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We couldn’t catch a carriage after work, so we were walking down the street at night.

(The moon’s so pretty tonight…..)

Reflecting on the Thames, the moon is a perfectly round, soft, creamy color.

The cool night breeze paired with the lovely moon made me feel both refreshed, and my steps lighter.

Not long after, I was walking a step ahead of Jude.

Jude: Ain’t helpin’ ya if take a tumble.

Kate: Pff- Yes, I know.

Having said that, I know that if I really do fall, he’ll help me.

Jude: ……Kate.

Kate: Yeah? Oh!

When I turned at my name being called, something was suddenly tossed to me.

The character for “to thow” is used. However, it can also mean “to toss.” Given the distance from each other and the setting, I feel like toss is more appropriate than throw.

Kate: What’s with the random box?

Jude looked more serious than usual.

Jude: Just open it.

Sensing that something was out of the ordinary, I gingerly opened the box given to me, and found a silver ring inside—

Kate: Jude, what is this….

When I looked up in shock, he appeared exasperated.

Jude: Daft princess, dont’cha get what it means?

Kate: Huh?

Jude: Guess not. Yer a perverted masochist who doesn’t know when to quit, who keep’s comin’ at me, ‘n who’s so foolish it makes me wanna weep.

Kate: Why are you saying mean things about me?!

However, he was looking straight at me, so his insults didn’t even register.

Jude: But yer the only one I have.

The night breeze passes between us, leaving space for one person.

Jude: Ya didn’t ridicule my dream about goin’ to the moon, ‘n ya accepted us cursin’ each other.

Jude: Yer the only woman who can laugh like an idiot, ‘n keep her resolve.

The moonlight shone upon us like we were the only ones in the universe.

Jude: My mind’s been made up since the day I started goin’ steady with ya.

Jude: To give ya my last name. Marry me, Kate.

His words strike my heart, warming my entire being and causing tears to well up in my eyes.

While I was unable to contain my sobs any longer, Jude gave me the most gentle smile I’d ever seen.

Jude: S’what’s it gonna be, Kate.

I nodded repeatedly as I wiped away my tears.

Still, they start pouring again as I clutched the ring and cried out.

Kate: Please make me your wife, Jude!

He laughed at my weepy reply.

Jude: That’s damn fine answer.

He hugged me, smiled as he wiped away my tears and kissed me—

The morning after the happy proposal, I was taking a walk while staring at the engagement ring when Ellis appeared.

Ellis: Oh, that’s...

Kate: Oh, this is...

Ellis smiled before bringing up Jude.

The line literally reads, “Ellis smiled before speaking to Jude.” However, Jude isn’t present at the time as you’ll see in the line below, and he never directly speaks to Jude, so I opted to translate the line this way.

Ellis: Jude finally gave it to you. Congratulations, Kate.

Kate: ….Finally?

As I tilt my head, Ellis whispers.

Ellis: Jude’s been preparing to give you a ring for a long time now Kate.

Kate: What…..

In astonishment I try to look at the ring again, but a hand reaches out from behind and hugs me.

Jude: The hell ya blabberin’ on about.

When Jude appeared, Ellis grinned and silently waved his hand as he walked away.

(So he’s been getting this ready for a long time….)

Jude: What’cha smilin’ fer?

Kate: Heh…..

As I smiled at the surprising fact I just learned, he grabbed my cheeks and forced me to look up.

His amethyst eyes were annoyed, but still looked at me lovingly.

(Yeah….I’m so hopelessly in love with this guy.)

I wanted to tell him just how much I love him.

Kate: Jude, I love you.

Kate: I’ll love you forever.

In both lines, Kate uses “大好き” (Daisuki), which means to “like very much.” It is holds a lot of affection, and is more commonly used to express love.

He blinked in surprise at my declaration and then instantly changed his expression.

Jude: I love you.

Jude uses the kanji “愛” (Ai). If you don’t know this is a HUGE thing to say….especially for him. It also means "I love you", but it's used very rarely. Typically only for special occasions such as proposals, weddings, deathbeds, that sort of thing. It carries the weight of unconditional or sacrificial love, and loving for the other person’s sake.

Smiling softly, he kissed my lips.

To fulfill our promise to curse each other until the very end—

I will live with you.

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Ikemen Sengoku Act 3 new characters

Ashikaga Yoshiteru (Doll x Obssession) - CV Yamashita Daiki

Matsunaga Hisahide (Allure x Immorality) - CV Sakata Shogo

Kuroda Hanbei (Benevolent Ruler x Pet) - CV Sato Takuya

Kirigakure Saizo (Death Wish x Demon) - CV Kobayashi Chiaki

Sen no Rikyu (Psycopath x Abnormal Love) - CV Dojima Hayato

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This is the 95k bonus story for the event. Fan translation only. Accuracy not 100%. Please expect grammatical errors. Creative liberties are taken. Cybird owns everything. Re-blogs are appreciated, but please do not post my translation elsewhere, claim them as your own, or use them without my permission. Thank you for your support! ☾.

There once was an organization called Amour.

After a couple swore their love to each other and were married, they were given poisoned wine to drink at the end of the ceremony, which killed them.

The insane idea of making the couple’s love eternal through death had caught the eye of Crown.

Amour was then brought to an end, or at least it should have been.

Dazzling stained glass, a white dress, a white veil—

And there was Jude standing next to me in a tuxedo.

It’s a familiar scene, but it’s certainly not a real wedding.

(Never thought I’d have two weddings with Jude for a mission…..)

As I tightened my arm around him, Jude looked at me for a moment, but quickly returned his gaze to the front.

Our mission is to conduct an undercover investigation of Tiamo, a place that emerged from the remnants of Amour.

The goal is to retrieve evidence of their numerous crimes, and then condemn them.

Minister: Do you solemnly swear to cherish one another, and love each other in sickness and in health?

Shortened from 'Tiamo Minister' to 'Minister'.

Startled by the minister’s question, I looked up.

The plan was to confront the minister, who is the head of Tiamo, about the crimes it’s committed, but Jude simply looked straight ahead in silence.

Kate: Uh….Jude?

When I tugged on his arm as if to say “Isn’t this it,” he finally spoke.

Jude: For us, we’ll curse each other till we die.

Amethyst eyes turn to me, and meet mine through the veil.

Jude: I’m ready fer that, how ‘bout you Kate?

It’s so him to not say something like, “I swear.”

But I'm so happy that my eyes well up with tears, even though I know it's a sham wedding.

(I’m probably more happy about this, than simply agreeing to vows.)

Cursing each other until we die, is the same as saying we’ll live together our entire lives, so I respond while fighting back tears.

Kate: …..Yes. I swear to curse you until I die!

Jude: Huh?

Kate: Ah—

(Shoot, I messed up!)

Whatever emotions I felt earlier have vanished, and I feel so embarrassed I’m about to cry.

(Why did I fumble at such a crucial part…!)

I told myself repeatedly that it was okay, that this wasn't the real thing, and it was just a fake wedding.

Minister: Now, seal your oath with a kiss.

The veil was lifted and my eyes met with Jude's.

He looked down at me, smiling faintly.

I close my eyes, waiting for his lips to fall, but—

Kate: Mngh…

For some reason, my nose was being pinched instead.

Kate: What are you doing?

Jude: Yer makin’ all kinda faces. It’s so amusin’ that I wanted to watch it a bit more, but time t’stop.

His focus then turned to the assembled staff.

Jude: Whose wantin’ to sneak a peek at my princess’s kissin’ face? I’ll charge all you scum fees.

The employees gathered inside the church began to grow agitated.

Jude released my nose and stepped forward to shield me.

Jude: Ever heard of Amour? It’s a group that murders people by making ’em drink somethin’ they say’ll make their love last forever.

The air in the room changes instantly.

Jude: Looks like yer the offshoot o’ that group. Where’s the missin’ people, didja kill ‘em off?

As he spoke in an inflammatory tone, the gentle countenance of the minister turns stern and his voice raises.

Minister: Just who are you both?!

When they all pointed their weapons at him, Jude’s smile twists.

Jude: Ya gotta choice. Either get captured or get killed. Which one ya want?

A brawl breaks out in the church and Jude fights back the staff.

Although he was outnumbered, he held onto my waist and fought back effortlessly.

Punches and kicks were thrown around as he laughed over and over.

However, he used his ability on the weakened staff, putting them to sleep one after the other—

Jude: This’ll work.

He picks up a nearby candlestick and hurls it at the minister.

Jude: Why’re you tryna scamper off.

Minister: KEUGH……

The candlestick pierces his heart, and bright red blood spreads across the floor.

He kills the minister with a single blow and snorts derisively, but the door opens and armed staff pour in.

(It’s never ending.)

Just as I started feeling impatient…

Jude: Ellis, handle it.

Suddenly, Ellis dropped down from above and blew the staff away.

Kate: Ellis?!

Ellis: Sorry for startling you. Actually, Jude told me to send some people to the lab, so I was standing by.

Ellis: Kate, your dress is lovely. It really becomes you.

Kate: Aw, why thank you ver—Kyaah!

While I was looking at the both of them, Jude suddenly lifted me up and carried me on his shoulder.

Jude: Quit talkin’ ’n get to work, we’re leavin’.

Ellis: Mm, got it.

Kate: H-Hey, Jude?!

While Ellis was busy taking down the staff, Jude carried me out of the ceremony hall with me not knowing what was going on.

[Transitions to Jude’s room]

Kate: I didn’t realize Ellis was there….

When we returned to his room, I was lowered onto the bed, and I removed the veil.

Jude: Only called him there to pick up the people bein’ sent to the lab.

Jude: It’s a pain dealin’ with a buncha small fry like that, so it worked out.

He let out a heavy sigh and sat at the edge of the bed.

(Oh, so that’s why he put the staff to sleep and said I didn’t need to do anything…)

Usually he would have tortured them to the end, and enjoyed watching their faces warp in pain.

But if he wanted to send them to the lab, then it makes sense he’d use his ability.

(So I guess the mission’s all wrapped up.)

The minister who held the most power was condemned, the staff who attacked us were taken down, and some were sent to the lab.

All that remains is to report it’s crimes, which will be handed over to the police, and then Tiamo will be no more.

My strength gave out and I fell backward on the bed, then Jude looked down at me.

Jude: It’s the second time I’ve seen ya in a dress, white suits ya too.

Kate: What?

I was so elated at the sudden words that I tried to sit up, but he stopped me with his hand.

Jude: Well, ain’t no way a villain’s woman’s pure white.

Leaning over me, his lips draw closer.

I smiled back and spoke before our lips met.

Kate: I’ll be the one to choose whether to wear black or white for the real thing.

He blinked at what I said, staring at me frozen for a moment.

Jude: What, ya wanna marry me?

Kate: Um……

To be honest, I’d like to someday.

However, I know how important a marriage agreement is to Jude.

So, when I hesitated to respond quickly, his brow creased deeply.

Jude: Why dont’cha say yes, got some other bloke ya wanna be with?

Kate: No, I don’t! I want to be with you, Jude.

Kate: But you- Mmn….

