RP Chapter 82

 Chapter 82 - ‘Soulmates’

Volume 4, Resonance 10, Part 9

Novel Title: 共鳴熱情 オメガバース (Resonance Passion: Omegaverse)

Author：岩本薫 (Iwamoto Kaoru)

Illustrator：蓮川愛 (Hasukawa Ai)

Translator: K (@kin0monogatari)

Protagonists: MC- 遠峰一紗 (Toomine Kazusa), Lemur & ML- ゼロ (Zero), 首藤零騎/レイキ (Shutou Reiki)

*Moved from knoxt.space, the original site of translation.*

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(Zero and I are ‘soulmates’?)

(Zero is my destined partner?)

“…I can’t believe it…”

The voice of Kazusa’s heart spills out. Zero is someone special in the eyes of anyone who sees him.

It is unthinkable that Zero's destined partner would be an ordinary person like him.

But Zero's reaction was different.

"I'm convinced. A month ago, when I first touched you at the hospital at night, I was struck by a shock like being hit by lightning. Since then, I can't get you out of my mind, day and night. I went to the dorm using methods bordering on stalking, because I desperately wanted to see you again."

Hearing this revealed truth, Kazusa’s eyes behind the lens open wide.

"In the end, it was fortunate that I was able to stop you from jumping off the rooftop, but I don't know when I might be overcome by another irrepressible urge. Thinking about that made me worried and uneasy. That's why I forcibly brought you to 'RARE’', making use of your predicament. At the time, I made up all sorts of excuses, but the truth is I simply didn't want to take my eyes off you, even for a moment. I wanted to keep you as close as possible, within my sight. If possible, I didn't want you to be with other men either."

"............"

Compared to Kazusa’s own petty worries, Zero seemed to have a more macro perspective. Kazusa had thought he was a man who would not be enslaved by personal feelings, but Zero now poured out his raw, unbridled emotions, leaving him at a loss for words in surprise.

"I knew I shouldn't touch you, but I wanted to. If I couldn't embrace you, I at least wanted to talk to you. I just wanted to be with you, even for a little while. ... I couldn't control my urge and ended up ambushing you, and you scolded me for giving you special treatment. That was the first time I'd ever lost my composure like that."

Was he actually flustered beneath his iron poker face?

"I disciplined myself to suppress my personal feelings, but the more I got to know your kindness towards your comrades, your altruistic actions, your strong sense of responsibility, your intelligence, and your sincere and caring personality, the more my feelings grew. ―――I can't blame Lycaon. The root cause of the recent troubles was that I let my personal feelings run wild and compromised my impartiality. I couldn't control my own emotions at all. I was never fit to be a leader. No matter how I look at it, I'm the one who's wrong. ··········That's why I might deserve to be detained."

Zero distorted his beautiful face as he earnestly expressed his feelings.

"Thanks to you coming to rescue me and Hawk, I was physically freed from the detention centre and able to break free from my self-punishing thoughts as well. I was also able to reconcile with my long-estranged brothers. I asked you to stay in the conference room because I wanted you to see my negative side without hiding anything. As you already know, I was born into an elite Alpha family. But I couldn't fit into Alpha society, ran away from the responsibilities I should have borne, and for the past five years have been living while hiding my identity ―――that I'm an Alpha. I'm a weak and cowardly person."

"You're not a coward at all!"

Kazusa immediately denied it strongly. He couldn't just sit and listen as Zero continued to blame himself.

"I think the truly cowardly people are the ones who don't reflect on themselves or feel remorse. They're the ones who don't pour all their time and effort into setting up a shelter for the weak."

Yet Zero's expression remained stern.

(How can I get through to him?)

After pondering, Kazusa placed a hand on his own chest.

"I, who is here, am proof that you are not a coward. You saved my life and gave me a warm bed, delicious food, comrades, and the hope to live, all for free. This is the happiest I've been in my whole life."

Zero's eyes gradually widened.

"And I think a leader needs that human weakness. A perfect person who doesn't understand the pain of others is likely to become arrogant. You, on the other hand, know what it's like to fail. As an Alpha, you also know the suffering of being discriminated against. That's why everyone trusts and follows you."

Kazusa desperately pleaded, wanting Zero to understand how irreplaceable he is to the residents of 'RARE'.

"Maybe you, as an Alpha, feel a sense of guilt or delicacy about the doubts and hesitations within you. But no matter how many times you stumble or fall, you just need to get back up again. When my status as a latent Omega was exposed, I once thought my life was over and was ready to die. But you pulled me up from the depths of despair, and now I'm more fulfilled than ever. So if you ever face a difficult situation in the future, I'll be the one to support you."

Kazusa got a bit carried away and said something presumptuous, but Zero's face suddenly brightened up.

"Really?"

He asked eagerly, and Kazusa responded with a "Yes."

"I may be lacking in ability, but I'll do my best."

Kazusa steeled his resolve and promised. The beautiful face in front of him melted sweetly. Seeing the happy expression of the person he loves, Kazusa felt overjoyed.

(I'm so glad.)

The sparkling eyes of the jewel, restored to their brilliance, gaze at him intently for a second.

"Ever since I became self-aware, I've felt like I've been wandering in a maze shrouded in wealth. The feeling that the place I'm living in is not where I belong has been growing day by day. I dropped out of the laid-out tracks, but the route I aimed for was a dead end, and after that I've been hopelessly lost. But now I understand the reason. I was searching for my soulmate."

"Zero..."

Even without being touched, a shiver runs through Kazusa’s whole body.

"The maze shrouded in wealth was connected to you. Now, the fog has finally cleared, and my soulmate is right in front of me."

He murmurs as if savouring the words, and Kazusa’s soul trembles.

"Me too... I understand now. To meet you, I've been keeping my true self asleep for thirty years."

"For me? You've been waiting for me for thirty years?"

Zero's expression is one of deep emotion as he confirms it.

"Yes."

Kazusa nods, and Zero embraces him.

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*Translator’s Note: Okay. It’s time to get physical. -K

Next update: 2025.09.10

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