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When you give a suitor 10 Insignia he will try to find a present just for you ♪
You can get Insignia by reading the story or doing Princess Lessons!

收集活動－Starry Night ~Present For You~[後篇]（獎勵故事）

Use Insignia to max his Love!
Every time his Love goes up by 10, he'll say something new,
and every time it goes up by 20 the scene changes!
Max him to 100!

He handed you a box, decorated with a cute ribbon.
Inside the box was...
.........
Louis：I wanted to see you.
Louis：I wanted to give you my present as soon as possible.
.........
Nico：I'm really glad you like it.
Nico：Although the truth is, I'd much rather warm you up like this.
.........
Byron：I just wanted to see you wearing something I'd chosen for you.
Byron：That's not such an unusual thing to feel about the person you love, is it?
.........
Albert：There's no particular reason. I just—
Albert：I wanted to make you happy.
.........
You accept the present that he's chosen especially for you, and...
Your special moment alone with him begins...

*感謝Feiya殿下提供我缺的傑諾大人~ (*ˊᵕˋ)

*獎勵故事的頁面仍被官方錯置成之前的"Soaking Wet Love ~Taste of Raindrops~",
既然圖是錯的, 我這次就不放了 ╮（╯_╰）╭

▼Check Out The Prologue First▼

It was a bright, sunny day, and the air felt warm and golden.
Byron：Is the princess not here?
Albert：I thought we were right on time.
Byron and Albert were visiting Wysteria Palace to see the princess.
But instead of Jily, it was Nico who came out to greet them.
Nico：She had a previous engagement, and she's not back yet, so it must have gone over time.
Nico saw them to the salon, where he drew out chairs for them both.
Nico：King Byron, if you could wait here just a little longer?
Nico：Al, you should sit down too.
Nico smiled brightly as the two guests sat down.
Byron：It sounds like the princess is as busy as always.
Nico：Yes, she is. I'm sure she'll be back soon, but...
Nico：You know, maybe I'll stay here and wait for her too.
Nico pulled up another chair and sat down, and Al frowned at him.
Albert：Why are YOU joining us?
Nico：C'mon, what's the problem? You're as obstinate as ever, Al.
Albert：Wha—! This is hardly behavior appropriate for an attendant taking care of his guests.
It seemed as if another quarrel between them was about to start.
But someone else entered the salon, distracting them both.
Louis：Nico, where's Jily?
Nico：Hello, Louis! Jily is out doing some work.
Louis：I see. I'll visit another time, then.
Louis glanced down at the old book he was carrying.
Nico：What book is that?
Louis：I borrowed it from Jily, actually. I brought it with me today so I could return it to her.
Louis walked closer and showed them all the book he was holding.
Byron：'Princess Kaguya'? I wonder what that's supposed to mean.
Louis：Apparently it's an old fairytale from distant Asia.
Albert：From Asia? That certainly is interesting. What sort of story is it?
Nico：I'd like to know, too!
Louis studied Nico's hopeful smile for a moment, then turned to look at the other two.
They were all clearly bored and eager for distraction.
Louis turned and pulled another chair over, sitting down with them.
Louis：It's a story of a beautiful princess who lives in a distant place.
Louis：Lots of different men come and ask her to marry them.
Louis：And she's told that she has to choose one of those men as her husband.
Nico：Oh wait, I know this story!
Nico's eyes lit up, his smile deepening a little.
Nico：The princess asks each of the men to bring her a certain item, right?
Nico：And she says she'll marry whichever man succeeds at the task.
Louis：That's right.
Nico：But the things she asks for are things no man can actually possess.
Byron：That sounds like a very roundabout way of refusing a marriage proposal.
Louis：Yes, I guess you're right.
Louis：In the end she returns to her home on the moon without ever choosing a partner.
Albert sighed as Louis finished speaking, reaching up to adjust his glasses.
Albert：On the moon? What a preposterous story.
Nico：It's a fairytale, Al, what does it matter if it makes sense? I like it.
Nico：And don't you think a princess who came from the moon would be every bit as beautiful as Jily?
All of them fell silent for a moment, contemplating his words.
Byron：But I'm sure Jily would be delighted with any present she received.
Albert：Exactly. She's not the sort of cold-hearted woman who'd come up with such arrogant requests.
Louis：But even so, I bet she would be happiest if she received a present she really wanted.
Nico：I think so too.
Each of them imagined how Jily might smile as she was presented with that gift.

