--There's something wrong with Leffi.


"Mmm, my lord, you've got something in your hair.

"Oh, oh. . ...... anguato

"Mm, don't worry about it.

　Leffy reaches over and takes a scraggly piece of thread-like debris from my head.

　When I thanked her, she nodded her head hawkishly and sat down next to me without a care in the world.

"............

"............

"Uh, ...... its not that interesting to look at, Leffy or . I don't think it's that interesting to watch.

　I stopped practicing weaponry training to increase my skill level and said to the girl next to me, "Ummm, well, maybe so, but , why not?

"Uh-huh, well, maybe so, but it's ......, why not?

...... No, no, not really.

　...... It's been like this for a while now.

　First of all, they're kind of close.
　He's one step closer to me than before. Whenever I'm beside you, it's like some part of you is attached to me. It's a little hot.

　And the skin contact has increased.
　When you call her to come to you, she will often pull on the edge of your clothes or lean on you. There are many times these days that I thought it was Iruna, but when I looked back, it was Leffy.

　It's not a bad thing, of course, as I don't feel bad about it at all, and I'm sure that I, a healthy normal male child, have a helpless male nature to feel good about the soft body of a girl. ...... You can see that Reffi is also pushing herself too hard.

　Her face is often flushed and her conversation is somewhat awkward. This has thrown us off track.

　Now Leffy is not bad either. I mean, she's frankly cute.
　She's cute, but honestly, I prefer her normal, shameless appearance.

　I don't want you to take on too much pressure, and I would like you to go back to your normal routine as soon as possible: .......


　　　I don't want you to be in a hurry to get back to your normal routine.


"-- and Liu.

"Huh, what is it, master. You have such a scary smile on your face.

　I called Liu, who probably knows what's going on, toward the castle, got her to stick to the wall and put a hand on the side of her head with a bang.

　It's a so-called "wall-don" situation. Of course, it's not such a sweet and sour event. This is a cage to frighten her and prevent her from escaping.

　Liu bounces her shoulders at the sound and looks up at me fearfully.

"Lately, Leffy's been acting a little strange, you know what I mean?

"Yes, no? Nothing? Oh, I don't think there's anything funny about it, is there?

You mean you don't find that Leffi is not strange?

Reffi-sama is a maiden. It's not normal to act like a girly girl, is it?

"A guy who used to spend most of his day in bed and the only thing he does when he gets up is eat or play games, suddenly starts acting like such a woman, and you don't think there's anything wrong with that?

"............

　I couldn't say anything anymore and shut up.

"...... and, I mean, hey, why home? Leila is also there, so if you ask her, she might know more about the situation than we do.

　Oh, this guy just flipped out and sold out to his co-workers.

Leila's got me in a bit of a funk.

　Now she does all the housework for me and teaches me a lot about magic.
　I don't tell her anything.

Well, you don't mind if it's at home then?

"Because you're a crappy maid.

You've said it in no uncertain terms that we care about it! Terrible! Discrimination! Insolence! I wish you would be nicer to my family!

You're a fool. Demon kings are arrogant by nature. You're a fool to realize that now. And haven't I been nice enough? Lil wouldn't get near you without me, would he?

　When I say that with a grin, Liu's expression twists into a frustrated expression.

It's true, it is, but ......

That's why. --What's going on? After all . Why is Leffy in that situation?

　When asked that question, Liu finally realized that there was no way to escape, and began to speak with reluctance.

...... Um, please be absolutely silent, okay? We're going to be turned into charcoal,

"Oh. I know.

...... something that seems to be bothering Mr. Leffy.

"...... Refi?

　--I've heard Liu say that Leffi was troubled by the fact that she didn't know how to get close to others.

　It's not that I don't know how to make friends: ...... Leffi has been living alone for a long time. That is centuries.

　Of course, I have never spent my days in this way with others, and everything is new to me.

　Life now is new and exciting. It's fun, but is it enough to keep going?

　Yes, this is what I have now because others have come within striking distance and I have done nothing of my own.
　I know in my long life that if I indulge in something that was not won by me, as if I had not won it myself, it will disappear like a dream.

　Maybe you should learn how to deal with others a little more.



　This is what he thought about when I was in King's Landing.

　It seems that he blurted it out to Liu and Leila a little while ago, and after hearing the story, the two of them were eager to help the cute little Leffy with her problems, so they gave her some guidance, though they don't know what they taught her.

　--It's not just a matter of how much time you have left on the clock.

Huh, totally ......

　A bitter smile escaped me.

　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with your friends and family.

　It's a good thing that you're not thinking so hard and just continue to be a normal part of your life, but it's because you don't have any experience with it that you're worried.

　It may not be something I should say something about, but........ I'll just keep her company for a while longer without knowing anything.
　It's going to be a very long time from now on anyway, unless one of us dies. If so, you'll learn to keep your distance.

　...... Just, well, let me tell you not to take it too far. We don't want you to get overwhelmed at some point and go out of control.

　Let's give her a drink from the castle today or tomorrow to take her mind off things.


　　　* * * *


"Huh. ...... somehow fooled me. ......

　As her master disappeared, Liu let out a sigh of relief.

　It's not all a lie, even if it was deceitful.

　It is certain that the girl's other master's problem was distance from others, but in reality, the problem was a bit more in-depth.

　The trouble of that lovely master is not how to get closer to others - just how to get closer (・・・・・・), with one person.

　It's not just a question of how to get to know each other, it's also a question of how to get to know each other.

　--But it's not something that should be said by ...... yourself.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. Our maids are supporting you, Leffy!

　So was Lugh, clenching his fist.