Chapter 127: Oranges in the Greenhouse

Translator: Blushy

Editor: Sam

We walked for a while and went to the greenhouse straight from the terrace of the guest room. The greenhouse that Okaa-sama dearly loved.

This is our greenhouse. Lei has only been here a few times.

Ai.

Please make yourselves at home, Nii-sama said, and Nico ran into the greenhouse at once. The guards quickly followed after him. There were a lot of rare plants, so I was worried about whether he would pluck them.

This is the guest room, but from what I know, no one has ever stayed here. Okaa-sama came here a lot.

Did he come here with Okaa-sama? Im jealous.

Ever since Lei became able to walk, Otou-sama stored her portrait and tea utensils.

Otou-syama

He was worried that Lei would be sad and wonder why she didnt have an Okaa-sama.

Its a good reason, but I wont get moved or cry because of that, because Otou-sama was just feeble.

Lei, you dont have an Okaa-sama?

Chrish.

I looked at, and Chris, who was still holding my hand, looked surprised.

Chris, Ive told you this before, havent I?

Felicia looked at me worriedly. Children dont remember things that dont interest them. It probably never occurred to her that the Okaa-sama of the star of the party wasnt there.

You only have your Otou-sama?

I certainly dont have an Okaa-sama. But, Nii-syama too. I have a wonderful brother. I puffed out my chest with pride.

Im here, too.

Nico came running back. Hes fast.

Im always with you in the daytime, so Im like your Nii-sama. And, Luke is your Nii-sama, so hes like my Nii-sama. And, Gill is like Lukes Nii-sama, so hes like our Nii-sama.

Thats a little confusing.

It really was confusing. That wasnt all Nico wanted.

Its boring to run around by myself. Lei, come. I dont mind if Chris comes too.

This is my house, you know? Well, fine. Lets explore the greenhouse! Nii-sama called me, Lei.

Nii-syama, whath?

Its rare for him to interrupt me when Im playing. But, that wasnt what he wanted to do.

If you go straight to the back, there are oranges.

Orangesh!

Our eyes sparkled at the valuable information.

Alright! Lets go get some oranges!

Lethsh go!

I guess Ill come too.

Come to think of it, isnt the castles greenhouses more luxurious, so wouldnt they have oranges too? But, I didnt have time to think about it because the oranges could be stolen away. We ran like the wind.

Lei-sama cant run fast, like always. I looked at the guard who said something unnecessary. Shouldnt Hans follow the example of the other guards and stay quiet?

I dont know if its on purpose, but we went straight through the maze-like greenhouse and saw an orange tree at the end. It wasnt in a very high place, but children couldnt reach it. I dont even know if Nii-sama could reach it.

Its beautiful! Ive only seen orange trees which have been cut.

Chris, the biggest of us three, reached out, but she still couldnt reach the oranges easily. Nico jumped up, but couldnt reach. Shouldnt we use something that can be used? I looked at Hans.

Hansh, up.

Ill lift you up whenever you ask me to, but isnt this foul play, Lei-sama?

Hmm.

I looked back, and Nico and Chris also made a face that said it was unfair. Then, what should we do?

Lets talk about it.

We put our heads together and thought.

How about we climb it? Nico said since he got good at tree-climbing lately.

The branchesh are thhin. Theyww breaw.

So, we cant?

If you ask a maid to get the oranges.

Fouwpway.

Didnt you two give me that look when I asked Hans to pick me up? In that case, we have to use something. We looked around.

Should we throw stones? There arent any stones in the neat greenhouse. Then, how about a stick? Three sticks which had been supporting a plant behind Hans had fallen down.

Nico, thath!

Sticks?!

Boys and sticks are a dangerous combination, but we dont have another choice right now. The were a bit heavy, but Nico and Chris were able to hold the sticks.

Ah, Lei-sama! I heard a shriek. I held the stick and aimed it at the oranges.

Its dangerous!

Oh, I nearly hit Hans for some reason. I staggered because it was heavy.

Even the smallest stick is heavy. Babies are such a pain.

Should I stagger again?

Yes, yes. Its dangerous, so please watch, Lei-sama.

The stick was taken away. Well, he is looking after me.

Hith thhath big one over thhere.

Lei, youre only using your mouth.

I gave instructions to the two who were staggering while holding their sticks. Nico looked unhappy. Arent the two older ones also staggering? I looked at Hans disgruntledly, but he shook his head.

Lei wiww cheer you on!

I wasnt allowed, so I waved my hands and cheered them on.

Oh my gosh, Lei.

Chris laughed, and her stick managed to hit the oranges even though she was staggering.

Ah! I heard a shriek from somewhere. It was probably the gardener. A few oranges dropped down along with some leaves. Nicos stick seemed to have hit the big orange.

It dropped!

We got some!

Three people picked up the fallen oranges. Why was I late even though I wasnt holding a stick? But, everyone was able to pick up two each.

These are for my father and mother!

Then, Lei wiww give it to Otou-syama and Nii-syama.

Chris looked at her own oranges. Hans secretly shook the tree branch behind us.

Ah, Chris. Another one dropped.

Really?

Chris turned around and carefully picked up the orange.

These are for Otou-sama, Okaa-sama, and Nee-sama.

Im glad there was enough. Hans checked the oranges that had dropped.

Its ripe enough to eat. Lei-sama, isnt that good?

Ai! Lethsh go bacw, and everyone eath.

We went back slowly so that we wouldnt drop the oranges.