Chapter 42: A girl comforting a crying boy.
[[ "Oh, Ram-chi! Did you see my performance just now? In just one day, my sword skills have become much more proficient, right? It must be my talent blossoming!"
Subaru exaggeratedly said to Ram.
"Rem-rin, look, look! I can do this kind of delicate handiwork; a miracle happened on my fingers! This is magic!"
Subaru desperately said to Rem.
"Emilia-tan, you disrupt my heart every time you appear! It's so sinful it makes me feel guilty!"
Subaru was forced and exaggerated, and desperately showed off to them. ]]
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~Inside, the Theater~
"Ah, this is... Although Ram said the boss here worked very hard, I really didn't expect him to work this hard."
Garfiel scratched his blond hair and said.
"That's why Rem was also very unsure whether to trust Subaru-kun at that time."
"Hmm..."
Wilhelm recalled the time when he trained hard to defeat Theresia...
"...No, it's different."
One was working hard for love, and the other was fighting for survival, which was still very different.
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[["...Ugh!" Subaru went to the bathroom and vomited.
"Even so, that was only fifty points... If I want to get a perfect score, I have to expose the curse user's true identity."
In the previous loop, Subaru already knew that a curse user was killing him.
"Ah, damn it... There's no time to be depressed now, you idiot..." ]]
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~Inside, the Theater~
"Anyway, we've finally found the right direction. Subaru is working hard not to be suspected and is trying to find a way to defeat the curse user."
Julius was happy for his friend.
"And isn't it easier to watch the breakthrough loop? The other loops gave us too much of a shock. When watching the breakthrough loop, even if we encounter any danger, we know that the little brother is fine."
Felt's words were agreed upon by most people.
"I remember what's next is..."
Emilia looked at the screen to verify her memory—
[[ "Finally found you." On the screen, Subaru left the bathroom, probably planning to continue working.
However, Emilia called out to him.
After hearing this, Subaru put away his bitter expression and smiled:
"Oh, Emilia-tan specifically asked for me, that's rare! This is both happy and embarrassing. Feel free to order, feel free to command!"
"Subaru..."
Emilia looked extremely worried.
"Hey, hey, the Emilia-tan I know would... Emilia-tan, why aren't you talking? This will make bad guys misunderstand, thinking that no matter what they do to you, you won't scream, and then they'll play tricks on you. For example, yes, I'll play tricks!" ]]
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~Inside, the Theater~
"Natsuki-san is still being stubborn."
Otto said outside the screen.
"However, good-natured Emilia-san is indeed very worried about him. Yes, looking at Natsuki's state, anyone would feel something is wrong."
Anastasia said.
"Oh—this is really something. I think I understand now why the half-elf adult can make my brother so infatuated."
Al pointed to the scene in front of him.
"Knee... pillow?"
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[[ In the video, the worried Emilia took Subaru to a guest room.
To let Subaru rest well, she made him lie down and rest his head on her lap.
"Don't say it so directly, I'll be embarrassed. Also, don't look this way, close your eyes."
"Haha, Emilia-tan, you really are, I... how could I..."
"Are you tired?"
Emilia gently stroked Subaru's hair.
"I can... continue to do it. Completely... no problem."
"Are you troubled?"
"If you're so gentle to me, I'll fall in love with you. Then how can I..."
"You're very... uncomfortable, aren't you?"
"...Ugh!" Subaru cried. ]]
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~Inside, the Theater~
"Ah... It's a little embarrassing to be seen by everyone."
Emilia blushed.
"What's there to be embarrassed about? The little brother has worked so hard until now, and finally has a chance to rest well, everyone is relieved."
Felt said.
"Yes. Rem also wants to thank Emilia-sama. Not only did I realize how cute Subaru-kun's sleeping face is, but more importantly... it eliminated Rem's suspicion."
Rem nodded.
Was Subaru-kun cute to Rem?
Undoubtedly cute, especially his sleeping face.
And the first time she felt Subaru-kun's sleeping face was cute was here, but the most important thing was that this scene eliminated a large part of her suspicion towards Subaru-kun.
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[[ In the video, Subaru cried loudly to Emilia, rested his head on her lap, and fell asleep soundly.
....
After an unknown amount of time, Rem came over and looked at the scene in surprise.
"Is Subaru just sleeping?"
"Yes. Hehe, look, he's like a child, right? When I touch his head, he relaxes."
And Rem nodded and said:
"It seems that Subaru can't work anymore today... Seeing him sleeping, I don't feel like it either."
Rem stepped forward and gently touched Subaru's bangs with her fingertips.
"Rem will go tell my sister-sama that Subaru is a useless person today and needs to reassign work."
Rem bowed and was about to leave...
"Rem. Subaru is a good person."
"..."
Rem was silent for a moment.
She bowed deeply again and then left. ]]
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~Inside, the Theater~
"Oh, Subaru's harmless expression like this seems to have eliminated a lot of suspicion."
Ferris smiled.
"Affection increased."
Al made a "〇" with his hand.
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[[ At this time, the scene changed and came to the forbidden library, which was already familiar to the audience.
"...Breaking into someone else's room late at night but only saying such things."
According to the conversation, it should be night now. Beatrice said to Subaru in dissatisfaction.
"Don't say that, Bea-ko, we have such a good relationship."
"What does Betty have to do with... Wait, what did you call Betty just now?" ]]
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~Inside, the Theater~
"So, this name originated from this."
Otto said.
"Betty thought this name appeared in the previous loops. I didn't expect it to appear in the breakthrough loop."
A trace of happiness flashed in Beatrice's expression.
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[[ "Don't be so cold, Bea-ko." As soon as Subaru finished saying some playful words, he straightened his posture and looked particularly serious:
"Actually... I'm at my wits' end, I have nowhere to go. To be honest, I want to ask for your help."
"...What do you mean you want to borrow Betty's power?"
"Actually, right now, you are the only one I can rely on here. Please—really, please."
"...Why should Betty help you?"
"...I saved Emilia in the capital, so Puck owes a favor. So Puck said he would agree to any request—you understand what this means, right?"
Finally, Beatrice looked very ashamed and chose to help Subaru. ]]
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~Inside, the Theater~
"Having said that, Betty would help even if Subaru just gave some random reason, right? What a cute child who says one thing and does another."
"Bro... Brother, don't say it."
Beatrice covered her face.
In short, no matter what, Subaru has undoubtedly gotten on the right track, which is a very good sign.