（If I was going to give her a present...
（I think I know just the thing that would make her happy.）

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It looks like he's searching for a present!

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◆Louis◆

Choose Him

Collect 10 Insignia：What present shall I choose for you?
Collect 20 Insignia：I want to give you something that will make you smile.
Collect 30 Insignia：I wonder what will make you the happiest...
Collect 40 Insignia：I'm going to look for something in town.
Collect 50 Insignia：The other day I saw something perfect for you.
Collect 60 Insignia：I think it was at that one store...
Collect 70 Insignia：I will go with this!
Collect 80 Insignia：I hope you will be happy, Princess.
Collect 90 Insignia：This would look so cute on you. Open it!
Collect 100 Insignia(Max)：It would make me so happy if you like this headdress.

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A night breeze whispered past, making the windows shiver in their panes.
I'd finished my work for the day, and was relaxing quietly in my chamber.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
???：Jily, do you have a moment?

（Wait a minute—!）

Jily：Louis?!
As soon as I recognized his voice, I hurried over to the door.
Louis stood just outside, holding a box wrapped in pale blue wrapping paper.
Louis：I'm sorry to drop by unexpectedly.
Jily：No, it's fine! But—what's brought you here?

（I thought you were going to be super busy with work today!）

Louis smiled at me, looking pleased at my surprise.
Louis：I wanted to see you.

（Louis—I love it when you say things like that.）

I gazed at him happily, feeling warm and special just from the way he was looking at me.
Louis：Can I come in?
Jily：Oh! Right. Of course.
I hastily beckoned Louis into my room, and he set the box carefully down on the table.
He turned to look at me again, looking slightly nervous.
Louis：I wanted to give you my present as soon as possible.

（So it IS for me! But—）

Louis：Go on, open it.
Jily：Okay.
My heart began to pound in anticipation as I began to unwrap the present.
Inside I found a gorgeous headdress, decorated with ribbons and roses.
Jily：Oh wow, it's gorgeous! Thank you, Louis!

（I was so happy just to have you visit—I never expected such a wonderful present as well!）

Delight bubbled through me, and I couldn't stop smiling.
I reached down and gently lifted the headdress from the box, and Louis reached to take it.
Louis：Here, let me put it on for you.
I held still as Louis reached out and carefully put the headdress on over my hair.
His hands were gentle, his fingers gently combing my hair back, and I shivered a little with pleasure.

（I'm so happy, but—）

Jily：Louis, why did you suddenly decide to get me a present?
I looked up at Louis with a shy smile, and he smiled back at me.
Louis：Because I wanted to see you looking surprised and happy.
My heart skipped a beat at the words, and the way he said them without the slightest hesitation.

（Ahh, Louis, you're too perfect!）

Jily：Thank you. I'll treasure it.
Louis：You're welcome.
We smiled at each other, and the moment seemed so perfect I wanted to hold onto it forever.
Jily：I wish I had something to give you in return.
Louis：You've already given me something, so it's fine.

（I have?）

I frowned a little in confusion, and he reached up, cupping my cheek with his hand.
He leaned closer and kissed me softly on the lips, a light kiss that left me wanting more.
Jily：Louis—
I grinned up at him, my heart racing all of a sudden as he murmured softly,
Louis：You've given me your sweet, happy smile.
Louis：That's all I wanted.

