Muyoku no Seijo wa Okane ni Tokimeku Vol 1 Chapter 15.2

When Oscar came out of the confession room, Leo was there, facing him from a really close range, Oscar’s face was filled with anger and regret .

The edge of his eyes were red, maybe because of his heated argument with Harlet-sensei .

“Did you hear that, Leonora von Harkenberg… . ”

“Hmm, that, uh…… yes . ”

Leo wasn’t confident he could fool him, so he said the truth, wile looking away embarra.s.sed .

Oscar then sneered at Leo .

“You have good hobbies… haha… . ”

“Uh, that, I won’t, tell anyone……!”

Normally, Leo would use this kind of information to blackmail someone, and use their weakness to his advantage, but right now, his calculations made him reject the idea .

Because Oscar is the heir of the Bernstein company .

Oscar is not a person that he could mess up with, and if possible he would like to improve his connections with him . Because if he don’t improve it real fast, someone as weak as Leo right now – with a girl’s body – would be killed .

Besides, it’s not as if Leo didn’t understand that hair loss is a really serious issue to a man .

(How should I comfort him? I can’t mention his receding hair, I need to say something good like: “You need to move forward senpai”)

As Leo was troubling himself over this matter, Oscar opened his mouth, faster than Leo could .

“…Well, it’s not a secret anyway, Rolf and my other friends already know . ”

“Eh!?”

It seems that Oscar-senpai hair problems was a known fact to his friends .

Leo was impressed with this unshakable friends.h.i.+p . But he could not help himself since he was worried with Oscar’s head .

(Hmm, I don’t know if I already found it or not, where is it? It’s becoming M-shaped? Or it’s getting thinner overall?)

And as Leo was thinking all this rude things, Oscar dropped the tone of his voice to a even lower level .

“It’s fun to see other people’s suffering?”

“Huh… . ”

Leo was surprised, he even thought of saying “I won’t laugh about it,” but he re-collected himself . To these people, touching this subject is sacrilegious, it’s better to avoid talking about hair . Human beings are complicated, and Leo was nervous .

“…There is, no way, that is, tr–… . ”

“How so?”

Without even listening, Oscar cut-off what Leo was going to say, looking down with contempt at the restless girl .

“Even if it’s you, Leonora von Harkenberg–… . ”

Oscar’s face was quite sharp, it made Leo so frightened he straightened his back, it was a different face from prince Albert, but it was in part, handsome .

Oscar started to close in on Leo, witch made Leo hit his back against a wall .

*Kabedon*

“…–I still don’t like you…… I just wanted to apologize for the last time . ”

“Huh… . “

Is he talking about what happened in the cafeteria? Well, I don’t mind… but why is he apologizing?

Oscar was like a mountain, Leo didn’t even stand a chance against Oscar’s arm that was fully in contact with the wall, their bodies really close .

“After all, you are also a higher n.o.ble . Even with a hair this beautiful… what a waste . ”

Suddenly, Oscar grabbed a bunch of Leo’s hair .

(He is targeting my hair!?)

“Why are you, so desperate, for hair?”

“It’s only natural that I would want even more hair, didn’t you hear how valuable it is?”

“Even if, you have, this much, senpai…?”

Oscar’s face turned sour .

“You have to pay a lot of money to the church just to increase it a little bit of hair . ”

Leo involuntarily looked to the side .

The remaining amount of hair that Oscar had was by far little, it’s good that he at least didn’t try to hide it .

And Harlet-sensei receiving gold to treat baldness was really intriguing .

“If you, really want, hair this much, then I’ll give, you some… . ”

“You’re lying . I know how much you high n.o.bles value their hair, even more if you’re a woman . Knock it out, I know you didn’t mean it, you n.o.bles are always doing this–”

It’s true that Leena said: “Hair is life itself . ”

But to Leo hair didn’t amount to S***, besides he did know that Leena’s hair would grow instantaneously after being cut because of Magic .  And, if there was someone depressed because they wanted it, he didn’t mind giving it for free .

(Un, I’ll do it)

“–And so, before you do anything harsh that can’t be repair–”

“Is this, enough…?”

Oscar was cut-off, so he turned annoyed in Leo’s direction, only to see her grab the sword that was in the altar . (Tl/n: It wasn’t specified when Oscar separated from Leo, so this part was a tiny bit confusing)

“Wha–!?

“Is this, enough?”

*Slash*

Leo grabbed a bundle of hair – enough to make a pony tail – and cut it with the sword .

