令嬢はまったりをご所望 (HIATUS)

V1 Chapter 7.6

 
As the customers exited the shop hurriedly, Rhonya could only see them off while saying ‘thank you very much’. But she stopped the last customer and handed her a cup of cocoa.

After telling her that I returned first before the others, I then sat down at the counter seat. Rhonya was swiftly cleaning up within the shop. She noticed me observing her, and her hands stopped working. I looked away in a fluster.

….This is badd.. I dunno what to say.

The words wouldn’t come out of my mouth. More like, I’m hesitant with calling her with just ‘you’. Calling her tenchou doesn’t click with me, and if I call her by her name I’m sure Boss will scold me. Then, what about ‘Rhonya-tenchou’? But that feels off.

With plates on her hands, Rhonya headed to the kitchen.

Even when standing, even when walking, she always keeps her back straight. Even while sitting down and reading, as well as when having her coffee, she always has this proper posture. Every action she does has elegance. Just like a noble’s daughter….

Rhonya came back from the kitchen then, and started wiping the counter table.

Oh yeah! How ‘bout transforming right in front of her to kickstart a conversation. I remember she looked happy when Chise and Boss did it the last time.

I then closed my eyes.

I felt the tingling sensation all over my body, and the transformation was complete.

Opening up my eyes, a cheerful pair of blue eyes flashed before me. I faced away in a fluster as I still can’t look straight to her eyes.

“How about a cup of juice until the rest arrives? I would recommend the raspberry and cherry mix.”

“…Nn.”

Although she talked to me in a gentle voice, I could only nod in reply.

As I turned silent again, Rhonya brought over a cup of red juice. I took a sip of it. It was sweet and sour. This ain’t bad.

“Is it to your liking?” Rhonya asked while tilting her head.

“Nn, yum.”

“That is a relief. Ryuse-san likes sweet and sour flavors, right”

“Huh…” my eyes opened wide.

Well, it’s true that I like sweet-sour flavors rather than just sweet ones, but I’ve never even told it to Sena or the others. She’s quite observant, huh.

“….Hey” I think my voice faltered a bit, but I continued on.

“Can I call you ojou? Somehow calling you tenchou doesn’t click with me, and ojou seems to fit you well so… Can I? Rhonya-ojou…”

I tried asking her about how to call her.

Rhonya’s eyes widened in surprise, and she fell into thought. Then—

“As long as Ryuse-san likes it,” she replied with a gentle smile.

It felt like the distance between us became narrower and that made me happy.

I stretched out my long tail towards Rhonya, who was trying to head to the kitchen. Wrapping it around her waist, I pulled her towards me.

Rhonya’s eyes widened and she stiffened, her face blushed red.

“Wha-what is it… Ryuse-san…”

W-what’s with that response? Cute.

Speaking of, Sena and Chise did mention it before. About how Rhonya’s not used to frolicking and to not force it on her. So this is what they meant.

“….I can’t.. frolic with you?” Looking up, I ask for her permission.

“…I-if.. you do it moderately.. then..”

“Then, your hand. Can I borrow it?” I held out my left hand, and Rhonya shyly placed her right hand on top of mine. Taking the palm of her hand closer to my face, I lightly rubbed my face to it.

Rhonya twitched and started shaking a bit.

As I took a glance towards her, Rhonya was red to her ears. Shy, she bit her own lips, and her shivering body… Aaaa.. Too much! Cute!

My body exploded and heated up, and I felt like jumping on her. But I held myself back, and made do with just some face rubbing.

Aa, I like this. As I continued frolicking, such feelings welled up within me.

Rhonya covered her mouth with her other hand. I guess it’s ticklish.

Looking at that smooth skin makes me want to lick it. But I think she’ll get mad if I suddenly licked her face.

I then tried touching my nose on Rhonya’s hand. It smelled sweet and sour, probably the residue from making the juice. As I licked the back of her hand, Rhonya emitted a small shriek.

“Hyaa… Ryu- ryuse-san… Is.. is it enough already?” asked Rhonya, as her big blue eyes swam at me.

But, she’s too cute. I don’t feel like stopping. I want to hug her tightly and frolic more. Such desires welled up within me.

“I thought Ojou wanted to touch me? You’re free to touch me, you know?”

“I-I.. do not.. particularly…”

“But you’re always looking at my tail.”

“…!!”

Pointing the edge of my tail towards Rhonya, I swayed it in front of her. The moment I placed my mouth on the back of her hand, the doorbell rang with a cling clang and the door opened.

It was Boss and the others.

As Boss saw how I placed my mouth on the back of Rhonya’s hand, he stared at it and stiffened. Then Chise, who was behind Boss, bumped into him.

“What’s wrong with you, Shize?” Chise’s face stuck out from Boss’s side from behind, staring at me. Sena’s face too stared out from the other side.

“W-welcome,” Rhonya greeted them with a flushed face. She sent a look towards me as if requesting to release her hand.

And since Boss was staring at me, I had to reluctantly release her hand.

“I- I still have some dishes to do…” and so Rhonya headed to the kitchen.

Boss slowly walked towards my direction. Sena and Chise headed to the table seat, watching me.

…Are they mad?

Cowering slightly, I looked up towards Boss. The pressure he releases remains the same even when he’s in human form.

Boss held out his hand with an expressionless face. I braced myself with eyes shut. Then he placed his big hand on top of my head and patted it roughly. Thanks to it, my fur’s all fuzzy now. Boss then headed to the table seat and sat down on the sofa, silent all the while.

….What’s with that.. Don’t tell me.. He’s still treating me like a child? Even though I’m not a child anymore like when he found me… That pisses me off.

Taking care to not scratch myself with my long claws, I tidied up my hair.

Looking towards what’s inside the kitchen, I could see Rhonya cooling off her face.

She’s still blushing… How cute. I wanna frolic more with her.

It felt like the me up till now was a mere lie. I should have opened up my heart sooner.

As if she felt my gaze, Rhonya looked towards me and I made a contented smile.

I like this shop where Ojou is.