Milanhime is back with a long, overdue episode! To compensate for my absence (thanks to college), I made this episode longer than before! Actually, it was by accident. The length was shorter in my head, he he ^^" Anyways, this episode is going to reveal a lot about Miran and her characters. You will gain many clues from this one that you might be able to complete the puzzle soon if you haven't already. How exciting, no?! Alright Episode 7, let's start! Go go go~
*Some dialogue is taken from the subtitles of the episodes with some modifications to incorporate the actual story. Some scenes, background history and information is also taken from the game to add more depth and interest every now and then. I don't know who the anime translators are since it is not noted, but credits to them! I own nothing except for my story and OC's! Credits to those translators and the Utapri Franchise!
P.S. Sorry if anyone seems OOC. I'm trying my best, based on my own logic ho ho ^^"
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Episode 7: Opening Hearts & Pirates
Masato
After practicing, time flew past us, bringing in the setting of the sun, and the rise of evening.
Now, here we were. Together, with the shining lake before us. Looking over the glistening waters, I turned to her, stealing a glance as her mind drifted into the lake.
Omae...
You're the one who taught me the significance of music...
Nanami Haruka...
Ren
So that's how it is... Hirijikawa...
There they were, not too far in front of me, being all cozy by the lake. Together. Alone.
After actually being partially in class like the Little Fairy asked, I wasn't expecting to see this scene... Tch, this is a pretty sour way to end my day. Frowning, I continued to watch the event unfold before me.
... What are you doing with her, Hirijikawa? What are you two talking about?
... And what do you think of him, Little Lamb...?
?: "Chérdan Amaera Musa..."
"... Hm?"
A voice was spreading in the air that silenced itself for the incoming song. That familiar, calming voice soothed itself around me, its hypnotic sound taking over my thoughts like some power calling to me, making me look away from the lake to search for the voice. Right... It's Friday, the end of the school week.
"...It's Her again..."
Looking around for the owner of that voice, I found no one. It echoed from everywhere that there was no way the origin of the voice could be pinpointed.
"... Just where are you...?"
That voice, that language I know it... I know You...
Chérdan Amaera Musa, vyndas wa narulas.
Dear Mother Muse, the winds are changing.
Flora wa abirranya dara via dara.
The flowers are growing day by day.
Una jeuneo flora ciel unyan sérchalad el lumona tu himinos unyan moro.
One young flower that once lost its glow begins to shine once more.
Autria flora antilavaras el amoros se nela entralair.
Another flower realizes its passion as the two intertwine.
Dero hélas, erra wa ouruma en silvalas.
But alas, there is a bear in the forest.
Kare boleros kare wa solus, kareno volsera wa sularen, dero kare wa dazria.
He believes he is alone, his will is waning, but he is blind.
Débuniso de renlaria wa apon emara.
The beginnings of a turning point is upon us.
Ourama débunas tu volundo di pathos kare boleros wa nen kareno rea.
The bear begins to stray from the path he believes is not his own.
Mae firra endron kare essa suunos raeangnad.
May the fire within him be soon relit.
Mae elae eidarin abirra ae omaria mondara.
May these children grow and beautify the World,
Mondaras ciel Vussa arda remarad miri tu seraveil aferia, tu naria flora d'eourn awn zanzunik sudari
The world that thou have sent me to look after, to become flowers of their own unique beauty.
Sono Faera inques de Vossa, Amaera Muse.
This Daughter asks of thee, Mother Muse.
"... Ren?"
What are you doing daydreaming around the trees like that?
People will get strange ideas, you know."
*blink* "Ah, Babydoll. When did you get here?"
Snapping me back to reality, I saw my little attendance officer before me. Has she been here the whole time? I'm pretty sure I didn't hear any noises besides Her...
Miran: "Just now. I was heading back to my room, but I saw you flicking your head around so I came to check on you. You didn't seem like yourself. Are you alright?"
"Oh... I'm fine, thanks." Sighing to myself, I regathered my composure, ruffling the Little Fairy's hair as I looked back to the duo. "Hm."
