If you think about it from the perspective of yourself, it was called "love at first sight".

Raul fell in love with the girl at first sight.It was two years later that I realized that I was raw hatred, but it was obvious when I looked back.

That day, a girl named Richet, who saved my life in the woods, brought an unknown emotion to Raul.



That day, Raul was distracted and injured in his left arm during his mission.

While it rained in the dirt, I managed to escape to the turf, but the blood didn't stop.Although the arm is close to the heart, it's the worst.

I managed to do first aid with just one arm, but it was obvious that I couldn't make it in time.

The pouring rain stops the bleeding, and relentlessly takes away the body's temperature.That said, there is no power left to call your companions, or to go to a place where the rain will subside.

(Haha...... oh no, I might die)

While taking a deep breath, Raul realized the intense pain.

I think I was actually laughing, even more laughing.I searched with my fingers where it pulsated and slipped wet before I got there.

Even though the wound is flushed by the rain, there seems to be more bleeding.This is the end of what you think.

(Too damn good to be a dump for life)

It appears that the predecessor was right to teach us to put our hearts and minds aside for our mission.

I couldn't find a way to save Harriet, so I rushed to distract her.That led to such an unconventional end.

But I don't think I can fight it.

I was prepared to meditate on my eyes, and my consciousness became dull.A distant thunderbolt awakens Raul intermittently.

(... the rain will help.)

I had a dog at the end of the dive.Even if we're being pursued, the dirt will wash away.

(At the very least, you should be able to keep them out of this...)

I let go of my consciousness with relief.

--And the next time I open my eyes.

"--Did you notice?"

"......!!"

The emerald-colored eyes were peering at Raul.

(... girl?)

My gaze overlapped with those eyes, and I felt close to dizziness.

There was a girl with fluffy coral hair.

A soft cherry-colored lip and a passing nose.Large eyes with long eyelashes and a round shape.With a cute face, Raul was shot through with surprisingly strong eyes.

Forest trees and sunshine streamed into the girl's eyes, twinkling like a shooting star.

Seeing the beauty of the situation, I had the illusion that I was even dreaming.

Raul instantly understands that this beautiful girl saved his life.

(The rain has stopped.....)

At the same time, the girl breathed a sigh of relief, considering that it was totally irrelevant.

It looks like the bleeding has stopped, too.

"... do you want to stop the bleeding?"

"I really wanted to take you where it doesn't rain."I'm sorry it was so hard for me. "

"No, thank you, thank you."

Looking upward while saying so, a simple rain shelter with trees was made.

There is a bandage wrapped around my arm, and it smells like herbs or medicine.Raul took a breath and opened his mouth to the girl again.

"You're covered in blood."

“More serious than that, I'm very hungry.”

"... haha!"

Indeed, it was important, Raul smiled.

At the same time, I understand that I am hungry.Apparently, the body is in a life-threatening state.

"I'm sorry, miss, but could you call my people?"Apart from the courtesy of the allowance, let's have a meal prepared. "

What, are you okay with that?

"I'll do anything to save my life."- My name is Raul.In the language of my country, it means "wolf to help"

After calling myself as usual, I suddenly wanted to say this.

Well, this name, this country of origin, it's all a lie.

”... it's strange to call yourself a pseudonym and then reveal it as a pseudonym”

But it's the first time you've given me a pseudonym, right?

I don't know why I wanted to say that.Just because you saved my life doesn't mean you're dealing with a girl you've never met.

Thinking so, the girl laughed.

"Fufu. It's weird!"

……

The smile was breathtakingly beautiful.

“I'm Leechee. I'm just a traveler, but I know a little bit about medicine.... after I wash my wound with clean water, I'd like to get some help again. "

The girl, who called herself Leechee, stood up and told Raul.

That's why I'll stay with you for a bit longer.

"..... ahh"

Raul then swore to Riesche that he would do whatever he could to call his companions and continue to treat Raul.

Leechee's answer to that was that she wanted to learn to bow.

That was a surprise, but Leechee got better and better.

She taught me how to live as a hunter, and even told me what to do behind the scenes, and she told me she'd stay here.

Two years later, one day, when Leechee's daily routine became commonplace, Raul finally realized.

― ― I realized that I was in love with Leechee.



I'm home, Leechee. You're still cute today.

