Both of you had fun?
Banu, smiling, looked at us.
You made a promise with Peter, huh?
I tried to kick Banu, but he dodged, as if already saw it coming.
Haha! Looks like Peter couldnt do it right.
Banu tapped on Peter while smiling slyly.
Yes, I made another mistake on Miss Aris.
Peter made a face, as if he was ready to jump into the river nearby.
Peter, thats all right. Im not bad. I was in the wrong for what happened earlier.
It was a little bit of my fault earlier. I didnt realize that I would get so scared from soone else touching my ears other than myself. I had never scread so loudly. If I were to go back to my past, I would hit myself on the head from embarrassnt.
I appreciate it.
Peter made a purposeful grin, but he still seed to be down.
Bunny, you know where Arberaj is, right?
Banu suddenly asked this question, and I nodded.
Then you should go on and head there. I have got to teach this young man a lesson on becoming a true man.
Banu winked at Peter. I had no idea why a grown man would wink at another, but assuming that it wouldnt be sothing harmful, I nodded.
Co back quick. If you sleep in tomorrow, I will kick you both.
So I parted with Banu and headed back to the inn.
Lady, are you alone?
Co and play with us.
Ignoring all the cat calls from countless n, I finally managed to get into Arjes room.
Oh, you took your mask off?
I thought Arje would be in bed, but she was sitting in front of the mirror and brushing her hair.
Welco back, Aris.
Arje smiled at , with her bare face.
You ca alone? Where are the n?
Banu said that hes gonna do so project with Peter.
Seriously, he doesnt have a respectful image. Being the imperial swordsman, he should get rid of the image from his past and beco a little more calm and serious.I an, what if he gets caught goofing around?
Arje sighed. It seed as if the two of them knew each other from the past.
Speaking of which, you and Banu have sothing deeper than a regular princess and guard relationship, right?
From my mory, I recalled that Arje and Banu were good friends when they were young. They beca this way because as Arje grew older, she kept her distance.
Did I ever ntion it before?
Arje made a surprised face. Of course she never did. She would probably complint my sense of morization.
Wait a mont, I dont rember telling you this, which ans that Banu said it all! Just like his looks, he is so light with his words!
Arje was furious. I smiled, although I felt a little guilty to Banu for getting the bla.
Yes. I heard it clearly with my two ears.
I bluffed, expecting so cute hide-and-seek back story from their childhood, but when I ntioned my ears, I turned red because I was reminded of what had happened with Peter earlier. I cannot deny not to get shy from such things.
Aris? Why did you suddenly turn red? Did sothing happen?
Arje rushed over.
No, its nothing.
I tried to get out of the situation.
Aris, although we just t, I want to help dual specins. Am I not trustworthy?
From Arjes stern face, I contemplated a little whether or not I should tell her. But as her eyes filled with tears the more I hesitated, I could not help but tell her.
Its nothing serious, actually.
And I told her everything that happened with Peter earlier.
That happened to you?!
Arje had a shocked face. I didnt think it was sothing to be so shocked about.
Theres no need to be so surprised? Nothing happened other than that.
I tried to calm Arje down, but she shook her head and did not accept it.
How dare he do such a thing!
Was what Peter did such an unacceptable thing? I an, I was a little flustered, but I did give him permission.
Arent you even mad, Aris?
Suddenly, the anger of Arje pointed towards .
Angry? Why?
When I looked at Arje puzzled, Arjes eyes got bigger.
Its harassnt!
Well, I gave him permission.
You cannot allow such things carelessly as a woman! If you allow those things so carelessly..
And for a while after hearing a lecture on the proper way of a lady, my ears felt even more tired.
Got it?
As I had zoned out halfway through her lecture, I finally heard the end of it, and I smiled brightly and nodded.
Yes!
You didn't get a single thing.
Arje placed her hand on her forehead, as if she had a headache, but she quickly returned her smile.
Anyways, it seems that the Peter boy has an interest in you, so you should keep your distance.
Okay, will do.
Since if I were to ask her another question why I should, I would suffer from the second lecture of the proper way of a lady, so I just ended the conversation there.
