New chapter of Incompetent Bratty Prince is out! (6/8 chapters)

 

 

Kindred Spirits

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Hey, it’s me, Harol.

Yesterday was quite a noisy day, but today I feel very refreshed and in a good mood. Why is that? It’s because that thing he… Kou Genshou gave me as an apology gift was of much higher quality than I had imagined. Thanks to that, last night I got surprisingly a lot done.

“Hey, hey Monica. Haru, doesn’t your atmosphere seem different than usual?” (Casparleague)

“It seems that this super excellent beautiful maid, which is me, prepared this and that, and it has completely captured His Highness Harold’s heart. We need to prepare various things tonight as well.” (Monica)

Cas and Monica were saying something, but I didn’t care at all. More importantly…

“Hmm… oh! Well then, Your Highness Harold! You have come well!” (Genshou)

As soon as I arrived at the Royal Academy, I headed to the classroom where Genshou was, and he greeted me with a smile. However, Genshou’s voice was unusually loud, so the other students in the classroom were looking over, wondering what was going on. That said, when Genshou glared at them, they lowered their faces or quickly left. I think it was a little too intimidating, but it was convenient in its own way.

“Your Highness Genshou, that book you gave me… it was the best. As a thank you, I will give you this…” (Harold)

What I handed over was one of my treasured collections. It was a supreme doujinshi illustrated by a famous artist.

There is no need to explain further since it is already well known, but in the world of Engage Hazard there is also the concept of doujinshi. Twice a year, in summer and winter, the world’s largest event is held in the capital city. This doujinshi was also obtained by lining up at that event.

“Oh…! This artist is, could it be…!” (Genshou)

“You knew about it, Your Highness Genshou? Yes… it’s from the famous wall circle [meee].” (Harold)

This man, though he looks strong and behaves arrogantly like a barbarian, is apparently my kindred spirit… or rather, a comrade. I have friends who are the same gender, like Lloyd and Uly, but Lloyd is unfortunately one of the romance options in Galhaz, and Uly is almost like a girl. In other words, there is no one who understands my tastes and preferences. But…!

“Your Highness Genshou, actually I own more collections. Well… if you wish, I might show them to you.” (Harold)

“Oh! Is that true? Then I shall also show you my treasured pieces!” (Genshou)

Genshou and I extended our right hands and shook firmly.

Right now, I feel as if I have gained an army of a million. Even so…

“…” (Alexandra/Monica/Shukukei)

Xandra, Monica, and Shukukei, who were watching us closely, gave very cold looks.

I wonder if it’s just my imagination.

 

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“Harold! Look at this!” (Genshou)

“Wh…!? That is from the circle [Efusugi]…!” (Harold)

After class that day, I invited Genshou to my room, and we showed each other our treasured collections.

Apparently, this man is also quite a fan of the two-dimensional world, and his collection is considerable. Though the Tsai Empire is far in the East, I wonder how he obtained them. By the way, now that our identities are known, we no longer bother with formalities and call each other by our names without honorifics. After all, it would be disrespectful between comrades.

“Heh heh heh… looks like I won’t be able to sleep tonight.” (Genshou)

“Yeah, no doubt.” (Harold)

Genshou and I exchanged glances and smirked.

From the side, we probably look like we are acting villainously. The proof of that is–…

“…” (Alexandra/Monica/Casparleague/Shukukei)

Monica, Cas, and Shukukei were visibly backing away, and Xandra even puffed her cheeks.

Xandra’s jealousy over the doujinshi is adorable.

“Still, Genshou, why did you study abroad at the Royal Academy… I don’t need to ask, do I?” (Harold)

“As you guessed. It’s because I can participate in the big summer and winter events here. We once tried to plan holding an event in the Empire, but it was just too far, so even wall circles and normal circles did not join.” (Genshou)

Genshou bit his lip and looked down, clearly disappointed.

This shows how strongly he is devoted to the two-dimensional world.

“…That time was really tough. Being dragged around by your selfishness, and when you said you would personally negotiate with the artist, even I nearly lost my nerve.” (Shukukei)

“I see. Shukukei-sama also had her troubles, then…” (Monica)

Meanwhile, Shukukei and Monica nodded quietly to each other.

I should note, I do not recall ever causing Monica trouble. Rather, she usually teases me and causes trouble for me.

“Muuuuu… my dear Haru-sama…” (Xandra)

Xandra, stop being jealous of Genshou. There is no reason to compete. Well, for now, I’ll leave those around us aside.

“…Hey, Genshou. When you studied abroad at the Royal Academy, was there no problem at all?” (Harold)

I suddenly asked what had been on my mind.

 

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