Our lips overlap and a slightly rough kiss steals my words.

Jude: Toldja I was ready fer it ya idiot, I ain’t thinkin’ ’bout it.

When our lips parted, Jude smiled gently in front of me—

Jude: Ya hafta take responsibility fer cursin’ me.

Our lips touch again, and our bodies sink into the bed.

When I closed my eyes, I thought I could see the curse shining on my ring finger.

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Oh my Jude, your possessiveness is showing ���

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𝕁𝕦𝕕𝕖 𝕁𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕕 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝔼𝕟𝕕 𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕝𝕠𝕘𝕦𝕖 + 𝕃𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣

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You might want a tissue for a certain part.

Several seasons have passed since then, and now my lover, Jude, dotes on me everyday.

—As if it could be that simple.

Kate: Jude, I’ve got the contracts signed! All three of them!

Kate: These are from a department store we've done business with in the past. And here's-

As I was laying the contracts out on the desk, Jude brushed my bangs back with his fingertips.

Jude: Pff, yer hairs so messy ‘n all over the place. How cute. Good work.

Now, I am a Fairytale Keeper, an employee of Raven Ltd, and Jude’s lover.

I get to live with Jude day in and day out, so it feels like a treat.

(Though I do think he could treat me a little more like a lover.)

Still, I've learned how to handle this cruel and ruthless scoundrel of a boyfriend, and I've got my own way of venting my frustrations.

(I just ate the sweets Jude received as a gift not too long ago.)

(They were delicious.)

Jude: Kate.

Kate: Eep…!

Jude: What’s with that dumb reaction, it’s like a kid’s who’s been caught red-handed.

Kate: I-It’s nothing.

Kate: Anyway, do you another task take for me?

Jude: Nah, I got somewhere to take ya. We’re takin’ the afternoon off, s’come with me.

(Oh?)

Kate: Then, is this a date maybe?

Jude: Dunno, but if that’s what ya wanna think, then it is.

Jude: But if ya love yer job so much, I can leave ya behin—

Kate: I’ll follow you anywhere!

Jude: Then let’s go. Ya got three minutes t’get ready.

I followed after Jude as he said, and eventually arrived somewhere unexpected……

(This is…..)

Several graves were lined up on a small hill bathed in soft sunlight.

Jude: My lil’ sister's grave’s here.

Jude stopped where his sister’s name was engraved.

It looks new compared to the other graves…..

Kate: Was it made recently?

Jude’s stare alone affirmed that it was.

Jude: When a person dies, that’s the end.

Jude: I thought makin’ a grave was just a self-satisfaction fer the livin’. ‘Sides, I didn’t have no remains.

Jude: That’s what I thought, but….

Jude sits down in front of the grave and speaks.

Jude: I couldn’t give her anythin’ she wanted.

Jude: Couldn’t give her a full belly, couldn’t give her a safe place t’sleep — or take her to the moon.

Jude: So, I thought it’d be at least nice to have a place to rest after death.

Jude: I’m a bit late though.

While Jude speaks - the past that will never return flickers in his narrowed eyes.

Jude is a deeply emotional man.

Could also be translated as “compassionate man,” but I opted for the other meaning of “emotional” since I felt it fit the context better.

Even the act of preparing a grave for his sister — must’ve been a struggle for him.

(…..I don’t want to sound like I what I’m talking about.)

(But still…)

Kate: It’s never too late to consider people’s feelings. I’m sure she’s happy.

Jude: Ya really like spewin’ niceties, huh?

Jude: Well, it ain’t sucha bad way to think.

Jude touches my hand with an exasperated smile.

Jude: There’s another reason why I built it, ya bird brain.

Jude: Kate, sit down.

Kate: ….? Sure.

As I sat down next to Jude, he placed his big hand on my head...

Jude: Oy, ya listenin’? This here’s my girl, Kate.

Kate: What are you…..

Jude didn’t bother to look at my surprised expression, rather he looked ahead and kept speaking.

Jude: This one here said the same thin’ as you did - Take me to the moon.

Jude: Ain’t she quite the cruel woman?

Jude: It’s pain, but a promise’s a promise. I’m takin’ everyone to the moon.

Kate: ………

Jude: So, look forward to it ‘n rest well.

For Jude, love is a curse.

We’re heartbroken when it’s lost, hateful when it’s stolen, and resentful when we are betrayed by it.

Even so, once it's been poured out, you can't resist it - it's the root of all evil.

Precisely because he knew what love was, Jude lived his life distancing himself from love itself.

(Love will always be a curse for Jude.)

But now the curse is no longer a thorn that hurts his heart.

Rather, he realizes that the curse may be an anchor for him to live.

I was incredibly happy about that fact, because that's what I've always hoped for.

Jude: Felt I had to tell the only family I had.

Jude: And what are ya cryin’ fer?

Kate: I-I’m not! It’s just your imagination, isn’t it?

Jude: Huuuh, s’yer red eyes are just my imagination?

Jude: Then my eyes must be goin’ to rot. Gotta have that quack check ‘em out.

Kate: Keep making fun of people like that and your sister’s going to scold you!

Jude: Yeah right, she’s on my side. Lookit ya comin’ outta nowhere ‘n actin’ important.

Kate: Hehe….what’s with that. Your so high-handed.

I straightened up and gazed at the grave where his sister rested.

We don’t have any remains or know where she truly rests, but I feel certain this will reach her.

(...I will definitely make Jude happy, no matter what.)

(So, please watch us.)

(And rest in peace.)

A gentle breeze blew, ruffling Jude's and my hair.

Kate: Let’s buy some flowers and come back here again.

Jude simply lowered his gaze and smiled once.

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Afterwards, I dragged Jude all around and had a big meal on the way home.

Jude: What’s the matter with yer belly. It’s real terrifyin’.

Kate: That’s a awful thing to say. Just who was the one who ate the leftover fatty pieces on your plate, Jude?

Jude: Nobody asked ya t’do that.

Jude: Someone got greedy ‘n gobbled it up on their own.

Kate: He’s got a comeback for everything I say.

As our banter went on…..

(Oh….)

I notice a full moon shining above us.

Jude noticed the same thing and suddenly stopped to look up.

Kate: Oh, right! Jude, I read something interesting in a book the other day.

Jude: What’s that?

Kate: It’s said that if you step on the surface of the moon, your footprints will remain for about 100 million years.

Jude snorted as I told him that with pride and confidence.

Jude: I know that.

Jude: There’s lots o’ theories, but it’s ’cause the moon has no atmosphere or water, yeah?

Jude: And it was first discovered by Galileo Galilei.

This line was very tricky to translate due to the usage of “それ” or (that/it). I have a detailed explanation at the bottom.

Kate: You’re….You’re right.

Jude: Thanks fer the lesson…..Professor.

I looked up at the moon again, keenly aware I’m no match to Jude’s wealth of knowledge.

Kate: Hey, Jude.

Kate: If we ever reach the moon, let's leave our footprints on it together.

Jude: Won’t even be able to tell who the footprints belong to.

Kate: Yeah, true…..

Kate: Oh, then how about writing your name on the moon? Like 'Jude Jazza landed on the moon.'

Jude: That’s as tacky as a pack o’ thugs graffitiin’ walls.

Kate: Huuhh…..Mmm, then—

While pondering various things to get Jude to agree, I was suddenly struck with an idea.

(That’s it!)

Kate: On second thought, maybe we don’t need to leave something behind.

Jude: That’s a complete turn-about from what’cha said earlier.

Kate: I changed my mind.

Kate: Because what’s important isn’t what we leave behind, it’s what we live and feel, right?

Jude didn’t want to leave a physical grave for his sister.

He just wanted to convey his feelings and connect with her.

Kate: So, to celebrate when we finally make it to the moon together….

Kate: Let’s kiss each other on the moon.

Jude: S’after tellin’ me to take ya to the moon, ya want me kissin’ ya on the moon? Yer an awfully demandin’ princess.

Kate: The more curses there are the more fun it is, isn’t?

Because these numerous curses will also firmly tether you to the world again.

Jude: Then, I’ll just curse ya right back.

Kate: What..….?

Jude’s fingers scoop up my hair and he places a kiss upon it……

Jude: Let’s kiss in bed when we get back from the moon.

Kate: Wh- Oh….WHAT?!

Jude: Whatta bird-brained reaction.

Kate: W-Well, that’s because you’re being way too honest and sweet, Jude…..

Jude: Oh, so that's why yer face’s all red? What naughty things were ya thinkin’?

Kate: It wasn’t naughty…..

Jude: Really?

Kate: …..I just thought….a kiss wouldn’t be enough…..

Jude: Fuaha! Ya really are a foolish ‘n naughty woman.

Kate: Hey, I’m sure you’ll want to do more than kiss too, Jude!

Jude: Yeah, yeah. Yer gettin’ riled up’s soooo cute. Do yer best at turnin’ me on, yeah?

Since then, our feelings for each other have deepened and I am doted on by my lover, Jude, every day.

—As if it could be that simple.

Kate: This is the contract, this is the quote, and this-

Kate: It feels like I have even more work to do……

Jude: Could just be yer imagination?

Kate: No, it’s definitely not my imagination. The volume is way more than before.

Jude looks at me with his arms crossed in front of the documents and smiles cruelly.

Jude: Ya ate my sweets like a sneak the other day, innit?

My heart skipped a beat when Jude called me out.

Jude: Was s’obvious. Yer sucha careless princess.

Kate: Don't tell me that's the reason for this workload?

Jude: If that’s what’cha wanna think, then sure. Can’t say fer sure though.

Kate: How rotten…! Harassing someone like that after the fact!

Jude: It ain’t harassment, it’s a treat.

Kate: How so?

Jude rests his chin on his hand at the desk, with a wicked expression.

Jude: Yer dyin’ fer my attention, aint’cha? Good, we can be together all the time now.

(This-This guy….!)

Even today, my lover isn’t easy to handle and is incredibly vindictive.

(But…..)

He’s incredibly vindictive, and will remember every single curse he’s made with me until the very end.

And in the depths of this darkness, I find myself loving him with all my heart.

Kate: …..I’ll get all the work done.

Kate: So, please be with me all the time.

(Jude.)

(Let’s curse each other, to the depths of hell.)

Fin.

