Leechee is the princess of this world. When you think about dressing up at evening parties, it would be more convenient to stretch your hair.

However, it sometimes led to unexpected situations. Like in the afternoon of the day, for example.

― ― So, we're close to harvesting.

At this time, Leechee tied her coral hair together and tied it high behind her.

I'm making it a ponytail because I worked in a field. On the way back from there, I joined Arnold in a bowl, so I walked next to him and had an unforgettable conversation.

"It's the leaves that I use for medicine, but the fruit is sweet and sour and delicious. If you get a lot of it, I'll ask the maid to make some jam for you!"

"But is it the fruit of the herbs?" It seems to be more or less medicinal, but is it okay for healthy people to eat? "

"If you heat it up, it will lose its medicinal properties."

Leechee laughed as she stretched her chest and answered Arnold's question.

A pleasant spring breeze blows through the trees. The fading sun twinkled, and the branches stretching to the side swayed.

"I have a maid who is very good at making sweets." I'll make sure it's not too sweet, so your Highness will join me...... khhhhh! "



Cover your face with your hands and sneeze a little.

It may have been because the wind was a little strong and the dust danced on this day. However, what was not convenient was that a strong wind blew at the moment of sneezing.

"--Ah"

"Leeche"

The moment I tried to raise my face, I felt my hair pulling.

With her neck restrained, Leechee somehow sees what she has done.

"... is your hair caught in the branches...?"

……

Arnold affirmed his gaze and lowered his eyebrows.

I try to reach where I am entangled, but it is difficult to understand because of the backhand. I give up solving it myself, because it seems like it will cause unnecessary entanglement.

Your Highness, could you close your eyes for a moment?

"... I don't mind."

While Arnold meditates, he stirs up the hem of the dress. Leechee's legs, which were normally hidden, were exposed to nearly half of her thighs.

(I can't show you such a disgraceful place.)

Remove the dagger from the thighs and release the hem of the dress.

“Thank you. You can open it now.”

Unsheathed by the dagger, Arnold, who opened his eyes, made a sinister face.

"What are you doing?"

"What... it seems impossible to solve it, so I'll cut your hair."

――……

Arnold then went deeper into the wrinkles between his brows.

"You don't have to do that."

Ah!

Arnold's hand takes the dagger.

It's better to cut off these branches than your hair, right?

No, you can't!

Leechee is in a hurry to stop Arnold as he moves into action.

"This tree is so delicate that even a top-notch gardener struggles to prune it!" If you get sick from the incision of a branch, you may just wither. ”

"But you don't have to cut your hair."

"But..."

Leechee told Arnold that she didn't want to return the dagger.

I don't think Lord Arnold will be able to solve this for me.

…………

I don't know what a tragedy it is, but it's hard to untie hair that's tangled in nature.

I'm sure Arnold will find it best to cut Leeche's hair. However, he looks at Leechee and speaks plainly.

"-Okay."

Eh

Arnold scratched Leeche's dagger and reached for it after returning it to him.

Ah, Lord Arnold!?

"For a while, just stay still."

I found Arnold's hand touching the end of his hair.

Although it was high for Leechee, it was as high as a line of sight for Arnold. For that reason, Arnold's expression really didn't seem to be anything.

(...... That said.....)

A major issue here is that Arnold is standing in front of Leechee.

(...... my face is close...!?)

After all, this is how Arnold's hands turn behind Leechee's back, facing each other.

It was an indescribable posture just before I was hugged.

(Uuu...)

I bowed down so as not to get in the way, but even if I didn't, I wouldn't be able to raise my face. After all, Arnold, who had a serious expression, was carefully touching Leechee's hair.

"Turn down a little."

"Yes, yes..."

When I did as I was told, I got closer and closer because I was leaning forward. At least Leeche's forehead touched Arnold's body.

(Is the smell of sweat okay?)

Because I was working in the field, I was worried about it. As I squeezed, I heard Arnold's voice from above.

"... your hair is thin."

"Excuse me."

"And it's so soft."

"I'm sorry..."

This is how I got entangled.

I feel so sorry for Arnold because he's in trouble. But Arnold said in a roaring voice.

"I don't think it's an apology."

"... but..."

"Besides, I'm going to praise you."

"... eh"

I was surprised and unexpectedly raised my face.

Then Arnold looks up at us and says, looking straight down at us.

"I think you have beautiful hair."

"Ah, huh...!?"

At once, I was embarrassed by the frank compliments.

Arnold narrows his eyes in front of Leechee. And this is what you're going to say.

”... I thought my hair wouldn't be upset if I touched it, but isn't that necessarily the case?”

"W-w-what's that mean..."

- Separately?

Leechee felt her cheeks burning as she smiled meanly.

(You're making fun of me again...!!)

"Here, I got it."



After feeling like you can untie the hook, you can stroke your hair like a comb.

I felt my ponytail shake behind me. With a bright red face, Leechee squeezed her tail into her back hand.

"Ah, yes, thank you...!!"

"...... I'll do it whenever I want."

I felt more and more restless when I was given gentle words. But Arnold starts to walk again, so I hurry to follow him.

"It seems that the tree has not been damaged." In this case, by summer time, the beautiful flowers will bloom..... "

"That's more than that."

Arnold pointed at Leechee with a face that didn't care about the flowers.

I think it's better to hear the explanation of where the dagger came from.



After being pointed at the weapon she was hiding, Leechee turned around as much as she could.

I-I don't know what you're talking about!!

"Do you really think it makes sense to hide it on your back now...?"

Even Arnold was aware of the existence of the dagger.

With that in mind, Leechee scratched her legs in deception. That's how I subtly picked the tip of Arnold's praise with my fingertips.