Drop!! ～A Tale of the Fragrance Princess～ (WN)

A few days after celebrating Hazel.

Cordelia sighed a lot in the lab today and in the letters she received.

In a white, beautiful envelope, beautiful letters. Perhaps there is an enclosed note with a family crest in it with a watermark.

But that didn't matter to Cordelia. No, I even think I'd be happy if it didn't arrive. Cordelia's honest sentiment is that of some tea party invitations, only this letter really wants to give me a break anymore. There's only one reason.

"... I can't go on with my research and I can't rest my heart if it's every day"

After Hazel's birthday, Cordelia had received an application for a duel from Hazel...... a challenging letter, no, an invitation. On the surface, even though it is an invitation to a tea party, it is not a letter that has no touch. But if I had to go, the customer was Cordelia alone, and I was in a very troublesome situation where Hazel challenged me to various victories and losses.

Of course I'm not taking all the invitations. But at a rate of about a day every fifth day, I was invited by Hazel. Anyway, the love letter from Hazel arrives every day. Even if you say no on the grounds of errands, it's just hard to say no when you're invited every day.

From the premise, Cordelia is not hard to turn down Hazel's invitation. Though the same Count family, Pameladia has the oldest history among them. It is also in line with the Marquis in standing position. So I can't even tell you it's a story if you just say you don't like Cordelia. Hazel sending letters every day is not normal, even if he had the same personality in the first place.

But it's a different story if she's convinced by it.

I think it would be cumbersome if they worked out something else, and most importantly, I should be clear about the current situation where they are mistaken for Vernor. If you do state polarity, I don't care what Hazel thinks. But it's horrible to think that if she misunderstands her surroundings about Cordelia and Vernault's friendship... As long as Hazel continues to be outraged, the possibility of misunderstanding cannot be abandoned. So I can't throw it away until I somehow solve the misunderstanding.

"Dear Hazel... that's a lot of your favorite thing about the lady"

"Right."

Cordelia recalled her invitation over the past few days as Ronnie flunked out saying, "Finally, a friend of her age is here for the lady."

At first it was a board game. Cordelia won the game of formation, and the next time, Cordelia still won the game of reducing the opponent's pawns. The next was a discussion of history, but at the end Hazel got stuck in words and ended with a curtain pull. Hazel was about to regret it, so I guess this is also a triumph for Cordelia in her.

In contrast to Ronnie, who really figured it out, Lara uttered her words outrageously without stopping her from doing her job.

"You're going to challenge me to battle many times, aren't you? I won't punish you. You can't always beat a lady, can you?

"... Lara, that's not true"

But so far the victory has been only because Cordelia has been a favorable stage.

Once in a board game, Cordelia honestly asked me, "What are the rules?" "I asked. Because I didn't refuse, but I thought if I knew the rules, I couldn't even lose. But seeing that reaction, Hazel instantly said," I've changed my mind. Let's make it another game, "he said. Again, I obviously avoid games Cordelia has never played, just like when I was riding horses.

Maybe he cared about Cordelia, though in a pointy way. Otherwise they wouldn't have noticed the surroundings. But they wouldn't have declared it to Cordelia either.

At the same time, however, Cordelia thinks that I see no sincerity in this young lady.

There was no Vernault on the occasion of several invitations, and Vernault was surprised when we talked to him about meeting with Hazel. I mean, Vernault's not saying no, he's not invited in the first place. She doesn't want Vernault to look good.

So what's the fight for...?

(But really, why get caught up in an event even though it's not heroin...)

I wanted to go through it if I could. I don't know what I want to do with Master Vernault.

With that in mind, Cordelia opened her love letter of the day and was stunned. Summarizing its contents, it states that he would like to visit the Pameladia family. The date is today. The sentence that showed concern because Cordelia seemed busy seemed to say, "Don't run away," however. Besides, the carving limit she says will come is already that close, and if she is on the go, she may change the day...... very troublesome.

"Ronnie, I'm sorry... but tell the gatekeeper never to let you through today"

"Okay. Master Hazel will be home when he leaves."