It’s All Such a Hassle I’ve always remembered what I read in that borin’ arse book. “The total amount of happiness of people is equal.” When I saw that, I thought to myself- Idiot. If that’s the case, then why’s my life so damn miserable. You…….Ya thought I’d say, “Now that I met ya, I can believe these words,” yeah? I wouldn’t say such sweet rubbish, idiot. In fact, I've become even more skeptical since I met ya. Crown fusses over carin’ fer ya so much day in ‘n day out, it’s annoyin’. On top of that, I gotta take ya to the moon. Geez, it’s nothin’ but a hassle. It’s all yer fault, Kate. But, I finally accepted it. Guess this’s just my life. Even if that’s true, I don’t think it’s fair I carry the responsibility alone, do you? ��I’ll carry it Kate, ‘n you’ll carry it with me. You’ll probably just smile happily ‘n say, “Got it.” Yer carefree face makes me wanna tease ya. When ya finished readin’ this….ya get what I’m sayin’ dont’cha? 𝒥𝓊𝒹ℯ 𝒥𝒶𝓏𝓏𝒶

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T/N (TLDR): I chose to translate the line using "it" rather than "that" because if Jude used the word "that," then he would've been crediting Galileo with the theory of there being no water or atmosphere present on the moon. Which according to my research, is incorrect because Galileo did believe there was a lunar atmosphere. Apparently, he later abandoned this theory, but he did not believe this at first. Therefore, I chose to use "it" because it could then imply Jude was crediting him to discovering the moon as a separate fact. "It" being the moon itself as the subject of the sentence (though the kanji for the moon isn't specifically used). There was one site stating that Galileo noted a lack of clouds and atmosphere on the moon, but when I reviewed a translated version of "Starry Messenger", his recorded observations, I didn't see that anywhere. Maybe I missed it? Who knows, but this is what I went with. I don't know, maybe it's too much of a creative liberty, but oh well.

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𝕁𝕦𝕕𝕖 𝕁𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕕 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝔼𝕟𝕕: ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟝 + 𝕊𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪

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: ̗̀⁍ MDNI. Brief Heavily Suggestive Scene?

We made love all night long—

When morning came and I woke up, Jude was still holding me in his arms.

(I’m so happy…...but something terrible happened.)

Our bodies were covered in bite marks, and both Jude and I were lying naked on the sofa in an indecent state.

(Ah, Jude’s still asleep.…)

I stare at his sleeping face so hard I could burn a hole in it.

I’m so glad to have him within my reach….

Just as I was about to gently place my lips to his sleeping face, I heard a voice from a distance.

(By the way, what time is it now?)

The clock on the wall shows it’s time when the employees arrive at work.

(Oh no, this is bad….!)

Kate: Jude, wake up!

Jude: …..Yer way bein’ way too loud fer this early in the mornin’, ya dumb bird.

Kate: It’s time to go to work! If anyone sees us like this…..

Kate: The employees think I’m the woman who just disappeared without giving any notice, right?

Kate: And yet, when I come back this is what happens……I’ll be a disgrace to society!

(I need to hurry and dress….and then greet everyone.)

Jude: Ya dropped everythin’ to come back, ‘n then were embraced by me all night.

Jude: It is a disgraceful thing t’do, so just tell ‘em that.

Kate: What are you saying…..Ah……

Jude sat up and mischievously toyed with my breasts.

Jude: Oh, yeah. I forgot to lock the door.

(You what….?)

Jude: Once they swing that door open wide open, they’ll be able to see everythin’..….like here ‘n here, yeah?

We were practically laying down and holding each other stark naked.

Meanwhile, with just a glance you could see all traces of love bites on our skin.

And then there was Jude massaging my breasts—

Kate: No….Jude, we can’t…..

Jude: Don’t get off from rubbin’ yer stiff nips on someone else’s fingers……Ya perv.

Kate: I am not…..Oh!

As he flicked the tip of my breast with his finger, my back arched on its own.

Theodore’s Voice: Oh no! It's locked! President? Are ya inside?

(…..!)

Hearing the rattling of the turning doorknob, I can’t get my body to listen as I’m unable to escape from Jude pleasuring me.

(I’m so done for….)

I gasp shallowly and turn pale, but…..

Theodore’s Voice: It won’t budge a bit.

The employees give up trying to get in and scatter throughout the office.

(It was…..locked?)

(That means—)

Kate: Y-You tricked me!

Jude: Like ya got room to talk.

Jude: That’s yer punishment fer leavin’ me outta the loop, ’n plottin’ to pull one over on me with Ellis.

Kate: You’re holding a grudge over something like?! You’re awful…!

Jude: Don’t wanna hear that from a girl who gets turned on by that awful guy….ain’t that right?

Kate: Ah….

Something hot sinks into my wet place.

Just as I was about to moan, Jude covered my mouth with his hand.

Jude: It ain’t proper sayin’ hello after such a long time with a moan….Haha, yer an ill-mannered princess.

Kate: Mmmph—

Keeping my mouth covered, he relentlessly attacked me.

I knew this deep inside, but maybe I’d devoted my life to a terrible man.

And then….

I was once more the Fairytale Keeper, typing up a report for the Queen, detailing the events that transpired up to this point.

— “These are the sins of Jude Jazza, that I’ve witnessed as a Fairytale Keeper.”

Victor: …..Yes, thank you, Kate. It’s very well written.

Victor: Particularly, this special note. I can easily imagine what all you and Jude have been through this month.

I included all of the facts in the report.

However, I felt that this alone would not be enough to convey the whole message.

Hence, I came up with this as a last resort, since neither sin, evil, nor truth are as clear-cut as black and white.

While watching Victor review the report, a memory came back to me.

Kate: Victor, you once said that you don't know of anyone who has escaped a tragic end.

Victor: Yes, I remember.

Kate: The tragic ends of cursed ones may be an inevitable fate. But….

Kate: I've recently come to believe that a tragic end isn't necessarily an unhappy one.

Victor: A tragic end isn't necessarily an unhappy one...?

Kate: Yes. It looks like I’m going to hell together with Jude……

I picture his cruel smile in my mind.

Kate: So, I’m very happy now.

Victor: ………..

Victor: PFFT, AHAHA! I see you’ve found your own freedom in this darkness.

Victor smiled, looking the happiest I’d ever seen him.

Victor: Oh my, it’s getting late. That’s right, I heard you have some business to tend to with Jude tonight?

Kate: Oh no! If I’m late, I’ll be bullied!

Victor: Be bullied?!

Victor: Kate, if you ever get sick of Jude bullying you, tell me right away!

Kate: Hehe, thanks Victor! Well, I’m off!

[Transitions to Neutral POV]

Victor narrowed his eyes as he watched her walk away.

Victor: …..We are cursed with curses, and you’ve grown accustomed to curses.

Victor: Curse each other to your heart’s content, until the end of your days, my darlings.

Lit. “my beloved children” is what Victor says, but I like "my darlings" better.

[Transitions to Vogel Chambers]

—There was another staring out the window, watching Kate run through the garden to Jude.

Nica: And so, the princess awakens from her hundred year slumber, and races towards the fairy.

Nica: And then she placed a curse on him. —But was it a curse or love for him?

Nica: That’s something only the princess and the thirteenth fairy knew.

Nica twisted his lips and lowered his focus to the palm of his hand.

Nica: The curse that clings to my body— Is it a blessing or misfortune?

Nica’s question will likely be translated differently. “Blessing or misfortune” aren’t incorrect, but it could be rendered as, “happiness or unhappiness,” or other ways. Still, this sounded smoother to me, so I chose to translate it this way.

Nica: I will become the happiest man alive. .…..Without fail.

[Transitions to the Lab]

Ellis, Jude, and the researchers who are employed by Jude were gathered at the laboratory.

In front of them are scattered parts of a rocket still under development.

Researcher: There’s still work to be done on balancing the air pressure control and oxygen supply.

Jude: I know. I’ll keep investin’, so you just keep researchin’.

When Jude tapped the researcher on the shoulder, the researcher timidly pushed up his round glasses.

Researcher: Uh, I've always wanted to ask you, President....Why the moon?

Jude: Whaddya mean?

Researcher: Well, even if we could reach the moon, it would be difficult for humans to live there.

Researcher: And we don't know if there are any resources on the moon that could be turned into profits.

Researcher: So, I’m curios as to why you would invest so much in a project riddled with so much uncertainty.

Researcher: Oh, well….I mean, as a researcher I am grateful for it.

Jude looked down at the blueprints spread out on the desk and a small smile appeared on his face.

Jude: I wonder, dunno myself anymore.

Jude: But…….

Jude: There’s a couple o’ people who’ll be whinin’ about me not keepin’ promises ‘n defaultin’ on contracts……

Ellis: …………

The researcher gently smiled, realizing that this study wasn’t his alone.

Researcher: It may seem like an absurd dream right now, but this research will definitely become the foundation for the technology to reach the moon.

Researcher: Maybe in the distant future, mankind will set foot on the moon!

Jude: Hah? Whaddaya mean “distant future”? I ain’t givin’ up on this, ya idiot.

Jude: I’ll do whatever it takes, even increase the staff, to research ‘n produce results.

Researcher: Y-Yes, sir! Understood.

Ellis: If you ever feel something is unreasonable, please feel free to speak with me.

Jude: You— Yer always right quick t’make yerself more likable, not that I care.

Jude: Well, I’m off.

Ellis: Oh, where are you going?

Jude: —To put a curse on a Princess.

[Transitions to Jude’s office - Kate’s POV]

Tonight, I changed into a dress to judge a certain crime with Jude.

The crime committed was unauthorized use of Raven Ltd’s distribution channels by a business who sells illicit drugs.

They plan to pin the blame on Raven Ltd, once it comes to the attention of the police.

We’ll be going undercover at a party these people will attend, I as a noblewoman and Jude as my escort. And the moment we collect enough evidence - we’ll condemn them.

Jude: So, the layout o' the mansion—

Kate: Hmm….I have it memorized.

While sitting on the CEO’s desk, reviewing the mission, my body is steeped in caresses.

Ever since we became lovers, Jude has been touching me on a whim like this.

I feel that we often indulge in intimate moments like this, especially before we head off on a particularly dangerous mission.

Each time, he teases me up to a certain point and after the mission is finished, he’ll make love to me with all his strength.

It’s so intense it’s like he’s saying, “Ya did well fer not dyin’,” or “Here’s your reward”—

Kate: And we have the complete profile of the likely main suspect.

Jude: Hmm, yer real motivated.

Kate: Of course I am.

Kate: I can finally stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and see things as you do.

Ever since then, Jude’s never pushed me away.

When I told him how incredibly happy that made me, he called me a bonafide masochistic pervert.

Jude: Do good ‘n I’ll live up to yer expectations ‘n bully ya all ya want.

Kate: Oh, I’m going to give it my all, so please reward me a lot.

Jude: You’ve gotten right good at beggin’. ……Fine, I promise.

Kate: Mmn.

Just as I sense his sadistic smile approaching, his hot tongue shoves itself into my mouth.

As my body shivered from the forceful kiss, I suddenly noticed a bright light pouring in from outside the window.

The thin clouds cleared, revealing a flawless full moon.

Kate: Oh….look, Jude….It’s a full moon.

Jude looks up at the moon behind him.

Jude: Moon’s so large it’s creepy.

At that moment, I suddenly wanted to ask….

Kate: Jude, do you like the moon?

Kate: I happen to like the moon.

Jude: ‘Cause it lights the way up at night, innit? Was such a simple reason, I remembered it.

Delighted that he remembers why, I can’t help but smile softly.

Kate: That’s right. And now, I have another reason to like it.

Kate: Each time I look up at the moon, I’ll remember the promise we made.

— Take me to the moon.

Jude: Whadda weird way t’live, repeatedly recallin’ a promise that might not come true.

Kate: It’s fine, weird’s just fine!

