Well then, Ojou-sama. Shall we go out?
tsu
I called out to the Ojou-sama clinging onto my left arm.
While trembling like a small animal in her outdoor outfit, she nodded nervously.
Because of bullying, Chrisse-ojou-sama became a hikikomori.
Afraid of the outside, for approximately 2 years, she never left her room.
However today at last, little by little, shes trying to go outside her room.
[If it is with Lute-oniichan, I think I will be able to get out of my room] is what Ojou-sama had said.
Grasping my hand tightly like Ojou-sama declared, getting out of the room together with me, we walked slowly down the corridor.
Our destination is the courtyard.
The place where I usually train at.
In the courtyard; Master, Madam, Gigi-san, and the maid Merc-san, were waiting.
Noticing us, Master and Madam nonchalantly called out to us.
Welcome. Todays snack is biscuits. We have seconds, so eat to your hearts content.
Hahahahaha! If you dont exercise after you eat, youll become fat!
Dear, even if she is your daughter, telling a girl that shell grow fat is bad. Besides, Chrisse is too thin, Id rather she have some meat on her.
Master had already shed his coat, warming up his body with something like shadow boxing.
Madam is sitting under the parasol while drinking the scented tea that Merc-san had made.
Todays teacakes are biscuits
Malcolm-sans handmade custard cream is put inside a small jar.
It seems like, they like to spread the custard cream on their biscuits before eating it.
The teacakes look like they would give you heartburn.
Gigi-san seized his eyes with a hand, casting his head down.
Even though her parents and Merc-sans attitudes were no different than usual, the sight of them being moved by their only daughter coming out of her room was a scary one to see.
As I set Ojou-sama down on a separate seat from Madam, she slowly let go of my hand.
Well then, Ill be letting you go now Ojou-sama. Everyone who is watching, your cooperation will be much appreciated.
[Ill do my best. Please take care of yourself too, Lute-oniichan.]
Thank you very much.
While turning my shoulder, I stood before Master.
Like usual (today as well), I have combat training in the afternoon.
I somehow cleared the challenge of lasting 20 seconds against Master in a mock battle.
The next task from Gigi-san is to even if its a little to injure master or to push him back, its something like this
In short it is from complete defence training to defence including attack training.
However, this is harder than I thought.
First, even if I get a hit on Master it wont even leave a millimeter sized scratch on his skin, and even if I try to attack him he will just dodge me with his footwork.
and no matter how I attack him, it doesnt daunt him at all, let alone make him stumble.
Ojou-sama also felt that there was a limit to observing and looking for weaknesses through a window from a distance, so the the reason for her going down to the courtyard was to see the mock battle better.
Gigi-san intended to use the strategy: to recover ojou-samas confidence by clearing different objectives for a single purpose.
Till now it had great results, finally, after 2 years, ojou-sama was able to go outside.
However, its not over yet.
For the plan to succeed, and for Ojou-samas determination, today I will leave a wound or force Master to stumble a step.
YOSHI!!!!!!
I slap my cheeks with a yell to bring up my spirit.
Hahahahahhahahaha! Todays Lute has more fighting spirits than before!
Of course! Today I will show you that I can follow your footwork!
Umu! Try as much as you want! If its the truth, I myself must do my best! Hahahahahahaha!
You wont be able to take on that composed attitude for much longer.
Together with Ojou-sama, I came up with a secret plan last night.
I turn my gaze towards ojou-sama who was sitting on a chair.
We nodded to each other in affirmation.
W, Well then, lets carry out the mock battle between Master and Lute.
Gigi-san places his eyes on ojou-sama, then turns back to madam and raises his arm.
no more, recover from being deeply moved, already.
Dear, please dont be too fired up.
[Lute-oniichan, give your best!]
There were cheers from the girls camp.
While holding his eyes Gigi-san swings down his arm.
Thats why, I wish he would stop crying already. With a scary face isnt he crying a bit too much.
Well then, SHAM BATTLEBEGIN!
As the signal was raised, I raised the abilities of my eyes and feet with body strengthening arts.
I leap to the left side.
However, Master matched up with me just like a mirrorBut this is all going just as planned!
Then, good night, Ojou-sama.