Looking beyond the lady, the Little Lamb and Hirijikawa still stood together in this "intimate" setting.
I don't like it...
Following the direction that my eyes went, Miran cocked her head back at me. "You're don't seem too happy about seeing Hirijikawa-senpai and Haruka-chan together, aren't you Ren?"
"... Eh?"
How did she know?
Gazing into my surprised face, Miran smiled. She knew that she hit the mark. "Aha~ I was right, wasn't I? Well,whatever reason you have for being here, I suggest you to not overthink it. I'm sure that it wasn't a widely significant matter between them." Looking back to the lake, the Little Fairy smiled gently, murmuring to herself, "As I thought, Hirijikawa-senpai was the right person to come to her aid. You two did grow from each other after all, I'm glad." What is she saying? I can't really hear her, but her face says she knows more than she is telling me.
What does she have to do with those two?
"Babydoll, do you know something that I don't? And since when did you know Hirijikawa?"
Turning to me, Babydoll simply laughed. "I only happen to be an observer in this situation. If anything, I'm happy that Haruka-chan is expanding her friendships as well as her growth and confidence as a composer and overall person. The same goes for Hirijikawa-senpai. And actually, he and I only properly met and introduced ourselves today. He's a kind and diligent person, but you must know that to a certain extent already. Right, Ren? You two seem to have some history together if I'm correct."
"Heh," I half-heartedly smirked. "You can say that. We grew up with each other for some time, but that's what's expected with the kind of families that we have. And... He's also my roommate."
Her face lighting up, the Little Fairy's smile grew wider. "Ah~ Well isn't that just a coincidence!" Eyeing me, Miran slowly continued. "Or maybe, destiny."
Chuckling, I shrugged at her comment and looked away. "Maybe, but I'm not so sure about that, Babydoll..."
Miran: "Well, you'll never know right? But, enough of that. What I'm actually curious about is... Why were you so dazed? You still seem a bit... mentally absent. Are you sure you're fine?"
"... Ah, right." Ruffling my hair, I thought to myself. "It's just that mysterious lady singing again that diverted my attention, that's all. You know the one, right? Our school's resident guardian, magical being, or goddess in my opinion. In a way, I think I'm becoming a fan." *smirks*
Smiling at my comment, Babydoll seemed to beam from behind her glasses. "Ah yes, I remember hearing that you were the one to term her as the school's 'Goddess'! That's very kind of you to think so, Ren! I'm sure that person would have been very happy to hear that from you."
*chuckles* "Well, finding her to tell her that is the real problem now, isn't it?"
Miran: *laughs* "I'm sure you'll be able to find her, one day!"
Bursting out into an even brighter smile, Miran's laughter grew, and I couldn't help but find myself grin at the sound of her amusement.
Warmly looking upon her, the Little Fairy's image melted into my eyes.
Heh, her smile is really contagious. It's almost dangerous. Babydoll, you have no idea what kind of charm you have on people, don't you?
But...
This feeling when I'm with her, it's still here. Just like when I'm was Her...
When I was with-
"Fairy Princess."
Miran
Ren: "... Fairy Princess."
Ah, there it is again.
"Oh, so... I'm not 'Little Fairy' anymore?"
Taken aback by my question, the strawberry blonde finally processed what he thought aloud.
"... Oh! Sorry Babydoll, it's nothing. I was thinking about someone..."
Looking away back to the lake, Ren's eyes fogged over. He seemed to have drifted back to memory lane, as nostalgia took him over.
Walking to his side, I gazed into the glittering blue with him.
"This must have been a special person, I assume?"
"... Yea, and She still is," Ren breathed softly. "She is a special person, and you remind me of her actually. Maybe that's why I unconsciously gave you a similar nickname, and that's probably why you and I get along so well."
"I see... You seem to hold her very dear then."
Ren: "Heh, you're right, I guess I do, now that I think about Her..."
"And, what was this special person like? If you don't mind me asking."