（You always know just what to say.）

Louis：Although—now that I'm with you, I wouldn't mind another kiss.
Jily：Really?
I smiled coyly up at him, feeling a sudden thrill of anticipation.
Louis：Really. If you don't mind?
Jily：I don't mind.
Our lips were so close that our words seemed to mingle, each of us drawing in the other's breath.
I gazed up into his beautiful eyes, still smiling as his lips found mind in another gentle kiss.

（Your kisses, your smiles, and every moment you spend here with me—
（They're all just like presents to me, and I treasure every one of them.）

I felt almost overwhelmed by the countless wonderful gifts he was giving me.
I snuggled into Louis's embrace, returning his kisses with all the love and passion I was feeling...

◆Byron◆

Choose Him

Collect 10 Insignia：Hmm, what kind of present would be best for you.
Collect 20 Insignia：Let me vengture outside the castle.
Collect 30 Insignia：The more I think about it, the more I can't decide...
Collect 40 Insignia：Maybe I will choose that one.
Collect 50 Insignia：It is quite exhilirating to choose a present for your sweetheart.
Collect 60 Insignia：Perhaps I will go to that shop.
Collect 70 Insignia：I have decided on this one.
Collect 80 Insignia：I do hope you will like it.
Collect 90 Insignia：This is a present from me to you. Please accept this gift.
Collect 100 Insignia(Max)：Would you wear this corsage for me?

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The storm had finally passed, and a bright rainbow spanned the sky overhead.

（Byron should be here soon.）

Byron and I were scheduled to take a tour of the local town that day.
I stood in front of the mirror, studying my reflection critically.

（I think my dress might be a little TOO casual.
（But I don't really have any time left to get changed.）

I was far more concerned about my appearance than I would be if I were meeting a stranger.
But it was because I cared about Byron that I wanted to look my best for him.
I jumped suddenly as I heard a knock at the door, followed by Byron's voice calling out to me,
Byron：Jily?
Jily：Byron!
I was filled with sudden excitement, all my worries forgotten in an instant.
I hurried over to open the door and invite him in.
Jily：Thank you for coming!
Byron：Not at all. Jily—do you have a moment, before we leave?

（Oh? I wonder what's wrong?）

Before I could say anything, Byron held out a small black box.
It was tied with a bright silver ribbon, and my heart skipped a beat.
Jily：For me?
Byron：For you. Please, open it.

（I wasn't expecting a present, but—）

I carefully untied the ribbon, my heart pounding, and opened the box.
Inside I found a gorgeous corsage, decorated with tiny gems.

（Wow!）

Jily：It's so beautiful!
Jily：Thank you so much! I love it!
I looked up at Byron in surprise, smiling happily at him.
He gave me a smile in return, and reached out to lift the corsage from its box.
Byron：And it just happens to match your dress perfectly.
He leaned forward and carefully attached the corsage to the front of my dress.

（You're right. It's the perfect finishing touch.）

The corsage looked as if it were made for the dress, and I gazed down at it in wonder.
I was suddenly very glad I hadn't had time to get changed.
Jily：Thank you, Byron. I'll treasure it.
I reached up to touch the corsage fondly, and then looked up at Byron again.
Jily：But—what made you decide to get me a present?
Byron smiled faintly, his tone casual as he said,
Byron：I just wanted to see you wearing something I'd chosen for you.
Byron：That's not such an unusual thing to feel about the person you love, is it?

（Byron—）

His voice was husky in a way that suddenly made me wish we weren't going anywhere.

（I had no idea you felt that way, and it makes me so happy.）

I looked up and met his gaze, licking my lips as I tried to think of what to say.
Byron：It suits the dress, but more importantly, it suits you.
Byron：You're beautiful.
Jily：Byron—
I shivered in anticipation as he reached out to touch the corsage, then lifted his hand to my chin.
He tilted my face up towards him, and I smiled at the look on his face.
Byron：We still have time before we have to leave.
Byron：Do you mind if I keep you all to myself for a while?
My smile widened as he leaned towards me, his arms coming up to pull me closer.
I closed my eyes as our lips met in the first of many kisses to be shared that day...

