#but it's just me being a worrywrat

[ishikawayukis]

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Diabolik Lovers VANDEAD CARNIVAL ;; Sleeping Vampire ー Mukami Kou

Source: Diabolik Lovers Vandead Carnival

Seiyuu: Kimura Ryouhei

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*Rustle rustle*

“Nn...Don’t pull...Mm...”

*Creaaak*

“...Hm? Nnー ...What? What’s the matter? ...Do you need something?” 

Kou yawns. 

“Nn...I’m sleepy...Is it time to wake up already? Just let me sleep...I’m exhausted after the photo shoot was prolonged...Pwaaah...Honestly...If I wasn’t a Vampire, this job would have cost me my life by now... (1) Poor me...That being said...Goodnight...

You roll over onto your other side. 

“Nn...”

*Creak*

“...Huh? M-neko-chan? When did you join me? ...Hehe~ Did you come to my bed because I returned home so late~? If that’s the case, you should have just told me so from the very beginning...! 

...Eeh!? That’s not it? ...Huh? This is...not my room, is it?”

You explain.

“That’s strange, I don’t remember at all. Guess I was totally beat and exhausted, so I crawled in your bed by mistake~ Which means my natural instincts must have brought me here. I wonder if I subconsciously view this as my ‘home’ to return to? In short, right by your side is my place-to-be~ Hehe~”

*Rustle*

“Say...Can I sleep here? No?”

You nod.

“Hehe~ I figured you’d say that. If by your side is my home to return to, your home would be by mine, right? Heh...Mmh...”

*Smooch*

“Hehe~ I’m glad. I feel like my fatigue has disappeared in thin air just from seeing your smile. Nn...”

You ask if he is okay.

“Hm? Are you worried about my health (2)? I’m happy~ You really are an adorable, little fool, M-neko-chan~ 

You puff out your cheeks.

“I really like that side of you who says such things, despite knowing that I’m a Vampire. Heh~ ...I knoooow~ Like you said, I won’t push myself. Promised! ...Say? I’m not sure if you’d call this something in return but...I’d like a reward.”

You raise a brow.

“Exactly! A reward! ...If it’s by you, I’ll take anything! For example...Could you pat my head? I want to feel your touch.”

*Rustle rustle*

“Mmh~ Good going~ Being petted by you feels amazing...Do it more. Ruffling my hair...”

You seem worried.

“...I won’t get mad or anything! I’ll be fixing it up in the morning anyway. ...Come on, keep on going. Hehe~”

*Rustle rustle rustle*

“...Hm~ So nice~ I feel almost enchanted by it...Don’t you think it feels good when people stroke your hair? I like it quite a bit.”

Kou relaxes under your touch. 

“Mmh...Seems like I’ll be able to sleep peacefully...Pwaah...Nnー”

You note that he has been working lot as of late.

“...Right. Seems like the public can’t get enough of me, so my workload has increased as of late. ...Well, I just can’t seem to say ‘no’ when people are reliant on me. I get a sense of fulfillment from being needed. I guess it’s because I was completely and utterly useless back when I was still human...So this is the recoil of that? Fufu~ 

You frown.

“What’s with that expression? Do you pity me because I recalled my past? Pfft...But it’s the truth, so it can’t be helped. There you have it, so try and cut me a little slack there, okay? In return, I’ll make sure to keep you plenty company on my off days.”

You tell him to be careful regardless.

“Mm...Yeah, yeah. Ruki-kun’s been telling me that as well, so no need to worry about that part. What did he say again...’Everything in...motivation?’

You correct him.

“Ah, right! That one! ’Everything in moderation’ (3), right? Which is why I’ll make sure not to overextert myself! Fufu~ You really are a worrywrat, M-neko-chan. ...Say, say...Are you telling me to cut down on working...only because you’re worried about my health?”

You flinch. 

“Fufu~ Or is it perhaps because...We can’t be together when I’m totally absorbed by my idol activities~? Hehe...Hmmm~? How boring. I do get lonely at times when I can’t see you for a whole day, you know? I guess you don’t, huh? Hm...”

You frown.

“...Haah...How cruel...Even though I want to be with you 24/7...I’m a little shocked, you know? Hehe~ ...Why do you look so troubled? Scoot over here. Come on.”

*Rustle*

“Shall I answer that question for you?”

You await his response.

“You told me to cut down on my working hours because you’re lonely without me, didn’t you?”

You ask him how he knows. 

“Pfft...Hehe...~”

*Smooch*

“I can read you like a book, you know? ...Honestly, you are so cute, M-neko-chan...”

*Rustle*

“I don’t mind. If that’s what you want, I’d even quit my job as an idol.”

You shake your head.

“Fufu...Well, it’s true you didn’t ask me to quit. But I just thought I’m prepared to do as much. I’m willing to all of your selfish requests. ...In that case, I might as well give my manager a call right now...”

You protest.

“...!? ...I can’t? Why? I’m offering to do this for you, you know? You don’t want me to be yours only? ...Like this you’d be able to keep ‘everyone’s idol Kou-kun’ all to yourself, you know~? Fufu...~”

You explain.

