Forma/Aruhi

It had been recorded in a dream stone, the memories of that prince.

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A strong white light shone before quietly fading away.

(Where is this place……?)

When I had slowly opened my eyelids, I found myself in a forest with wind that blew gently through it.

(Someone’s here?)

I looked around and saw a foot sticking out from the base of a tree.

Soft breathing could be heard from his surroundings as I quietly approached him.

??"……"
That person had been a boy with blue hair and glasses.

(He’s sleeping……)

I wonder if he had fallen asleep while reading since he was asleep with a book still open in his lap.

( His complexion seems somewhat bad……)

When I had approached him to get a better look at his condition, contrary to his breathing as he slept, his face was pale.

At that time…-

??"Forma-sama! ……where are you?"

An elderly looking man approached from the cluster of dense trees.

(Forma……sama?)

The man that had appeared was dressed in a tailcoat, with the figure of a butler.

After looking around and around, the man settled his gaze on a place behind me.

Man"Forma-sama? Are you alright!?"
(Prince Forma……is this the person?)

(Then this must be the memory of prince Forma……)

The man went to the side of the sleeping Forma, knelt down, and shook him gently.

Forma"……Nn? Ahh, it seems like I fell asleep. You don’t have to worry. I’m fine"
After he had said that, he stood up and brushed off any grass that had been sticking to his clothes.
Forma"It seems like I’m more tired from being in the castle today"
Forma sighed after fixing his silver-framed glasses with blue sides.
Servant" ……The guest has returned home."
Forma"I see, then I’ll return as well"

Flash of light
(Ah……)

…

……

Navi"Princess!"
MC"Navi……"
Navi"Apparently, it seems like this dream stone allows you to see his memories"

"That person was The country of poison, Fartet’s prince Forma"
Medi"Country of poison? Sounds dangerous"
Avi"Taking a nap even though a guest had been around. That’s nice."
Luke"It seemed like he wasn’t feeling too well……"
Forma"......"
(Certainly ……his complexion had been bad)
Navi"……!"

Dream Eaters appear
Medi"This always happens every time though"
Avi"So it appeared"

"They’re coming one after another"
Luke"There’s no rest to them"

Flash of light
Navi"It seems like the next memory is here"

Flash of light
…

……

(This is……the castle?)

And so, I found myself within the castle of someplace.

A high quality carpet ran down the middle of the wide hallway corridor.

(What is this smell……)

–a scent had drifted down the hallways as the smell of chemicals hit my nostrils.

At that time…-
Servant"Welcome back, Forma-sama"

A loud greeting was given.

The heavy door opened as Forma came back along with the man from earlier which seemed like he had been a servant.
Forma"Yeah, I’m back"

Prince Forma and his servant proceeded down the hallway after responding to the guard’s greetings.

Two people had caught up to them rapidly with quick footsteps.
Servant"……Forma-sama"
The servant had spoken to Forma in a secluded part of the hall where few people were at.
Servant"I’m sorry for bringing this up when you’ve just returned but im afraid that this is a very important report."
Forma"……what’s the matter?"
Servant"The other day, when you had told me to do a background check on something……"
Forma"It was black wasn’t it"
Forma quietly closed his eyes and said that with a flat tone of voice.
( Black……?)

And then, the servant’s facial expression changed immediately.
Butler"Yes. I’m sorry but we’ve fired the person immediately and banished him from the castle."
Forma"I got it. Thank you."

Flash of light
…

……
NaviIt apparently seems to end here"
Luke"In any case, it seemed like something disturbing had been happening"
Navi"Including Fartet, there are 4 countries in the country of poison"

"They’ve maintained a friendly relationship in the outside but I’ve heard that there is actually a struggle for supremacy behind it all."
Avi"A struggle for supremacy?"
Navi"Yes……the country to of poison only works together to maintain the trade balance with foreign countries."
Luke"I see. It is certainly likely for a conflict to sprout from there."
Medi"Since they’re called the country of poison, I wonder if they use poison to assassinate?"
MC"No way……then, what they were talking about earlier"

Flashback
Servant"The other day, when you had told me to do a background check on something……"
Forma"It was black wasn’t it"

End of Flashback
MC"It was due to the struggle for supremacy……"
Navi"It’s not possible to understand the situation just based on that story but…"

As Prince Forma’s country isn’t really strong compared to the others in the 4 countries, they’re exposed to the threats of other countries
(No way……)