"It's fine," Ren assured me, ready to continue. Though he didn't say it, he seemed to be pleased to be talking about his special person to someone else. He looks so blissful right now, She must mean a lot to him. It was apparent that Ren never really talked to anyone about things like this, so I felt honored that he was opening up to me, even it was just for a moment.
This warm and comfortable bond we've created between us, it is a blessing. I want to listen to his thoughts while I can.
Ren: "You see Babydoll, that person was a beautiful part of my childhood. Despite not having known Her for too long, She was one of those few people who made life fun and inspirational by just living it with me. She's an old friend whom I haven't seen since. I haven't heard a word from Her since then either... But that's bound to happen when you consider our lifestyles, you know? We get busy and have our own priorities now. That's life. Now, it's almost as if She was just a dream."
Slowly, I peered into his face and caught something that he was trying to hide. Oh Ren, you look so sad...
With a lackluster smile plastered onto his face, the true feelings of bittersweetness shone through his eyes.
"... She means that much to you, yes?"
Giving his hand a gentle squeeze, I smiled at Ren reassuringly.
With that simple gesture, my friend looked down to meet my eyes.
"... If I was being honest Little Fairy, that person... She was my most important person at the time." *laughs* "Even now, I still wonder how She might be doing... I miss Her, you know?"
*tilts head* Oh...
Ren: "Heh, sorry, I probably said more than I should have."
Walking ahead of me back to the academy, Ren turned around and gestured for me to follow. "Come on Miran (1), it's getting dark. I'll escort you back to the ladies' dorms."
And there it was.
Ren: "... Babydoll?"
Witnessing the small but significant scene before me, I felt my heart soar a little.
"... Ren, you called me by my name, and you finally showed a real smile! It was a sincere, warm, and kind smile. You should show it more often! I like it."
Happily waltzing over to him, Ren appeared slightly flustered by my words, though he tried to hide it.
Ren: "Ah, is that so? I guess I'm just more comfortable with you compared to most people... It's unsightly, isn't it?"
"No no, not at all! It's just you being your true self. I like it a lot, and I'm happy that I can see it. It gives you more charm the more I know you."
"'More charm'?"
Surprised by what I said, Ren broke into a laugh, ruffling my hair once more out of amusement. "You're too sweet Miran. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought you were flirting with me!"
"But I mean everything that I say, so it wasn't a lie! Besides, I do not understand the concept of flirting very well."
Ren: "Really? How cute~ Well, yours truly here is quite the master of flirting, so I can always help you hone that skill if you ever need help."
*sweat drop* "Thank you, Ren, but I think I'll be fine..."
Girls' Dormitory
Heading towards the dormitory, Ren and I continued to converse with one another.
It turned out that he was interested in foreign languages, being fluent in Italian, so we switched on and off between the former and Japanese. I also learned that he was already a relatively successful model, he enjoyed spicy and Italian food, had a hobby of playing darts, and that he was a huge fan of the RPG game: Loveril Fantasy.
"Wow, I didn't know you knew Italian either Little Fairy," he exclaimed. "That's impressive! What other languages do you know?"
"Well, I have knowledge of different languages that most people don't have. It was part of my schooling when I was young, so I know plenty (2). I can't really count how many I know at the top of my head at the moment."
Ren: "Heh~ That's amazing Babydoll! Say... Do you perhaps know the language our School Goddess sings in?"
"Oh, do you mean Taïyonen (3)?"
Ren: "Huh, so I was right. I thought that it was Taïyonen, the language of the Birthplace of Song: Taïyonos (4). It's smooth, romantic, mystical and beautiful, don't you think? My old friend's multi-lingual like you, and She's from Taïyonos too, so I always wanted to try to speak it with Her. I've been interested in Taïyonen culture ever since I met Her, so I wanted to learn it. When She was around, my friend would always teach me a bit here and there, but now that She isn't, I'm back to square one. Plus, Taïyonen language tutors are really hard to come by in Japan, and everywhere else in the world, and the country's too far for me to travel on my own since my family wants me to do more 'important' things. But... I want to learn Taïyonen now. You'd think I'd be able to do and go wherever I want, but even I can't do certain things." *sighs* "Taïyonos... I want to go there someday, you know? Someday soon." *frowns*
"...Ah, I see... Well Ren, luckily, I am actually fluent in Taïyonen (5) as well, so if you'd ever like to have some lessons, I can try and see what I can do for you! I am not a professional tutor though, just so you know."