“………… . ”

Oscar couldn’t dart his eyes off of this scene . It was like he was in a trance .

“Wai-!, you-!”

“Not, enough?”

Leo inclined his head . He didn’t know how much was enough, so he decided to give a bit more .

“What are you doing! You are a high n.o.ble, so why…!”

Oscar then grabbed Leo’s arms, locking eyes with the girl .

“That’s, true… . ”

Maybe it wasn’t enough .

“Then, Oscar-senpai, I will, give you . ”

But even so, Leo didn’t want this hair, as it was already cut . So he decided to give it to Oscar as a present .

“Our hairs, mach, the color… . ”

Obviously the quality was different, so he decided to emphasize that it was the same black color . It’s okay, there shouldn’t be any discomfort, even the quality of the hair is good . Maybe .

“I understand, that important, things are, important; So don’t, loose hope, senpai . ”

“Leonora von Harkenberg… you…!”

After hearing those words from Leo, Oscar cheeks flushed and he hugged Leo, probably because he could make a wig now .

And maybe because Oscar was so much bigger than Leo, or the hug was too tight… Leo was suffocating .

However, Leo decided that he wouldn’t complain, because Oscar seemed to be needing this hug, the hands that were holding him where trembling, and the head that was buried in his neck was sobbing .

One thing Leo understood, to go bald was scary .

“Thank you…! Thank you, Leonora…!”

After a while, Oscar had already recomposed himself, he put his hands on both of Leo’s shoulders and looked straight to her eyes; Oscar eyes where still a bit wet .

Leo was a bit unaware at first of having done something worth of receiving such grat.i.tude, so he tough to himself: “I see… . ”

Even though he is a cool senpai, he is really emotive, and kinda cute .

“How should I repay you… Leonora . ”

The words: “How should I repay you” left a deep impression in Leo .

(I can’t hesitate right now! The Bernstein’s owe me one…!)

It would do him no good to show an exited expression from this mere words, so the only option was: To rejoice internally!!! – this is one of Leo’s MAX-level abilities .

(I can’t be too greedy! But this is a unique opportunity!)

Leo had already started making his calculations, what I can ask, what I can’t ask, what can I receive and etc .

Think, the only reason I came to the church was so I could find an ally to help me run away from prince Albert and this academy; But with things the way they where right now, Leo couldn’t stay away from the academy for too long .

Soon, he could use that spell again, and then finally… heheheh!

“…Then, will you, cooperate, with me, senpai?”

“Cooperate…?”

Because of the sudden request, Oscar tilted his head suspiciously .

Witch Leo said: “Yes . ”

I originally wanted Harlet-sensei’s help, but I decided to change the target .

“By all means, I have, to leave, this school, soon… . ”

“You will leave? Why?”

“…I will, go to, Richard . ”

Leo wondered if he should tell Oscar the real reason why he needed to go, that he didn’t like all this attention the prince was giving him .

Oscar shut his eyes for a brief moment to think of why Leo wanted to go there of all places, but he soon gave up .

“…I understand . I will cooperate with you . ”

“Really!?”

Leo’s face lit up with happiness after he got Oscar’s agreement so easily .

“I need, a map please, to go from, school to Richard . Hopefully, it won’t take, too much time… . ”

“It’s okay, I’ll hire a carriage, pick a good route for you and a good inn too . ”

Leo became even more happy hearing that he would stay in a good inn .

“You said that you’re heading to Richard, right? Are you coming back to school?”

Oscar was trying to find out the true meaning behind this “Little adventure” . However, Leo though he was simply asking if it would be a one way trip .

“I will, be back…… . ” (Tl/n: Tun dun tutu ruru∼♥)

It’s possible that he and Leena won’t be able to switch, so it’s safer to secure a return pa.s.sage .

“Really…?”

Oscar sighed in relief . However, Leo was really excited that his escape plan was working .

(Lucky∼! I received an unexpected and luxurious way out of here!)

After all, he didn’t have to pay anything .

It would take at least a week to make all of the arrangements, or if Leo wanted to do it in secret, it was better to wait for at least two weeks, because there would be a presentation about sorcery and many visitors from outside would be coming to the school .

Leo listened attentively to what Oscar was saying .

And because Oscar was the son of a merchant, he asked Leo if “This was good enough”, witch led Leo to ask for one more thing .

“Oscar-senpai, can I ask, just one, more thing…?”

“And what would it be?”

“Can you, believe in me, and don’t, ask why, I’m going there, please…?”

