Katsura Kogoro Stories

This page contains roughly translated summaries of this character's stories.

## **Love's Fast Paced Contest**

This one's a quick skim and type up from memory translation, sorry!

In the first chapter Katsura's sleeping and basically just gets to nap on you. Second one he's running and there's something about horses and lots of talk about Shinsaku (I heavy skimmed the first few chapters cuz there wasn't much happening, sorry). Then you guys go see a horse race and meet some of the other guys there. You came too late though and the race is over for the day or something. You get to see more the next day and you think it's super cool and wish you could try riding a horse. Katsura then asks to take you somewhere and it's to a field with a white horse. He says it was totally obvious you wanted to try riding so he's gonna let you try. He gets on the horse with you cuz you don't know how to and you're super nervous. He tries to calm you down by talking about how nice horses are but you ask him to please stop talking right in your ear and he realizes it's not the horse it's being so super close to him that's making you nervous. He teases you a bit and you guys ride around. Eventually you're riding on the beach and it's super nice and Katsura says this is cuz of you and asks if he can hug you. I mean with the position on the horse he sorta already is but he tightens his hold on you for a bit. Then in the evening as you return to the inn you say goodnight and are about to leave when he stops you and full on confession time says he likes you and asks how you feel about him! You freeze up and ask for a bit of time to think and he says there's no hurry before leaving for his room.

> **Awakening time!**
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(translated by *nightreader*)

## **Exchanging Believes over Alcohol**

### **Ch1:**

You're hurrying along the street in Baku Country. When getting there you got a letter from your lover (eep!) to meet him under a bridge and when you reach there you look around but don't see him. Then you realize there's someone on an approaching boat. He waves at you and you realize it's Katsura. You run and jump onto the boat into his arms.

**Choice:** I was happy to get your letter OR I missed you

* Yang: you say you were happy to get his letter and you hadn't imagined being able to meet him like this and he says he's also happy to see you.
* Yin: you say you missed him and he says of course he missed you too.

He says I wasn't sure if I would get to see you depending on when you saw the letter. He's happy to see your face and know that you're safe. Is it okay if he looks even closer? He pulled a bit out of the hug to look into your face and the two of you smiled at each other.

### **Ch2:**

The two of you sit down as the boat starts moving and he says he's taking you to an Inn so you can have some moments together like normal lovers, since he's had to be on the run from the people looking for him. He looks at you softly and asks if you're scared?

**Option:** just a bit OR I'm okay

* Yang: you think to yourself that it's a lie to say you weren't scared but you're with Katsura so you say you're fine and he says you're strong
* Yin: You say yeah, just a bit. He says not to worry, he will definitely protect you.

He reaches an arm around your shoulder to hold you and you feel calmer.

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The two of you get off the boat and after about 10 minutes of nervously walking you get to the inn. You say it looks lovely and he agrees, saying he's never been here. You ask why here if he's never been and he says a friend introduced him to it as a good place to be incognito. There's no proof there aren't enemies around but he thinks you can spend some quality time here and doesn't want his precious time with you to go to waste. You pray that he will be able to rest here with you.

### **Ch3:**

You both go take baths and then meet again, his hair still wet and you're brushing it when he grabs your hand and says it's really small and cute. But this hand is the Miko's hand and holds many responsibilities and also support him as your lover. You protect so many things with your weakly built hands. You say you only do what you can and it's really not that much #humble. He says is that so and then says to switch and he'll do your hair now. You enjoy it and say it feels super nice to have someone else combing your hair and he agrees. He says it would be nice if you could do it every day but he can't always be together cuz of all the things he has to do. He apologizes for always being sad when you meet.

**Choice**: please don't apologize OR I'm okay

* Yang: you tell him to not apologize, you like that part of him too.
* Yin: you tell him you're okay so not to make that face.

He says you're kind but you say it's not kindness, you feel like your hearts are connected even when you're apart so it's okay. He pulls you in and says he's grateful. He says every time he's looking at the moon alone he'll definitely remember this moment of talking to you and holding you under the moonlight and that he thinks about you all the time when you're apart. You feel your heart warm up from the words he whispers to you and look up at the moon as he holds you.

### **Ch4:**

Only a few hours after going to bed Katsura shakes you awake, apologizing for waking you up early but he says the status has changed. You ask what happened and he says a suspicious person is checking out the inn. He's not sure if it's an enemy or not but you gotta leave just in case. You say you understand and quickly get ready.

The two of you rush out the back door hand in hand and he apologizes that he thought you could relax but it ended up like this. You say no...

**Choice:** it's fun so long as we're together OR it's still an ongoing date

* Yang: you say the date's still going and he says you're kind.
* Yin: you say it's fun so long as you're together and he responds that it saves him when you say that.

He smiles and says you're truly the woman I love, not a single word of complaint even during a situation like this. He then suddenly tenses and says to turn around , there's someone following you. He says there's a bar he knows close by where you can skip out the back door and leave the enemy to him, it'll be okay. You squeeze his hand for support.

### **Ch5:**

The two of you safely escape to his hideout having beaten this enemy and get to relax for a moment. It's already morning so you make breakfast and the two of you wolf it down, hungry from running on an empty stomach. He says your food is delicious and he ate it so quickly. You laugh and say it's worth it if he likes it. You then say you'll make some tea but he tells you to sit down and relax while he makes it.

