[ "Pfft."
"Hahahaha."
The two looked at each other and laughed. ]
.....
〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Subaru and Rem... they look very happy."
Emilia said.
If Subaru hadn't chosen to follow me, he could have lived a life like this...
"Like a dream..."
Let's just consider this a beautiful dream.
Rem thought.
"..."
Having everyone watch Rem and her beloved's life... it feels strange.
Natsuki Rem lowered her head slightly.
"A bit boring."
Priscilla fanned herself, yawning as she spoke.
"But, isn't Natsuki-san's strong suit sewing? Shouldn't he have tried to find work in that field from the start? Or did he try and fail?"
Otto asked.
—
[ "As expected of the rumored Magoji's Hall... It's huge."
The scene shifted, and Subaru arrived at the job-seeking location.
"Subaru! Can I ask you for this?"
"Ah, Subaru-kun, over here, over here, come help out."
"Kya! Subaru is such a handsome man! That's it, that's it! So cool!" ]
.....
〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Rather than saying it's mostly women, it's pretty much all women here..."
Otto, from outside the screen, couldn't help but say.
Aside from the guards and Subaru, everyone here was female, indicating a severe gender imbalance.
And whether it was due to his gender or some other reason, Subaru's interview went incredibly smoothly, almost a mere formality.
The head maid agreed after just one look at Subaru.
"That's why Rem was worried."
Natsuki Rem said.
"Subaru-kun's charm is as great as Rem thought... Ah!"
Rem was surprised.
—
[ "Oh ho ho, that's a nice butt."
As Subaru walked, his butt was touched.
Next, Subaru met the boss, Riften Magoji.
However, to the audience's surprise, the boss was a man.
..... .....
Then, the screen displayed a series of images like a slideshow (at least, that's what Al said), seemingly showing Subaru's daily work.
"Subaru is truly a diligent person. Amazing, amazing."
It seemed Subaru was doing quite well here. ]
.....
〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Why did it skip directly, nya?"
Ferris, from outside the screen, said.
"What a pity."
Natsuki Rem thought, having expected to see her husband's handsome working (figure/appearance at work.
However, she remembered that during that time, her beloved had won everyone's favor due to his hard work, honesty, sense of humor, and sewing skills.
—
[ "After all, this is a banquet, right? Seeing everyone in such cute uniforms, both the guests and I will be happier."
The slideshow ended, and it seemed to have arrived at a banquet.
Then, Subaru showed a surprised expression.
Rem had arrived.
"—Are you surprised, Subaru-kun?"
"...Yes, I'm certainly very surprised."
"In that case, this was a great success. Hehehe, Subaru-kun looks very handsome in his uniform too."
"Ah, too, too, too cute, my bride!" ]
.....
〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Wow, big sis is so beautiful, and she matches boss so well!"
Garfiel said happily.
The Rem on screen was wearing an embroidered dark blue kimono.
"Isn't it amazing? Their clothes were all sewn by my beloved."
Natsuki Rem said proudly.
"Yes, yes. It's very impressive."
Rem agreed repeatedly.
And... Subaru said, "My bride." Even though it wasn't directed at me...
My heart still trembled.
Rem thought.
"Oh—little brother's sewing is really good. By the way... was that kimono-like garment also sewn by little brother?"
Felt asked Natsuki Rem.
"Ah, no. A child's parent invited Rem, and this kimono is borrowed."
Natsuki Rem replied.
But here...
Natsuki Rem remembered this part very clearly.
Next is...
Natsuki Rem, outside the screen, remembered that this was the day she first met Zarestia.
—
[ Then, the banquet seemed to end, and Rem waited at the door for Subaru.
During the banquet, the worshipper, Halibel, had also intruded.
Now, the two walked home hand in hand, exchanging sweet nothings.
But...
"Subaru-kun."
The Rem on screen tightened her grip and stopped in place, causing Subaru to stop as well.
In front of them was a woman shorter than Subaru but taller than Rem.
Natsuki Rem saw her dark attire and knew who she was: Reize.
"—What are you doing?"
Reize stared at Subaru with hostility.
"You, you are..."
Subaru trembled, unable to speak. ]
.....
〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Zarestia... Subaru, Subaru, this is really—"
Roswaal said.
"One of the Four Great Spirits, known as 'Shinigami' and 'Passerby Demon,' the Great Spirit of Wind, Zarestia."
Puck introduced her to everyone.
"Why does it feel like the boss is cursed?! Why does bad luck follow him everywhere?!"
Garfiel couldn't help but complain.
"Little brother is such an unlucky guy."
Felt also expressed the same sentiment.
"That being said, Tia-sama is a good person, and this is a misunderstanding... Ah, no, this isn't the real Ti—"
Natsuki Rem was about to explain...
"Ah, Subaru-kun!"
Rem shouted, interrupting Natsuki Rem's explanation. She reached out her hand, though she couldn't grasp anything.
—
[ "...Die." Reize unleashed a terrifying gust of wind that looked dangerous at first glance.
"Dangerous!"
Rem embraced Subaru and leaped aside, narrowly avoiding it, and their original position was flattened.
"Die."
Reize continuously released powerful winds, while Rem continuously dodged. ]
.....
〜Inside, the Theater〜
"What... what is going on?"
Rem looked at Natsuki Rem.
"She's not the real Tia-sama."
"Huh? Then who is she?"
Otto hastily asked.
"A girl named Reize... an Oni tribe girl."
"Huh?!"
These words struck Rem and Ram like thunder, causing them to gasp in surprise.
"Aren't Ram and Rem the only ones left of the Oni tribe?"
Ram was stunned for a long time, then asked.
"Actually, Rem isn't too sure. We can only say she's a survivor of the Witch Cult's village raid."
"Then what happens next?"
Rem was very anxious and asked Natsuki Rem.
"It's... fine."
In Natsuki Rem's memory, her beloved was naturally fine, but this was only in her memory.
It doesn't rule out the possibility of her beloved... dying and returning here.
She could only hope that her benefactor, Halibel-sama, would arrive quickly...
In her memory, it was Halibel-sama who stopped this battle.
—
[ "Die, die, die, die, die." Reize continuously attacked Rem, while Rem, holding Subaru, kept dodging.
But it seemed Rem was about to give out.
"At least... at least, even if it's just Subaru-kun..."
Was Rem planning to sacrifice herself?
"—That won't do. Alright. Everything ends here."
Standing directly in front of that powerful gust of wind was Halibel.
"Hali, bel...?"
Subaru looked at Halibel, confused.
"Yes, yes, I am your Ah-He. You took a big risk there, Ah-Subaru. It would have been bad if I hadn't arrived just now. Little Rem also looks like she'd made up her mind."
"Why are you here..."
"Ah, I know you're definitely curious, but let's explain that later. Otherwise..."
Halibel turned to look at Reize.
"And this opponent seems quite troublesome."
Halibel unhurriedly walked towards Tia step by step, appearing calm and collected.
Their great battle was about to erupt... ]
.....