His face appearing to brighten, Ren was ecstatic and impressed in his own, subtle way.
Ren: "Eh, really? Thank you Little Fairy! Seriously... You never fail to surprise me." *chuckles* "Maybe Fate really is looking out for me to have a miracle like you help me. I appreciate it. I really do." *grins*
Pumped up now, Ren's spirit seemed to soar, surprising me to see upbeat he was. His subtle excitement is rather pleasant to see. Ren honestly has know idea who's actually going to teach him Taïyonen though, ha ha *sweat drop*
Teasing him slightly, I asked further: "Ren, is it also possible that the reason why you're so hasty to learn Taïyonen is because you'd like to visit and impress your friend in the future? I mean, besides being interested in the language, many Taïyonens can converse in Japanese, so you don't really need to know Taïyonen in the first place to go to Taïyonos."
"Heh..." Stopping in his tracks, my strawberry blonde senpai slyly turned his head towards me with his finger against his smirking lips, sealing his secret with a wink. "Shh~"
Covering my mouth in compliance, his reasoning amused me. "Ohhhh, how fun!"
To believe that he would go this far, how sweet.
Ren: *smirks* "That's the goal. The Fairy Princess was a good friend to us when we were young, so it'd be nice to pay her a visit!"
"We?"
Ren: "Yea, there are others who were childhood friends with Her too. They were Hirijikawa and another old friend of ours. That guy's all grown and into rock music now (6)."
Into rock... ah~ Him!
Right as we made it to the entrance of the dormitory, the sun was now almost hidden. The sign of that was making me slightly worried.
Who's coming for me today? No one's called or messaged me yet... Maybe they're late?
Taking a peek into my phone to see nothing, Ren was ready to see me off as he was about to make his own way to the boys' dormitories.
"Well, we're here," he announced. With his hands in his pockets, Ren appeared much more relaxed and content than how I first encountered him today. Unfortunately, as soon as we were close to the girl's dorm grounds, some of the girls quickly noticed and opened their windows to greet him.
Girls: "Ren, it's Ren!"
"It's really him!"
"Kyaaaa~!"
"He's so handsome"
"And sexy!"
"Why's he here? Who's he with?"
"Who, who?!"
"Ren-kun, take me out on a date soon, ok?!"
*sweat drop* He's popular as ever...
"Hello ladies, let's talk together more next time, ok?" Waving at the girls with his practiced Ren smile, air kiss and wink that shot their hearts, he turned back to me with a satisfied sigh. "Well my Little Fairy, it's time to say goodbye until next class. If I stay any longer, you might have some enemies soon, knowing how some of these ladies can be. I don't think it'd be a good idea to get caught at the girl's dormitory either, heh. Sorry it has to be like this, but thanks for finding me. It was a good talk."
Leading me to the entrance, Ren leaned in for one last pet.
Ah, there it is again!
Peering into his face, and him into mine, Ren relaxed once again and melted into a soft, genuine smile.
"Your real smile is showing again." *smiles*
Ren: *gently smirks* "Well, being around you is making me grin more than usual. It's strange, heh."
"Smiling is lovely though! There's absolutely nothing strange about it at all."
Musing an "If you say so," Ren leaned back and bid me adieu as he waited to see me go off into the building.
"Alright, have a good weekend Miran, see you."
"The same to you, Ren. Now go! I wouldn't want for you to get into trouble!"
Ready to head back and wait in my room, my pending pickup finally notified me their arrival just as I took a step towards the entrance. Checking my phone, I saw who was coming for me today. Oh, it's Kaius! He's back early...