Jude: ……I don’t like it.

Jude: Look up ‘n it’s there.

Jude: It’s so stupidly bright, I can’t forget it even if I wanna.

Jude's response is no different from the last time I heard it, but his expression softened a little, and I can't help but feel joyful.

It was as if Jude was saying that he would never forget his promise to me.

Kate: Don't forget that until you die, even in the bottom of hell.

Jude: …..Can’t forget even if I wanted to, I hate how good my memory is.

I couldn’t restrain my smile and Jude frowned in a sulky mood.

(….Oh, you’re beautiful. So, so beautiful.)

Jude looks so dazzling in the moonlight that it captivates me.

He is ruthless, merciless, arrogant, intolerant, and a bastard- and the person I love the most.

When I think of you, I feel like I can fly to the moon, and I will never find a love like that again.

Kate: Jude. I like you…… I love you.

Touching Jude's cheek, I convey all of my feelings that are springing up within me.

Kate: What about you, Jude?

Jude: …..Y’know I don’t like that, s’yer askin’ on purpose, aint’cha?

Kate: Hmmm, is that what you think?

Jude: Yer sucha cheeky girl. Kate….

Kate: Ah…..

Jude's fingers tangled into my long hair.

The eyes in front of me were glowing like they had absorbed the moonlight.

Jude: Y’remember the curse I put on ya, yeah?

Kate: …..Mmn….Hmm….

His lips draw close, stealing my breath, and then pull away.

Jude: What, ya forgot? How cruel…..

Kate: No I….Mmph….

Although I was at the mercy of his kiss, I gradually regain my clarity and when I leaned in closer to beg for more, Jude teased me by stopping his lips just before they touched.

Jude: Then I’ll tell ya again.

Jude: I ain’t ever gonna make ya unhappy, ‘n I ain’t ever gonna let ya leave.

Jude: That’s the price you’ll pay fer cursin’ me.

These exquisite words of love are a curse that burns my heart to the point of madness.

(I will never make you unhappy either.)

(And I won’t let you leave me.)

After my hundred year slumber, I chased after the fairy, and placed a curse on him.

Kate: …..That’s all I want.

Kate: So, let’s curse each other all the way to the depths of hell.

Jude: I'll show ya heaven till we’re both rottin’ in hell.

Only the moon watched us as we cursed each other.

—As if waiting for the day when we would reach the moon.

HIS SIDE STORY: "The woman I want to curse"

Tonight, Kate is wearing a dress to judge a certain crime—

The ones guilty are a business that used Raven's distribution channels without authorization, sold illegal drugs, attracted the attention of the police, and now is trying to pin the blame all on us.

(Kate’ll go undercover at the party they’re attendin’ as a noble lady, ‘n I’ll be her escort.)

And once we’ve obtained evidence, they’ll be condemned.

Jude: So, the layout of the mansion—

Kate: Hmm….I have it memorized.

I sit Kate on the desk of my office and review her duties while teasing her skin.

Although it wasn’t specifically arranged, I’d often touch Kate before setting off for dangerous missions.

Each time, I’d tease her up to a certain point, and once the mission was complete, I’d make love to her with all my strength.

Kate: And we have the complete profile of the likely main suspect.

Jude: Hmm, yer real motivated.

Kate: Of course I am.

Kate: I can finally stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and see things as you do.

Kate smiled with a faint color on her cheeks.

In these ordinary moments, I feel a strong emotion stirring in my heart.

(I’ll never let ya die.)

Therefore, I tease Kate’s skin halfway like this.

Jude: Do well, ‘n I’ll live up to her expectations ‘n bully ya all ya want

Kate: Oh, I’m going to give it my all, so please reward me a lot.

Jude: You’ve gotten right good at beggin’. ……Fine, I promise.

Kate: Mmn.

(So that I can touch ya like this again, as promised.)

(I’ll never breathe a word about that to Kate though.)

I shove my hot tongue into Kate and kiss her forcefully.

As Kate’s breathing became ragged, her eyes were suddenly drawn to the outside of the window.….

Kate: Oh….look, Jude….It’s a full moon.

When I looked up, the thin clouds had cleared, revealing a flawless full moon.

I couldn't help but squint my eyes at the brilliant light that was spilling out.

Jude: Moon’s so large it’s creepy.

As I was looking up at the moon, Kate suddenly mumbled.

Kate: Jude, do you like the moon?

Kate: I happen to like the moon.

(That….)

[Flashback]

Kate: Jude, do you like the moon?

Jude: Dunno.

Kate: Well, I like the moon. It lights up the way at night.

[Flashback Ends]

The words we exchanged while looking up at the moon when we first met return to me vividly.

Jude: ‘Cause it lights the way up at night, right? Was such a simple reason, I remembered it.

Kate: That’s right. And now, I have another reason to like it.

Kate’s eyes take on a soft, loving look.

Kate: Each time I look up at the moon, I’ll remember the promise we made.

Take me to the moon.

The second Kate told me that, it was seared into my mind.

Every time I look up at the moon, I am reminded of the promise we made.

Jude: Whadda weird way t’live, repeatedly recallin’ a promise that might not come true.

Kate: It’s fine, weird’s just fine!

Jude: ……I don’t like it.

Jude: Look up ‘n it’s there.

Jude: It’s so stupidly bright, I can’t forget it even if I wanna.

Although the reply was exactly the same as before, the meaning had completely changed.

That seems to have been conveyed Kate…….

Kate: Don't forget that until you die, even in the bottom of hell.

Jude: …..Can’t forget even if I wanted to, I hate how good my memory is.

Kate giggled, so I deliberately frowned in displeasure.

The moon shining in through the window illuminates Kate as she smiles, softly outlining her figure.

(…..Ah, how beautiful.)

(It’s like Kate’s the moon in the sky.)

Some may say that the transient, waning moon and Kate are different.

But for me, Kate is the moon that I have been reaching out and yearning for.

As I was thinking things that were unlike me, Kate’s fingers touch my face….

Kate: Jude. I like you…… I love you.

Kate: What about you, Jude?

Jude: …..Y’know I don’t like that, s’yer askin’ on purpose, aint’cha?

Kate: Hmmm, is that what you think?

(…..Geez.)

Jude: Yer sucha cheeky girl. Kate….

Kate: Ah…..

I tangled Kate’s long hair with my fingertips.

Kate’s eyes glowed as if they had absorbed moonlight.

Jude: Y’remember the curse I put on ya, yeah?

Kate: …..Mmn….Hmm….

My lips draw close, steal her breath and then pull away.

Jude: What, ya forgot? How cruel…..

Kate: No I….Hmn….

Jude: Then I’ll tell ya again.

(….Kate.)

Jude: I ain’t ever gonna make ya unhappy, ‘n I ain’t ever gonna let ya leave.

Jude: That’s the price you’ll pay fer cursin’ me.

(That’s the price of being loved by me.)

(Kate, I think I’m more in love with ya than you are with me.)

(I can’t find a woman like her anywhere, so I’ll curse her fer the rest of my life.)

The princess awoke from her hundred year slumber, chased after the fairy and placed a curse upon him.

An exquisite curse.

Kate: …..That’s all I want.

Kate: So, let’s curse each other all the way to the depths of hell.

Jude: I'll show ya heaven till we’re both rottin’ in hell.

Only the moon watched us as we cursed each other.

—As if waiting for the day when we would reach the moon.

[Main Story Master List] [Mad Love Epilogue + Letter]

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[hseki98]

2025 “Claim Your Throne” AX Line Up (Ikémen Villains) 👑

[hseki98]

lately, i've noticed an increase in negative comments about jude. while it’s completely valid to like or dislike any character, it becomes problematic when criticism turns into misinformation. everyone is entitled to their preferences, but falsely accusing a character or misrepresenting events is unfair.

as someone who has seen similar treatment toward other characters like alfons, im starting to understand the frustration. it’s one thing to dislike a character; it’s another to spread inaccurate claims that may influence others before they’ve had a chance to form their own opinions.

ikemen villains includes dark themes like dubcon/noncon, and it offers content warnings accordingly. if something isn’t for you, that’s perfectly okay—just skip it.

having read nearly all of jude’s stories, i can say confidently, his threatening behavior or dubcon tendencies does align with his role as a sadistic villain who wants to push others away. but he doesn’t cause genuine harm, and portraying him otherwise is misleading. like all ikevil characters, jude is flawed by design. that complexity is part of what makes the story compelling. love him for who he is.

if a character’s actions make you uncomfortable, that’s valid. but please don’t spread misinformation simply because you dislike them. villains aren’t meant to appeal to everyone, but that doesn’t justify distorting their character or encouraging others to hate them based on false claims.

respect content warnings, the narrative, and each other’s experiences. and do not spread false hate.

[hseki98]

"The Faux Vow To The Pure White Bride" Story Event: Epilogue

This is a fan-made translation solely for entertainment purposes with no guaranteed perfection; expect mistakes, grammatical errors, and some creative liberties. All original content and media used belongs to Cybird. Please support the game by buying their stories and playing their games. Reblogs appreciated.

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CW: Maybe slightly suggestive, but no smut.

“— Do you vow to love and cherish each other, in sickness and in health?”

The ringing of the church bells sounded like a blessing to Ring and I. 

We went through so much together ever since the day we became lovers, and today, on this clear and lovely day, we finally had our wedding ceremony. 

It was a joyous occasion surrounded by smiles from our friends in Vogel and Crown. 

After the ceremony ended,—. 

…

Ring: Kate, there’s something I need to tell you. 

The moment we were alone, Ring looked at me with such a serious facial expression it nearly scared me.

I could tell he wasn't going to say something he usually did, and so I straightened up to listen attentively. 

Kate: S-sure!

Ring: …

Kate: …

We held our breaths as we stared at each other in silence. For some reason, Ring’s face started turning red. 

Ring: … 

Kate: ?

Ring: Umm… you know, uhh… 

It didn't happen as often as before, but… Ring sometimes still got all blushy with his words stuck in his throat. 

(This kind of reminds me of when we first met.) 

Kate: It's okay, Ring. Take your time.

Kate: You’re trying to say something important, aren't you? So I’ll wait till you’re ready. 

Ring: Your kindness reminds me of our first meeting.

Kate: Seeing you blush like this reminds me of our first meeting too. 

Ring: Looks like I’ve been getting flustered around you since the start. 

Ring: I can’t help it, you’re just too cute. 

Kate: T-the way you can say such things so casually now really shows how much you’ve changed. 

Ring: What’s wrong with calling you cute when you are? 

There wasn't a hint of embarrassment in his gaze, only pure sincerity and honest emotions. 

The heat in my cheeks spread all the way to the corners of my ears. 

(I guess seeing this behaviour coming from Ring does prove he’s changed from when we first met.) 

Ring: … Sorry, I went off track. 

Kate: I-it’s fine. You said there was something you wanted to tell me, right? What is it? 

This time, Ring looked like he really steeled himself before speaking. 

Ring: … You’re the first person I’ve ever fallen in love with. I learned all sorts of new emotions through you. 