Flash of light
Navi"Ah! It seems like the next memory!
…

……

(This is……the continuation of prince Forma’s memories……)

Prince Forma and the servant stood quietly in the deepest corner of the corridor.
Forma"Do you know which country the perpetrator was from?"
Servant"We’re currently confirming it"
Forma"I don’t think that it’ll be easy to get information just by tailing him, I’ll leave the investigations to you"
Saying so, prince Forma smiled faintly towards the butler.
Servant"Thanks to Forma-sama, it didn’t become anything serious"

"However……due to that, please do take care of your body"
Forma"I appreciate your worry. Though……I’ll only look helpless if I do that"

Prince Forma scrunched his eyebrows together, troubled

(Power? Seen……?)

I turned to face Forma since I couldn’t understand the content of their conversation…–

(Ah……)

His complexion was pale and Palos, just like I had seen back in the forest.
Servant"Forma-sama……"
Forma"I’m fine"
Prince Forma smiled as if telling him not to worry which only caused the servant to make a pained expression towards.
Forma"Well, in actual fact, it’s thought as creepy by my very own parents"
Servant"That's……"
(In other words……A power that’s feared even by his own parents?)

Prince Forma sighed, as though he was exhausted.
Forma"I’ll carry on and continue my reading back in my room so you don’t have to worry"
Servant"……Please do not push yourself too hard
Forma"Thanks. I’ve made you worry huh……"
At that moment when he had given a gentle smile……

Flash of light
…

……
Navi"This time, it seems like it ends here"
Avi"What’s with him, does he wield a special power or something?"
Luke"Apparently, that seems to be the case"
Navi"I did hear about how the people from prince Forma’s family had the ability to intake poison into their own bodies but……"
Medi"P-Poison!? Isn’t that still a really amazing ability!?"
MC"But, earlier they had said that even his parents feared it……"
Avi"That just means that he had a special ability asides from being able to intake poison"
Luke"Exactly, what would that be……?"
Navi"As for that, even I don’t know……"
Luke"But……Prince Forma wasn’t feeling very well just as I thought"
Avi"Based on what he had said earlier……It seems to have some kind of a connection to his abilities"
Medi"Everyone. We’re in the middle of a discussion but……"

Dream Eaters appear
Medi"It’s time to slay the evil creatures!!"
Luke"That seems rather fun"
Avi"No matter how many memories of the princes we gather……"
Luke"How unusual, for Avi to be whining"
Avi"Of course I’d whine. If I had to face them every single time, even I’d be exhausted"
Medi"Avi! At this time, my painting will be the best remedy…—"
Avi"Don’t need it"
Luke"Ah, the dream stone’s shining over there"

Flash of light
Navi"Looks like the next memory!"
…

……

Just when the light was getting stronger and stronger…—

(Where is this place…?)

When I scanned my surroundings, I found myself in the middle of a large room…—

(Could it possibly be…)

There had been prince Forma’s figure standing by the windowside when I turned.
Forma"…………Hm?"
Prince Forma had opened the window, surprised, as if he had found something outside the window.
Forma"Raith! What are you doing here?"
Prince Forma had raised his voice even though he had been leaning outside the window.

(Raith?)

When I looked in front from behind Forma to see what was happening…—
??"Hi, Forma"
A man who had pale and soft green hair that reached his waist was shaking hands with prince Forma.
??"I was just happened to be out of my home for a while so I popped by for a visit! Let me stay for a while?"
The person called Raith gave prince Forma an innocent smile.
Forma"Honestly…You’re really…"
Despite saying that, prince Forma’s expression changed into something even softer than before.

(I wonder if he’s a friend…?)

Forma"Come in properly through the door"
…

……
Raith"Thanks, you really saved me since it was starting to get a little chilly in the evening"
Forma"Did you fight with your father again?"
Prime Forma asked Raith who seemed to be in a carefree state with a sigh.
Raith"Well, it’s because my father’s head is really hard just as it usually is"

Even though I’ve told him many times that there’s no meaning for me to take the position of the prince
While saying so, Raith sat on prince Forma’s bed.

(So Raith was a prince too)
Forma"Though to think that you’d come to my place……Your father would get angry if he knew of it…I don’t know how much of a fuss he’ll kick though?"
Raith"It’s fine, no matter how bad relations between our countries are, we’re friends aren’t we?
"
Prince Raith laughed while stroking the tattoo on his left shoulder.
Forma"Even if you say that……If you were deprived of the rights to succeed the throne"
Raith"Won’t you become the prince of this country?"
Prince Raith had suddenly gave a serious expression to which prince Forma returned with a puzzled one.

