Yashiro - Promotional Story

Yashiro, who is calm and kind even though he has lost his memory. Even so, he is a mysterious young man with a unique atmosphere that is elusive...

A familiar streetscape.

Steam flowing in the wind, rotating gears, endless blue skies. In the familiar scenery, only the presence of him——Yashiro—is brand new.

"Hey, princess. You look cute today too."

When I bump into him in the middle of the street, he looks at me and smiles.

Every time I talk to him, I always get a little embarrassed because he just says "cute" without hesitation.

"... Thank you?"

"—you’re thanking me there? The princess is..."

"What?"

"Cute. You're cute even when you're silent, but you're even cuter when you talk."

"...I-I see...?"

It's really hard to react when he laughs at me with a carefree face like that.

(If it were flattering compliments such as, “You've become so beautiful,” I’ve been told that once in a while.)

Yashiro's is a little different from that.

Calling me cute over and over again, I feel if I let my guard down, I’ll end up making a funny face.

(Could it be on purpose!? Is he teasing me ——……No.)

He is a young man who is always calm and kind. I don't think I’m being made fun of.

(But....a little light? Or rather…)

He can say good things and bad things with ease, as if his words were worthless.

Always staying aloof.

A mysterious and elusive person.

“What’s wrong, Princess?

Yashiro tilts his head and reaches out his hand carelessly. I was thinking about this and that, and before I knew it, there seemed to be a tight fit between my eyebrows.

"N-Not good. Doing things like this."

His index finger strokes my forehead to smooth out the wrinkles, and I hurriedly avoid his hand.

"Ah, I'm sorry. Touching a noble princess in the city——"

"I-It’s not that."

While realizing that my cheeks are gradually burning, I say in a low voice.

"...I’m embarrassed."

"..."

Yashiro suddenly falls silent.

Wondering what has happened to him, I look up and ——

He is smiling, as though he is having fun because of something.

(I-I’m the only one who’s embarrassed...!!)

Feeling somewhat frustrated, I take a deep breath, thinking that I have to calm down and regain my composure.

"What was Yashiro doing?"

"I've been running errands for Hangetsu-do. I just delivered a repaired karakuri (mechanical device/gadget) to a noble's house."

"By yourself? Didn't you get lost?"

"I got a little lost, but I managed somehow. I ended up asking someone for help."

"I see."

Once we start talking, we can speak normally.

It's been a while since we've known each other, but from the beginning, Yashiro was easy to get along with and easy to talk to.

Without caring about status, after talking with him back then, it was as though I had just gained another friend, and I had felt a little confused.

"...Should I ask Tsuyukusa to go a little easier on you?"

"No, no, I'm fine. He's really taking good care of me."

Yashiro never stops smiling.

Even though he must be going through a hard time after losing his memory, he never once whines about it.

(But...maybe, he is actually feeling worried and anxious at times when I can’t see it.)

If so, then I hope I can help him.

"What are your plans after this, Princess?"

"Me? I've done what I had to do, and now I just have to go home.”

My overprotective squire will worry if I don't return before nightfall.

"Then, let me take you back to the mansion."

"Eh! That’s, I feel bad."

I like to walk in the city.

Some people would tell me things like, “But you’re a noble.”

But even today I came out by myself without a hitch, and I can go home properly without being escorted.

"I would like it if you don’t hold back. Look, especially since that 'that thing' just happened, right?"

"Ah……"

——That’s true.

The 'incident' that happened on that day when I met Yashiro was shocking.

The vivid memories burned into my mind are about to revive, and I cast my eyes down.

“I am indebted to the princess for picking me up. If it’s just something like sending the princess home, it’s not painful at all. And I’m happy to be able to do something for you.”

"……Really?"

He laughs at me refreshingly, but on the contrary, it only makes me want to question him.

"I really mean it, but...am I saying something strange?"

Yashiro lowers his eyebrows as though he is troubled.

I think it's kind of nice to see this slightly more open expression on him.

"...Not at all. Thank you. Well then, I'd like you to send me home."

"! Leave it to me."

Different from Awayuki and Tsuyukusa.

I've never met anyone like Yashiro before.

By meeting him, I feel that my daily life has changed a little.

While heading east——

The setting autumn sun is shining on our backs as it did on that day, dazzlingly bright.

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