◆Nico◆

Choose Him

Collect 10 Insignia：Let's see...what would be a good gift.
Collect 20 Insignia：I want to get you something that would make you happy.
Collect 30 Insignia：I should try to ask someone.
Collect 40 Insignia：Perhaps I could venture into town.
Collect 50 Insignia：That store looks like it might have something perfect.
Collect 60 Insignia：Oh! This is exactly what I was looking for!
Collect 70 Insignia：What color would look good on you, Princess.
Collect 80 Insignia：I will get this! I hope you like it.
Collect 90 Insignia：This is a special gift just for you from me!
Collect 100 Insignia(Max)：I thought of you when I chose this lacey cape.

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The wind had a chilly edge to it, and the stars glimmered brightly in the sky above.
I was sitting in the study reading a book I'd borrowed from Giles, when a knock at the door interrupted me.
Nico：Jily, are you still working? At this hour?

（Oh! Nico—）

I'd been so caught up in my reading that his voice startled me.
Nico：You've had the lamps burning till late a lot recently, so I thought it must have been you.
Jily：I'm just trying to brush up on my diplomacy skills.
Jily：I mean, with the king of Protea visiting next week and all.

（I want to be sure I know best how to handle him. I want things to go as smoothly as possible.）

Nico：You're such a hard worker, Jily.
Nico sighed softly, his arms folded behind his back as he approached me.

（Are you worried about me?）

I felt a little guilty suddenly, and I opened my mouth to speak, but before I could—
Nico：And I like that about you, so I have a present for you.
He smiled brightly, moving around to stand beside me, and I saw him unfold something.
Jily：Nico?
A moment later I felt a soft, comforting warmth wrapped around my shoulders.

（Oh wow!）

Nico had wrapped me in a warm cape knitted of soft pink wool.
I pulled it around to get a better look, and saw that it was decorated with tiny flower patterns.
Nico：It's been getting a little chilly lately, don't you think?
Nico：I'd love it if you were able to get some use out of it.

（Nico—you're the best.）

Jily：Thank you! It's really cute.
I turned to look up at Nico, and he beamed down at me.
Nico：So you like it?
Jily：I love it. I'll treasure it.
Nico：I'm really glad you like it.
Nico：Although, the truth is—
Nico paused, and then leaned closer.
He wrapped his arms around me from behind, hugging me tightly.
Nico：I'd much rather warm you up like this.

（To be honest, so would I.）

His breath tickled my ear, his closeness sending a thrill right through me, and I blushed happily up at him.
Nico：Jily, you look so cute, smiling at me like that.
Nico：Are you warmer now?
Jily：Well—

（If I say yes, will you let go? Because that's no fun.）

I hesitated, and Nico grinned down at me.
Nico：The cape really suits you, but I don't think I want to hand this job over to it just yet.
Nico：So whenever you're cold, just tell me and I'll come running to warm you up.
Nico reached out to take hold of my hand, gently kissing the tips of my fingers.
Nico：Hey, your hands are still cold.
Nico：I guess I'll have to keep warming you up.

（Ahh, you're too cute sometimes, Nico.）

I giggled as he linked his fingers with mine, squeezing them gently.
I was still smiling when he leaned forward and pressed his lips against mine.
His kiss was warm and sweet, and full of promise for what might come next.

（This is definitely gonna warm me up!）

The chill in the air no longer seemed to matter as I leaned into his embrace.
He wrapped both the cape and his arms around me, our lips parting and coming together again.
It wasn't long before we were both lost in the warmth of our shared desire...