“You’d feel bad for them? What do you mean? I don’t really understand that...If I were in your shoes, I’d happily tell the other person to quit, you know?”

You try and defend your point. 

“Well...I guess it’s very much like you. Ah! Or could it be...Perhaps...? ーー Do you like my idol persona~?”

You shake your head.

“Fufu...That’s not it? Well, it’s fine. You really are so cute yet foolish.”

You ask him why.

“I mean, I don’t understand how you could sacrifice your own happiness for the sake of someone else...I do think of you as mine and mine only. I won’t hand you to anyone, no matter what. I honestly wouldn’t know what to do if I was about to lose you to someone else...Yet, you don’t want to monopolize me?”

You explain. 

“Huh? You don’t want to take away my fun...? Heeeh~ So that’s what goes on inside that head of yours? I’m shocked. You really are M-neko-chan~ Holding back for me like that.”

*Rustle rustle*

“But...You’re able to bear with it, exactly because it’s for my sake, right? I’m sorry for calling you a fool. Can you forgive me?”

You nod.

“...Thank god~ Thank you, M-neko-chan! I never thought working as an idol would become something I’d enjoy but now that you mention it...It really is the ultimate way to kill time!”

You tilt your head to the side.

“I mean, I’m a Vampire, so time is the one thing I’ve got plenty of, right? ...We generally don’t die, so we end up with way too much time on our hands. If I hadn’t been working as an idol, I might have just died from boredom by now...? ...Oh wait, I’m immortal, aren’t I? Hehe~ ...Say, give me your hand. Come on, put it on top of mine.”

You oblige.

“Intertwining our fingers...”

*Rustle* 

“They say this way of holding hands implies that you’re dating (4)~ Hehe~”

You blush a little.

“Like this, we almost seem like any regular couple, right? ...Ah, not ‘seem’, but we actually are lovers, aren’t we? My bad, my bad~ I messed up. ...Say, scoot over here. Come on...So close we can feel each other’s breath...”

*Rustle*

“Hm? ...What’s the matter?”

You whine about it tickling.

“Hehe...It tickles? In that case, should I take it a step further...~?”

*Rustle rustle*

“Tickle tickle~ Hehehe~ I know all of your sensitive spots~ Come on, come on~”

*Rustle rustle*

“You give up...? I see. Guess I’ll stop then. As your punishment, you have to stay in my arms a little longer. Okay?”

You nod.

“Hm...But this makes no difference from earlier, so I guess it’s a bit lacking as a punishment...? I have to give you a little more intense of a punishment, don’t you think? Like this...”

*Rustle*

“Mmh...”

*Smooch*

“...Hehe~”

Kou bites you.

“Mmh...”

...Say, does this count as a punishment in your book? Mmh...Nn...”

He continues sucking your blood.

“Mm...”

*Smooch*

“...Thanks for the meal~...Huh? M-neko-chan? You seem pretty content? ...I guess it wasn’t much of a punishment, huh? Hehe~ I guess so~ ...But that expression of yours is adorable, so I’ll make an exception and forgive you. Hmm~ I should be exhausted, but your cuteness blew away my fatigue. What to do?”

You sit up.

“...Oh? What’s the matter? Why are you getting up out of the blue?”

You tell him you’ll sleep somewhere else. 

“Haah!? Why would you suddenly say that? I don’t understand why you’d have to go to another room!?”

 You explain.

“I won’t feel well rested unless I get some proper sleep...? Hmm...Well, there’s some truth in what you’re saying as well but...I feel like I sleep more soundly when I’m lying next to you. Shall I teach you why?”

You lie back down.

“The answer’s easy...~”

*Rustle*

“...You’re warm after all. A peaceful sleep’s pretty much guaranteed when something so warm and cozy is right next to me, don’t you think?”

Kou hugs you close.

“...Mmh~ This warmth whenever I pull you close really is addicting. Once you get a taste of it, you don’t ever want to let go again. Although you could have some more meat on your bones...”

You puff out your cheeks.

“Hehe~ That’s something you’re worried about, isn’t it? But rest assured, this amount is perfect to me.”

You get flustered. 

“...Huh? I feel like your body’s growing hotter...? I wonder why...~?”

Kou leans in close.

“Say, how come?”

You ask him to stop teasing you.

 Haha...You got me! But teasing you is just so much fun, you know! ...Anyway, you heard me, so I can sleep here, right?”

You frown.

“Are you still debating it? You’re surprisingly stubborn, aren’t you? Usually you’d give me a pass right away, so why are you so persistent today...? Ah! I see...~ So that’s how it is. Hehe~ No point in feigning ignorance. Mmh...You only let me sleep next to you when we do ‘naughty’ things...Is what you’re thinking, right?”

Your face flushes a bright red.

“Hehe~ In that case, you should have told me sooner!”

You try and hide in embarrassment. 

“I don’t mind...Let’s be bad. ...Mmh...”

*Smooch*

You suddenly push him away. 

*Thud*

“...Ow! What are you doing!?”

You apologize.

“...I’m kind of irritated now, you know? Why would you push me away!? Say, you like me, don’t you? ...Haah...While it’s true that I’m tired, I’m not that fragile for you to worry about me that much. In other words, you don’t want to do those kind of things with me, do you?”