Ring: All my firsts have been with you. Even experiencing loving someone for the first time… was with you… so… 

Ring: Honestly, I don’t know how to hold back. 

Kate: … Hold back? 

Ring: I don’t know what to do with his fierce heat I’m feeling right now. 

Kate: Uhh… Ring, what exactly are you talking about?

Ring: Our bridal night. 

Kate: …!! 

(Right. This is our first night together as husband and wife…) 

It was something so obvious, and yet hearing Ring say it in such a serious tone made me all the more hyper-aware of it. 

Ring: Did you forget?

Kate: O-of course I know that! 

Ring: That’s good, then. Because that’s all I've been able to think about ever since the wedding ceremony ended. 

Ring: Even though we’ve done it countless times before this, tonight feels so special I think I might lose control. 

Ring: It’s the first night I have you as my wife, a one in a lifetime night to remember… right? 

The same seriousness in his eyes now contained a heat he couldn't conceal any longer. 

Ring: Kate… I might not be able to curb my hunger for you tonight at all. Are you okay with that? 

(Simply hearing him express that with his own words is enough to melt me…) 

Kate: … Go ahead and love me however your heart desires, Ring. 

I closed my eyes, fully prepared to accept all of him, and a soft kiss touched my lips.

Ring: You look so beautiful in this pure white dress, it feels almost criminal to take it off. 

He whispered into my ear as he gently removed my earrings and unfastened the clasp of my necklace. His fingers then slid down to the ribbon laced along my back.

Ring: But I want to hold you as you are, so… I can’t hold back anymore. 

The ribbon came undone, the sleeves of my dress slid off my shoulders… 

I felt the tender pressure of his lips against the nape of my neck. 

Kate: … Aah! 

Ring: I’m even refraining from biting you, but you had to make such a tempting sound… now I really won’t hold back.

Kate: Ggh… aahh, Ring… 

The lips that left sweet bite marks on my neck now trailed lower, planting tiny red marks across my collarbone and chest. 

He was once hesitant and unsure of himself during the early phases of our relationship. But now, there was no trace of that hesitation in the way he held me. 

My loosened dress slipped away entirely by his hands, and I was now as he desired — bare, all natural. 

Ring: … You were wearing this underneath your dress? 

Kate: A corset isn’t exactly— it's not that kind of outfit… aaah, Ring…! 

Ring: Don't be shy. I love it when you’re being naughty. 

While still in the corset, I was pushed down onto the bed and Ring loomed over me, gazing into my eyes. 

Ring: I want you. Now. 

Ring: Tonight, I’ll give you all of me, so let me take all of you in return. 

The ferocious heat in his eyes and earnest love told me one thing— that was definitely the Ring I fell in love with. 

(His strength he’s built through relentless training with his blood, sweat and tears, and the part of him so delicate it could shatter… I loved both sides of him.) 

Kate: For the first time as your wife, show me what your warmth feels like… 

That night, I was loved more deeply than ever before. 

His hands knew every one of my weak spots like it was muscle memory, the passion boiling within him never ceased, and the joy he gave me was overflowing. 

Over and over again, he gave me his warmth, as though engraving our vow of eternal love into my body. 

[hseki98]

New Exclusive 5★ Jude card will be added during Wedding Lily re-runs.

This card is not a part of the part 5 Wedding Lily gacha. It includes two lines. Collect six cards to unlock a 6th line,

Card line: “How’s it feel t’be cursed fer the rest of yer life, princess. It’s too late now anyway, even if we didn’t sign a marriage contract.”

*Line not 100% accurate and tentative to change upon further context.

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OMG LOOK AT HIS EXPRESSION AND WE ARE ON TOP OF HIM.

TWO YEARS - I NEVER THOUGH HE’D GET A CARD BECAUSE OF HIS 4★. RIP JUDE SIMPS.

[hseki98]

"The Faux Vow To The Pure White Bride" Story Event: Chapter 2

Ring Schwartz

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In the quiet corridor, the sound of an organ playing flowed through from somewhere distant. 

I walked cautiously next to Ring, and a staff member of Tiamo happened to appear on the opposite end. 

Ring glanced at me, and then… 

Ring: You’re being very cute today, Spatzi! Everything about you is seriously so adorable! 

His act as my fiancé started without warning. 

(But… “Spatzi”...?) 

We watched as the staff walked past us with a smile. 

Ring leaned in and whispered,

Ring: How was that? Did I look like a real fiancé? 

Kate: Hmm… it felt a little unnatural, like you were trying too hard. 

Ring: … I see. When Nica compliments the women around him, they always look happy. 

Ring: I wanted to make you smile like that too, but… I guess I’m just not as smooth as Nica. 

Ring’s shoulders slumped, making him look like a dejected puppy. 

(So that’s why he called me Spatzi… he was trying to imitate Nica.) 

(But he was really trying his very best.) 

His sincerity and devotion make my chest feel warm.

Kate: These things get better with practice. I’m sure you’ll sound more natural next time. 

Kate: And if I could give a piece of advice, I think it’d make me happier if you used words you would say. 

Ring: Words I would say…?

Just then, we heard the sound of approaching footsteps again—

Kate: Oh, someone's coming.

Ring: I-I haven't thought of anything yet. What do I…!! 

Kate: Ring, p-please calm down.

(There isn't enough time to give him detailed advice right now… I need to take the lead!) 

Before I could even think anything through, I cupped Ring’s face in my hands. 

I whispered to him,

Kate: Look at me and don't look away. 

Ring: … 

We locked gazes while remaining in that position and waited until the staff glanced over at us with a slight smile.

Staff: Fufu, practicing saying your vows of love?

Kate: Y-yes. We’re very much looking forward to our wedding tomorrow. 

Ring: I-I… I’m the luckiest man in the world to marry her! 

Staff: Goodness, look how red you are! You two must be truly in love. 

Kate • Ring: Of course! 

Once the staff left and disappeared from our line of sight… we both heaved a deep sigh of relief. 

Ring: … My face was burning the entire time. I might've messed up again. 

Kate: In this case, I actually think the blushing made a good impression. 

Ring: I see. Then it’s fine as long as we don't look suspicious. 

Ring: … Someone else is coming! Robin, what do we do this time—

In the next instant, Ring’s flustered expression suddenly turned as calm as the still surface of a lake. 

Ring: …

Without a word, Ring reached out and covered my mouth with his hand—

(...!) 

He pulled me close with his hand still over my mouth and hid us behind a nearby column. 

(Is that…?)

Soon enough, John appeared and was walking down the corridor. 

(Did he go into another room?)

I figured from the sound of a door closing and his footsteps disappearing. 

Ring, however, looked doubtful. 

Ring: … There’s no sound at all. 

Ring let go of me and, without knocking, opened the door to the room John had entered moments ago.

I hurriedly went after him into the room. However,—

(There’s no one here…?) 

Kate: Impossible… where did John go…? 

Ring: … 

Ring scanned our surroundings, then raised a finger to his lips and licked it. 

He held it up, seemingly trying to test something.

He then turned his gaze toward an empty shelf. 

Ring: There’s a slight airflow. … A hidden passage. 

After discovering the existence of a hidden passage— we decided to return to our room to avoid running into John. 

Later on, a staff member of Tiamo called us for dinner, and we dined together as if nothing happened at all… 

…

When night fell and everyone was asleep, we snuck back to that room to investigate the hidden passage. 

We descended into a basement from a stairwell concealed by the shelf,—

Kate: A wedding dress…

A pure white dress was on display, next to it sat a diary and a photograph of a woman. 

The diary was filled with declarations of love for a woman named “Hannah”. 

— The entries were overflowing with affection at first, but the writing eventually grew increasingly disturbing…   

The pure love the writer had for Hannah started to become twisted when they learned she was pregnant, accusations of infidelity arised. 

And then,—

Kate: …! 

When I turned to the next page, what I saw made me gasp. 

(“The sword that stabbed Hannah was a holy sword. By my hand, her sins have been forgiven…”)

(“From now on, I shall continue to wield this holy sword and stab sinful lovers… and forgive their sins.)

The diary ended with a monologue that was pure madness. 

Kate: … Could the woman in the photograph be Hannah? 

The photograph was so badly scratched up, the face of the person in it was unrecognisable, but I could just barely tell from her figure and clothing that she was a woman. 

Ring: Most likely, yes. 

Ring: But the bigger problem here is…

Ring found a large pile of wooden crates underneath the altar atop of which the diary and photograph were placed.

He opened one of the crates. 

Kate: Are those medicine bottles…?

Ring: I’ve seen these before… they’re hallucinogens. 

Kate: What!? 

Ring: He most likely drugged the couples before their wedding and manipulated them to do as he pleased. 

Kate: Don’t tell me… when the reports say “all the couples died with smiles on their faces”, it means… 

Ring: Yeah. The victims were in a state of being brainwashed due to the effects of the drug and killed while smiling, completely defenseless. 

Kate: So John isn’t a Cursed…

Ring: If there's no Cursed involved, then we have no reason to remain in Tiamo… we’re leaving.

Kate: Wha… you’re just going to let this go!? 

Ring: I feel sorry for the victims, but… I was only ordered to investigate John and nothing else. 

(If people are still being murdered in this church, we can’t simply turn a blind eye to it. … But I don't have the power to do anything about it on my own.) 

(Since it’s come to this…)

Kate: Up till now, I’ve been cooperative and supporting you with Vogel’s mission. So will you lend me your support this time? 

Kate: As a member of Crown… I can’t ignore this evil.

Ring: … You’re more clever than I thought. 

Ring: It's true that it wouldn’t be right if I was the only one receiving support here, so… alright. 

Ring: I’ll help Crown for a short while.

Kate: Thank you so much…! 

…

The next day after we uncovered the secret of Tiamo… Ring and I stood in the church for our wedding ceremony.

John: Today marks the beginning of your new journey as a couple.

The solemn ringing of bells echoed through the hall, an elegant organ began to play a celebratory tune— and so, our fake wedding started. 

Minute by minute, the clock’s hands moved forward with time— until finally, the doors opened. 

Sunlight poured in through the skylight, through the stained glass and bathing everything in a beautiful glow. 

Ring: …

(Ring…) 

This was our first time seeing each other again after being led into separate rooms to change. 

As we looked into each other’s eyes, Ring blushed bright red, whereas my heart started to race. 

(Looking at Ring… I can feel my face heating up too…) 

I tried my best to keep the dreamy feeling in control, it felt as though I were walking on fluffy clouds. 

I pressed my lips together and began walking down the aisle toward Ring, waiting for me at the altar. 

(This isn’t a real wedding, and yet I’m getting so emotional…)

(If this were the real thing, I’d probably be crying right now.) 

(— When that time comes, I wonder who's the man who will be by my side.) 

Ring: I really don’t know what to say in a time like this. 

His voice made me pause, and I looked up to see Ring smiling at me. 

(If I could have my wish, I want someone with a kind smile like Ring to be the one by my side.) 

Kate: Fufu, you don’t need to force yourself to say anything. 

But Ring shook his head and his facial expression turned serious. 

