Chapter 8: Prince Takatsuki and the Love Letter 3

What is this person saying. What the heck is this person saying. Does anyone here actually understand what Takatsuki-kun is going on about–! I’d like someone to explain to me what’s happening with Takatsuki-kun–! Unable to comprehend Takatsuki-kun’s words, my mind blanks, I don’t even have a retort.

“Takatsuki-kun, in-incubus? What? I’m Manaka? Not an incubus?”

“Don’t lie to me. You fucking demon, you’re telling me you’re not? If you’re not an incubus then why do I get excited every time I think of Manaka-kun, having to disappear one or two times to let it out. It’s strange to think about it!”

No, while it’s strange, it’s not because I’m an incubus. It’s Takatsuki-kun’s actions that are strange.

“No matter how cute you are with Manaka-kun’s appearance, I won’t be deceived. You’re a demon possessing Manaka-kun, lying in wait. But today, I’m going to save him!”

As Takatsuki-kun said so, he took out a whip from the bag behind him. Wh-wh-whip!?!? Eh? Ehh? No way, he’s going to physically attack? Wait, then what was the point of the magic circle? If he had a magic circle, then on what occasion would the whip be used? It’s not like it could drive away something magical. I don’t understand anything anymore. This is hopeless. Takatsuki-kun was drawing his whip and striking at the floor. I wonder why it feels like he’s accustomed to using it.

“Wait a minute, Takatsuki-kun! Let’s just calm down for a bit? Don’t do it. Let’s not use the whip. It’s dangerous!”

“I know what your thinking. There’s nowhere for you to escape.”

“Eh, wait! Don’t, stop! Stop!”

My lower body felt weak and I was barely able to successfully escape. I fell on my behind in the nick of time. Approaching with the whip, Takatsuki-kun walked step by step towards me and looked down at me while glaring. Scary… I reflexively swallowed when I saw the pointed look I had never seen before. Takatsuki-kun swung his whip. This is it. I’m going to get whipped. Thinking so, I closed my eyes and resigned myself. But, I didn’t hear the sound of the strike or feel any pain. Slowly opening my eyes in fear, I saw Takatsuki-kun holding the whip loosely by his side.

“…Impossible. I can’t do it… Even if that bastard is possessing Manaka-kun, it’s still Manaka-kun. I can’t hurt him…”

Takatsuki-kun bit his lips in frustration and let go of the whip. Then he dropped his knees to the floor and hung his head.

“Takatsuki-kun…”

Yup, Takatsuki-kun is a nice person. I’m a little touched. Though his thought process is pretty dangerous, he was still able to remain reasonable. And he didn’t want to hurt me. Thanks, Takatsuki-kun. I went up to Takatsuki-kun and crouched down. And to Takatsuki-kun who had his head down, I said, “Thank you for stopping,” and put my hand on his shoulder.

(I want to commit a crime, commit a crime, commit a crime, commit a crime…)

Fuah!?!? Takatsuki-kun grabbed the hand that I instinctively pulled back from his arm.

(Thinking about it carefully, it’s convenient if that incubus is possessing him. I can do whatever I want to Manaka. Don’t miss this chance.)

Eh! What, Takatsuki-kun didn’t stop because he was thinking about me, he wanted to keep the demon and use it for his ulterior motives? Actually, what’s with this demon thing. They don’t even exist. What do you mean demon!

“Manaka-kun. It’s okay.”

It’s not okay at all! Takatsuki-kun pushed me down on my back and held my arms to the floor.

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