Zannen Kei na Ojou-sama no Nichijou - Chapter 14

Back in third year of middle school, autumn.

On this day, gather in the second tea room after school was what Sumire fidgety organised so I can only call upon the bad things that will come up.

Nee, the two of you, I have something I want to do

I dont really want to know. Its definitely not anything legit. Hitomi who was sitting beside me seemingly had the same thought as she twitched her eyebrows.

Why are handkerchiefs carried? Yes! For a ladys taste in goods!
Hah?
So well be holding a handkerchief drop event!

Not only do I not get it, were doing it with three people!? That, its definitely not a game that three people can play.

Wait a minute, Sumire, thats a bit too hard
Now, now, settle, Maria. Calm down! Ok?

Sumires the one who needs to calm down! Rethink, itll be boring even if we play with three members.

The rules are simple. Two prince roles sit facing each other with their heads down and the princess role circles around them, dropping the handkerchief. The prince who notices the handkerchief behind him and chases the girl to return it

That, is not the handkerchief dropping I know.

Now, time to start! Ill outset as the princess role

Forcefully aligning Hitomi and I in seiza facing each other, we did as Sumire said and closed our eyes as Sumire skipped around us.

Ranrara, Ranrara

Whats that.

Sumires a capella BGM played forth and like so, was the start of this incomprehensible ritual-like play. Such thought was interrupted with the sound of the tea room door opening.

Looking around, Sumire was nowhere to be found. Eh, did she make her escape through the corridor!? Is that even possible? Is the handkerchief was behind us then well have to chase her?

Looking behind me, I found no such thing.

Its me

The handkerchief was apparently, behind Hitomi. But contrary to expectation, Hitomi neatly folded the handkerchief before optimistically making tea.

Hitomis not going to chase?
Its fine. Sumire will surely be back soon

Hitomi doesnt seem to plan on forming the chase. Well, being a third year in middle school, we usually wouldnt, much less a lady.

Was Sumire always like this?
Un, Always. As though she was always younger than her actual age, sometimes going about on games that make no sense. Ive been dragged into it since long ago

Aah, being through such hardships since young. You worked hard.

Maa, Sumires onii-san was half at fault too
Sumires brother? I havent meet him once
That is better not met

The Hitomi who was frowning with a bitter expression mustve experienced for the worst.

Sumires onii-san, he wasnt a character that appeared in the manga so I have no clue. I wonder what type of person he is. But if its said that its the big brothers fault then hes not such a good person maybe?

Around 10 minutes after Sumires departure.

Wh-Why?!

As Hitomi stated, a tearful Sumire returned mustve been lonely.

Why didnt you chase~! BakaBakaBaka~!!
Sumire
I dont know anymore!

Hitomi approached the Sumire tantrum and handed back the handkerchief Sumire previously dropped the bear design handkerchief.

Ojou-sama, you dropped this

Saying so, a candy ring suddenly appeared from in between the given handkerchief.

My!

Sumires checks got dyed in pink as she happily accepted the ring. That too, was something Ive seen in my last life at the candy store. The gem part is the candy so you can gaze at the worn ring while licking on it.

Completely gaining back her cheerfulness, Sumire began eating as though it was a dummy.

There was the image of a wonderful pair of prince and princess for a moment but immediately, it was exchanged with the image of a selfish child against her mother.

What should we do next! Wahahaha!

Both Hitomi and I pretended not to hear.

This play of Sumires will it continue even in high school I wonder.