Leo was a bit apprehensive in asking that, so he grabbed around the chest area of his clothes and squeezed it really tight, and looked down thinking that Oscar wouldn’t agree .

“I understand . ”

Leo was so relieved that he heaved out a sigh . Seems like Oscar had a deep respect for him now .

“Leonora von Harkenberg… . ”

When Oscar mentioned his name, Leo raised his head and met eye to eye with Oscar who had a serious aura .

“…Somehow, for the other day, I’m really sorry . You are nothing like the rumors say about you; You are even more kind and benevolent, and you have basically no greed . Compared to those other n.o.bles, you are even more n.o.ble . Sorry that I gave up on you so soon, without even knowing you . ”

“It’s okay… . ”

On the contrary, it may not look like it, but to Leo, he had received a lot .

Leo didn’t mind it at all and was shaking his head, and seeing that, Oscar had warm smile plastered on his face .

*Whisper*

“Well… you’re a bit crazy though . ”

“Uhn…?”

“It’s nothing . ”

It was a monologue, so Oscar wasn’t repeating it .

He squeezed the bundle of hair in his hand and said: “When my sister recovers, I’ll let you meet her . She should be happy . ”

For some reason Oscar suddenly started talking about his sister .

“Hmm…?”

‘It may be a merchant custom to introduce his family members to someone who helped you’ Leo thought .

Anyway, the Bernsteins where welcome to become Leo’s acquaintances .

“Oh, I’m really sorry, but I have to go now . I have o get Camilla and a medic magician before the magic power of this hair is gone . ” (Tl/n: Kami and Cami sound alike, right?)

“Huh……?”

Leo felt that he had heard something strange and blinked his eyes in surprise .

“I will contact you when I have everything prepared . ”

Oscar softly kissed Leo’s hair, which was still glossy in his hands .

“-Hang on, hair . ”

Oscar then left the church like the wind .

“…Camilla? Magician?”

We were talking about hair, right?

‘This must be an “Oath of Hair” no doubt’ Leo thought . Because Oscar even kissed Leo’s hair, so this should be it, we are hair friends now .

“…I see . ”

The procedures of leaving school where going steady . All Leo had to do was to wait for Oscar to get in touch with him .

With a new hair cut, Leo left the church feeling proud of himself .

Sometimes you can help people even being greedy .

When Oscar came out of the confession room, Leo was there, facing him from a really close range, Oscar’s face was filled with anger and regret

The edge of his eyes were red, maybe because of his heated argument with Harlet-sensei

“Did you hear that, Leonora von Harkenberg… . ”.

“Hmm, that, uh…… yes . ”.

Leo wasn’t confident he could fool him, so he said the truth, wile looking away embarra.s.sed

Oscar then sneered at Leo

“You have good hobbies… haha… . ”.

“Uh, that, I won’t, tell anyone……!”.

Normally, Leo would use this kind of information to blackmail someone, and use their weakness to his advantage, but right now, his calculations made him reject the idea

Because Oscar is the heir of the Bernstein company

Oscar is not a person that he could mess up with, and if possible he would like to improve his connections with him . Because if he don’t improve it real fast, someone as weak as Leo right now – with a girl’s body – would be killed

Besides, it’s not as if Leo didn’t understand that hair loss is a really serious issue to a man

(How should I comfort him? I can’t mention his receding hair, I need to say something good like: “You need to move forward senpai”).

As Leo was troubling himself over this matter, Oscar opened his mouth, faster than Leo could

“…Well, it’s not a secret anyway, Rolf and my other friends already know . ”.

“Eh!?”.

It seems that Oscar-senpai hair problems was a known fact to his friends

Leo was impressed with this unshakable friends.h.i.+p . But he could not help himself since he was worried with Oscar’s head

(Hmm, I don’t know if I already found it or not, where is it? It’s becoming M-shaped? Or it’s getting thinner overall?).

And as Leo was thinking all this rude things, Oscar dropped the tone of his voice to a even lower level

“It’s fun to see other people’s suffering?”.

“Huh… . ”.

Leo was surprised, he even thought of saying “I won’t laugh about it,” but he re-collected himself . To these people, touching this subject is sacrilegious, it’s better to avoid talking about hair . Human beings are complicated, and Leo was nervous

“…There is, no way, that is, tr–… . ”.

“How so?”.

Without even listening, Oscar cut-off what Leo was going to say, looking down with contempt at the restless girl

“Even if it’s you, Leonora von Harkenberg–… . ”.