"...... Welcome back"

Returning to the huntsman's hut, Leechee, who was sitting in a chair and taking care of the bow, replied with a smile on her face.

I think such a face is also cute, so I think I'm also at the end of my life.

Raul smiled hesitantly, and on the surface, as usual, he was facing Leeche.And Leechee doesn't notice anything, and she always responds as usual.

"Raoul, is your hair wet somehow?Did it even rain? "

"No. I cut my farewell story off by the girl I used to play with recently, and I was struck with the well water I had pumped."

"...... Raul, what's wrong?"

Leechee stopped tending her hands and looked worried.

"Aren't you saying goodbye to a lot of women here?"I don't think there's a big fight going on, so I'm going to go there alone..... "

No, no, no. It's not death.

Most people don't cut off women to go to battles where they might die.

"Because you don't like women and playful men, do you?"

"I don't think it's right for a man or a woman to be dishonest with someone..."

"Well, I don't want Leechee to hate me, so I thought I'd change my mind for the time being."

"...... Raul"

Leechee narrowed her eyes, put the maintenance tools on the table, and turned around.

"That's not good."I told you before, didn't I?Where it has nothing to do with work, it's better not to lie too much. "

"Well, it's true."

Um......

“On the contrary, why do you think it's a lie?”

Raul put his hand on the table and peered into Leechee's face.Close enough to be too intimate, as if you were kissing.

"Hey, hey, hey."

……

But Leechee didn't change her expression.

Raul's face was objectively well-balanced.I used this look as a weapon to gather all kinds of information.

And yet, Leechee didn't even dye her cheeks and said with an unconscious expression.

Raul once told me about the princess he served as a child.

"... ah. I told you, that's not true."

By the way, Raul told Leechee about it.

For some reason, her mouth is so unusually light.If this unpleasant desire to "teach me about myself" is the result of romantic feelings, love is terrible.

(Well, I didn't tell you everything.)

"I went to a distant country to marry my daughter-in-law."...... when I heard that, I realized it. "

And Leechee says with a serious face.

"Raul, you must like the princess!"

………………

There was no word to say immediately.

The reaction seemed to convince Leeche more and more.

She quickly pushed Raul's shoulder while continuing to do so.

"But you're too old, and you're not giving up because you have a different identity?"I felt like I was hanging out with a lot of women to deceive my romantic feelings. "

"... I see."

"Raul sometimes seems to have lost track of his feelings.You seem to be sorting out those feelings by lying to the women you like. "

"...... ummm......"

Raul gave a twisted smile.After that, he accidentally holds on to his forehead.

(Oh no, what should I do?I have no idea if it's sharp or dull.)

And just in case, I told you.

"I'd rather forget about the princess."Because I can't see you anymore. "

I didn't tell Leechee, but she's dead.

But Leechee didn't hesitate to say.

"You're lying about wanting to forget."

"... what?"

"I think it was a hard memory for Raul to break up with the princess."When I listened to the story, it came to me very much. but..... "

Raul stares into his eyes, his soft lips spinning.

"Instead, Raul seemed very happy to tell me about the days he spent with the princess."

……

I felt like I remembered something when I was told that.

She worked hard to ask me about Raul's happiness.

The fact that he showed me sweet sweets, soft blankets, and cute flower fields.The memory of such a time comes back in a short moment.

I hope you're happy, Raul.

…………

I felt like Leechee and the princess here were somewhere similar.

After that, I feel that there is no resemblance at all.The emotions you give Raul, everything.

"Even if one of the many events is abhorrent, you don't have to hate everything that comes with it."...... would that be more pleasant for everyone? "

……

I felt a lot of emotions coming out of my chest.

It's very rare for Raul to live with his emotions and not know what makes him happy.

Or even a miracle.

I see.

Raul chuckles and tells her again.

"I like that about Leechee."

"... thank you"

Leechee returned a sincere thank you after she was a little surprised.From the look of his face, it seems that he was received as a human favor, not a romantic feeling.

"I'm glad, but wipe my head first."

"Yes, yes.... well, it's just fine if you can't take it seriously"

Thinking that from the bottom of his heart, Raul walks out.Then, the bamboo falling from my hair reminded me of the rain on the day I met Leeche.

Again, I was in love at first sight.

That's how you smile on your lips.