Interlude 3
I am the protagonist, and thus, I am the protagonist.
The world revolves around me because I am the protagonist. Reflecting on this, I realized something while practicing my swings.
It’s been a while since a training event has come up!!
Hmm, despite my daily training, why hasn’t anything happened? Usually, such events come at crucial moments, but I haven’t felt any sign of it.
Training is important, but sometimes a different approach might be necessary. Doing the same thing over and over might not bring any change.
So, what should I do?
Hmm, a powered-up protagonist… It’s common for their hair color to change when they awaken, isn’t it?
Oh, that’s it! How about changing my hair color? Black hair all the time is boring.
Let’s change it. There should be a place in the capital to change hair color… Let’s check it out.
Even though this world has a medieval vibe, there are surprisingly many kinds of shops. It’s a novel game, so it’s best not to worry about the details.
“Hmm, this must be the place.”
An old shop stood slightly away from the center of the capital, so it wasn’t very lively.
As I entered, a person with messy hair that covered their eyes like a typical eroge protagonist appeared.
“W-welcome.”
Oh, a surprisingly cute voice. It’s a girl. Silver hair, silver clothes, the entire shop is silver-themed.
The silver theme is strong here.
“So, w-what can I do for you?”
“…I want to change my hair color.”
“W-what color would you like?”
“…Gold.”
“W-well, silver is our recommendation…”
“I see. Then make it gold.”
“W-what? But we specialize in silver…”
This feels like an NPC in a game where you have to choose the right option to proceed with the scenario.
She keeps repeating the same lines. I want gold, but I guess silver is fine too.
“Okay, silver it is.”
“Th-thank you very much.”
She seems delighted. I can’t see her face well, but it feels that way.
“Y-you’re not by any chance… F-Fei? The Holy Knight?”
“…What if I am?”
Oh, my name has even reached this rundown hair salon.
“I knew it. The pervert who does handstands around the capital every day.”
“…”
“Eek, please don’t glare at me!”
Come on, don’t tell me you know me from such strange rumors. I instinctively glared at her.
“I-I’ve seen you before, from the sidelines.”
“I see.”
“I-I admired you quite a bit.”
“I see.”
Even in my previous life, hair salon staff would chat with me while cutting my hair.
Her speech is awkward, but she’s making an effort to talk to me. She’s applying some kind of liquid to my hair.
And so, after some time, my hair turned silver!!
Oh, it suits me better than I expected! As expected of me, I look cool!
“I-it suits you.”
“Indeed.”
“G-go out and show it to many people, and tell me their reactions later.”
“Indeed.”
Haha, I feel like a protagonist who has suddenly awakened!
I should show this to Master Yururu!
“Fei, Fei-kun!? Your hair color!?”
“Indeed. I woke up like this.”
“What!? Could it be some kind of illness? We should go to the infirmary!”
I showed her, but her reaction wasn’t what I expected.
“It’s not an illness. No need to worry.”
“I-is that so. It’s amazing how someone’s hair can change color suddenly. Wow, beautiful silver hair, it changes your image, and you have a nice aura!”
Indeed, Master understands the coolness of this hairstyle. I feel like I’ve powered up with this hair color change.
Maybe this is how college students feel when they dye their hair and start acting cool.
“Silver-haired Fei-kun is also wonderful!”
“Indeed.”
“I have silver hair too, so we look like siblings! Should I call you big brother?”
“Indeed.”
She’s older than me, but she wants to make me the big brother. Isn’t it usually the other way around for siblings? Well, either way is fine.
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“Hehe, big brotheeer.”
I could push her away and tell her she’s annoying, but she’s done a lot for me.
She’s hugging me, but I’ll let it slide. If it were Arthur, I’d push him away.
“Ah! S-sorry! I hugged you without thinking.”
“Don’t mind it.”
“R-really? Then, I’ll do it again…”
Master Yururu is quite affectionate. She’s very clingy.
“Hehe, big brotheeer.”
“…”
Her character is falling apart. Well, she probably wants to be affectionate because of some family issues.
She’s always been a loner. She had to spend the time she would’ve been small and dependent on others swinging a sword to dispel rumors.
I’ve relied on her a lot, so I can’t really refuse.
Her chest is pressing against me… I’ll just keep a straight face and act like I don’t notice.
“Ah, next, I’ll be the big sister!”
“Is that so?”
“Come on, rest your head on your big sister’s lap!”
Maybe she’s really starved for love. She’s gently placing my head on her lap and stroking it.
“Ah… Your hair is so soft.”
“……”
Speaking of which, she seems to be getting along with the maid, Mai, recently, so maybe she isn’t a loner anymore.
“Whoa! Arthur!”
“……Hello.”
Arthur was here too. I don’t know when he showed up.
“Faye, your hair color has changed.”
“I woke up like this.”
“Why isn’t it blonde like mine?”
“I don’t know.”
“Hmph, it should’ve been blonde like your big sister’s.”
Arthur likes to act like a big sister too, huh.
“Here, rest your head on my lap.”
“Arthur, Faye is on my lap right now!”
“Your lap doesn’t look very comfortable, teacher.”
“It is comfortable! I may look like this, but I watch my weight!”
Oh, it seems Master Yururu is angry now. It’s rare to see these two argue, so it’s refreshing.
It’s about time to end this lap pillow session. I need to start my training.
“Ah, Faye… I’m going to miss you…”
Master looks sad when I lift my head. Sorry, but it’s time for my running practice. And I’ll be doing it on my hands.
Since my hair color is different today, I’m feeling extra motivated.
In the end, I got tired of the new hair color and went back to black the next day.
By the way, Maria said it looked cool.
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