Benedict Blue's Violet (ベネディクト・ブルーの菫, Benedikuto Burū no Sumire?) is a short story given to theatergoers during the screening of Violet Evergarden the Movie. It is also included in the story collection Violet Evergarden ~Last Letter~.
Summary[]
The story follows the development of Violet and Benedict's relationship from Benedict's point of view. At first, Violet would often get turned away by clients because they were repulsed by her prosthetic arms. Benedict, while feeling unnerved by her odd nature, couldn't help but feel worried about her. He spots her out in town one day, clearly lost but unwilling to ask for help. He calls out to her and gives her a ride back to the postal company. Violet tries to pay him back, but he refuses, so she asks if she could count on him to give her rides for her work. He agrees.
Another time, Benedict, while in a café, sees Violet walking outside in the rain. He silently invites her to take a break, but she declines. He waves her goodbye, and she waves back, which surprises him. He remarks on how neither of them would have waved at each other in the beginning. Some time later, Violet brings Taylor to Hodgins and Benedict and asks them to help find Isabella York. Benedict can't say no to her and agrees.
One day, Violet visits Benedict's apartment for the first time, reminding him that they promised to find a gift for Hodgins to give him on the anniversary of CH Postal Company's founding. The two of them had gone drinking the day before, and Benedict had drunkenly talked about his gratitude towards Hodgins for taking him in. Violet ended up bringing him back home. As time went on, the two grew closer and closer, to the point of even attending a wedding between two coworkers together. Looking at the two of them in a mirror, Benedict remarks that they truly did look like siblings. Benedict thinks about how Violet changed him and how precious she is to him. He makes Violet promise to tell him when she gets married. Violet agrees.
Characters[]
- Benedict Blue
- Violet Evergarden
- Claudia Hodgins
- Taylor Bartlett
- Isabella York (mentioned)
- Cattleya Baudelaire (mentioned)
Illustrations[]
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| Violet Evergarden Novels and Short Stories | |
|---|---|
| Novels | Volume 1 • Volume 2 • Gaiden • Ever After • Last Letter |
| Short Stories |
Ann Magnolia and Her Nineteenth Birthday • Leon Stephanotis and the First Star • Charlotte Abelfreyja Flugel and the Forest Kingdom • Isabella York and the Rain of Flowers • Amy Bartlett and the Spring Sunshine Filtered Through Leaves • The Tailor and the Auto Memories Doll • Oscar's Little Angel • Benedict Blue's Violet • Violet Evergarden If • Gilbert Bougainvillea and the Transient Dream • The Queen and the Auto Memories Doll • Fanbook Short Story • Dietfried Bougainvillea If • The Starry Night and the Lonely Two |