That said, Ronnie seemed to have some fun and walked out of the room looking at something smiling.... where are you smiling!

Lara, on the other hand, said with a pointy mouth, not even trying to hide her bumpy face, "I'll do the pay and cover the lady," so Cordelia politely refused.... in case she eats and hangs on a hazel, it will be extra tricky. Cordelia wouldn't settle down if Lara was staring at Hazel even if it didn't get that far. I thought I had to ask Emina for this place.

And a few moments later, Hazel showed up with such a grand appearance that she said she had responded to Cordelia's invitation. I didn't call you. It was a grand appearance, not to make you say anything like that.

"... good day, Master Hazel"

"Good day, Master Cordelia. I'm thrilled to have you in Cordelia's room."

... I haven't invited you, but there's no other room, is there? Yes, Cordelia responded without offense. The greenhouse isn't exactly what I want to show you yet, and the lab is inappropriate to invite a lady. I became this room by the erasure method, "I can only say.

"This room also smells like flowers are blooming. I've been thinking about it since the Marquis' night club, but Master Cordelia has a really rare scent."

Hazel, who seemed unusual, looked honestly impressed at all this time. Cordelia told Emina that she wanted her back. This is my chance. I decided it would be better if we were alone and clearly said something about Vernault. I've never been able to be alone in Hale Mansion. That's also why I came so far... Hazel had already started preparing for the battle if I wanted to start talking about it.

It was a bunch of cards that were placed on the table set by hazel.

"Is this a card game"

"Yes, there are several kinds, but do you have any experience with" reading cards "?"

"Yes, sir."

A reading card is what is called poker. The cards of this country contained colors and numbers, and then a pattern indicating the occupation, but the rules are slightly different from those of Trump because the pattern is more important than the number. But the big rule is no different.

"How about eating something sweet?"

"That's nice. But that's for the rest of the day."

"I get it. So, how about a dealer? Shall I call people?"

The truth is, if you call people, they get hard to talk to again, but you wouldn't want to call people in the sense of fairness. Nevertheless, I am also worried that the people in Pameladia's house will be trusted no matter how hard the dealer tries... but Hazel kept saying what Cordelia thinks.

"Dear Cordelia, please."

"... really?

"Yes, you don't do anything cowardly, and I expect you to."

Hazel plainly moves the card in front of the cordelier. It is brand new and has a delicate pattern on the back. Naturally, the pattern was also carefully written, and Cordelia felt that it must be a fairly luxurious product. I'm not very good at cutting cards, but to some extent I'm used to them. Cordelia handed out five cards at a time to each other, taking care to look good to Hazel.

"The rule is the first ten coins in hand. The lowest line of coins to serve in a single run is two. I wonder if winning or losing is a good idea until we lose each other's equity."

"Yes."

Do not touch the card yet, place two pieces from the coins placed on hand Cordelia and Hazel in the center respectively. Cordelia opened her mouth where the four coins were centered.

"I have one suggestion"

"I don't know."

"Why don't we also imitate adults and place bets? If you lose, answer one question for those who win. Now what do you say?"

"That sounds interesting."

I'm on it. Yes, Cordelia slipped her hand on the card, thinking, but like nothing was going on.

(… how old would you like to stretch your back?)

Hazel takes a good look at Cordelia enough to say he's observing. At least Cordelia felt that way. I look very closely at the operation of placing coins and running gaze on cards. It is also adorable that you are trying to keep your gaze out of sight when you are enlightened. A child thinks, an adult impersonation… Yes, it seeps like he's trying to make a run for it.

(Hazel may think so, but I'm right)

Cordelia lay down two cards from her own hand and threw them out. Hazel stares at that too. Cordelia doesn't think the other person's expression is important in this game. He reads in his own hands, not his opponent, and thinks how he can keep his rhythm is the key to battle. Can you win or not? What matters is breathing with the arrangements.

"What will Hazel do?"

"I'm good with this."

"Don't hesitate, then"

Cordelia pulled two cards. It is the pattern of the knight and the king that appears at hand. You really come when you come. With that in mind, I honestly followed Hazel's voice, "Come on, let's go with openness".