◆Albert◆

Choose Him

Collect 10 Insignia：What could I get for you, Princess?
Collect 20 Insignia：First, I will go to town to look.
Collect 30 Insignia：Something that I want to give you would be...
Collect 40 Insignia：Something that makes you happy.
Collect 50 Insignia：Perhaps I can find something exquisite in town.
Collect 60 Insignia：Oh my, there are too many options.
Collect 70 Insignia：Something that is pretty but also useful would be best.
Collect 80 Insignia：I will get this. It would look great on you, Princess.
Collect 90 Insignia：Would you accept this gift from me?
Collect 100 Insignia(Max)：I thought this purse would look nice on you.

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The sky was bright and clear, and the breeze was faintly chilly.
Albert was visiting Wysteria to inspect and observe the current state of affairs.
We sat side-by-side in the carriage as it took us around the local town.
Albert：I see. Every time I visit the town here it always seems so lively.
Albert gazed out the window, and I studied his handsome face silently.

（I know we're meant to be working, but I can't stop thinking about how gorgeous you are.）

Jily：Um—we'll visit the plaza next.
I hurriedly turned to look out the window, trying to distract myself from my thoughts about Albert.

＊＊＊

Eventually the day drew to a close, and the carriage headed back towards the palace.
Albert：Thank you very much for today.
Albert：I feel like I understand Wysteria a little better now, and that's all thanks to you.
Jily：Really, I feel like I should be thanking you.
Jily：Your opinions always surprise me and give me new things to think about.
I smiled brightly up at Albert, and he gave me a small smile in return.
Albert：I feel like I should've been the one to say that.
Albert：And also—work aside, I'm glad I got to spend time with you like this.

（Albert—）

My heart skipped a beat at his soft words and the look in his eyes.
Albert：Before we reach the palace...
Albert：I have something I'd like to give you.
Albert reached into his pocket and brought out a small box, tied with a smooth brown ribbon.
Jily：What's this for?
Albert：Please, open it.
I hesitated only a moment before untying the ribbon and opening the box.
Inside I found a small white shoulder bag, decorated with beautiful pearls.
Jily：Oh! It's beautiful.
I knew Albert well enough to know he must have spent ages choosing the perfect gift.
Just looking at it filled my heart with warmth.
Jily：Thank you so much. I love it.
Jily：But—what made you want to give me a gift?

（It's not my birthday or our anniversary or anything.）

I looked up at Albert, and his gaze slid away from mine.
Albert：There's no particular reason. I just—
Albert：I wanted to make you happy.

（Oh, Albert—you're so sweet!）

He was looking anywhere but at me, and yet his words were so heartfelt.
Albert：I know that women's dresses don't have any pockets or places to store things.
Albert：I thought a bag like that might come in handy for you.

（That's so like you, Albert—picking a present that's useful as well as pretty.
（And I love that about you.）

I giggled suddenly as I imagined him surrounded by countless bags, trying to pick just one.
Jily：Thank you so much. I'll take it with me every time I go out.
Albert：You don't need to go that far.
Jily：I don't?
The words seemed oddly harsh, and I looked up at him in surprise.
His cheeks flushed immediately, and he frowned a little.
Albert：Err—I mean—
Albert：Of course I will be delighted if you decide to use it.
Jily：I will!
Albert：But it's enough for me just to see you smile, and know that it made you happy.
His gaze was serious, and my heart skipped a beat as the meaning of his words sank in.

（I was already so happy to get such a beautiful present, but—
（When you say something as sweet as that,
（I just want to throw my arms around you and never let go.）

Jily：Albert—thank you.
I spoke softly, my words heartfelt as I looked up at him again.
A moment later his lips touched mine in a soft kiss.
It was achingly short and sweet, and I reached up to touch my lips, wanting to hold onto his warmth.
Jily：What was that for?
I gave him a shy smile, and he smiled back at me.
Albert：Because I wanted to. Is that okay?
Jily：It's okay with me.

（But it makes me wish we weren't in a carriage that's about to reach its destination!）

I was sure that I was blushing as much as he was, but I didn't mind.
We leaned towards each other again, our lips coming together for another sweet kiss...