Ring: No, even I know that in a time like this, I should be saying something. 

Ring: You told me yourself, didn't you? That hearing me speak with my own words would make you happier. So…

Ring: … You look beautiful. So beautiful, I can’t put it into words. 

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"The Faux Vow To The Pure White Bride" Story Event: Premium End

Ring Schwartz

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Ring: … You look beautiful. So beautiful, I can’t put it into words.

(You’re standing right in front of me… and I’m looking at you with my own eyes…)

(And yet, I still can’t believe such beauty exists in this world.) 

Ring: Can I lift your veil? I want to take a better look at your face.

Kate: G-go ahead…

Her slightly trembling voice touched a soft spot deep within my heart, and I found myself naturally smiling. 

(You’re blushing too. I’m relieved it’s just me who’s bright red right now.) 

When I lifted the thin veil to the back of her head, her slightly flushed face came into view. 

Ring: … I’ve never seen such beauty and radiance in my life. 

I genuinely wanted to say more, to praise her beauty with the right words, but somehow I couldn't do it well and that frustrated me.

(Never have I ever, in my entire life, imagined I’d have a wedding.) 

(I was stunned when I first received this mission from Dari… but now I’m glad he chose me for it.) 

(Because I don’t want anyone else seeing Kate looking this gorgeous.)

(If it were another man standing next to her, I’d be so jealous and bitter… it might tear me apart.) 

If the timing were even just a little bit different, it could've been either Dari or Nica standing here by her side. 

The mere thought of that brought on a storm of dark emotions I never knew I had, and it made my chest hurt. 

John: God has brought the two of you together and blessed you with this joyful moment. 

John: In the presence of God, please vow that your love shall be eternal. 

Ring: … I vow eternal love to Kate. 

Kate: I, too, vow eternal love to Ring. 

As we gazed into each other’s eyes after saying our vows— the situation we expected finally came.  

John: … Your vows are a lie. 

John: You will pay for your sins with your lives. — Now, it is time for the purge.

At the signal of the word “purge”, the people around us shed their masks of gentle smiles and attacked. 

Ring: For now, just… close your eyes. 

I yanked off the cloth covering the altar and threw it over her head. 

The Robin looked truly beautiful in the pure white wedding dress… 

Even though I wasn’t her real groom, a feeling that said “I want to protect her” swelled up inside of me. 

(I absolutely… don't want to let her witness this bloodbath.) 

(Because I don’t want her smile to ever fade.) 

Ring: … 

Whenever I killed people, I’d always shut my emotions away in a pitch dark box, and move like I was controlling a different version of myself — one that wasn't actually me. 

Once I did that, the hand wielding the knife would act on its own. 

— Blood spurting from their throats slit open defiled the divine, radiant light pouring in through the stained glass.

However, nothing reflected in my eyes. 

All that ran through my mind was how to kill without making a sound. 

So that she wouldn't hear the snap of a broken neck.

So that she wouldn’t hear the guttural sounds of agony.

So that she wouldn’t hear the grating death cries. 

(This might be the first time I’ve killed while thinking about another person.) 

In no time, the people who were once standing around us vanished from my view.

Finally, I drove my blade through John’s throat from behind. 

I caught his body as he fell and laid it down in front of the altar. 

He stared up at the cross, desperately moving his bloodied lips, and barely muttering through his final breaths. 

John: … Hann…ah… I forgive you… for the past… this time… in the afterlife… we’ll be truly in love… 

Ring: … If you loved her that much, why didn’t you listen to her? 

In the diary we found in the room, John wrote his feelings about Hannah’s pregnancy and suspicions of infidelity. 

But there was a possibility that the child she carried was John’s, or that the pregnancy wasn't something she wanted. 

(... Just like how we were born into this world “in that way”, Hannah might’ve had her own issues too.) 

Couldn't John have extended even the slightest bit of compassion toward Hannah? 

I thought that far—, and suddenly, I recalled my feelings when I first saw the robin in her wedding dress.

That ugly, murky, emotion bubbling within me at the thought of someone else standing next to her. 

(She’s not an object that belongs to me, and yet the mere thought of that nearly had me swallowed by my jealousy…)

(... I guess I’m in no position to judge him either.) 

I let out a self-deprecating sigh as I stood over John’s lifeless body. 

…

Afterwards, I brought the robin outside and stayed with her until she calmed down, while staring quietly at the surface of the River Thames.

(... It’s all over now.)

Thinking back to how I acted during the mission filled me with a complicated lingering sense of guilt. 

[ Flashback ]

Ring: You’re being so adorable today, Spatzi! Everything about you is seriously so lovely! 

I was prepared to follow through with Dari’s orders, and so I tried imitating Nica, but…

Kate: Hmm… that felt a little unnatural, like you were forcing it.

She was trying her best to phrase her words kindly, but it was obvious. 

I could clearly tell the robin was being careful with her words, saying things like “unnatural” and “forcing it”.

(Maybe I’m not meant to be able to pull something like that off…) 

Earlier on, she told me to “think about things I’d want to do for someone I like”. 

(But for someone like me, with zero experience in having crushes, that sort of advice was simply impossible to heed.)

However, there was no time to be standing around sulking, because someone else was approaching us—

I panicked and froze, but she quickly reached out and cupped my face between her palms. 

Ring: …

Staff: Fufu, practicing your vows of love? 

Kate: Y-yes. We’re very much looking forward to our wedding tomorrow!

(She’s quick-witted and covered for me perfectly, I can’t possibly stay quiet. I have to say something…)

(B-but I already messed up trying to imitate Nica.) 

I couldn’t afford to make the same mistake again. 

(Think. Don’t imitate anyone, think about what I would say to “someone I like”—...) 

The first person to emerge in my mind was— Kate, the woman standing right before my eyes. 

(I don't have a woman I love. She’s not someone I’m in love with, and yet…) 

(My heart feels lighter whenever I’m with her. She’s taught me various things.) 

(At Dari’s orders, I’d kill anyone, her included.)

And yet, whenever I saw that dazzling smile of hers, my heart responded to it by beating faster.

That part wasn't a lie. 

Ring: I-I… I’m the luckiest man in the world to marry her! 

[ Flashback End ]

(I squeezed every ounce of my feelings into those words. — Although, I still don't know if that was the right thing to do.)

(The hardest part of this mission was pretending to be her fiancé…)

(Dari’s right. Killing does suit me better.)

(But… in that moment, when my eyes met hers in the church, I somehow forgot the role I was supposed to play.) 

Ring: If it were possible, I wish we could’ve gone through with the wedding ceremony all the way to the end.

(It was a first-time experience for me… but strangely, it didn't feel unpleasant at all.) 

It felt like I discovered a version of myself I didn't even know existed.

(Still, I’m aware of who I really am.) 

Ring: Killing people is all I’m good for. No woman will ever love someone like me, who’s always soaked in other people’s blood. 

Ring: I’ll never get another chance to have a woman as beautiful as you standing next to me. 

Ring: This was my last and only chance… and I let it slip away. 

Kate: If you tried, I’m sure you could find another way to live…! 

Her words touched the soft part of my heart, and I almost let myself be pulled into that touch, but… 

Ring: Haha, you’re probably the only person who’d say such a thing to me. 

Ring: But… I’m fine with this way of life. 

(I’ll keep working hard and getting stronger, for Nica’s sake.) 

However,— I burnt that image of Kate wearing her pure white wedding dress into my memories. 

… Just for now, for one fleeting moment, I imagined a different kind of life. 

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𝕁𝕦𝕕𝕖 𝕁𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕕 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝔼𝕟𝕕: ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟜 + ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕞𝕚𝕦𝕞, "𝕆𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕒 𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕠𝕟"

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Jude: The only reason I’m confrontin’ ya gits so civil-like, is ‘cause of that girl.

Jude: But if I leave ya sods be, ya might do somethin’ bad to Kate one day.

Jude: So, I won’t be able t’sleep at night, ‘less I expose ‘n torture each one of ya face to face.

Ex-Pricy Counsellor: You're very obsessed with her, and there's no guarantee that she's even alive now.

Jude: She ain’t dead.

Jude: She made me a promise.

(Oh….)

[Flashback]

Kate: Jude…..I promise you.

Kate: I will never die before you.

[Flashback Ends]

Jude: She knows what’ll happen if she breaks her contract.

Jude: And also…..

His amethyst eyes contort cruelly.

Jude: I won’t let ya kill her—

Kate: ….Mm!

My heart drummed and as I covered my mouth with my hand.

Jude: She ain’t a woman fer lil’ shites like ya to lay yer hands on. I’ll kick yer arses, idiots….!

Jude became enraged, grabbing and kicking each of the men one by one.

Jude: Die, trash!

The area immediately turned into chaos as blood splattered everywhere and the men's faces twist in pain, with only Jude smiling in the midst of this cycle of revenge and resentment.

(….I see now, I was mistaken.)

I thought he was planning to give up everything and jump into another unending cycle of revenge.

(….But, I was wrong.)

(Jude was just trying to protect me.)

Jude: Lookit ya scamperin’ away, ya haven’t had ‘nough fun yet, have ya?

He remains ruthless, merciless, arrogant, intolerant, and not to mention - a bastard.

(But still….)

Watching Jude as he carries the moonlight on his back and smiles sadistically, I can’t help but smile.

(Ohhh... I love you so much.)

My mind and body - everything about me is screaming.

(So, I won’t give up living with you.)

Ex-Privy Counsellor: You’re the one who’s going to die….you supernatural monster!

Jude: …….Tch.

A gun was pointed at Jude—

BANG!!

Jude: …….!

His amethyst eyes look backward and caught sight of me shooting the man who was aiming at Jude in the shoulder.

Jude: …….It’s you.

Kate: It’s been a while, Jude….I’m back now.

I’m curious as to how long we stared at each other, and then Jude’s lips curved as if he had caught on to everything.

Jude: ……Heh.

Jude: Is that right?

Jude: Ellis. Just how far will he go teasin’ people—

Kate: Ellis was simply helping me out with my plan.

Kate: …..You know, we’ve had a conversation like this before.

(But it’s different from back then.)

There isn’t a shred of hesitation in my heart anymore.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: O-Oy! Just who the hell are you messing with!

Jude & Kate: Y’shuddup! • Please shut up!

Ex-Privy Counsellor: What did you say?!

Kate: Jude, there's something I want to talk to you about.

Kate: So, let’s wrap this up quickly.

Turning his attention to the remaining former Privy Council members, Jude twisted his lips in amusement.

Jude: Tch, keep chit-chattin’ like that ‘n ya might die.

Kate: The same goes for you, Jude.

He and I stood back to back like we had planned it out, and the sounds of the brawl that had begun were gradually drowned in silence.…

Next thing I knew, all the former Privy Counsellors were unconscious on the ground.

Jude and I split up the work, and by the time we tied the men up and put them into the warehouse, we were both out of breath.

Kate: Haa, haaa….Hehe, thanks for your hard work.

Jude: ……….Ha.

We lay on the ground together and look up at the night sky.

Jude: Those letters sent to Raven Ltd.

