令嬢はまったりをご所望 (HIATUS)

V2 Chapter 4

「So, what is your request?」

When asked, Orphedoto replied apologetically.

「Actually, the Papies don't want to work. They've gone on a strike.」

「Eh, the Papies......?」

「Who are the Papies?」

I turned to answer Ryuse-san who tilted his head.

「They are butterfly fairies that help me harvest coffee beans.」

「Then, wouldn't this greatly impact your store?」

It's just as Sena-san said. If the Papies refuse to work, I will no longer be able to provide coffee at the cafe.
Orphedoto spoke with a troubled expression.

「They won't listen to me. I'm sorry, could you try to convince them yourself?」

「Alright. In the first place, I was the one who asked for their help. I'll speak to them.」

Anyways, let's go visit the Papy fairies. I wonder which direction are they located at. Since this forest is very large, it's easy to get lost if we do not know our current location.

--Then, I locked eyes with Shize-san. That's right, I should bring them to the recommended napping spot first.

「I bring you guys over first.」

「No, let me do it. My friend.」

Orphedoto peeked out from a tree branch and smiled.

「The Papies are over there.」

「Oh......ok, then, please take care of everyone.」

Let's leave it to him since Orphedoto wishes to play host to them himself. Though Chise-san looks upset by this arrangement, Shize-san doesn't seem to have any objections and wordlessly nodded his head.

「I want to help you, ojou.」

「I'll tag along as well.」

Both Ryuse-san and Sena-san expressed that they wanted to come with me.

「Thank you for your help.」

We started walking in the direction indicated by Orphedoto. I held my skirt while walking to prevent it from being caught by the vegetation at my feet.
Orphedoto's forest was filled with an air of serenity and the rays of sunlight sparkled as it passed through the gaps between the leaves. It's a sight that's even more beautiful than a box of jewels. Taking in a deep breath to enjoy the forest aroma. What a refreshing scent. Occasionally, you could also hear the soft whispers of animals.
(lilies: animal sounds bokbok jk)

「Oh right, Sena-san, shall we visit the Lotos as well? I think they'll be happy to see you.」

Lotos live in the lotus field of the forest. They're always elated to see me. If someone close to them like Sena-san visits them as well, I'm sure they'd be ecstatic.
However, I didn't receive any response from him. I didn't even hear footsteps. So I stopped in my tracks and glance behind.

「E-Eh?」

Ryuse-san and Sena-san were nowhere to be found. Did they get lost? But, with a Beastman's sense of smell, they should be able to find me quickly even if they're lost. Although that's what I had thought, they didn't show up even after I waited.

「Sena-san? Ryuse-san?」

Did they change their minds and decide to take a nap instead? But, knowing Sena-san and Ryuse-san, they would inform me beforehand. Did they see an animal and their instincts kicked in......? If it was Chise-san I could see him doing that, but what on earth happened?