Prologue (1/2)

The beginning was sudden, and the end was inevitable

Even if ere to part, even if ould never see each other again, ere connected

A world without you

A world without me

What kind of daily life a you to, I wonder

Will those days be joyous, I wonder

Will those days be bitter, I wonder

If possible, I hope for you to live out your days fulfilled and unceasingly s

If you’re also thinking the sa,

–I have this to say to you

Please be at ease

Please do not concern yourself

I’ joyously–

Shouts of joy enveloped the young boy

Any and all voices were overfloith joy as words of blessings were exchanged

The faces of the people that flooded the Palace Plaza held large grins, completely free of unfounded anxiety

Whaton the balcony

The once cornered country that was on the verge of extinction, now rose to being called the champion of the central continent

Standing beside the king and supporting the situations of despair and difficulty, and leading the victory ofto this young boy

Even when the boy departed, the cheers directed towards the deserted balcony never ceased

In this state, the city would be unable to sleep for a while

Even if the repairs of the ramparts collapsed by ere delayed, even if there were destroyed houses, it would seem that the tireless festival would still continue

The undertaking of the boy was just that grand–

–Castle

To the sides were unstained white walls On the floor was a cri elasticity

Between the balcony and the throne was a long, connecting passage

Before the young boy that walked there, a single adolescent appeared, as if to intercept him

「……are you really going back?」

Towards the adolescent who displayed a melancholic voice, the boy nodded after a moment of hesitation