(Prince Forma……?)
Forma"……"
Prince Forma who had been frowning for a while eventually pushed the center of his glasses up and faced prince Raith.
Forma"Of course. I was born into this country as a prince"
Raith"You’re as difficult as ever huh"
Raith simply shrugged his shoulders at Forma’s reply.
Raith"The world’s wider than this isn’t it?"
Forma"…… You’re too free"
Muttering as such, prince Forma closed his eyes.

However, his complexion wasn’t as pale as compared to earlier.
Forma"Raith…You really are a strange individual"

When prince Forma looked up the second time, there was certainly a happy-looking smile on his face.
Raith"You’re praising me right? I’m glad"

Flash of light
(……!)

Flash of light
…

……

(I came back……)
Luke"What a beautiful friendship that was"
Medi"I felt a sense of art from them"
Avi"He seems like a rather carefree person"
Navi"Prince Forma seemed to have cheered up though"
MC"Yeah……I’m relieved"

Flash of light
Navi"it’s the next memory!"

Flash of light
……

(This is……Prince Forma’s room)

Like a continuation to the previous memory, prince Raith sat on the bed.
Raith"The scenery was really great. A flower garden in the country of Abetel, I wish you could see it too!"
Forma"Abetel……Do you honestly really not feel a sense of danger?"
Raith"isn’t it fine……We all belonged to the same royalty in the first place"
Prince Raith laughed with a chuckle as he played with his braided hair.
Forma"Exactly how carefree are you to be having that much freedom…—"
Raith" ……As I thought, are you still suffering?"
Forma"……!"
Prince Raith had asked if it softly but it had made prince Forma crease his brows.
Raith"You have it hard…I’m pretty sure that I’d have gone crazy if I were you"
Forma"I wish that the world was filled with only people like you"

"very human being has more or less….some kind of negative feeling"

"Even though I don’t want to know……It’s unfortunate but I’d end up being able to see it much more clearly than before"

It’s laughable. Even though I’m fine and well when I taking poison, I feel sick just by looking at the malice of others
(Ah……)

Flashback
Avi"Based on what he had said earlier……It seems to have some kind of a connection to his abilities"

End of Flashback
(An ability to see malice……?)
Raith"....."
Prince Raith had been silently listening to prince Forma speak but…—
Raith"Hey Forma, what do you do to make yourself feel happy?"
Forma"……?"
At the sudden question, I could see prince Forma struggling with the suffering through his yellow eyes.
Raith"I look at the sky"

The forest, birds, flowers……when I see the sunlight filtering through the forest
Forma"Raith……?"
Raith"Ahh, even when I’m playing the violin too"
Raith gave him a smile filled with happiness.
Raith"It’s like I can shape such a beautiful thing by myself"
Forma"……There were also times where you showed me. A drawing you drew or a statue you made"

I think it’s wonderful
Prince Forma gently averted his eyes at prince Raith’s words.
Raith"Thanks. But that’s why I’m saying this"

"It’ll be great if you manage to find something you enjoy doing"
Forma"Me?"
Raith"If it’s painful……Or hard, you can always choose another route"

"It’s not running away. It’s something that’s the happiest thing for an individual"

Even if you were born into a royal family
Forma"Raith…"
At that point, Raith rose from the bed.
Raith"Alright, both my father and my older brother should be asleep by now. Sorry for taking up your time!"
Prince Forma gave a bitter smile towards prince Raith as he placed his foot on the window ledge.

Forma"……You do everything freely, at your own pace. Even if you are a carefree prince, with no one aiming for your life"
Raith"It’s fine if you just say that you’re worried you know"
Prince Raith leapt over the window ledges and down to the garden.

(Eh……This is the second floor though……!!)

When I rushed over in a flurry of panic, prince Raith had already touched ground, waving up to prince Forma as if nothing happened.
Forma"Honestly, what a carefree person"
After sending prince Raith off, prince Forma shrugged his shoulders and headed to his bed.

After settling down on the bed……It seemed like he was pondering over something for a while.
Forma"Something that I want to do……"

"Something I can do…"
Prince Forma looked up at ceiling while muttering these.
Forma"Something that isn’t big would be nice……"

"If it’s possible…….I want a peace of heart"
And so, prince Forma closed his eyes as he slowly entered slumber.