**Choice:** thank you OR l'll do it

* Yang: you thank him and say you'll do as he says then and he says he'll put his heart into it since it's for you.
* Yin: you tell him this is fine and you'll do it but he says he wants to do something for you too so you let him.

You drink the hot tea he makes you and say the previous escape suddenly feels like a lie. He says it would have been nice to have this calm back at the inn but you say this is nice too and that you're really happy. He says he's happy to spend this time with you, leaving you feeling warm and fuzzy and hiding your red face.

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You're cleaning up after the tea by a well near the back door when suddenly someone covers your mouth from behind and you get hit in the neck! Your vision goes dark and you fall to the ground.

> **Awakening!**
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### **Yin ch1:**

Loud noises wake you up. You're in a place you've never been and from the next room you can hear a lot of men talking and from their voices you figure this is a gambling house. There's cloth over your mouth and you're tied up so you can't move. Suddenly one of the guys comes in and sees that you're awake. He makes some comment about you working in the store for good money, smiling grossly at you and you think these aren't radicals working for the shogunate. As you worry what to do you look through the door the the gambling room and spot a new customer walking in, it's Katsura! The proprietor says he hasn't seen him around before and how did he hear about this place, to which Katsura responds that he heard about it from a friend who likes to gamble, that there's lots of interesting betting going on and he's come for those. The proprietor says well you've such a pretty face but still you're like one of us, go have fun then, and hits Katsura on the shoulder. That's when Katsura's eyes meet yours. You quickly look away to not look suspicious but feel so relieved. The man roughly pulls you up.

### **Yin ch2:**

The guy pulls you to your feet and says to walk, he wants to show you off in the shop. You try to resist but the man is too strong and he pulls hard at you so the rope cuts into your arm painfully. Katsura then asks him to wait, where are you taking that woman? Everyone stares at him when he does and the guy asks what's it to you, you have some sort of relationship with her. Katsura says he does, she's originally mine and you should return her. The guy says there's no reason for him to return you but hey, this is a gambling place so if you want her you've got to win her from me. Instead of showing anger Katsura immediately agrees, saying that if that's this place's style that's how it should be. He just has to win and then he can take you. The guy says yup, if you win you can do whatever with her. Some other guys pull things out to prepare for their match. You state worriedly at Katsura but he smiles reassuringly at you and the gambling match begins.

### **Yin ch3:**

The game begins quickly and Katsura keeps winning. The other guy accuses him of cheating but Katsura asks how he can be cheating when the guy rolling is on the other side? Anyways he's won game after game so isn't this good enough? It was a promise so he should return you to Katsura. With that Katsura stands up and unties you, saying "let's go". You feel so much better with his calm smile and voice and then- "ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?! YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST WALK OUT OF HERE DOING THIS TO ME?!" cuz yeah ofc it wasn't going to be that easy. He tries to hit Katsura but while you hold your breath Katsura easily dodges and grabs his arm, twisting it. He says he'll ignore this one but if he comes at him again he better be prepared to pay with his life. The guy grunts and Katsura twists his arm a bit more, resulting in a bad sound and the man immediately apologizing and letting the two of you go.

The two of you ran to the waterbank, thinking it would be difficult to escape if they decided to retaliate. You ask if it's okay here and Katsura says you'll be safe under this bridge where it's hard for anyone to see so you can rest here for a bit. As you're catching your breath and calming down Katsura pulls you in for a hug and asks if you're okay. You say you are and thank him for rescuing you. He says he's glad you're okay. You tell him you're surprised how good he is at gambling though and he responds that he's not that good, but to protect you he had to take those guys on in their way. You're not quite sure what he means but know that he would do a lot for you. You thank him again and he says he's okay so long as you're okay so you don't have to thank him. He says he knows that it's dangerous for you to be with him and he took his eyes off you for a moment and this was the result. You tell him you're okay though and he says yeah, which is why I'm never taking my eyes off you again. He holds you tighter and you can feel his strong emotions through the hug.

The End.

### **Yin Max Bond story:**

The two of you return to his friend's house and Katsura rolls up your sleeve to find a bruise where the rope was. He says it looks extra bad because your normal skin is so beautiful. You say it's fine, it doesn't even hurt but he says untreated wounds can kill you and asks if there's anywhere else that hurts or is wounded and asks you to show him. He carefully checks your arms and legs for more wounds and you feel sort of embarrassed. He finishes and gently strokes your face, saying it looks like there's only the wound on your hand. He gets some ointment from a cupboard and gently puts it on your wound, saying it will be okay in a few days. You tell him you were worried in that scary place what would happen before he came to rescue you but he says it's impossible that he wouldn't, if you're in danger he will go anywhere and do anything to save you, his beloved. That's what his existence is for so of course. He stops applying ointment to smile at you and your heart is pretty much melting at this point. You thank him and he mutters your name, holding you close. He asks that you let him feel by your warmth that you are safe in his arms. Katsura's face comes closer to yours and you close your eyes, feeling perfectly safe and happy.

The end.

(translated by *nightreader*)