In a corner of the market.
“Sophie, you...”
Sophie: “Hiss!”
“I just...”
“Next time, I will definitely... obtain Sophie’s consent first,” Kaila said, her face clouded with genuine confusion.
Sophie: “Hiss!”
Only when Miss Hero finally shifted from her high-and-mighty princess-carrying stance back to a low-profile, scolding-receptive position did Sophie stop hissing.
“Honestly, how could Miss Hero princess-carry me in public?” Sophie grumbled while adjusting her collar. “That kind of thing... it’s bad for my image.”
Good grief.
In this Galgame, who exactly is the protagonist and who is the heroine?
As a former super-hardcore player, the Sovereign of Night, a legendary adventurer, and the creator of all Witches...
Sophie felt she had to draw a clear line between herself and Miss Hero. This was a vital matter for the future.
【Log: You have completed the achievement [Got Hiss?], gaining 2 Free Attribute Points.】
【Log: For successfully hissing repeatedly at a target far stronger than yourself, you have obtained the special skill [Hiss-en-Dazs].】
【Hiss-en-Dazs (Special) lv. Max: When hissing, there is a chance to interrupt the target’s current action. Depending on the target’s personality, the relationship between both parties, and the scenario, this may cause significant positive or negative effects.】
〈Reasonably speaking, a scrub of your level has no right to hiss at me.〉
Sophie: “...”
What kind of nonsense skill is this?
“But clearly, when we fought the Witch...”
Kaila remained expressionless, yet Sophie could read a very sincere confusion through her micro-expressions.
“Sophie clearly... didn’t say anything then.”
“That was an emergency!” Sophie emphasized. “In battle, it’s obviously a different story!”
“Oh, let me, a master of romance, give you some guidance,” Miaoyue interrupted, wiping the corners of her mouth.
“What My Saintess means is that you shouldn't do that in a public setting.”
Kaila looked thoughtful. “So, Sophie does not like doing that in public?”
“You finally understand?” Miaoyue said, crossing her arms.
Kaila nodded. “Next time, I will find... a place with no people.”
“Yes, although My Saintess likes you very much, she was just feeling shy,” Miaoyue said, taking out a new cookie and starting to munch. “This kind of thing isn't achieved overnight. You have to train her slowly, letting her gradually accept it.”
Kaila nodded thoughtfully.
Sophie: “...”
You wretched disciple.
What exactly did you two understand?!
And Little Yue, watch your wording. Is this part of your character setting? Wake up!
“No! The problem isn’t just the location!” Sophie quickly corrected. “It’s also the posture.”
A flash of realization crossed Kaila’s eyes.
With Miaoyue’s tip, she finally grasped the key point.
“I understand,” Kaila promised seriously. “Next time, I will... carry Sophie on my shoulder.”
Sophie: “...”
Shoulder... carry?
Given their relationship, wouldn't that be a bit too distant and rough?
“Sigh...”
Miaoyue let out a loud, frustrated sigh from the side.
“That’s definitely not what she meant.” The black-haired girl shook her head. “You really lack imagination.”
“Then... should I carry her like a bag?”
Kaila asked earnestly. Sophie really hadn't seemed happy just now, and she wanted to avoid that at all costs.
“Nope,” Miaoyue flatly denied, too lazy to provide further explanation.
Kaila hesitantly turned her gaze toward Sophie, hoping for a hint from the person involved.
Sophie’s head shook like a rattle.
Carry her like a bag? She was still wearing a skirt!
“Then... drag her?”
Kaila’s brow furrowed slightly. This was the most energy-efficient way of transport she could think of.
“Nope.”
“Lugging her by the scruff?”
“Nope.”
“Then what exactly...”
Uh.
The usually fearless Hero, who could swing her sword without blinking before a Witch, was finally lost in a daze.
Why was the sense of propriety between people so hard to judge?
A look of bewilderment appeared in Miss Hero’s eyes.
Her status as a Hero had not granted her any relevant skills for this.
Seeing Miss Hero like this, Sophie felt a twinge of guilt.
Her hissing just now really was a bit like bullying; after all, Miss Hero wasn't good at handling other people's emotions.
Just as Sophie was about to speak up and give her a way out, she saw a solemn Miaoyue finally finish her cookie and let out two dry coughs.
“Ahem. Now is the time.”
Miaoyue spoke in a measured tone.
“Actually, no matter what you do, the other party will refuse,” Miaoyue whispered. “So the answer you’re looking for has no ‘correct’ option.”
Sophie: “...”
Huh?
Since when was I so difficult!
“Then what... should I do?” Kaila asked respectfully, no longer caring about the other person’s status as a Witch.
This attitude was very pleasing to Miaoyue, who puffed out her chest like a proud rooster.
“It’s simple,” Miaoyue said arrogantly. “My Saintess is a textbook tsundere.”
Sophie: “?”
“The shyer she is, the more she says the opposite of what she feels. The more she wants something, the more she pretends not to care.”
Miaoyue popped a crescent pastry into her mouth, looking wise and experienced.
“But you can’t push too hard. If you eat dessert too fast, you’ll choke. My Saintess is the same; you have to feed her slowly.”
“I see.” Kaila nodded seriously.
“I see your foot!” Sophie protested. “Goddess, what kind of nonsense are you spouting?”
Miaoyue looked at Kaila. “See? She’s getting flustered.”
Kaila looked thoughtful.
Sophie: “...”
“At times like this, don’t argue with her,” Miaoyue continued to pass on her experience. “Give her two options and let her choose for herself.”
Kaila turned to Sophie and asked seriously, “Does Sophie prefer to be carried in my arms, or on my shoulder?”
“Neither!”
“That is a lie.”
Sophie: “...”
Miss Hero, is that how you’re supposed to use the Hero’s Eye?
“See?” Miaoyue triumphantly waved the crescent pastry in her hand. “A direct hit.”
Kaila’s gaze immediately became filled with respect.
She took out her parchment notebook and began recording seriously.
【When dealing with Sophie, do not argue.】
【Provide two options.】
【Sophie will usually deny both.】
【At this point, use the Hero's Eye.】
Sophie: “...”
Miss Hero, please don't write that down!
Rate on N.U.