Oscar’s face was quite sharp, it made Leo so frightened he straightened his back, it was a different face from prince Albert, but it was in part, handsome

Oscar started to close in on Leo, witch made Leo hit his back against a wall

*Kabedon*.

“…–I still don’t like you…… I just wanted to apologize for the last time . ”.

“Huh… . “.

Is he talking about what happened in the cafeteria? Well, I don’t mind… but why is he apologizing?.

Oscar was like a mountain, Leo didn’t even stand a chance against Oscar’s arm that was fully in contact with the wall, their bodies really close

“After all, you are also a higher n.o.ble . Even with a hair this beautiful… what a waste . ”.

Suddenly, Oscar grabbed a bunch of Leo’s hair

(He is targeting my hair!?).

“Why are you, so desperate, for hair?”.

“It’s only natural that I would want even more hair, didn’t you hear how valuable it is?”.

“Even if, you have, this much, senpai…?”.

Oscar’s face turned sour

“You have to pay a lot of money to the church just to increase it a little bit of hair . ”.

Leo involuntarily looked to the side

The remaining amount of hair that Oscar had was by far little, it’s good that he at least didn’t try to hide it

And Harlet-sensei receiving gold to treat baldness was really intriguing

“If you, really want, hair this much, then I’ll give, you some… . ”.

“You’re lying . I know how much you high n.o.bles value their hair, even more if you’re a woman . Knock it out, I know you didn’t mean it, you n.o.bles are always doing this–”.

It’s true that Leena said: “Hair is life itself . ”.

But to Leo hair didn’t amount to S***, besides he did know that Leena’s hair would grow instantaneously after being cut because of Magic .  And, if there was someone depressed because they wanted it, he didn’t mind giving it for free

(Un, I’ll do it).

“–And so, before you do anything harsh that can’t be repair–”.

“Is this, enough…?”.

Oscar was cut-off, so he turned annoyed in Leo’s direction, only to see her grab the sword that was in the altar . (Tl/n: It wasn’t specified when Oscar separated from Leo, so this part was a tiny bit confusing).

“Wha–!?.

“Is this, enough?”.

*Slash*.

Leo grabbed a bundle of hair – enough to make a pony tail – and cut it with the sword

“………… . ”.

Oscar couldn’t dart his eyes off of this scene . It was like he was in a trance

“Wai-!, you-!”.

“Not, enough?”.

Leo inclined his head . He didn’t know how much was enough, so he decided to give a bit more

“What are you doing! You are a high n.o.ble, so why…!”.

Oscar then grabbed Leo’s arms, locking eyes with the girl

“That’s, true… . ”.

Maybe it wasn’t enough

“Then, Oscar-senpai, I will, give you . ”.

But even so, Leo didn’t want this hair, as it was already cut . So he decided to give it to Oscar as a present

“Our hairs, mach, the color… . ”.

Obviously the quality was different, so he decided to emphasize that it was the same black color . It’s okay, there shouldn’t be any discomfort, even the quality of the hair is good . Maybe

“I understand, that important, things are, important; So don’t, loose hope, senpai . ”.

“Leonora von Harkenberg… you…!”.

After hearing those words from Leo, Oscar cheeks flushed and he hugged Leo, probably because he could make a wig now

And maybe because Oscar was so much bigger than Leo, or the hug was too tight… Leo was suffocating

However, Leo decided that he wouldn’t complain, because Oscar seemed to be needing this hug, the hands that were holding him where trembling, and the head that was buried in his neck was sobbing

One thing Leo understood, to go bald was scary

“Thank you…! Thank you, Leonora…!”.

After a while, Oscar had already recomposed himself, he put his hands on both of Leo’s shoulders and looked straight to her eyes; Oscar eyes where still a bit wet

Leo was a bit unaware at first of having done something worth of receiving such grat.i.tude, so he tough to himself: “I see… . ”.

Even though he is a cool senpai, he is really emotive, and kinda cute

“How should I repay you… Leonora . ”.

The words: “How should I repay you” left a deep impression in Leo

(I can’t hesitate right now! The Bernstein’s owe me one…!).

It would do him no good to show an exited expression from this mere words, so the only option was: To rejoice internally!!! – this is one of Leo’s MAX-level abilities

(I can’t be too greedy! But this is a unique opportunity!).

Leo had already started making his calculations, what I can ask, what I can’t ask, what can I receive and etc

Think, the only reason I came to the church was so I could find an ally to help me run away from prince Albert and this academy; But with things the way they where right now, Leo couldn’t stay away from the academy for too long

Soon, he could use that spell again, and then finally… heheheh!.

