The flowering season has arrived in the village of Kawahara.

Until the cold winter winds that were so mean warm, and the hot summer winds that were still mean arrived, it was just a gentle season.

Except whether it is kind to me that it should happen in that season.

Because! I'm being taken care of by a village kid!

"Oh! Hey, don't go that way, someone pull that kid over here!"

Crying rises on the other side as they catch a tiny child wandering away in a tall grass.

"Hah, I ate flowers!?" What if I break your stomach?Let me puke, let me puke! "

When I called the cannibal who ate the flowers to see if they were okay, they pulled the sleeve of my clothes.

Hey, Sammy Nee-chan, hey

Ah, yes, yes, what's going on?

Um, um, um...

Yeah, what?

Say it quickly, swallowing the word swallowed by you, I gazed at the little girl with a smile that floated with force and force, and I started crying from somewhere again.

Yeah, I'm busy!

During the winter, the little children, who often stayed in the house, were taken by the spring sun and raged all at once.

It's already rampaging with the energy it's accumulating in the winter.

Funny, there's less food in the winter, and by spring I should be hungry, but how did the little kid get better?

It's no wonder I'm already dead.

It would be easier if I could throw it out, but what would happen to this little child if I did that?

It's horrible just thinking about it, so it's not very scary, but I can't throw it out.

Tell the child pulling the sleeve to wait, and Luca is crying when she sees the sound of crying.What the hell happened over there?

If I try to run over to Luca, the kid who pulls the sleeve won't let me go.

"Ah, I'm sorry. Just for a second, someone's crying over there, so let me go see if they're hurt."

"Sammy, Nee-chan's gone!"

Ah, this kid's crying too.

Luca's crying grows louder and louder.

I'm too busy to cry.

A calm boy's voice passes in front of me, almost twitching.

"I'll go to Luca."Sammy, please take care of her. ”

Adults are amazed at the polite language, and they immediately know who it is. It's Ash.

Younger boys are the ones I depend on the most among the little ones I look after.

Better than Jekyll, who's supposed to be older than Ash.

Luca, nostalgic for Ash, stopped crying as soon as she was called out.

Looks like it's gonna be okay over there. Thanks.

Now I can be the opponent of the child caught in the sleeve.

While wiping away the tears of the crying child, she bent over again and looked at each other.

"Okay, okay, sorry to keep you waiting."So, what's going on? "

"Well, Sammy, what did you say to Nee-chan...?"

I feel my mouth pull as my neck is slanted with tearful eyes.

Don't be surprised, I... If you're surprised at this, you know you won't be able to keep up with your strength...!

"I-I see." Hmm, I don't understand that either, do I? "

"Sammy, don't you understand?"Well then, do you know what Ash-no-chan is? "

Wh-What do you think? Isn't it difficult? "

"Ash-chan, I know everything, I'm sure it'll be fine!"

No, I'm sure Ash won't know what you were thinking.

I wish I could say that clearly, but how can I convince you without crying?While I was lost, he ran towards Ash.

I'm sorry, Ash. I asked for her, too.

I'm tired already, so I want to take a break.

"Sister Sammy, come here!"

Ah... you little kids, you guys are really fine.



In the first place, raising children in the village is often left unattended.

Children who can't walk can sleep in the room, or they can carry it on their backs, but when they start walking, their parents can't take care of them alone.

If you have an elderly person who is no longer working, they will take care of you, but if you can move, you have to work to the limit in rural areas.

There are not many elderly people like that.

While doing housework and field work, it is too impossible to keep an eye on a creature that can go anywhere just by looking away.

Then, the children who have grown to a certain extent with nature gather together, and the older children take care of the younger ones.

And now Sammy, as the oldest person, plays the coordinating role for the children.

To be clear, I want to quit now.

Because, for example, if you miss a child playing by the river, when you notice that the child is dead or something, it's normal.

It's still easier to get tired of working in the field.

When I told my parents that I wanted to take on the role of coordinator because I would help them with the field work, they refused me if I didn't take care of my children.

In other words, isn't this caretaker tougher than working in the field?

Spring is coming again this year, and when I think of the beginning of a painful year with a restless stomach, such as picking wild vegetables and picking river fish, winter is already a tragedy.

"Sammy, onee-chan, you're hooking up!"

"I'm already tired, I want to do something else"

Don't be ridiculous. Once every five times, a child comes out who doesn't know where she went.

I searched until nightfall, and even though I couldn't find it, I cried, but I really broke my heart when I got lost and went home.

Well then, hide and seek!

That's a bit of a nuisance!

I don't know where the hide-and-seek goes once in every three times.

Always getting bored on the way and going to another play, I'm the one who keeps searching for the one I can't find!