Yes, we should always be careful of n.
Was there a reason why Arje was so leery of n? I didnt recall a part in the novel ntioning the reason. Rather, when she was with Jarrod, there was a lovey dovey vibe going on. Although it didnt get anywhere.
All right. I will go to bed now.
As soon as I finished my sentence, I just plopped onto the first bed I saw.
Aris.
As I tried to fall asleep, Arje called cautiously from behind.
Yes?
You see, I have a request, if you dont mind?
What is it?
If it was sothing simple, I would reject it, and if it was sothing difficult, I would pretend to contemplate a bit and then reject it.
Let touch them, too.
What was that I heard?
Touch what?
When I turned over to look at Arje, there was a type of gleam in her eyes that was unfamiliar. It was that ofwhat do I say..the passionate eyes of a scholar? Anyways, her eyes were sparkling. Was it possible to make eyes shine as a sorceress of light?
Those ears. As soon as I saw them, I wanted to ask you but suppressed them because I didnt want to be impolite, but I ask of you
The favor she asked so seriously was unexpected. Was it sothing to be so serious about?
I want to refuse.
I didnt want the sa feeling from when Peter touched them earlier, so I tried to refuse.
Is that so? I see. I am so sick of myself.
Arje murmured, as if she really regretted asking. Looking at her like that, I grew weak again.
Okay, fine. I will let you, so stop making such a sad face.
I guess it would be all right among won. Its not such a terrible thing to ask, and she asked out of curiosity.
Really? You are sure, right?
Arje smiled brightly. Looking at her excitent made feel as if I would regret my decision later.
Please be careful. I think it will hurt a lot if you press hard.
Arje nodded affirmingly and then got on the bed.
Of course, there are a lot of veins on the ears and vital points, so you have to touch them lightly.
The hands of Arje approached my ears slowly. My heart was beating fast. Butterflies? No, there was no reason for to get excited, but I must have mistaken a feeling of nervousness and fear to getting butterflies.
Let know if it hurts, okay?
And the white hands of Arje touched my ears.
Heeek! Wait! Wait! Stop that!
And I should have refused. With the scream from earlier, I tried to stop her, but
Oooh, this is so soft and squishyI might get addicted.
Unlike Peter, Arje had no rcy. She told to let her know if it hurt, but she did not stop.
Arje! Wait!
It was a different kind of sensation from when Peter was touching. A risky feeling. A feeling of great danger shook my entire body up and down.
Arje!!
And so I had to suffer from the act of Arje for a while.
The next day.
Did you ladies have a good night?
As Arje and I stepped outside to the cafe, Banu, who we dont know when he would have gotten back, waved his hands at us
No, I could not sleep well.
There was that thing in the room, and I had to get help from Arje to walk because my legs were sore as if I had run the entire city at full speed. Arje apologized and ntioned that she would treat to a al, but I decided to never let her pet again.
Did you walk too much yesterday? Do you think you can perform the test today?
Banu asked, with a short chuckle.
Of course. I want to hurry up and see that sword.
After getting help from Arje to grab a seat, I answered Banu. I wanted to confirm the look of that sword with my own eyes.
Yes, thats the true spirit of a swordsman.
Banu spread butter on his bread with a pleased face.
And Peter?
Peter was nowhere to be seen.
Haha! I guess the path to manhood was a bit rough for him. Hes still in bed. I dont think he will be able to get up for a while, so I will let him rest today.
What in the world did Banu make him do?
Banu!
At that mont, Arje smacked Banu in the back. Banu was drinking milk at the ti, so after he got smacked, he started to cough and pound his chest as if he was choking.
What, why are you doing this?
Banu was sly enough to dodge my kick, but I guess he didnt expect Arje to smack him.
You idiot!
Arje was furious. It was probably from thinking that Banu had told the relationship between the two in the past.
Why are you acting like this? I didnt force Peter to do anything dangerous.
Is that how you are gonna jump over this?
Huh?
Arje did not speak, and Banu looked at with a confused face, waiting for an explanation. Still, I did not say anything, because I wanted to see him get slapped so more. I just looked the other way.
He well deserved it.
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