Kaius: My Princess, I am at the gates waiting for you. Let us go home together.
Ren: "Oh wait, I forgot to ask where you're from (5) Babydoll-"
"Sorry, Ren, gotta go! Goodbye!"
Turning to the direction I came from, I sped past Ren and headed to the school entrance.
Confused by my sudden turn around, a baffled Ren watched me zoom by. "That's the opposite direction of your room. Where are are you going?!"
"Um, turns out that I'll be gone for the weekend. See you later!"
Evening: The Limo
"It appears that your day certainly was a productive one, wasn't it Princess?"
"Yes, it was~"
Listening to my day at school, Kaius was attentive as usual as we headed home together for the weekend. I told him about Haruka's situation, Hirijikawa-senpai's aid, and the deepened friendship between Ren and I.
"Hmm..." Combing my natural hair affectionately, Kaius hummed, habitually grooming me out of endearment once more. "It sounds like that boy still has a kind of connection, an attachment to you since you were both children. He calls you similarly to his original nickname for you, and that Masato boy... he accidentally called you Fairy Princess as well. They're remembering. Hm. It seems that those two still have you fresh in their minds after all these years, though Masato seems to be the keener one of the two."
"Yes, he is more perceptive than Ren, isn't he?" *giggles*
Kaius: "... You haven't told them that you're from Taïyonos yet, have you?"
"No, Ren did ask me today, but I didn't answer him since I was hurrying to you."
Relieved, Kaius breathed a long, musical sigh as he leaned back into the plush seats. "That was good that you didn't, otherwise those two, especially Masato, will begin to piece the puzzle quicker than we would want."
Reaching out for my glasses, Kaius grinned being able to see me clearly. He moved my hair away from my face, giving me a gentle boop on the nose that made his smile grow even wider. "There. I like seeing you in your natural element much more, Miran. The hair change is already a lot for us to get used to, but at least you kept your eye color." *chuckles* "Still Princess, doing this for a couple of years sounds difficult. Are you certain that you can handle living this white lie for that long? It must be hard on you too."
*sighs* "I already told you Kaius, I'll be just fine silly! If I completely looked like myself here before the Fated time (7), an international news break out might occur, and we don't want that now, don't we?" *shifts in seat* "Currently, only a special group of people are allowed to know about my presence in Japan. They just don't know that I'm attending this school, otherwise I would have absolutely no time for my learning."
Looking out to the window as we were nearing our headquarters, I continued. "My dear friend, you know well that this is a promise that I made to help Uncle, and he already promised to help me in return (8). This is a win-win situation for us, and it's too late to turn back now with how much I have progressed. It's a wonderful opportunity, so I am thankful that I was given this chance! Besides, I'm lucky enough to live a life where changing my hair is an easy spell (9), and,"
Kaius: "'And'...?"
"And, I agree that having different hair can be somewhat mind-boggling, but it's a fun change of pace. After all, it's not like I am permanently wiping out my identity. I'm just temporarily tweaking it to keep my cover on the down-low. It'll be just for about 2 more years or so, and I always change back in the evening, so it's not that huge of a deal, don't you think? Léon was worried about this too, but none of you need to be really. I'm not a fragile piece of glass, I can stand on my own. Based on how it's going so far, I'm very sure that I won't get caught!" *laughs* "But most of all, looking different for the time being grants me the immersive school life that I have always been intrigued about. We never got to properly experience such a routine before, you know that (10)."
Kaius: "True... However, the brothers and I never cared for such an experience in the first place (11). That was why we declined Shining-san's same offer of alliance back then (12)." *shrugs* "It doesn't suit us, nor does it interest us. Apeiro's standards are much more fitting and accommodating to our tastes and lifestyles (13). Your's too, Miran."
*sweat drop* "Ah... It's just me who feels this way then..."