(He looks so peaceful……)

My chest tightened at his words.

Forgetting that I couldn’t touch anything, I had unintentionally reached out to his sleeping face…—

Flash of light
…

……
Navi"This seems to be the end"
MC"Ah…"
Navi"What’s wrong, princess?"
MC"I-It’s nothing at all"
(Unintentionally, I had wanted to pat his head ……)

Just thinking of my own actions that had thankfully never occured made my ears burn.
MC"Prince Forma…..He had the ability to see the malice of others"
Navi" That’s how it is.."
Luke"So the cause of him being unwell was that after all"
At that time…—

Dream Eaters appear
Navi"Princess……!"
MC"Y-Yeah……! I’m fine!"
Avi"……Let’s go!"
Medi"I really hate persistent things !"
Luke"That’s true. They’ve been coming non-stop for a while now this time"

Battle

Flash of light
Navi"The next memory……!"

Flash of light
…

……

(Huh? This place was where I first came to…..)

Just like the first time I had seen him, prince Forma was sitting at the foot of the tree, reading a book.

( I wonder if he likes being in the forest)
Forma"Every human being has more or less….some kind of negative feeling"

"Even though I don’t want to know……It’s unfortunate but I’d end up being able to see it much more clearly than before"

"It’s laughable. Even though I’m fine and well when I taking poison, I feel sick just by looking at the malice of others"
(…… Is it because of that?)

The moment I took a step forwards as I thought of that…—
Forma"……!!"
Forma’s head snapped up immediately.

(……He noticed)

I had unexpectedly covered my mouth with both my hands to prevent my voice from escaping.

There’s no way that he can see or hear me.
Forma"I wonder if it’s my imagination…"
The pages on his book flipped as a strong breeze blew pass.
Forma"It seems rather hard to read a book outside today"

"It can’t be helped then……"
After letting out a deep sigh, he got up and started to slowly walk towards the castle.

…

……

Upon entering the town connected to the castle, a carriage coming from the castle could be seen.

( What a big horse-drawn carriage……)
Forma"……Were you able to catch them?"
Following prince Forma’s line of sight, I found myself looking at the carriage once again…—

( A prison’s attached to it, is this an escort car….. ?)

The people along the street had also stopped to see what was going on.

The moment the carriage came closer and went past us…—
Forma"…"

"…….Uu……urk"
Prince Forma’s facial expression seems to have distorted in extreme pain.

(Prince Forma……!)

The men who had been handcuffed in the prison were staring at prince Forma with sharp eyes.
Forma"Do you know which country the perpetrator was from?"
Servant"We’re currently confirming it"
Forma"I don’t think that it’ll be easy to get information just by tailing him, I’ll leave the investigations to you"
(Were those people caught from within the castle…?)

Once the horse-drawn carriage had passed by, I glanced at prince Forma. He was leaning against the wall of the alley with a pale and pallid face.

(This is bad…..! Someone, anyone!!)

Just as I was panicking…—
Forma"……Haha"
Prince Forma laughed with a pained voice.
Forma"How do I spend time calmly like this?"

"……Even having small hopes of it seems impossible for me"
Then, his self-depriving smile disappeared and he stared straight at the carriage with his yellow eyes staring beyond his glasses.
Forma"I’ll accept this ability and face destiny"

"Because……I’m Fartet’s prince"

Flash of light
MC"Ah…"

Flash of light
…

……
Navi"Prince Forma’s memory here seems to end here"

"Princess?"
MC"..Ah, sorry"
I hurriedly replied Navi who was seemingly concerned and worried.Luke"To be able to see the malice of a person……What tremendous power"
Medi"He won’t be able to rest in a situation where there’s endless conflict, won’t he?"
Avi"It’s also the duty of a prince to overcome these things one-by-one"

"Isn’t it because he understood this that he stood back up?"

When Avi had scathingly said that, Luke and Medi simply nodded quietly along.MC"Everyone……"

( I’m sure everyone has various problems to deal with as princes)

Not knowing what to say, Navi simply stood there and smiled gently.
Navi"Prince Forma’s a strong prince……I’m sure he’d be alright"

Upon hearing Navi’s words, I remembered prince Forma’s gallant figure.

( Even I have to face any difficult situation properly if it does happen)

The memory I saw this time—

It was the memorable memory of a prince trying to face himself straightforwardly…—

End
Translation: Meganeran