Kate: I wrote them, because I needed to make you believe I was staying somewhere far away.

Kate: Otherwise, you would’ve just pushed me away again.

Jude: ……So why’d ya go so far to come back?

Kate: To be your back you up as you faced-off with the privy council all alone, and…..to remind you that I didn’t receive any compensation for fulfilling the terms of the contract.

That was when we first met…..

[Flashback]

Kate: By the time I finish being the fairytale keeper, I will find something to like about you.

Jude: Hah?

Kate: I can’t find anything at the moment….but I don’t think it’s bad to be liked without gaining anything from it.

Jude: ………..

Kate: I promise you.

Jude: ….How stupid. Are ya insane?

Jude: If ya find anythin’ to like ‘bout me, I’ll listen to any one thing ya say.

[Flashback Ends]

After a little tit for tat, I had made that promise to him.

Kate: Jude, I've discovered exactly what I like about you.

Kate: So, please listen to everything I have to say.

Jude: ……I gotta bad feelin’ about this.

Kate: Yeah, when you hear it, you may just pop a blood vessel.

The moon shines pale blue directly above us.

Jude had said before that love was a curse.

We’re heartbroken when it’s lost, hateful when it’s stolen, and resentful when we are betrayed by it.

Even so, once it's been poured out, you can't resist it - it's the root of all evil.

That's what love means to Jude.

Therefore, showering him with my love is both selfish and egoistical on my part.

(My love and affection isn’t kind to Jude.)

(Nevertheless….)

I want him to always shout at the moon no matter how cruel this world is; no matter how festered and worn out he is in this world.

Despite all of that…..I want you to live.

So, what I'm about to say aren't kind words of love.

Rather, these words are a curse to bind you to this world.

Even if this act is unkind, even if it’s distorted, and even if it’s evil—

(—I curse you.)

Kate: Jude.

Jude: What is it?

Kate: Please be sure to fulfill the request I’m about to make.

I look at Jude lying next to me.

Kate: Take me to the moon.

Jude: ………..

He seemed taken back for a moment, but then laughed dryly.

Jude: Haha…..

Jude: D’ya understand what yer sayin’?

Kate: Yes, I do. I understand, and that’s why I threw away everything before telling you this.

Jude: …..Hah?

Kate: While you thought I was enjoying a holiday, I was actually busy doing all sorts of things.

Kate: I moved out of the flat I used to live in, and submitted my letter of resignation to my work.

Kate: And after all that, I completed this formality.

I showed Jude the “Fairytale Keeper Letter of Extension,” that I’d kept carefully in my garter belt.

It’s a document indicating that I will continue as a Fairytale Keeper, with consent from all of the Crown members, less Jude.

Jude: Those guys……

Kate: I’ll never leave your side again.

Jude: Yer such a stubborn woman it’s flat out shockin’.

Kate: By the way, I’ve already reported everything that would happen tonight to Victor.

Jude: ………..

(Yeah, there's no way he wouldn't be angry after all that.)

Bracing myself, I waited following angry shouts and words, but…..

Jude: …..Pfft.

Contrary to my own expectations, a soft smile dropped instead—

Jude: ……Geez.

Jude: I’m the one who underestimated yer willingness to call it quits, so it’s my fault fer gettin’ duped.

Jude: Hey, Kate.

Jude’s gaze is tinged with gentleness.

Jude: Yer really……hopeless, ya know that?

Kate: ……Mm.

Just seeing myself reflected in his eyes made my heart feel full.

With emotions bubbling up inside me, I touched Jude's hand that was stretched out on the ground.

He stares at out interlocked hands, not attempting to shake free.

Kate: Jude, let me tell you this again.

Kate: I love your kindness in trying to keep me from death, and your incomprehensible love in trying to protect me from a distance is so endearing.

Kate: But….I’m not content with just that.

Jude: ………

Kate: I want to live my life with you, and look up at the moon together like this.

I hold onto Jude's hand tightly so it doesn’t separate from mine, but I won’t be able to hold his hand like this forever.

Which is why I’ll use my gaze and my words, to convey everything in my heart.

Kate: I want to curse you….until I die.

Jude: ………..

Jude: Nah.

Kate: ……

Jude: Whaddya mean till ya die. That ain’t funny.

Jude: Can’t ya at least say somethin’ like, “to the bottom o’ hell”?

Kate: That’s…..

As my eyes widen with surprise, Jude reached out and pulled my head towards him.

His gorgeous amethyst eyes were staring at me, our noses almost touching.

Jude: Then it’s a deal, Kate. Let’s curse each other to the bottom o’ hell.

No personal pronouns are used, so I opted to translate it as “let’s curse each other.”

I’m speechless. Not a single word will come out.

Jude smiles as my eyes grew wider.

Jude: But remember one thin’, Princess....My 'promises' don’t come cheap.

Jude: If ya break yer promise, I’ll show ya a hell that’ll make ya think ya were better off dead.

That's what I was told when we first met.

So, I will say the same thing I did that day.

Kate: I don't think it's so bad to be loved without gaining anything from it.

In chapter one, Kate uses “suku”, but here she is now using “Ai.” Hence, the change from “liked” to “loved.”

Jude: Pff, you said it yourself.

Jude: Then I’ll let me love ya.

Again, no personal pronouns are use, so this may also be rendered as “I’ll let ya love me.���

Jude suddenly kisses me on the lips.

(……Mm?!)

Jude: What kinda face is that. It’s messy, pathetic ‘n cute.

Jude: Makes me wanna hold ya.

(Huh….? Just now….)

The words that shook my eardrums contained an unfamiliar sweetness….

Kate: Jude, what did you just say?

Jude: ….C’mon, follow me.

The smile on his face said, “I’ll only say it once.”

Once in a Blue Moon

Alone in the silence of the president's office, only the sound of our two heartbeats echoed—

Forced to sit on the desk, I received such intense kisses that I could hardly breathe.

Kate: …Mm…Mmnh….Jude, here….?

The thin ribbon behind my neck was untied, and Jude lifts an eyebrow when I push back his chest.

Jude: What, yer not happy? Well, if that's the case, why don't we go back to the castle...?

Kate: Ah….

He smiled suggestively and pulled my corset down all in one go.

The corset tightened around my lower chest, jutting my bare breasts out invitingly to Jude, making me look even more indecent.

Just as I gasped in shame, a finger flicked the tip of my breast, causing the bud to harden from the sweet stimulation.

Kate: Oh.….here’s fine.….

Jude: Ya said it the wrong way. Ya should’ve said, “I like it here.”

Jude: Gettin’ off on bein’ teased in places like this…...Look at ya, bein’ so lustful.

His fingers squish my nipples, and twists them up into lascivious shapes.

Kate: ……Wait…..Jude.

A sweet tingling sensation runs down my spine and my body trembles uncontrollably.

(Before I fall body and soul to Jude….)

Kate: Jude, what do you think of me?

Earlier, Jude and I made a promise to love each other all the way to the depths of hell.

However, I haven’t heard him say, "I like you" or "I love you," yet.

Kate: I want to hear it in your own words, Jude. Then I.…..

Jude: Are ya sayin’ then ya can fall to hell in peace?

Jude pinches the tip of my breast so hard it hurts.

Kate: Haa…..Ohhh.

A dirty moan echoes throughout the room.

Jude: Words like “I like ya” or “I love ya,” can be rattled off s’easily.

Jude: Are ya the kinda woman who places value in somethin’ like that, princess?

Jude: If so, I can say as many superficial things as ya want? Ya know I’m skilled at lip-service.

His provocative stare makes my heart pound.

He’s an awful man who throws a testing look at me even at a time like this.

(But I already know….that if I hesitate, I can stay next to this man.)

Kate: I don’t need anything superficial. Just give me your heart, Jude.

Jude: Haha…..

When I pressed my lips against his and our tongues entangled, Jude narrowed his sadistic eyes and a gleam of pleasure shone from their depths.

Kate: Kyaah…..!

The next moment, my body was pinned to the desk.

Jude: Yer not knowin’ when to quit, ’n yer brazenness ain’t so bad.

Jude: …..Now since ya heard it yerself, be sure to get that through yer skull.

Soft lips press against the entrance of my ear.

Jude: Kate, yer my woman. So….

Jude: I’ll never make ya unhappy, ‘n I’ll never let ya leave.

Jude: …..That’s the price to pay fer ya puttin’ a curse on me.

A deep voice pours out as if branding my mind with words of affection so violent they left me breathless.

Still, to me they were more exquisite than any expression of love.

Jude: …….Say somethin’.

(The words I have been longing for from Jude…...)

I could only look up at him, like the moon floating at the highest point in the sky.

His voice vibrated within my ears, sending ripples of pleasure not only through my body, but also deep in my heart.

Kate: Jude, please don’t let me go. Just being with you makes any hellish place feel like heaven to me.

This is the payback for Jude bestowing a curse on me.

Jude: Haha... Yer happiness is so cheap.

Kate: It's not cheap at all. Rather, it's like I finally got my hands on the most brilliant jewel in the world.

Jude: Sucha idiot. Even that analogy of yers is lousy.

Kate: Hehe, I thought you’d say that.

Jude: Really?

Our smiling gazes intertwine and kiss each other at the same time.

After that, I gave my naked body up to Jude, like I was offering everything up to him—

Kate: Mnmmh…Ohh….!

Jude's heat thrusts into the deepest part of me and while his hips rock wildly, he bites down on the peak of my breast.

Kate: —Oh.

Jude: So, feelin’ pain’s what gets ya off, does it?

Jude: Oh my, how shameless of ya to get this wet.

His teasing voice caused a wave of pleasure to rise from deep inside my stomach.

Why does it feel so good to be pinched or bitten so hard there?

(While still inside of me, he’s played with my nipples until they tingled, and I’ve lost reason countless times.…...)

All I can do is tremble as the sensation of heat invades my insides.….

Kate: Ahh, haa…no, Jude….

My bare skin is littered with with a myriad of bite marks on the neck, collarbone, and upper chest.

It’s a pitiful sight, but I wanted more of Jude’s marks.

Jude: Ya like it when I torment ya, dont’cha?

Jude: Lookit yer erotic face ‘n arched back, yer a bonafide masochist.

With my hands pinned to the desk, unable to move, Jude aimed for my sensitive spots.

He bit hard into the base of my perked breast, letting a warped heat sink in.

Kate: AHHNN!

It hurts, but it feels so good.

My body having experienced pleasure for the first time, was no longer able to control itself.

My eyes watered from bliss, and my quivering back arched as I clenched down him.

Jude: I’m soaked. My clothes just got all wet.

Kate: I-I’m sorry….Mmhn, oh Jude, stop….it’s too deep……Ahn!

Jude: If I don’t stop it up, it’ll gush out ‘n I won’t be able t’do anythin’. So be grateful that I’m pluggin’ it up fer ya.

Despite that, it’s like my sense of pleasure has been destroyed, and I shamelessly keep flooding out.

Jude: It’d feel amazin’ if I poured mine inside ya, ‘n mixed it all together wouldn’t it?

