the time playing with you right now. Let’s hurry.

...I want that face to be back in the normal color before you meet that shoemaker.

Yui: (...He is so…!)

*after a while/ knocks*

Yui: Excuse us.

Shoemaker Man: Yes….but, you guys are from yesterday…

Yui: Very very sorry. Umm…

Ruki: We wanted to talk with you once more. Would you mind buying us some time?

Shoemaker Man: But, I told you. There's nothing to talk about.

Ruki: We’re actually aware of that. But still I want you to listen to us by any means…

We’ve heard about the reputation of your shoes. We’ve done something rude yesterday, for not having known such a famous shoemaker. 

Shoemaker Man: kh…!

Thanks for the compliments! But unfortunately I don’t make…

Ruki: We’ve heard that too. You’ve retired right?

Shoemaker: Mhm…

Ruki: That’s fine. When I heard that you make shoes without even using magics, it made me a little interested.

Yui: Without using magic? It means these are completely hand made…

Shoemaker: Yes, that’s true…

Yui: Wow! You are a real deal shoemaker, aren’t you!

Shoemaker Man: Fufu...that’s right. It’s something that I am special about….

Labor work is darning painful, however it’s very worthy at the end…

I feel like the people who’ll wear it will love it for a long time as much as it takes time to make it…

I see. As expected from you. ...If you agree then can we talk a little bit more?

Shoemaker: ….But…

….Well, nevermind. Got ya, come inside.

Ruki: Ah, thank you.

Place: Underground Corridor, shoemaker’s shop / 地下回廊 靴職人の部屋

Yui: Umm, it’s not something special but...if it’s good then would you accept this from us…

Shoemaker: Hm? Taking a burden for bringing a present for me…? You guys are bad…

Fufu, it’s very pretty flowers. The sweets seem to be a product of restrictions for the parade…

Ruki: ...You took a correct guess.

Shoemaker: It’s almost like a habit of mine to observe works of stuff and fashion trends.

Anyways, please wait a lil’. I’ll make some tea…

*After a while*

Shoemaker: Here you go.

Yui: We’re sorry…

Ruki: Thanks a lot. ….hm? This tea has a different aroma.

Shoemaker: Eeeh, you’re correct! This was also limited stocked for the parade. I think it also goes well with these sweets.

Yui: Waah...thank you so much!

Shoemaker: Then...what did you want to talk with me earlier?

Yui: It’s about you making shoes which are handmade…

Ruki: In the first place, why’d you wanted to be a shoemaker?

Shoemaker: I wonder...who knows…

Since I didn’t have any productive things, I didn’t expect to earn a huge profit at the beginning.

Making custom shoes one by one一

Just for one person. Putting all of my heart into making just for one person was fun to me. 

Yui: Just for one person at once…

Shoemaker: Strength and brightness...the practicality is also essential but I don’t wanna ignore the design.

If the shoe doesn’t enchant one’s heart by wearing it...that shoe will be meaningless.

Yui: kh…!

Shoemaker: Thus, when I became interested in these, then I naturally started making shoes for ladies…

Ruki: I see.

Yui: (I feel like Ruki kun is denying him a little…Umm…)

...Oh that’s! If it’s okay then I want to see your shoes…

Shoemaker: My shoes…? Well, if you’re fine with seeing the simple ones that were left then...I don’t mind…

Wait a little.

*Walks away*

Ruki: Oi, why did you dive into this conversation? It was a waste, isn’t it?

Yui: ...Because he was surprisingly sharing his feelings, so….

Ruki: We just can’t listen to his passion for making shoes.

We have to jump on the topic about Earl. Or it will be a waste of time, nothing else…

Yui: That’s...I am aware of that…

Shoemaker: I’ve made you wait.

Yui: ...Nope! Kh...ah…

*Fades to CG*

Ruki: It’s a magnificent one indeed.

Shoemaker: Fufu, these three are the ones I still can’t lose.

Yui: Wah, incredible….!

(Jet-black high heel and bright red layout, plus…)

This is sparkling. And also it has a strange shape...is it mule?

I have set the jewels in such a way so that a few light sparkles in all rainbow colors. 

Ruki: Ho...rather than a shoe, it’s more likely to be called a work of art.

