Shibata Katsuie Awakening Story

**Player**
(…? A voice can be heard from outside of the window. I wonder who it is.)

*I gently opened the window and looked outside. Surprised by the unexpected scene I raised my voice slightly.*

**Player**
Eh? Katsuie-san…? Are you exercising at this hour?

**Shibata Katsuie**
Ah, yeah… After a war I can’t calm down because I am still too excited. This is like a distraction.

**Player**
Then have a cup of water or some tea….

**Shibata Katsuie**
No, that’s unnecessary.

**Player**
…? Then. I will bring a towel for the sweat.

**Shibata Katsuie**
Don’t. Don’t move from that spot.

*The sudden strong unexpected refusal, surprised me.*

**Shibata Katsuie**
Sorry. For shouting like that… Don’t feel bad about it…

*As if saying in a panic, Katsuie-san somehow doesn’t want to look at me directly.*

**Player**
Ok… that is… alright. But Katsuie-san, is something wrong?

*Slightly different from the usual Katsuie-san, has made me curious.*

**Shibata Katsuie**
No… It’s nothing… Don’t worry about it.

**Player**
Uhm, can I go that way?

**Shibata Katsuie**
No! Sorry, but can you not get closer to me?

**Player**
Eh?! With that, what do you mean?

**Shibata Katsuie**
I told you right. I feel a bit bad just after the war.
You… that is…

*Katsuie-san glanced over to me, then averted his eyes with a pained expression.*

**Shibata Katsuie**
Right now, if you get closer and I catch your scent. I feel that I will do something horrible to you. That is why…

**Player**
(So that is why he is, even not looking at me, and not trying to approach me)
I see. I understand, then…

*If Katsuie-san says that, when I tried to close the window once more. One more question came to my mind.*

**Player**
(Huh? But, if that is the case, why is he exercising so close to my room? Coincidence? Or is it perhaps…)

**Shibata Katsuie**
You as well, don’t leave your room for today. Just go to bed peacefully.

**Player**
(Katsuie-san, in truth, isn’t there you want to do with me, which is why you have come over here)
Katsuie-san. Is there something that I can do?

**Shibata Katsuie**
No. I told you right… If get closer, I don’t want to do anything, horrible to you. That is why.

**Player**
Yes, that is why I won’t get any closer. But if there is something that I can do while I am in my room, please tell me.
Because Katsuie-san… Isn’t the fact that you are here because you want to do something?

**Shibata Katsuie**
That is… But…

**Player**
Please say so. If it is something that I can do, please.

**Shibata Katsuie**
Then, just one thing. Just a little bit… Really just a little bit…

*Katsuie-san slowly looks at me. I was shocked at the expression that hid his hunger.*

**Shibata Katsuie**
Your blood… can you give it to me?

**Player**
(I see… Him being here, as well as his expressions, it is because, he wanted my blood)
I understand. Then Katsuie-san, come over here. Just below the window.

**Shibata Katsuie**
But, if I get closer to you, I…

**Player**
It is ok. I won’t move from this spot.

**Shibata Katsuie**
Ah, ok… I see…

*Katsuie-san’s footsteps stopped when he got close enough. A slightly confused expression glanced at me from just under the window.*

**Player**
(With a short blade, just a little bit… Ouch…)
Katsuie-san, please open your mouth.

*Using a small sword I made a small cut on my fingertips. From the gaps of the window, with a burning expression, I stretched my arm just above Katsuie-san.*

**Player**
Here you are, Katsuie-san. Don’t spill it and accept it.

**Shibata Katsuie**
Ah, yeah…

*With a serious expression, the desperate expression of Katsuie-san who is trying to catch the blood dripping. It is kind of cute.*

**Player**
(One drop… two drops… three drops… Is this fine with only this?)

**Shibata Katsuie**
Ah…

**Shibata Katsuie**
It’s really sweet, really good. It’s the best.

*The smiling expression when he licks his lips. It looks like the usual Katsuie-san again, it makes me feel relieved.*

**Player**
It was nice to be of service.

**Shibata Katsuie**
Yeah, really, thanks. Ah, and one more thing.

*I was thrilled to see Katsuie-san when he looked back at me.*

**Shibata Katsuie**
That is… I am really glad. I, might not be able to withstand it, I might come again. W-when that time comes, I’ll be in your service.

**Player**
Ah! Good night!
(Fufu, that Katsuie-san)

*Even without hearing the reply from Katsuie-san who’s running away. I let out a little chuckle.*

*Translated by Liana*