Kate: ……Haa.

Jude's hands trailed down to my belly, making me feel a tingling sensation deep inside.

His fingers that were lathered with nectar pinched hard on the sensitive spot at my entrance.

Kate: AHN!

Honey spills from the crack between our joined  bodies…..

Jude swirled his hips slowly while teasing the tip of my slit with soaked fingers.

Kate: Jude, it feels so good….being tortured….in so many places at once.

Jude: Beg me more, Kate.

Jude: Want me…..more.

Jude’s breathing became ragged as he covered my lips, and his heat grew larger, prying open my insides even deeper.

Listening to him breathing into my ear, I fell into his heat—

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Kate: Ellis, I’ve got a favor to ask.

Kate: Would you lie with me?

Ellis: ………

Ellis’ eyes briefly widen in shock, but gradually they begin to brim with curiosity.

Ellis: Sure, what kind of lie?

Kate: The kind of lie that’ll shock Jude.

[Transitions to Kate’s lodging room]

Leaving Ellis behind to wait, I returned to my room at the inn and began packing my luggage.

I plan to explain to the innkeeper and her husband who helped me, that Ellis is my ”butler who has come to collect me.”

(I thought it would take longer to clean up since I've been here for so long.)

But the only luggage I had was the suitcase and the pocket watch Jude left behind.

(That’s all.)

I sort of laughed as I stared at my luggage sitting there alone in the room.

I thought that I had lived a not-so-short life, and had acquired many important things.

But…..maybe the things that are truly important to me don’t even fit into this one suitcase.

My gaze swiftly shifts out the window.

The surface of the sea glistened and reflected the moonlight diffusely.

If there’s a turning point in my fate—

This is clearly it.

(Let’s move forward guided by the moon.)

I’m positive that tonight’s moon will lead me to my destiny.

Kate: ……Let’s do it.

With only my suitcase and my pocket watch, I turned my back on the beautiful, glistening scenery.

[Transitions to Raven Ltd. - Neutral POV]

Some days later, Ellis parted from Kate and returned to Raven Ltd.

Ellis: I’m back, Jude.

Jude: Yer late as hell. Leave ya be ‘n yer loafin’ around.

Jude: ……So?

Ellis: ………So?

Jude: …..Tch.

When Jude raised an eyebrow, Ellis clapped his hands.

Ellis: Ohh, you mean Kate.

Ellis: I kept an eye on her, and she’s still staying in that town.

Ellis: But it looks like she’s bored because there’s nothing to do there, so she’s going on a trip with the innkeeper for a while.

Jude: …..Just her ‘n the innkeeper?

Ellis: It only seems like it’s just those two, but there’s really three of them.

Ellis: The guard you told me to hire is also with Kate, to protect her without her knowing about it.

Ellis: He’ll send routine letters to update you about her well-being.

Ellis: Of course, the letters will be sent to Raven Ltd.

Ellis: —So, here you go.

After reiterating the terms Jude had stipulated, Ellis handed over a letter.

Ellis: The first one’s arrived.

Jude: That was very fast.

Ellis: He’s a very good guard.

When Jude opens the letter, he finds a cheerful message inside which is completely different from what the unpolished handwriting suggests.….

Kate is currently traveling by train to a town thirty minutes north from that seaside town. Today she ate three ice creams, and then did some sightseeing around the town. There’s no sign of suspicious people around. That concludes the report.

Jude: What, three ice creams. I don’t need that kinda intel.

Ellis: I’m glad she’s having fun.

Jude: Don’t give a lick if she’s havin’ fun or not.

Jude: I only hired him to t’keep her safe.

Ellis: Hmm, I see.

Jude gruffly puts the letter back into the envelope and tosses it onto the desk.

Ellis: Hey, Jude.

Jude: What is it?

Ellis: Are you going to keep on protecting Kate?

Ellis: For a lifetime separated from her, not even meeting her?

Jude: Gotta problem with that?

Ellis: Not really. If that’s what you’ve decided to do, then go for it.

Ellis walked towards the exit wearing his usual smile, but then abruptly stopped in front of the door and turned around—

Ellis: Jude. How happy are you right now?

Jude's amethyst eyes broadened for a moment.

Jude: I dunno, idiot.

From that point on, every few days, Jude would receive a letter from the bodyguard Ellis had hired—

Jude: ……So, how’s the princess doing this time?

Alone in the president’s office, Jude cuts open the letter.

Kate, is currently traveling to a town 30 minutes further north by train. Today, she was stuffing her cheeks with a steak bigger than her face, and looked extremely happy. There’s so sign of suspicious people around. That concludes the report.

Jude: ……….Pff-aha, such a foodie. Ya really are a carefree princess.

Jude: “Looked extremely happy”, huh. That’s good.

The words he muttered triggered the memory of the question that Ellis asked him.

“Jude. How happy are you right now?”

[Flashback - Switches from Neutral to Jude POV]

There was no word more distant from me than "happiness."

They say that we all have happy memories that we can recall.

But when I combed through my memories - I couldn’t find anything like that.

I may have certainly felt a glimpse of happiness during that time I spent with my sister.

However….

Jude’s sister: Hey, bwudda. Pwomise, when ya get wich, take me to da moon.

Emotions stronger than happiness had been dominating my heart for a long time.

Frustration, sorrow, resentment, hatred and — and an overwhelming sense of powerlessness.

[Flashback Ends]

It was the same after my sister died.

Hating and being hated. Killing and nearly being killed.

Happiness…..was as far away as the moon is suspended in the sky.

I thought I would die like this, never knowing the taste of happiness.

And yet—

[Flashback]

Kate: Don't take it for granted that people will laugh at what’s precious to you.

Jude: …..Don’t start lecturin’ me all o’ sudden like some ol’ man.

Kate: I’m still just barely a lady, right?

Jude: Pff- Yer hopeless.

[Flashback Ends]

Jude: ……Hah.

Kate’s words and annoying smile shine in the pitch black depths of hell.

Jude: Ah….Shite, what now?

I try to shake it off, but the memories keep flooding me….

[Flashback]

Kate: Jude.

Jude: What?

Kate: We don’t know what will happen to us in the future. I don’t know where we’re headed, or how we’ll end up.

Kate: I don’t know anything, but I can say this for certain….

Kate: ….I’ll always be by your side.

[Flashback Ends]

Kate’s so dazzling that you can’t help but squint your eyes.

A woman named Kate.

Who is like the moon floating in the sky.

The little time I had spent with Kate, if I could put it into words—

“Jude. How happy are you right now?”

Jude: Happy this, happy that, it’s so annoyin’.

Jude: …..From now on, my happiest moment won’t come till I die.

[Swtiches to Neutral POV]

He threw his gaze out the window.

It was a fiery twilight, and you couldn’t even see the outline of the moon.

Jude: Tch.

Jude lit a cigarette and took a drag of it to shake everything off.

Jude: But….

Jude: …..I can’t let nothin’ get in the way of her happiness……

Through the white smoke that clouds his eyes, only Kate’s figure can be clearly seen.…..

Jude exhales a few of times and stamps the cigarette into the ashtray.

The time to confront the former Privy Council tomorrow was fast approaching—

[Transitions to the Port - Kate POV]

When I arrived at the port, the scent of the sea seemed even more intense.

During the day, the constant voices of workers and the distant sounds of ferries can be heard, but it’s completely silent in the middle of the night.

Within the silence, only the voices of men reverberated.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: Good evening, Jude Jazza.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: We never thought you’d respond to our demands.

Jude: Well, I gotta ardent love letter sayin’ I’ll get blasted to bits if I don’t respond, so I’m respondin’.

Jude: Such an honor to see yer filthy faces.

There are several men standing in front of Jude—

Meanwhile, I hid in the shadows of the cargo and watched as they glared at each other in a tense atmosphere.

(So, these men are all ex-privy counsellors….)

Their eyes were lifeless.

It’s said they used to serve Her Majesty, but given their current slovenly appearance, it makes it hard to believe.

[Flashback]

Kate: Ellis, I’ve got a favor to ask.

Kate: Would you lie with me?

[Flashback Ends]

Back then, I suggested a single lie to Ellis.

It was to send fake letters to Jude and give him the impression that I am living somewhere far away.

Back then, I needed time to get everything squared away, and to make my way here without Jude’s notice.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: We’ve heard about the incident.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: Jazza, you bastard. If you would have just went along with our plan, then there would’ve been no need for the privy council to threaten you.

The “you” being used can be either a polite version of ‘you,’ or derogatory. Given the context, I’ve opted to translate it as “you bastard”.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: With the us receiving more power, we might have been able to serve the Queen!

Jude: Maybe?

Jude: Yer busy gettin’ yer hopes up based on empty theories ‘n feelin’ double-crossed.

Jude: You guys were always outsiders, werent’cha. And yet yer squawkin’ yer gonna kill me just to vent yer frustrations?

Jude: Yer so small-minded— Well, it can’t be helped, yeah?

Ex-Privy Counsellor: What?!

(He doesn’t show mercy to anyone….)

It's been a while since I last heard Jude's insults, and they're still as brutal as ever.

Jude: That Queenie’s judgements ain’t entirely off, is it. I’ve learned somethin’.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: B-Be quiet!

Enraged by Jude's insults, the former privy counsellor pulls out a knife.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: I’ll start with you, and then I’ll kill everyone at Crown, one by one!

Ex-Privy Counsellor: Aha-Ahaha! If the future is bleak anyway, then might as well drag as many of you as possible to hell with us!

Jude: Whatever, lemme just ask ya one thing.

Jude: You lot know ‘boutta girl named Kate, dont’cha?

(…….Me?)

Surprised at the sudden mention of my name, I watched events unfold intently…..

Ex-Privy Counsellor: Kate? Oh, the woman who escaped with you.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: We searched high and low, hoping to use her as blackmail, but we couldn’t find her anywhere in the country.

Ex-Privy Counsellor: I thought it would be fun slaughtering her in front of you, don’t you think so?

Jude: Really?

Jude: The only reason I’m confrontin’ ya gits so civil-like, is ‘cause of that girl.

Jude: If I leave ya sods be, ya might do somethin’ bad to Kate one day.

Jude: I won’t be able t’sleep at night, ‘less I expose ‘n torture each one of ya face to face.

A Letter left on the Desk of the President’s Office Ellis, First, this ain’t some disturbin’ last will ‘n testament, it’s justa buncha poppycock. I’m goin’ to destroy all them privy counsellors now. Ain’t got the slightest intention o’ bein’ done in by some incompetent monkeys screechin’ ’bout their power bein’ lost. My life’s a shitty one, but I don't wanna throw it away...not anymore. But just in case, I’m leavin’ this to ya.If somethin’ happens to me, watch over Kate in my place. Ya don’t hafta to do anythin’ grand, so long as she lives a normal life, that’s all that matters t’me. 𝒥𝓊𝒹ℯ 𝒥𝒶𝓏𝓏𝒶

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otome heroine edit day 5: little painter from lovebrush chronicles

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Next screenshot arts gonna be a lot, around 10 panels. Gonna take my time with this

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