Kaius: "Still, I cannot deny that though it isn't for us, being able to go to school with others is a good taste of independence for you, and having you attend completely seals the alliance compared to us 11 young men going all together. Like you said, it is a win-win situation, for you and us. Overall," *finger-combs through his hair* "I'm happy for you, Princess. We all are."
"Thank you," I mused, spotting our base's own grand gates in the far horizon. "I agree with you though... Doing this is a lie by definition, and it's bound to create reactions. It's merely a natural effect, so I have no other choice. It's to be expected, you know? Oddly enough though, hiding my cover seems to be working in my favor, as Uncle finds it to be a thrilling storyline, as well as potentially explosive publicity for me with no fallbacks. With virtually nothing negative coming out of this, I accept the situation. Besides, it's not like I ever minded it in the first place, he he." *smiles*
"I do admit that it's quite a lot of work to be this secretive though, especially when you have childhood friends as classmates!" *sweat drop* "However, when the Fated time comes, so be it. I just hope that we can officially reconnect with each other well, you know? I miss them too, after all these years, and yet, they have no idea that their old friend is their peer!" *laughs*
"My friends... They're special people with genuine hearts and talents whether or not they recognize it yet, so I am positive that even when they find out- if they find out-they will stay by my side. Of course, I have taken precautions and am prepared for what may come, but I can feel that there will be no worse case will come together Kaius, I just know it." *smiles* "I already trust my friends that much, so please Kaius, just have faith in me. This is meant to be."
Caressing his cheek, Kaius sighed in defeat, taking my hand into his for a squeeze. "I believe in you, Princess, and I always will." *sighs* "I'm just worried for your well-being, just like everyone else back at home. It's a natural feeling to have for someone you care deeply for, isn't it? None of us can help it after all."
Seeing that his serious face and scrunched brows were beginning to reemerge, I couldn't help but laugh gently at Kaius as I pinched his cheek.
"... My goodness, you're all such worrywarts! Just relax a little~ I'm not too far away from Apeiro, so it's alright!" Jokingly pouting at me with crossed arms, I gave my giant companion a consoling hug, patting his back. Whispering into his ear, I reassured him. "No matter what happens my friend, we'll always make it through together."
"Of course we will Princess, we always have." Returning my hug, Kaius scooped me into his long arms for an all-surrounding embrace of affection. With my schooling, Yuli's increasing activities, and preparations for Léon's turn, we barely were able to spend time together as a complete group of 12. It's times like this when I miss you all so much!
"Ah-By the way Kaius... I wasn't expecting you to be the one to get me. Weren't you supposed to return a few days later?"
The princely Kaius was off on an overseas business and reunion trip since last week, and he was expected to return the beginning of next week. With several members of similar backgrounds, such as Alak and Anders, this was pretty common for someone to be out of the country every now and then (14).
Kaius: "Ah yes... Well, that was the plan, but since Léon Day is tomorrow, I made sure to finish all of my work early to come back sooner. I had just arrived today and came straight for you from the airport, actually. I told the brothers last minute about my return and retrieval for you, so I am certain that they are all excited and waiting for us now."
"Eh~ That's wonderful! I'm sure Léon is completely ecstatic now! He was a bit sad thinking that your business was keeping you away from the celebrations that we've always had together."
Léon Day was the name coined for the Little Lion's birthday: October 10th. My other, lovable Knights are the same: Just last month on September 9 on Wonderful Weirdos Day was Finn Day, November 17th or World Peace Day was Alak Day, December 31st or New year's Eve was Luca Day, and so on (15). Back in my home country, we usually called it as such instead of saying it was a person's birthday. Within families and friend circles, birthdays were treated like special holidays than what other countries were used to. And as Apeiro hailed from Taïyonos, the customs were the same, except with my kind of family, the scale of celebration was larger. Much. Larger. They were usually themed, in fact.
"So, how was returning home? Did you enjoy your time in Agnapolis (16)?"
Kaius: "Why yes, the weather of course is much warmer than what it's currently like here, so that was a pleasant change." *chuckles* "My people are also doing well. They're healthy and happy, so I'm glad that they are doing well even without me being there all the time. I am honored that they trust in me and have such love for me despite not constantly being there."