Besides, if you don't think you can find it, at some point you'll be mingling with other children's play, or am I actually being fooled?

That's right, I often stop scolding where I'm playing, so I don't think they like me...

Even now, the child in front of me is angry and swells his cheeks at me, who hates ghosts and hideouts.

"Alright! So, what does your sister want to do?"

Maybe a nap. I'm tired now, so I want to rest.

But even so, I don't think these girls will be convinced.

"I don't have to move too much, but I hope these kids can be quiet and invite them to play without danger..."

"Hmm, that's right..."

If it's such a convenient thing, I'll call it from the beginning.

Oh, no. I've been bothered for a long time, and I'm starting to feel bad about the kid in front of me.

I try to blow my head, but I didn't get a good idea from it.

“Sammy, can I have a minute?”

It was Ash who was taking care of the other children.Luca, who was holding hands, seemed very satisfied, but it was somewhat annoying.

Even though I'm struggling so much, Ash can usually get in a good mood by just holding hands and laughing a little.

Really, this guy's got a good face.

Well, it looks like I'm jealous of a boy... but I don't seem to care about him, and I really envy him.

Sammy-san?

When I looked envious, I had a strange time.

"Nothing," he said, waving his hand and listening quickly.

"Ah, yeah, what? I'm busy, too."

"It seems that Luca-san wants to make a flower crown."It's a big deal, so I was wondering if we could gather the kids we wanted to do and make it together. "

"That might be... good." Ash, you're going to do it with me, right? "

"Yes, Luca invited me, so I think we should go together."

That's good. In particular, it's good to say that Ash will do it together.

There will be many women who will be caught, and those who are close to the girl will also participate.

And you don't have to move around very much to make flower crowns.That's all I have to do.

"Okay, let's go."Ash, I'll take care of the children. "

At the same time, throw all the care of the group to Ash.For that, I can relax.

Yeah, I'll take it from you.

Ash nodded with a plump smile as he plotted such a backward plan.

* giggle *, look like you can afford it.In fact, it must be a little extra for Ash.

After all, in front of a man with a good face, no matter how little a girl is, she will be quiet.

The marks on it...

"Yes! Who wants to make a flower crown?!"Let's get together and make it together! "

Ash claps his hands and calls out, a straw and a girl approach.

Of course, some children are distracted by the movement.

In particular, the grown-up boy seemed to be overwhelmed by the flock of girls and folded in, looking enviously.

Also, there are some boys who want to go there because they are interested in gathering girls.

So Ash gestures to his children.

“Let's do it together. It's a bit lonely for a boy to be alone with me.Is there a kind boy who can help me? "

When I was told that, I mumbled that some of the boys could not help but rendezvous happily.

What happened then?Most of the children under the age of six gathered at Ash.

Really, Really Ash will handle these kids so badly...!

I'm so sorry because I know that I can't be gathered up here like a man and a woman.

"Now, everyone gathered here will form the Team Flower Wizard."Let's make a beautiful flower crown and cast some magic. "

You said a big thing about magic again.

Who the hell are you going to do that to?

Anyway, Ash made it a lot easier.Let's take a breath this time.

I thought so, but it was noisy."My night off..."

"Hey, guys. Aren't you ashamed to play with flowers?"

Jekyll and the others, a group of boys moving around anyway.

Even though I pretended not to see the hardships that I had just experienced, Ash came to me with his mouth shut when he put the children together.

I can see why you're doing that.

Because Ash is so jealous of girls, the boys who are not jealous are jealous.You guys aren't good enough to look like that.

Ash let out a sigh and returned with an adult smile.

From a girl to a gentle smile, Ash's popular way of laughing.

There's nothing to be ashamed of playing with flowers.

When a man plays with a flower or something, he's ashamed of himself.

“No one has decided to do that since the creation of the heavens and the earth.”

"We decided!"

"I see. So when did you submit that rule to the village chief of Klein?"If you haven't done so already, the rule is not official in the village, so it's not effective.

Jekyll mumbled to herself when she was told to do so.

I usually say it roughly and push it off, but Ash seems to be smart enough to push it backwards.

Hmph, that smells good.

Well, I have no idea what Ash was saying to the last one.

It would be nice if Ash could defeat Jikil and the others by himself, but unfortunately, Jikil is older and has a better physique than Ash.

Seeing Jekyll's face turn bright red like the sunset sun, it seems like it will soon become a quarrel.

It's a question of knowing it and leaving it alone as a caretaker.

Inhale deeply and break loudly between the two of them.

"That's it! Jekyll, if you want to get in the way of people playing, help me with the house field work!"

Shit, Sammy's on Ash's side, too.

"I'm saying you're in the way."I didn't break it because it was Ash.Don't be ridiculous. "

I'm angry that you think it's special because it's Ash.