"Three knights, king and queen. Peace in the royal palace.

"… merchants, farmers, bards. Then there are two soldiers. One pair.... my loss."

Cordelia didn't miss the moment Hazel took her breath when she told her nothing happened. Cordelia's hand is a pretty strong role. That's Cordelia herself, so much so that she was finally able to hide her surprise. But on the surface, Cordelia puts four coins on hand to match what she puts out. Well, I guess I tried to see Cordelia's hand rather than set up a battle in one pair... I guess you tried to observe what configuration you prefer...... but now, what do you do?

"Will Master Hazel hang up the card next?

"Huh? Yeah."

For one thing, Cordelia gave all the cards to Hazel.

Because I thought it was too strong for my first pull and I didn't want to buy a weird imagination. Hazel cut the card looking used to it. Cordelia asked one thing as she saw how it was going.

"How can you choose this game with a strong element of luck this time?

"I can't seem to keep my luck on my side, because I thought I hadn't either. And sometimes I don't want to lose my luck."

In exchange for the cards thus distributed, Cordelia offered two coins. And open the card again. Cordelia lay her eyes down slightly, looked at the card, and bound it in one. There was one thing I wanted to make sure of using the winnings earlier.

"I'll stay like this"

Hazel's expression strained for a moment.

At that time Hazel had two cards in his possession: a musician, and then five: a craftsman, a professor and a king. Hazel felt weak in the hand. The musicians are strong cards if they have all four, but in two they are classified as weak cards. The combination of craftsmen, professors and kings does nothing. Yet Cordelia, who attracted a major player earlier, apparently already has a system in place to intercept without exchanging cards.

(... eh)

Haven't you been left out of luck, saying you don't want to lose your luck? Hazel throws away all the cards with that comfort and attracts new ones on hand. The newly arrived cards in place of the thrown away cards are farmers, hunters, teachers, scholars and queens. He was a teacher and scholar, and could only play the role of ”intellectuals” weaker than a pair.

(… not followed)

With that said, I speak openly. And Hazel looked at Cordelia, and Hazel noticed. One pair of cards spread by Cordelia is a bard that has a lower priority than the same one pair of musicians. The bard is a card that weakens as much as it increases. Having realized it, Cordelia was convinced that she was making ”reading” a priority because Hazel accidentally looked 'Shit'. Wouldn't it be quick to talk? "You can also treat Hazel next time," Cordelia says. Hazel mixes the cards together again only by nodding at it. Hazel must be used to touching cards. Even from Cordelia's eyes, it handles well.

(Yet the reaction is novice...... I guess it's too nervous and originally too honest personality)

I prefer cordelia and solid hands. I don't often aim for big hands. But that's why I don't even like winning thin hands like earlier. I just wanted to try my hand earlier. what Hazel is after,. As far as upset, you must have imagined Cordelia's hand to be some sort of big one. I was impotent because of it.... If you're so simply trying to fit the look of your opponent, for example, if Cordelia provokes you, it would be easy to ride. It's a pre-rush problem. With a breath of tea, Cordelia held the next card on hand.

"Hey, Master Hazel. I want to ask you one thing."

"I don't know... I just wanted to say that later."

"Oh."

Why not? Hazel opens her mouth dissatisfied when she tries to ask.

"Because I promised. The question would be the right of the winner, wouldn't it?

"… So let's do this"

Cordelia offered five coins. The giving of two or more coins with two rules laid down is pointless. Deliberately giving away five coins in it is also tantamount to a declaration of victory. Even though Cordelia still has nine coins at her disposal, and in view of the fact that Hazel has six, it would be a slightly quicker declaration.

"... if I had this in my hand, would you understand? It's going to be reversed."

"Yes, I'll have nine, Hazel will have eleven."

Much has not changed, yes Cordelia thought, but Hazel didn't seem to think so. Yes - Hazel offered her five coins out of her equity.

"... Master Hazel, are you sure?

"I can't pull down the coin I gave you once. That would be the rule."

Hazel has six pieces. Even though there will be one left if you spend five of them, there are not enough coins to give to the battle and the defeat will be decided.