*smiles* "You are a kind and gentle leader, that's why! It's good that they are doing just fine, he he. And your parents? How are they?"
Kaius: "Mother and father are doing well. They are helping me watch over the land and people in my stead. It was memorable and heart-warming to spend time with them, but I was looking forward to coming back to you all. I was feeling homesick." *grins*
"Oh Kaius, he he! And~ Your Uncle? Did you also meet him?"
Kaius: "I didn't think that I would be able to, as His Royal Highness is usually busy watching over the country besides looking for his still missing son, my cousin (17)."
Oh right... The missing crown prince... Should I tell Kaius? Ah, wait, I can't. I promised not to say anything to anyone (18)...
Kaius: "But surprisingly enough, Uncle was there to greet me with my parents. I am the next closest person to being his son-figure, so I am happy that he even made the time to spare a moment with me, especially in his position."
"Ah, I see... Ah-What in the world..."
Kaius: "What is it Miran?" *turns* "Oh..."
Opening before us, the usually unsubtle and luxurious borders of Apeiro revealed a changed appearance of the grounds.
Kaius: "It appears that we are now in the era of adventure I see. The preparations skills are impeccable..." *sweat drop*
"... Yea..."
Driving through the grounds towards our destination, everything shouted LÉON DAY.
From the very moment the gates opened to welcome us, the first thing that we saw was a bright, glittering arch of treasure with the birthday king's face plastered on it (18). To the left and right of the limo, there were actual islands, X's with treasure and skeletons. Sunken ships and treasure were scattered about, and all of the stately buildings were transformed into castles, taverns, and the like. Even the staff who were passing by were all already dressed like they came from The Pirates of the Carribean.
Kaius: "So, a pirate theme it is."
"Everyone is so spirited, how exciting!"
Arriving to our home, Kaius and I left the domains of the limo to look upon our mansion-turned-pirate's palace. Despite the actual festivities beginning tomorrow, it sounded like a party, well a battle more like it, was in progress inside.
Taking a step towards the stairs, Kaius gestured for my arm. "Are you ready Princess? From the sound of it, it seems that we won't get much rest tonight. I wouldn't be surprised if the interior of the house has been changed to fit the theme either." *chuckles*
"He he, I wouldn't either."
Arms linked together, Kaius and I made our way to the entryway of our home, but before we could even reach the doors, it was already too late. An increasing rumbling sound was making its way towards the door, and there was no way to stop what was coming from the other side.
*listens* "... I think someone is calling my name. Do you hear that Kaius?"
?: "Miran and Kaius are here!"
?: "Miran?!"
?: "MIRAAAAAAAAAN-"
?: "Someone hold my water, DON'T DROP IT!"
?: "Hey, let me go first! I'm the Birthday King!"
?: "Psssssh like hell you are! That's tomorrow! You're not special enough to greet them first! Best friends like Ore-sama get first dibs! MUA HA HA HA-"
?: "Not fairrrr!"
?: "My my, we're trying to greet Miran and Kaius, not run them over~"
Kaius: "... I feel so loved right now."
?: "MIRAN! KAIUS!"
"Hello there friends! We're back-ah."
Swarming us for a group hug was a group of pirates, all decked in attire and weaponry in a style befitting of each person wearing them.
"Well, aren't all of you dashing? You look like real pirates!"
Coming over to kiss my hand, Léon bowed in chivalry as he sheathed his sword. "Aye, Princess! We've stowed away clothes for you and the Prince of Agnapolis as well! Come in, come in! The games are beginning! We must prepare ourselves. We must not lose!"
Taking us into our "palace," Kaius and I were puzzled, unknowing of what was to happen.
Kaius: "Games? What kind of games?"
Alak: "A preliminary battle between the crews of each building in Apeiro is going to start!"
Léon: "It's-"
Pira: "a-"
All: "WATER CANON BATTLE!"