Yui: Umm, can I touch…?

Shoemaker: Mhm! I don’t mind. You can also put on if you want to…

Yui: Eh, but…

Ruki: ….isn’t that fine to wear it?

...Such a splendid shoe, it might be something that can’t be seen again.

Yui: ...You’re right. Sorry for behaving like a child...then

*CG as Yui puts on the shoes*

Yui: Wah…!

(It's the first time I’ve worn such adult shoes. Feels a little strange…)

Ruki: ...hmph, not bad. Thanks to these shoes as you’re looking a bit more…

Yui: Eh…?

Ruki: Nope, it’s nothing to matter.

Yui: (Ruki kun! It’s awful!)

*CG fades*

Shoemaker: nh…….

Yui: Umm, did something happen?

Shoemaker: No...that’s...that I was looking at you putting on those shoes…

I think the round toe shoes go well with you.

...Then, if I set this heel like this...no, if I do one like a princess style一

……

Yui: (He suddenly starts drawing something…)

(Hm? Could it be…)

(A sketch for the design…?)

Ruki: It’s really skillful work.

Shoemaker: Really?

It makes me happy when it is put into words.

I had practiced to sketch precisely all the way through…

Despite expectations, I did anything that was helpful in making shoes no matter what…

Ruki: Why did you stop making shoes even though you’re so passionable about it..?

...If so painful and sad reasons. So sad that I can’t even say it…

Yui: Eh?

Shoemaker: You know, there’s another pair of shoes that I made putting on all of my efforts onto that…

*Shoes those shoes*

Shoemaker: It’s this one.

Yui: W-...wow…!!

(Such beautiful heels, I’ve never seen it before…)

Shoemaker: I was making over and over again to finish that until I am satisfied.

Particularly this red one...probably I can’t create such a color a second time…

Ruki: Yeah….it looks very unique and passionate in color.

Shoemaker: Usually I contribute according to the choices of the customers….However, it’s different.

It’s the heel that I made thinking about personally for someone…

Yui: ...For someone…?

(It’s heels which means...he had made them by thinking of a woman, I guess….)

(Could it be it’s for his lover…?)

*Parade final BGM stops*

Shoemaker: ...But, just before I was about to handle over to (her)...it got stolen.

Yui: ...Eh?

(Then the stolen thing he got back from Earl was this one…)

(This shoe…?)

Ruki: ………

So this shoe was the one that was snatched by Earl huh.

Shoemaker: Yeah, that’s true.

Because he stole that, I had missed the perfect timing to propose to her.

Yui: ngh….

Shoemaker: So, that was the circumstances of shoes I faced…

Yui: Such…

Ruki: ...However, you get back the shoes didn’t you…?

Then what about confessing your feelings now.

Yui: (Certainly, that’s true…)

Shoemaker: No, I can’t do that. ….I can’t meet her anymore…

Yui: Eh?

Shoemaker: I’ve broken her heart.

I am sure she lost her interest in me….for getting unrecover shock for losing her shoes…

As a result I was even more shocked and stopped making shoes at last.

How was that? Very pathetic right…?

Yui: ...Did she directly tell these to you?

Shoemaker: Nope. These are all my conjectures though…

I was able to understand by seeing her behaviour when I last met her. That’s why I couldn’t even face her.

I am sure she will hate me so much that she doesn't wanna see my face anymore…

Yui: ...Such…

(Even though she didn’t say it to him, he already made up mind to give up…)

(Such...it’s no good….!)

You just can’t give up you know!

Shoemaker: Eh…?

Ruki: O- oi….Yui.

Yui: Whether it’s too late or not….You still won’t know it, do you…?)

(Only his lover herself will know her true feelings, no one else…)

That’s right, what about if you go to meet her from now?

Shoemaker: Eeh!?

Yui: If she sees the shoes, I bet she will…!

*Ruki grabs her*

Yui: Kyaa!

Ruki: Oi, you’re cutting out the main conversation! We’re not supposed to mind this business.

Yui: But...he explained us this far after all….I can’t leave this alone.

Ruki: This is why I am saying this….haah. Right now, you have a limited time, are you awaring of that?

Yui: kh...that’s... I am aware of it. But…!