You try and explain yourself.

“Hm...Even if you try and prove me wrong, I somehow can’t trust those words. ‘What can I do to make it up to you?’, you ask? Hmー Let’s see...You should kiss me. If you do that, I’ll forgive you.”

You get flustered.

“However, it has to be on the lips. It can’t be a quick peck. You have to really try your best to entertain me.”

You hesitate.

“So, what will you do? You’re up for the challenge?”

You flush bright red.

“Haha...Your face’s all red. However, I won’t forgive you until you’ve kissed me~”

*Rustle*

“Now, come here.”

You move closer, kissing him.

“Mmh...Nn...”

*Smooch*

“Haahn...More...Mmh...”

*Smooch*

“...Deeper...Mmn...”

*Smooch*

“Nn...Just like that...You’re good at this...Mmh...”

*Smooch*

“...Phew~ Good job~”

You ask if he has forgiven you now.

“...Hm? If we’re good now? I wonder...Do you want me to forgive you?”

You puff out your cheeks.

“Hehehe~ Sorry, sorry! I couldn’t help but tease you. ...But you’re to blame, you know? Suddenly pushing me like that! In the past, I’m sure I would have lashed out at you. Be careful, okay? I don’t want to scare you.”

You nod, apologizing. 

“Exactly, girls are best when honest. ...Pwaaah~ No good...I really am sleepy...Mm...”

*Rustle*

“Guess I should hit the hay for real soon...Lack of sleep is the skin’s biggest enemy, remember? You wouldn’t want a Kou-kun with dry, rough skin either, would you?”

You agree.

“Neither do I, so you should sleep too, for my sake as well, okay? Goodnight.”

Kou closes his eyes.

“Mm...Zz...Hehehe~ ...Heh. ...Are you perhaps worried that I’ll try and do something to you in your sleep~?”

You flinch.

“Bull’s eye? I just know even if you try and hide it. After all, your body’s all tensed up. I realized that you’re nervous right away.”

You get embarrassed. 

“Hehe~ You really are a lewd girl, M-neko-chan~ I don’t dislike that side of you though. Well, it’s okay so you can rest in peace. Didn’t I tell you earlier as well? Besides, I’m pretty exhausted myself right now.”

Kou yawns again.

“Well then, now I’m really, really going to bed.”

*Rustle*

“...Nn...Hm...Mmhー ...You’re still awake?”

You feel bad for keeping him up.

“No, you don’t need to apologize. Instead of thinking about me, you’re more important right now. What will make you fall asleep in the blink of an eye? Hm...Ah! I thought of something great!”

You seem curious.

“I’ve heard that having someone read you a book works well when you can’t sleep.”

You agree. 

“Has anyone done that for you before? In my case...You know, when I was still human, I was all by myself so...I’ve never experienced such things. Which is why I asked.”

You tell him you’ve had people read you a book before bed before. 

“Heh. Thought so. Then...Since you can’t seem to sleep, I’ll go out of my way to tell you a bedtime story.”

You frown.

“Curious? ...Huh? What’s wrong, M-neko-chan? Is something the maーー Wah!?”

You suddenly embrace him.

*Rustle*

“Huh...!? What’s wrong all of a sudden...!? 

You explain.

“...You’re in pain again? Why are you suffering...? I don’t understand...? ...Does this mean you’re sympathizing with me...?”

You nod, explaining how you feel bad for the fact he never had a proper childhood.

“Oh come on~ It’s long in the past now. I didn’t mention it to make you sad. It’s fine, no need to apologize. ...But I’m really not bothered by my past.”

You still seem worried.

“So...Okay?”

You reluctantly nod your head.

“Geez...I wanted to tell you a story before bed, but things didn’t quite turn out the way I wanted.”

You sigh.

“Haah...Let’s just call it a day and sleep, okay? Please?”

*Rustle rustle*

“Mmh...”

*Smooch*

“Goodnight, M-neko-chan. Tomorrow I finally have a day off so when we wake up in the morning, let’s head out together, okay? But only after we’ve gotten plenty of sleep...Okay?”

The two of you slowly doze off.

ーー THE END ーー

Translation notes

(1) 過労死 or ‘karoushi’ is a term which has seen a huge increase in its usage over the past few years. Literally it means ‘death by extensive work’ and refers to people who overwork themselves to the point of their body actually shutting down, resulting into death. 

(2) 体 or ‘karada’ literally means ‘body’, but it is also often used to refer to someone’s physical health as a whole. For example, one which to say ‘healthy’ in Japanese is 体にいい or ‘karada ni ii’ which translates to ‘good for the body’.

(3) In Japanese, the proverb is 過ぎたるは及ばざるが如し or ‘sugitaru ha oboyazaru ga gotoshi’ which means ‘too much is the same as not enough/too little’, implying that ‘too much’ (even of a good thing) is never ideal.

(4) In Japanese, holding hands with intertwined fingers is referred to as 恋人つなぎ or ‘koibito-tsunagi’ which literally means ‘lovers’ connection’. There isn’t an exact term like that in English, so I had to adjust my translation a little.