Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

The sky curtain.

Natsuki Subaru, when he closed his eyes while holding the crystal, and then opened them again.

We have arrived in a completely different world.

An endless expanse of grassland, a clear blue sky.

There are parasols and white tables on the small hill.

Everything seemed exactly the same as when we first met.

Two cups were placed on the table, and the liquid inside was steaming.

Natsuki Subaru sat in the chair, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

It doesn't taste good, but it's not bad either.

A very strange tea.

"Ah, you drank it all. Thank you for your hard work. Let's get down to business."

"Indeed, the first word is like a greeting, and I'm stating the facts, but that absolutely does not mean it's okay not to greet someone."

Natsuki Subaru looked at the person across the table.

"Isn't it unnecessary to exchange pleasantries?"

"For someone like you who spends all day observing my mind."

Echidna laughed and said that this was a different concept.

He mumbled a lot of things, seemingly with a hint of complaint.

After saying that, Echidna smiled at Subaru, which made Subaru feel even more guilty.

"As expected, you are an annoying woman."

Subaru Natsuki said.

"I'm really happy, for someone as gentle and greedy as you, compared to all the people you like..."

"I'm much happier than someone who's indifferent enough to offer a helping hand but sees no value in it, or someone who cruelly wounds your heart, driving in a wedge that can't be pulled out..."

Natsuki Subaru's expression changed, and a look of disgust appeared on his face.

Natsuki Subaru snorted coldly, knowing that his excessive reaction would only make the other party happier.

……

On the dragon carriage.

Emilia frowned slightly.

"What exactly happened? Subaru was in such bad condition at that time, but his first choice wasn't to look for everyone... nor for me..."

Why Echidna?

"And what did Echidna mean by those things? It's almost like..."

"That can't be right, can't be right, can't be right?" Emilia shook her head and muttered to herself.

I felt a sense of panic.

Rem covered her face.

Beneath his palm, his eyes were terrifyingly gloomy.

"Pleiades……"

Why did it turn out that way?

……

"Subaru isn't that kind of person... that kind of mental state... absolutely impossible!"

Julius found it unbelievable.

Everyone has witnessed just how inhuman Natsuki Subaru's mental state and psychological resilience truly are.

What happened to make Subaru Natsuki look like that, outwardly okay but actually like an apple that's starting to rot inside?

Otto was also aware of this.

"Could it be... that what the Sky Screen is showing this time is something that hasn't actually happened in reality...?"

"But if Mr. Natsuki makes this choice and it actually happens... will it be an unprecedented despair?"

"Is that so...?"

On the several dragon-drawn carriages, everyone's expressions were grim.

There was silence for a moment.

The video continues to play on the celestial screen.

……

Subaru Natsuki and Echidna chatted back and forth.

The atmosphere was harmonious.

Natsuki Subaru also learned from Echidna that she really did monitor him 24 hours a day.

Subaru Natsuki's reaction wasn't too strong; he simply said that he would definitely take off the crystal when he went to the toilet or took a shower in the future.

Emilia was getting increasingly anxious watching Subaru Natsuki and Echidna chatting in the sky.

What exactly happened?

……

……

Natsuki Subaru opened his eyes upon returning to the real world.

Sure enough, no matter how much time passed over there, only a few seconds passed in the real world.

There was a knock on the door.

"Lord Subaru, are you awake?"

It was Petra's voice.

Petra is now Subaru's maid.

After confirming his condition, Natsuki Subaru pushed open the door and walked in.

"Good morning, Subaru-sama. It's another pleasant morning!"

When he first met Petra, Petra was just a little girl.

Petra's maid outfit no longer fits her properly.

Seeing Petra's smiling face, Subaru Natsuki responded with a smile as well.

Good morning, Petra.

"A pleasant morning? I feel that way too."

"This morning too, I was able to see Petra's lovely face right away, which made me very happy."

Petra was clearly a little embarrassed by what Subaru Natsuki had said.

"Really, you keep saying things like that, Subaru-sama..."

"Speaking of which, there are clouds over the forest; the weather might change today."

"I'm planning to go to town to buy things today. I hope it stays sunny."

Petra said.

……

The two chatted idly.

Petra still harbors special feelings for Subaru Natsuki.

Natsuki Subaru has always only regarded Petra as his younger sister and vowed to make Petra, his younger sister, happy.

Just then, Echidna began speaking into Subaru Natsuki's mind.

"Should we absolutely make her happy?"

……

For the past few months, daily killings have been taking place at Roswaal's mansion.

That's not entirely accurate.

To be precise, it was a one-sided stomp on noobs.

Between Reinhardt and Garfield.

The outcome was decided in a single blow.

"Shall we continue?" Reinhard asked.

The red-haired youth smiled when he saw Subaru Natsuki arrive.

"Hey, good morning, Subaru! You're up early again this morning!"

Reinhardt chatted with Subaru Natsuki while smiling.

The blond boy, lying on the ground panting heavily, remained silent.

It's Garfield.

Garfield is not the person everyone is used to.

The confident, flamboyant Garfield was gone.

Instead, Garfield became visibly self-conscious and depressed.

"Hey, Garfield? Can you still stand up?"

"Don't be too down..."

Subaru Natsuki reached out, trying to pull Garfield up from the ground.

Garfield, however, acted like a cat in distress, displaying intense hostility towards Subaru Natsuki.

"Don't touch me! I can stand up without your help!"

But Garfield was just putting on a brave face.

Anyone could see that Garfield's expression was one of great pain.

Breathing was also very difficult.

Natsuki Subaru wasn't childish enough to dismiss such bluffing.

Natsuki Subaru sighed.

"Since you've said that, then do as you please. But take a shower before breakfast, otherwise Ram will hate you when you're covered in sweat and mud."

"...You're so verbose, I know that even if you don't say it."

Garfield seemed unable to tolerate Subaru Natsuki's words or his presence.

His legs trembled with anger as he looked at Reinhard.

"I definitely won't lose to you again next time."

Reinhard flashed a bright smile.

"I'm looking forward to seeing you."