The Doll and The Prince - v2 Chapter 6 (Patreon)

Naruhito (5)
Ikumatsu was studying. All the time, reading books, writing something diligently. In the quiet room, only the sound of the pen scratching and the rustle of turning pages could be heard.
Occasionally, I would rub my cheek against the futon and watch Ikumatsu like that.

"Have you been awake, Naruhito? Sorry if I didn't notice."

I lifted my face and our eyes met.
It's fine.
I find watching you enjoyable, Ikumatsu.

"Let's have some water."

After checking the drip, he gave me water.
Lately, it's been only the two of us, Ikumatsu and me, and it's very quiet.

"You must be bored. Shall I turn on the radio?"

No, thanks.
I don't like the sound of the radio; it resembles the sound of orders.
I shook my head, and Ikumatsu returned to his studies.

"Today is the wedding day of Lord Hitachimaru and Lady Otoha.”

Ikumatsu said as if he just remembered.
Wedding?
Hmm~

"... Ah, do you not understand? It's a ceremony where two people make vows of marriage in front of each other... maybe you don't know about marriage either?”

Ikumatsu frowned and thought for a moment.

"... Loving each other, and making a vow to live together for the rest of their lives, is called marriage."

Oh~ that's nice! That's really nice!

"The two of them, Lord Hitachimaru and Lady Otoha, are performing that vow ceremony today."

The one you love the most. Otoha loves Hitachimaru the most. Hitachimaru loves Otoha the most. They pledge that.
What a wonderful ceremony. I thought of the two of them and sighed. Ikumatsu quietly smiled.

"Let me show you the photos next time. I bet Lady Otoha looked beautiful today."

The one you love the most and the rest of your life.
I thought of the person I love the most and felt happy.

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