Shoemaker: ….? Did something happen? You guys are murmuring for a while though…

*Ruki backs off*

Ruki: No, nothing. Anyway, finish this other topic conversations already, let’s jump right on to the main point.

The time when you get back your stolen thing, explain in detail as much as possible.

Shoemaker: kh…

Yui: Ruki kun…!

(If we force it then…!)

Ruki: Although we ended up listening to your personal stories. Then let me share some personal circumstances of us.

The thing that Earl stole was her heart. Now, it has been replaced with a kleinod which will keep her alive for a short time.

We must have to get back that as soon as possible.

This is why, explain in detail the time you get your shoes back…

Shoemaker: Aah...haha, so this is what it was about huh…

I see now. I thought it was very weird for you to be interested in my occupation.

Because Of your purposes, you were acting like you were showing interest in my shoes…

Yui: ...Hold on! We didn’t plan something like that, your shoes were really 一

Shoemaker: Stop it!

Enough already. I don’t wanna hear anything…

Sorry but leave this place... I want to be alone…

Yui: Wait, let us say something...一!?

*weird sound*

Yui: (Wh- what was that…?)

Ruki: ...What’s wrong?

Yui: (...everything’s getting blurred…)

*Yui collapses*

Ruki: Yui!?

*Ruki holds Yui*

Yui: I am...alright…

Shoemaker: What happened so suddenly…?

Yui: That’s...I am okay…

Ruki: You don’t have to talk...darn it, your body temperature is dropping.

Yui: ...Could it be…

(Kleinod is…?)

(No...my consciousness is…)

*Yui closes her eyes / BG black*

Ruki: ...Oii!? Oi!

Place:???

Yui: (nh...this place…)

???: Oh, we’ve met again huh.

Yui: (I am familiar with this voice…)

Earl Walter…?

???: There’s something more important than that. Your partner...is Ruki, right?

Yui: Is there anything wrong with...Ruki kun?

???: No, I didn’t mean that.

It just looks like he has rushed into trouble on his own for having too much worry for you.

Yui: Troubles…

???: You made him angry. He was very close to telling you the secret.

Haah…

Looked like you were somehow helping out that shoemaker. However…

Now the requirement is you and your partner have searched the shoemaker’s girl whom he wanted to propose, right?

Yui: kh…!

???: He has made this promise with the shoemaker for your sake…

...His hard work should be rewarded I think...fufu.

Yui: Wait up, what do you mean by that…

(...He goes away from here…?)

(...I have a bad feeling about it…)

*BG black*

Yui: kh…!

Place: Mortstein Hotel, Guest Room / ホテル • モーントシュタイン客室

Yui: (That was...a dream…?)

(ngh...Where is Ruki kun…?)

Ruki: ……..

*Page sounds*

Yui: (That’s good...he’s just putting himself into reading…)

(There are so many books on the desk...I wonder where he got them from.)

*Turns on page*

Yui: (...But it’s something...that I missed from him…)

(...It's delicate work, but he looks happy everyday.)

(I am sure he prefers this as a part of his daily basis.)

*Page turns*

Yui: (But still I burdened him with so many problems or something...even though we’re in the middle of the parade.)

(I have been always acting against his preferable things...may me he will get disgusted with me.)

(Even though he’s having eternal life...not, rather this is why he wants to spend his life calmly I guess.)

Ruki: ………

...Yui? You woke up?

Yui: Yes...how long was i sleeping?

Ruki: ...The exact time it took to finish reading two books.

Yui: I see...I am sorry.

Ruki: You don’t have to apologize. Above that, how’s your condition?

Yui: Looks like I am fine now, thank you.

Ruki: I see, Then let’s go searching for the shoemaker’s lover.

Yui: If we find out the person he wants to propose to, then he'll tell us about Earl, right?

Ruki: kh...you surprised me. I thought you were completely fainted but were you listening to our conversation?

Yui: Yes, I am sorry…

(The truth is that I heard it in my dream...I don’t want to bring extra troubles so let’s be silent for now.)

Ruki: Well, if it’s true then there’s no point of explanation. Let’s go to the main street.

Place: Rubean Lake / ルビーン 運河

Our destination is the sugar house. It’s said that she works there as an assistant.