Well, many girls in the village think Ash is good, but I'm not.

"I'm telling you, you guys are so nasty right now."It's better for you guys to play there quietly. "

I'm not kidding.

Look at those cold eyes, like a black bug from a girl.Luca doesn't have any emotions other than "disturbing" that cute face.

This is a small village.

I had better imagine what would happen if I turned a girl of my age into an enemy.

Or what? If you really want to fight, I'll be your opponent?

Jikil certainly has a better build than Ash, but he's still not as good as I am.

You can't just be the oldest person to take care of you.

When I was great, Jekyll took a step back.

I must have remembered that I was beaten down last year and a year ago.

"Monster woman... I wish I was a little cute like Mica"

"Who's a monster girl, you idiot?"

Sure, unfortunately, I'm not as cute as Mayka.

No, wait. Are you treating Mayka like a special person?

Mika often mingles with your group and makes boys cry in her knight's dress.

Maybe Mika had more boys crying than I did.

And yet, I'm the only one who calls you a monster. Isn't that terrible?

Say "Ash" and "Mayka" properly. Do you still have a face?Do you get a good face in life?

"Ah, I'm getting really angry."Jekyll, I'll punch you in the face, okay? "

That's not good! You guys, let's get out of here before the demonic woman goes berserk!

Unfortunately, the punchable Jikil left quickly.

What are you going to do, you're still angry with your fists?

While watching Jikil and the others' back with a clenched fist, he was slapped on the shoulder.

Turning around, Ash smiles softly.

“Thank you, Sammy.Thanks to you, we didn't have to quarrel. ”

”Nothing... I told you before, but I didn't treat you special because you're Ash”

He bends his head and answers the question.

"That's enough." It's very helpful.Not just now, but always. ”

"Yes, yes. Then you will make a flower crown. Good luck and make a beautiful flower crown."Are you a flower wizard? "

I'm an apprentice wizard, so I'll do my best.

Saying that, Ash held hands with Luca and walked toward the flowers.

If you drop it off, we'll have to take care of the other kids and pay attention to the Jikirs who went away.

Yeah, after all, it might not be that easy.

Oh, my God.

I spilled a complaint in my heart and then suddenly looked down at my hand.

From the fist I was clenching, my strength was relieved at any moment.



The group of flower crowns seems to be having a good time.

It seems that other children who were not interested in making it were also interested in seeing how they were making it happily.

I cared so much that I decided to take everyone to see what it felt like.

"Ah, Sammy, look at me!"

Looking at me, Luca quickly boasted of the crown she had made.

"Oh, you've cleaned it up."Let's do it, Luca. "

It is quite large and firm.The other kids aren't a mess at all.

Indeed, it would be fun if you were so good at it.

Someone who has done his best may indeed be called a wizard, so that everyone can succeed.

I grinned at Ash, the wizard.

Ash, you're good at this, aren't you?

"Yeah, well, thank you."

Ash's usual smile is somewhat ineffective.I seemed to be tired of the boulders.

Well, I hate it when it's somehow like that.

There was only one other flower crown, but Ash made three.

I don't know if I made it because I wanted to.

Who are you going to make three of them and give them to?

"That's right. I didn't make it for anyone in particular... but I really wanted to give it to my mother."

Oh, I knew it.

I didn't intend to give it to any girl, so did you make three of them by the way I teach you?

Poor thing, I laughed unexpectedly.

Poor thing, let's be a little more mean.

"One is Aunt Sheba. What are the other two?"

"... Sammy-san?"

Ash's smile caught my attention.

I did it!

There's not a lot of time left, so there's no chance that Ash will be mean.

The girls looked at Luca with anticipation.

Many of the children are looking for Ash's crown, so they should be keen on the other two destinations.

I guess I tried to give it to Aunt Sheba in bulk because I wanted to avoid that, but it was a shame, wasn't it?

"I made a lot of them, so I have to distribute them properly."So, what do we do? "

I can't stop laughing when I think that I've made Ash do everything with a clear face.

It was a bit stiff.

"That's right. If that's the case... it's a big deal, so let's take one home ourselves."That means you're in line with your mother. "

Oh, that's a pretty good excuse.

But there's still one thing left, what do we do about it?

When I was sneezing, Ash stretched out in front of me.

Ash's face is close.

Huh?

You can ride a light weight on your head.

“I'll give the rest to Sammy, who is always worried about us and watches over us warmly even when we're tired.”

Ash smiles up close.

That gentle smile of yours, grown up.

“Thank you so much. Thanks to Sammy, so many children have been saved.”

Ah, as usual, you're being cheeky like a little girl...!

How dare you tease my old man, you evil brat!

That's why I hate Ash!