I'd rather they not build up the romance between Horo and Lawrence so blatantly like they did in episode 00 of season 2. It does make Horo look pretty cute, getting all flustered like a girl in love, but that's not why I loved Season 1.
More of the smart, witty writing and scripting that made Season 1 so good, please. Medieval economics or no, I want more Lawrence toying with Horo, leading her on and then dropping the ball playfully, and more Horo poking fun at his inexperience and insecurities. more Lawrence tempting Horo with apple desserts and delicacies, more Horo trying to give Lawrence the cold shoulder while tempted by thoughts of honeyed fruit. More merchant-outwitting, more jealousy-inducing companions, and definitely much, much more conversation between the 2 main leads.
They got a great thing going from Season 1, I hope they don't decide to drop it all and become just another anime series.