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Al and I came from a forest a short distance from the Wang capital.
Even when it comes to the forest, it has a road width because it has people's hands in it, and even horses are easy to run. There is an open place in the woods, with rivers flowing. The river is about two meters wide and the flow is mild. The immediate back is low but mountainous, so I guess it's flowing from there.
Chloe told me this forest was a destination for a trip, but I didn't even know where to rest. Once again, I hate my shallowness, which I thought I would manage if I hid around the entrance.
If it wasn't for Al, it wouldn't have been possible to think about it later.
"Al, how did Al know that His Highness Wilfred would make this a resting place?
Al, who was connected to take care of the horse and hide it in the shadow of a tree, said something very unpleasant.
"Oh, it's easy. Will, listen, what do you want? You said that earlier, didn't you? Even if I don't say anything, it tells me a lot about where I'm going on my next date and where I'm going to take a break... I'm really depressed in the way of my job, but I wonder if all this time has helped."
"Oh, really..."
Because of that, I'm not here right now, so I can't really answer anything.
With a subtle face, Al invited me. Just a place in the shadow of the grass. To that place Al crouched in, I'll imitate, too.
"Maybe if we stay here, we can see what Will and the others are doing. It may be hard to wait, but be patient."
"It's okay."
That's about all I know.
Nodding with a serious face, Al also agreed briefly.
I was also quite prepared to wait, but luckily, Prince Wilfred and Chloe arrived.
Prince Wilfred's outfit was very similar to that of Al's horseback riding clothes, but Chloe wore a pair of flirty Moslin pieces. Probably for a trip with Prince Wilfred, his father made him make it. The latest fashion conscious piece looked lovely and well on Chloe, but her facial expression had reduced her appeal by half.
"... that was surprisingly quick. You were right to come out early, Lili."
"Right."
Talk whisper and whisper.
Al's view was right, and Prince Wilfred and Chloe took a break, spreading the cloth right around where we hid. Nearby doesn't sound exactly like a conversation, but Prince Wilfred looks like he's always smiling and having fun. In contrast, Chloe has a reluctant grin.
Seeing where disgust hasn't floated though, it may not even be such a forceful imitation.
It's mainly like Prince Wilfred we're talking about. Chloe hits the gavel from time to time and nods with a smile of approximation. I felt that she was being forced to do something completely different about Chloe than when she talked to me, and my chest ached.
"... Lili. Now bear with me."
"... I know"
I was embarrassed with a whisper and nodded.
Nothing. Prince Wilfred didn't work intact on Chloe. As far as I can see, they're just having a conversation while keeping a moderate distance. Then you should keep an eye out.
From time to time, I saw Chloe's cramped expression and wondered what she was saying, but the two of them seemed to have managed to end up acting as planned. Clean up your lunch, get up, and ride Prince Wilfred's horse.
That direction was confirmed to be the king's capital, and he asked Al.
"All you have to do is go home, is?
"I plan on doing that. I stabbed him in the nail from the start to think that too late would make my father's earl look bad. That's exactly what I was wondering, so I think I'm done taking you to the Mansion."
"Really...? Good."
That's Al. I was thrilled to learn that he had hit me with a lot of hands.
"Shall we go too? At Count Carlisle's residence. If Miss Carlisle gets inside the mansion, our mission is complete."
"Yes."
Make sure the two of them walked away, and Al gets up. I stood up the same way, but my legs were paralyzed or out of balance.
"Ah..."
"Whoa, it's dangerous"
Al panics and pulls my body together. I never fell because of it, but I jumped into Al's chest with my thoughts.
"Shh, excuse me!
I tried to rush away, but Al held me in more for some reason. He is squeezed tight, and Zhu gives it to his cheek.
"A, Al?
"Sorry, but just for a second"
Al buries his face in my hair and takes a big, deep breath. Even though it wasn't the first time Al had held me tight, I couldn't help but be thrilled.
Al lifts his face with me in his arms.
"Because I said I was alone with you, but I didn't flirt at all. I'm probably stressed out, too."
"Tin, stress, is it?
"Yes. It's pretty tight that I can't touch you even though you're nearby."
Affirmed with a true face, I got in trouble for how to answer. Al says it with a slightly more serious voice.
"'Cause you have a kid on your side you like, right? Besides, the kid is his own lover and fiancé. Naturally, you want to touch it."
"Oh, really..."
I'm ashamed of my direct words and actions. I'm so glad I did. I'm in trouble.
Al told me the wrong reason for not being able to respond properly.
"That, don't you see? So, don't you think you want to touch me?
"What..."
"At the same time I want to touch you, I want to be touched by you, too, right? I think that means I like it, don't you think?
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My cheeks were so hot that I didn't think there was any more.
Look at me turning bright red and Al looks satisfied.
"Well, Lili wants to touch me, too, that's good."
"Eh."
When Al saw how it could be such an answer, he crept and tilted his neck.
"Hmm? No?
"I'm not saying I don't want to touch you..."
"Right."
After seeing Al grinning, there's no way he can deny it or anything. And even though it's only a little bit, I know what he's saying.
I'm so happy that when Al holds me tight, I'm going to melt, and the gentle, sweet mouth fills my heart with love.
And you accumulate feelings that you like, and he's right, you want to go to his side more, you want him to touch you more, and you want him to touch you.
"Lili likes me, of course."
"Yes."
"And I like and can't wait to touch Lili, too, so you can't help but want to touch her. Lili will understand, won't she?
"Huh? Yes, that's right"
"Good."
Laughing like a heartbeat, Al shook my hand.
"In the meantime, as far as I'm concerned, I don't think I have enough lily ingredients, so I want to hold hands where I'm keeping my horse waiting. And then, after riding the horse, Lili must stick to me as much as possible. Okay?"
"Ku, stick with me..."
I think the go was probably stuck too, but Al didn't seem to be enough.
"You said you were replenishing lily ingredients, right? And, of course, Lili can replenish me."
"It's okay. It's enough."
Rather over-supplied. When he turned bright red and shook his neck flat to the side, Al looked genuinely sorry for "what a shame.