Yui: (Ruki kun has been collecting correct information as always…)

(I also have to do my best…)

Place: ‘The Fear’ Confectionary Shop / ザフィーア菓子店

Ruki: It’s here, Come.

Yui: Yes...will you also buy a souvenir?

Ruki: Nope, not that case...Which one you want to eat?

Yui: ...Me?

Ruki: At that time, you were staring at these, weren’t you?

Yui: ngh…!

Ruki: These are delicious so let’s get them. There are also some spaces for eat-in.

Yui: ...Is it okay?

Ruki: Yeah, it’s fine if it’s a little.

Yui: ...Thank you.

(...By that time, he meant when we came here to purchase a present for the shoemaker…?)

(When did he notice that I was interested in these cakes...I wonder.)

(He saw it when I wasn’t aware of him I think…)

(But I am worrying whether I am being a burden to him for this or not.)

Ruki: Why are you making such a face. If you are having problems choosing, then are you gonna eat every single one of these?

Yui: I- I can’t eat such amounts…

Ruki: Then, I’ll help you so...don’t hesitate.

Yui: ...Really? Alright then...

Tart, mousse, jelly, mille crêpes, sachertorte and…

Ruki: kh….! Oi...are you serious…?

Yui: Fufuh... no way. Just kidding.

Ruki: ...You…

Yui: (Just for now...let’s spend time without thinking anything.)

Place: Sugar House / シュガーハウス

Sugar house assistant: You’re welcome here.

Ruki: ….You know the shopkeeper who works in a shop in the underground corridor, right?

Sugar house assistant: kh...Did he say something…

Yui: (Ruki kun is...too abrupt.)

Sorry for saying so suddenly. We wanted to search you for your boyfriend.

Sugar house assistant: kh...I can’t meet him anymore. Please tell him sorry.

Ruki: What do you mean?

Sugar house assistant: Please leave it as it is. I want to forget him already.

Yui: If it’s okay then would you mind explaining the reason? He was really depressed about that…

We want him to become lively once again…! Please!

Sugar House Assistant: ……….

Understood. I’ll explain everything. But in exchange, can you tell him to forget about me?

Ruki: ...If your reasons can convince him, then yes.

Sugar House assistant: Honestly I was thinking to have a good future with him. But, I didn’t want to cause trouble for that.

My younger sister has been sick since she was born...it means I must have to face troubles for nursing her.

But, if I do that, then it’ll be a great problem for him….I can’t allow that.

This is why, at least...I just don’t want to be a burden to him. That’s why I've decided not to meet him anymore.

Ruki: Looks like you have decided something very complacency...if it would be that man, then he would agree to face these troubles.

Sugar house assistant: This is why I disagree...I really love his shoes. So I wanted to devote myself to help him out in making shoes.

Yui: ...I understand those feelings.

Ruki: Oi?

Yui: (“I like him, so I don’t want to bother him. I like him, that’s why I don’t want to a burden to him.”)

Ruki kun, I am sure these are the feelings... for love.

Ruki: ngh…!

Monologue  一

Ruki kun had become silent like that.

...I am sure he had gulped all the words he wanted to say.

Not tolerating the awkward face that Ruki kun was making, she gave us a spa ticket on out way back.

We left the store as the conversation didn’t get lively.

End of Monologue

Place: Spa / スパ

Yui: ...So nice feeling.

(We got separated in the changing room, so I interned in the hot spring alone...but I am somehow feeling down.)

Ruki: ...You were here after all.

Yui: kh….! Ruki kun!

Ruki: ...Tell me

Do you think those two will be happy?

Yui: ….I hope so. They are a good couple.

Ruki: But, if they love each other, then they won’t be willing to struggle for mutual concerns right?

Yui: ...Yes.

Ruki: ...I don’t think they will be able to understand each other that easily yet.

Yui: I am sure it won’t be easy...but there are different kinds of love.

Ruki: ...I see.

Yui: (Her words, her boyfriend’s... and Ruki kun’s…)

(Without any doubt, they are sharing the same feeling(s) from the beginning, then why did it turn out like this…)

Ruki: ...The wind feels so nice.

Yui: Yeah, that’s right…

………

(I don’t know what should be the correct decision though, let’s think about it.)

一The END of Chapter O 2