“…Then, will you, cooperate, with me, senpai?”.

“Cooperate…?”.

Because of the sudden request, Oscar tilted his head suspiciously

Witch Leo said: “Yes . ”.

I originally wanted Harlet-sensei’s help, but I decided to change the target

“By all means, I have, to leave, this school, soon… . ”.

“You will leave? Why?”.

“…I will, go to, Richard . ”.

Leo wondered if he should tell Oscar the real reason why he needed to go, that he didn’t like all this attention the prince was giving him

Oscar shut his eyes for a brief moment to think of why Leo wanted to go there of all places, but he soon gave up

“…I understand . I will cooperate with you . ”.

“Really!?”.

Leo’s face lit up with happiness after he got Oscar’s agreement so easily

“I need, a map please, to go from, school to Richard . Hopefully, it won’t take, too much time… . ”.

“It’s okay, I’ll hire a carriage, pick a good route for you and a good inn too . ”.

Leo became even more happy hearing that he would stay in a good inn

“You said that you’re heading to Richard, right? Are you coming back to school?”.

Oscar was trying to find out the true meaning behind this “Little adventure” . However, Leo though he was simply asking if it would be a one way trip

“I will, be back…… . ” (Tl/n: Tun dun tutu ruru∼♥).

It’s possible that he and Leena won’t be able to switch, so it’s safer to secure a return pa.s.sage

“Really…?”.

Oscar sighed in relief . However, Leo was really excited that his escape plan was working

(Lucky∼! I received an unexpected and luxurious way out of here!).

After all, he didn’t have to pay anything

It would take at least a week to make all of the arrangements, or if Leo wanted to do it in secret, it was better to wait for at least two weeks, because there would be a presentation about sorcery and many visitors from outside would be coming to the school

Leo listened attentively to what Oscar was saying

And because Oscar was the son of a merchant, he asked Leo if “This was good enough”, witch led Leo to ask for one more thing

“Oscar-senpai, can I ask, just one, more thing…?”.

“And what would it be?”.

“Can you, believe in me, and don’t, ask why, I’m going there, please…?”.

Leo was a bit apprehensive in asking that, so he grabbed around the chest area of his clothes and squeezed it really tight, and looked down thinking that Oscar wouldn’t agree

“I understand . ”.

Leo was so relieved that he heaved out a sigh . Seems like Oscar had a deep respect for him now

“Leonora von Harkenberg… . ”.

When Oscar mentioned his name, Leo raised his head and met eye to eye with Oscar who had a serious aura

“…Somehow, for the other day, I’m really sorry . You are nothing like the rumors say about you; You are even more kind and benevolent, and you have basically no greed . Compared to those other n.o.bles, you are even more n.o.ble . Sorry that I gave up on you so soon, without even knowing you . ”.

“It’s okay… . ”.

On the contrary, it may not look like it, but to Leo, he had received a lot

Leo didn’t mind it at all and was shaking his head, and seeing that, Oscar had warm smile plastered on his face

*Whisper*.

“Well… you’re a bit crazy though . ”.

“Uhn…?”.

“It’s nothing . ”.

It was a monologue, so Oscar wasn’t repeating it

He squeezed the bundle of hair in his hand and said: “When my sister recovers, I’ll let you meet her . She should be happy . ”.

For some reason Oscar suddenly started talking about his sister

“Hmm…?”.

‘It may be a merchant custom to introduce his family members to someone who helped you’ Leo thought

Anyway, the Bernsteins where welcome to become Leo’s acquaintances

“Oh, I’m really sorry, but I have to go now . I have o get Camilla and a medic magician before the magic power of this hair is gone . ” (Tl/n: Kami and Cami sound alike, right?).

“Huh……?”.

Leo felt that he had heard something strange and blinked his eyes in surprise

“I will contact you when I have everything prepared . ”.

Oscar softly kissed Leo’s hair, which was still glossy in his hands

“-Hang on, hair . ”.

Oscar then left the church like the wind

“…Camilla? Magician?”.

We were talking about hair, right?.

‘This must be an “Oath of Hair” no doubt’ Leo thought . Because Oscar even kissed Leo’s hair, so this should be it, we are hair friends now

“…I see . ”.

The procedures of leaving school where going steady . All Leo had to do was to wait for Oscar to get in touch with him

With a new hair cut, Leo left the church feeling proud of himself

Sometimes you can help people even being greedy