Cordelia sees the cards in her hand, and then sees the pile of cards. Then I close my eyes, take a deep breath, and then put my hands on the two cards.

"... then I have to go on stage too"

Cordelia threw down two cards from hand. With that also facing the table. On the table are overlapping kings, queens and cards that will only make you a high servant. Besides, the two sheets were united in the same color. This will be hard to pull off. I usually don't have the option to throw it away. Hazel looked at Cordelia with an eye for something incredible.

"May I pull?"

"Yeah..."

Hazel couldn't hide her tight voice against an unsettled cordelier.

With her mouth tied, she saw Cordelia's fingertips. I watched as that hand added two new cards to my hand.

"Is Master Hazel ready?

"Yeah.... I'm more worried about you than I am about you. Dear Cordelia, don't you actually know the rules?

Cordelia threw away the card Hazel showed him while saying so, the king and the prince, plus the queen lined up. And a magician and a knight. He was brilliantly completing the role of "Peace of the Royal Palace”. I have no more hands. Cordelia grinned when she saw it.

"I win, Master Hazel."

"What?"

Cordelia exposed her own card to a hazel with a strange face.

"Four farmers and one clown. … it's time for a revolution."

Revolution.

That is the rule whereby strong and weak card positions are reversed. These five pieces have no part in themselves. But the lack of a role is what makes it the strongest. Normally there is no such thing as two people playing this game together, so this moment when all the value changes also has a serious impact on the surroundings.

Of course, Hazel is losing her complexion in a game we're just two people playing right now.

Why, why not? I thought Cordelia could hear those unspoken words as well.

To the boulder. Is this pathetic, Cordelia breathed small.

Actually, I knew I could pull this off.

"Huh?"

"Master Hazel has a habit when he holds the card. On both occasions, the farmer's card was always on the edge when it opened and held to press on his left hand. And the cards must have been stretched hard, right? There's a little wave on the edge."

Cordelia points out that way, pointing to two of the cards that fit into her own hands. slight, but the end of the card was distorted. Hazel turned his face bright red in an instant.

"No, sloppy!

"It's a game where sloppy people win. Here's my promise, a question from me… I wonder why you always prepare the stage in my favor."

"... what do you mean?

"The battle isn't funny unless it's on EVEN terms. Yet you always make only the battles I'm good at. How could that be?

Cordelia just went on to say it before Hazel's anger exploded.

"That's because I have a different taste for you," Hazel said with a look that just said crap. Cordelia didn't know what it meant. If you rather have a different taste, you rather don't need to compete!! I couldn't understand the momentum I wanted to say. But Hazel went on.

"I want to compete with what you're good at. Master Vernault realizes he's not interested in me. But then if I wear something that the woman I care about is good at... if I'm better at it than that person, it might interest me."

"... I think you're misunderstanding the way Hazel said it."

If what you care about means including romance, you're definitely wrong.

Since I met Vernault, Cordelia has been treated by Vernault more than once as an "unusual guy". Whether we care about each other as friends or not, receiving Hazel's words as they are changes the meaning.

But Hazel didn't care about Cordelia's drawn voice or anything. On the contrary, "I've answered one thing, and I wonder if I could ask," the momentum just goes on to say that the story is over.

"... wasn't asking a condition with the winner?

Cordelia tried to say that once, but there was no way Hazel would have ears to listen to.

"It's okay. Master Cordelia was deflected.... I said it was a misunderstanding, but what is your relationship with Master Vernault? Please be honest with me."

"... I've told you several times... Master Vernault is a child friendly."

"I know!

Then don't ask!! Cordelia responded flatly, "And there's no further relationship," she thought. But the enthusiastic hazel wasn't convinced by it. "But Master Vernault often comes to this mansion!! I've heard rumors!" and made his voice even more absurd.

Though I thought Cordelia was troublesome, I thought I didn't know when I would be able to say it next if I were to say it in this space where there was no one else but the two of us right now, and I made up my mind.

"... that's because my friend Vernault and I are exchanging letters. Lord Vernault always delivers on his behalf."

