I apologized, consoled, and praised her, before I was finally forgiven.
Because Sylph is a girl, I'll call her Sylphy from now on.
Her full name seems to be Sylphiette.
I actually mistook such a cute girl for a boy. It looked like Paul was completely speechless over my discernment of things.
I didn't think that a [You're actually a girl?!!] incident would actually happen.
What choice did I have? Her hair was even shorter than mine when we met. Even though her short hair isn't a trendy haircut like in the modern world, her hair isn't as short as a monk's. She has never dressed once like a girl. Light brown shirt and pants. That's all. If she wore a dress, I wouldn't mistake it either.
No...... Think rationally.
She gets bullied because of her hair color, so she definitely wanted to cut her hair short so it wouldn't be as visible. Because of the bullying, she definitely wanted to run too, so instead of a dress, pants would have been more convenient. Sylphy isn't very rich, so after making pants, there wouldn't be enough to make a skirt.
If we met 3 years later, I wouldn't make this mistake either.
I was completely into the idea that she's a cute guy, but actually there weren't any actions that seemed particularly androgynous.
If she....... Bleh, forget it.
Whatever I say is an excuse.
Since I know she's a girl, my attitude must change accordingly as well.
Whenever I see the tomboyish Sylphy, I always feel a little strange.
[Sy-Sylphy looks really cute. Isn't it better if your hair is longer?]
[Eh......?]
Perhaps if her appearance completely changes, my feelings can change too.
So I suggested that.
Even though Sylphy doesn't like her hair, her emerald hair shines underneath the sun. I really wish she keeps her hair long. It would be best if it's in a ponytail or twin tails.
[I don't want.......]
But from that day onwards, Sylphy grew wary of me.
She openly avoids it, especially when it concerns any physical contact.
I really felt a little shocked since she was so obedient in the past.
[Is that so. Then let's practice voiceless incantation magic today.]
[Okay.]
I straightened out my expression and hid my emotions. Sylphy only has me as her friend, so she can only play with me. Even though she has some reservations about me, she's still willing to play with me.
So I'll just let it be today.