The room goes dark and I cant see the mini-blackboard anymore.
Instead Ojou-sama waves with her small hand.
I bow with a smile on my face and leave her room behind.
On the next day, a tea party was held in Ojou-samas room.
In the room her two childhood friends, Barnie Bloomfield of the three eyed race and Muir Head of the Lamia race, were sitting
Besides me there was also Merce-san, in charge of serving.
On todays meeting the Centaur Karen Bishop wasnt at the gathering, but that doesnt particularly mean that the friend was left out.
The Lamia Muir puts her cup of scented tea down and begins talking.
Well then, we better get started preparing Karens birthday party.
The demon race has the custom to celebrate ones birthday until 15, like in Japan in my previous life
So todays gathering was to arrange for Karens surprise birthday party.
Hence, except for her those two gathered at ojou-samas room.
The three-eyed Barnie counts on her fingers.
So well be deciding the birthday presents, the venue for the party, the food, and the decorations, right?
Well, I think thats probably it. I wanted to use this room for the venue, is it alright?
Muir asked that question to Chrisse-ojousama and she shows the mini blackboard powerfully.
[Then lets use our houses banquet hall. My side can do all the preparations for the food and the decorations]
B, But the banquet hall is.
Three-eyed Barnies expression became gloomy.
Ojou-sama had a slight wry smile while apologizing.
[Im sorry to worry you for so long. Ive come to be able to go out of the room so Ill be alright]
I, Is that so! What a relief! Thats great Chrisse-chan!
Ojou-sama and Bunny, who seem to be on the same wavelength, clasped their hands together in joy
On the other hand, the mature Muir looks at me while flickering her red tongue.
She smiled as if having understood something.
I see as I expected theres only one reason for a girl to change.
I understand the meaning of those words somehow, but it is entirely wrong.
Thats an extreme misunderstanding.
For Ojou-samas honor too I want to clear this misunderstanding, but its not the place for a servant to speak out as they please without permission
Muir put on a coy smile as if to say I can see everything.
I said its a misunderstanding already!
Well then, Ill take up Chrisse-sans offer to use her houses banquet hall, my side will be preparing the food. I dont feel its right to impose everything on you.
Yup yup! If theres anything the two of us can bring from our homes lets bring it out quickly!
[Then lets bring together stuff from our three houses. That way everything can be finished with only a third of the work]
Ojousama took everyones opinion into account and thought up a plan
The other 2 people raised their voice in approval immediately.
Now then, the presents. Lets give an outline of what well probably be getting her so we dont accidentally give her the same thing on the day. Anyway, Ive prepared some cute clothes that would suit Karen
Mou Muir-chan is a meany. Karen-chans face will be absolutely flustered. She will say Such frilly clothes will not look good on me! Are you bullying me! like that.
[Shell definitely say that]
Ojousama wryly smiled at Barnies imitation of Karen
I intend to get a saving box. And you Chrisse-chan?
[I havent decided yet]
Her birthday is next week so there is still time left, so take your time and decide on a good one.
Thats right, you dont need to worry about getting the same present so long as you look for something other than clothes or a money box
The lamia Muir gives me a fleeting wink.
If you can go out of your room now, how about going out to the town to search for a birthday present? I think you find something better by going around and see various things than to think alone in a room.
[In town?]
She had only left her room once
I think going to town so soon would be overdoing it
But ojou-sama clenches her fist with a gyu.
[Thats right. For Karen-chans sake I will try going out to town and look for one]
Uh-huh, that would be good
Hang in there Chrisse-chan
Encouraged by 2 people, ojou-sama becomes determined.
If Gigi-san gets to know that Ojou-sama is leaving to go shopping in the town, he will at least hold his face for 3 hours.
While I was thinking that, ojousama looks at me with an upward glance.
Nervous and embarrassed, she held out her mini blackboard
[That being the case I want Lute-oniisan to accompany me to town is that OK?]
Of course, ojousama. If its alright with you please let me carry the packages.
Seeing our exchange, Barnie was in pure delight seeing her friends recovery. Muir, on the other hand, looked at me suggestively
I said what youre thinking is not happening already!, I replied with my gaze
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