This was a matter I didn't want to tell anyone if I could. But if you give me this far, I can't help it. I'm stepping into their hearts and talking to them. I felt like one or two of my things, if I didn't let go, it wouldn't even be fair. Rather than..., I decided I couldn't convince you.

"... surrogate? Master Vernault of the Marquis will represent you?

"Yes, I'm not familiar with the circumstances either."

To Hazel with a strange look: "What a thing to say to the Marquis!" I'm also prepared to be told. Hazel lost his word for a moment before Cordelia, but in the next moment his eyes sparkled.... made you shine?

"Write to me... how sweet of you! Dear Vernor......!

"... you're right"

From Cordelia's point of view, Vernault feels more computational than kindness, but for once I indicated my agreement. I can never tell Hazel in the first place. It could be an extra argument to put it. If it doesn't come to me, it's good too. It's just Cordelia's lost track of how to keep saying things. Of course it's not a bad idea to just look at the hazel that makes you happy. It's good to keep you feeling happy and wait for the time to pass... but I don't know when I'll be back to go ahead and talk.

"When Vernault was five, I fell in love with him."

………

To Hazel's confession, which suddenly began, Cordelia hammered moderately. And at the same time, I felt like I was going to be long. Yes, if you think about it carefully, there was no way the hazel rampage that lifted Vernault wouldn't start.

"Master Vernault supported me when I was about to fall. Like a prince in a story. I've wanted to be in Vernault's sight ever since."

"... Really?"

"But when I heard that Master Vernault was often with Master Cordelia, I swore I couldn't beat you alone.... but I didn't know it was Vernault's broad-minded behavior... and I'm embarrassed."

The hazel, which dyes the cheeks and speaks like a B woman, is in full maiden mode.

But it can also be too much now among those who have played scattered battles.... No, you shouldn't think that. It's a chance we might get to know each other. At this time, I want to solve the misunderstanding beautifully.

"… so… with your friend Vernor, Cordelia… in what relationship? Of course your friend is a man, isn't he?

Cordelia responded immediately to the question, "I'm a man." I don't know what will happen this time if I am misunderstood as a woman. I don't feel like being told to let me see you. No, they'll tell you. But after I said it, I thought it was more of a boy than a man, but I didn't think of any good rhetoric here, so I replied straight away. I blurred that Cordelia really liked Vernault to Hazel, who gave her a blatantly relieved look. If it's when you're not physically or mentally tired, you must look smiling. Yes, if you're not tired. I think the feeling of weakness is closer now. Hazel continued to ask Cordelia in between, apparently resting his heart as opposed to Cordelia, though.

"Master Cordelia and..., are you and your friend thinking of each other?

"Gu."

Cordelia looks at Hazel, who indulges in an unexpected blowout.

Wow. This is the maiden I'm in love with. I was wondering if this is what a women's talk is... etc. But behind the thought, don't forget to nico and reply to Hazel with a calm tone.

"... Jill is your friend."

"Well, you're talking to Master Jill!

Hands together, Cordelia was in a mood to lag a little behind on the hazel she was going to eat. Because there's no such thing as talking to Hazel. I don't have the kind of topic you'd expect. I think it's weird to say the exchange of letters, or... I danced during this time. Hazel surely runs wild by herself if I'm going to say anything. Absolutely. We have to get away... I think so.

"This, you should do that one!

"What are you doing?

"I've read that in a novel. Um, talking about love through the night between good friends...... I'm craving it now. So Dear Cordelia, please come to my house!

"... Huh?

Cordelia solidified into an invitation she had not imagined at all. Of the night party, are you inviting me?

(... No, rather when did you certify as a friend...?

At this time, Cordelia does not even consider whether a sleepover party exists among the noble children in the first place. Because it's Hazel who makes it even without an invitation. I wouldn't be surprised to say anything more now....... but I can't help but be confused by this certification. I'm not going to refuse... but I would rather not be able to refuse in this situation...

"Have a great time writing and embroidering with us at noon"

"Picture or embroidery…"

"Yeah, and talk about love, of course! I'd love to hear about Cordelia's scent."

However, one thing I can say is that Hazel is still often good at Cordelia's areas of inadequacy.