"Ooooh~ That does sound fun! Hurry Léon, give me my things so I can play too!"
Léon: "This way Princess, follow me!"
YuliAnders: "Welcome home!"
Finn: "So much water's going to be wasted..." *sighs*
Side Info/Teasers:
1) *gasps* What's this?! Ren finally calls our heroine by her real name?! Wah~ He has really warmed up to her, hasn't he? It's good that our resident womanizer has found someone to really talk to and confide in, don't you think? They click so well, it's almost as if they have known each other before *wink wink*
2) Miran grew up in a lifestyle where she learned multiple languages! Quite talented, no? The question is however, why was she taught so many at a young age? What is the purpose?
3) Taïyonen is pronounced as They-Yun-Nen, and the country Taïyonos is pronounced as They-Yun-No-Sss ^^
4) The Birthplace of Song... Sounds familiar doesn't it? Now you know what country that is!
5) Taïyonen is the language that Miran speaks, and also the language that the old friend of Masato, Ren and some rocker speaks. Of course, we know by now that that old friend is Miran herself, and that she is from the Birthplace of Song: Taïyonos! Miran is simply going along with Ren's talk as though the topic of herself was a different person to keep her cover. Ren has no idea that his Taïyonen tutor who will help him try to be able to converse with his old friend in her main language is the old friend herself! Oh Ren~ You're so cute lol.
6) Do you know who that could be? Ho ho hooo~
7) The Fated Time... Just what is it exactly? Apparently, that's when our heroine can publicly reveal herself?!
8) What is this deal? Miran is hiding a lot from us, isn't she?
9) I am just going to leave that here. I'll let you figure it out. It should be easy enough, yes? He he he~
10) It appears that not only Miran but her lovable Knights never received the school experience that most of us have. Just what was their schooling like? Why was it like that? Just what is their background?
11) Kaius is the third oldest one in the group of 11 young men. The oldest is actually the most baby-faced one: Yuli! He is currently 18 years old. Anders, Kaius, Bram and Felix are the second oldest age group, being 17 years old. Quon, Pira, Finn and Alak were born the year after, being 16 years old. And the year after that is the baby's birth year, Léon, who is going to turn 15 years old during this chapter ^^
12) Wow! Miran's friends could have possibly gone to Saotome Gakuen! They could have been her and the main cast's senpais?! Wait, what does that mean? Saotome Gakuen is a performing arts school for idols and composers to be. Does that mean Miran's family is-?!
13) There you have it, Apeiro, a name from this story's title, has finally made it's appearance! Apeiro is a place where Miran and her Knights live. Just what kind of place is it? It hails from their country, so what does that mean? Just what kind of lifestyle do Miran and her family have? It's different, no doubt about that, he he~
14) What kind of business do these guys do? Must be important, don't you think?
15) Yes, these are real holidays he he. Each member was born on a day with multiple holidays based in the home country and internationally! I've only stated the basics of the birthdays so far, but more will come when Miran's family make their full story debut!
16) DUN DUN DUN! Kaius is from Agnapolis?! What a coincidence!
17) Wait wait wait. Who is Kaius's uncle?! Who is Kaius's cousin?! Who is Kaius?!
18) Miran has promised a certain someone to keep their secret. Why can't she tell Kaius, I wonder?
19) Instead of birthday boy, the family prefers to say Birthday King. They feel more comfortable and cool with that name instead ha ha. Except in Alak's case, he's called the Birthday Emperor. He's still get used to it though. And why Birthday Emperor?
You probably won't find out till next season... maybe.
And there you have it! Again, thank you for your patience and support my friends. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I had writing it. This episode is the longest one yet! Not only that, you learned a lot more about these characters than ever. You even have begun to grasp what Apeiro is! Everything is slowly coming together, how exciting! And as you can tell, there's a lot of MiRen moments happening aren't there? He even called her by her real name! How do you feel about that? Let me know what you think or are confused about. I look forward to see you all soon my dears!
Till next time~