Yume Oukoku to Nemureru 100 Nin no Ouji-sama

Don't frown like that.

I don't like seeing you looking so sad.

# 2: The Curse Within Your Eyes

You said you were a prince, but of what kingdom?

Wish I could remember.

How do you know you're a prince, then?!

The Princess' wish granted him the power of the royals, so he must be a prince.

So, what are you doing with us, Prince of Somewhere?

I told you, didn't I? I'm gonna join you on your journey!

I bet I'll remember something along the way.

Prooooobably...

Hey, what should we do about him?

Umm...

Princess, what shall we do?

Well, in a video game, it's always better to have more party members...

"Video game"...? In either case, you think it's better to have more in our party, right?

Prince Avi, our Princess has spoken!

That's it, then! Thanks for having me!

However, if you do something even slightly shady, I'll slice you to pieces!

Oh, no, I'm so scared.

It's about time, everyone!

What is this? It's beautiful!

This is the Moon Road, a path of light that leads to another land.

At its end is the Kingdom of Moonlight, Clairboore.

Huh...?

It's alright, you won't fall through!

Right, but...

Gonna make me do it then, huh? C'mon.

C'mon, let's go!

The forest is so scary at night. I feel like something's gonna pop out at me...

Stay close to me. It's easy to get separated here.

R-right.

Hey, is anyone hungry? I'm starving!

Deal with it!

Ugh, I just can't walk another step! Someone carry me!

I'm gonna stab you!

Hey!

S-sorry, my stomach started grumbling...

That one wasn't me!

Shh... Quiet!

Oh, you caught onto them?

You knew they were there?

Yeah, they've been following us for a bit now.

Hey, you know the rules of hide-and-seek, once you're found, you gotta come out!

Tch! Spotted us, huh?

Well, we were gonna go after you eventually!

If you don't want something awful to happen to your cute faces, you'll give us all your money, and the girl.

Whoa, hitting all the clichés there, Mr. Robber!

Do you really think we look that cute?

I'm gonna stab you!

You really think the two of you can beat us while protecting that girl?

Th-they don't even count me as one of them...

That stuffed animal just talked!

I am not a stuffed animal!

Get 'em!

Wh-what?!

Leave this place at once!

And never do anything like this again!

Who's there?!

And there's our hero! Probably.

They've got a friend!

Who cares? It's just one more! Get 'em!

Boss!

Did you not hear me when I said to leave?!

You haven't seen the last of us!

Clichéd right to the end.

You're a scarily good shot.

Are you alright?

Y-yes, somehow...

I see. Good.

Thank you very much! You saved our lives!

That stuffed animal just talked!

I AM NOT A STUFFED ANIMAL!

Pardon my interruption, but...

No, you're right, it's dangerous here. Let's move.

There's a place close by that I'm staying at for the time being.

Here's some food I made and stored away. Please help yourselves.

Cookies! Man, Bro, you're some sort of god! Well, probably!

Oh, man, the perfect mix of sweetness and a little bit of salt...

These... are very good. It's amazing!

You said you were staying here for the time being, right?

Oh, yeah. I was on my way somewhere, but I heard that dream-eaters were possessing the bodies of men,

so I came back to check it out.

Hey, we fought those not too long ago in another kingdom.

Yeah.

You fought them? Who are you, exactly?

We're traveling the kingdoms of the world, fighting dream-eaters!

Little Navi here doesn't have much fight potential, though.

So... what are you plans from here on out?

Let's see...

First, we'll head for the castle, then ask the prince of this kingdom for his aid.

The prince?

Is everything alright?

It's fine.

The men we fought before likely do not think highly of this kingdom's political situation.

Clairboore is in chaos right now.

You mean to say the kingdom isn't threatened only by dream-eaters?

Yeah. You four should get out of here as soon as you can.

It's alright, they're with me.

What is it?

It's awful, sir! The vagabonds are looting the village!

What?!

Come right away!

Sorry, but I've gotta go. I'm heading out!

So, what now?

What do you mean, "What now?"

Let's go!

We're coming with you!

Outsiders like you shouldn't be getting involved in this!

But those people need help, right?

We can't just leave them hung out to dry!

Prince, I understand your reasoning, but the Princess...

I'm fine! I can keep up!

You don't look fine at all.

I'll protect you, I swear!

Then I will, too!

Yes, but still...

Please, hurry!

Stop this! I need those...

Shut up!

P-Please! If you take that from me, I won't be able to...

Get off me!

Please, anything but those!

That's the guy from before!

What have we done to deserve this?!

You haven't done anything, that's why!

Stop messing around with them and grab what you can carry!

We can grab way more!

That's so cruel...

Princess...

Is this the state of this kingdom, then?

No! I've got to stay calm... Calm...

If you wanna be pissed, be pissed about the fact that you were born in this crap kingdom!

Hey, you're-

Hey...

H-help me!

Those eyes are no laughing matter...

R-run!

Hey, that's enough!

P-please, stop!

U-um...

Stay back!

I am tainted.

I beg you, stay away from me!

"Tainted"?

Calm down, calm down, calm down...

Leave this kingdom at once.

The kingdom's capital is still at peace, it seems.

Yeah, they're getting ready for a festival. Probably.

While the villages endure hardship, the capital celebrates.

Perhaps they wanted to lift the people's spirits? Buuuut probably not.

I'm gonna go ask someone.

You still thinking about that guy?

It was almost like he was a completely different person...

He said he was tainted.

He's hiding some kinda secret.

I'm still curious about that man, but we should head for the castle to meet with the prince!

Right.

Hey!

I found out why the festival's going on!

It's almost Lovesday!

"Lovesday"?

It's an old tradition here in Clairboore.

It's when people give gifts to the ones they love!

Wow, that's lovely!