Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

Chapter 36: Heart Play

The thing Natsuki Subaru feared most didn't happen, thank goodness.

Natsuki Subaru stopped cursing Tenbu in his heart and instead felt a strange sense of gratitude.

"All in all, it's good news..."

After confirming that none of his companions had mentioned his ability to return from death to his parents, Subaru Natsuki was completely relieved.

Natsuki Subaru was completely relieved.

Natsuki Subaru couldn't bear to let his parents know the pain he had endured.

"Subaru is so gentle, he always has been."

Emilia said this.

Natsuki Subaru grinned and touched Emilia's silver hair.

"Seriously... Subaru is too gentle, too considerate of others, he's like that to everyone."

Beatrice sighed helplessly and leaned against Subaru Natsuki's chest.

Natsuki Subaru stroked Beatrice's hair and smiled gently.

"If only... Subaru could always think of me... Why is Subaru so gentle..."

"Subaru...shouldn't he be a little selfish too..."

Rem said softly.

Natsuki Subaru reached out and ruffled Rem's hair, using more force than the previous two.

Don't overthink it!

"Master!!!"

Xia Wula wrapped her arms around Natsuki Subaru's neck from behind and rubbed her hair against him, making him feel a little ticklish.

Shaula's eyes shone so brightly that Subaru couldn't bear to refuse.

"Ah, I understand..." Natsuki Subaru smiled helplessly.

Subaru Natsuki ruffled Shaula's hair, and Shaula was finally satisfied.

after that.

Natsuki Subaru chatted with his parents for a while, letting them know he was safe and sound, and mentioning that he had a large group of trustworthy friends around him.

The Natsuki couple were very pleased.

After all, Natsuki Subaru ran away from school because he wasn't good at handling interpersonal relationships.

When Natsuki Nahoko learned that Subaru Natsuki had many trustworthy companions in another world, she even felt an urge to cry.

"Don't say that! Isn't this a good thing? Our son is doing great in that other world; it's something we parents are proud of!"

"I don't want Subaru to stay in another world forever..."

Kenichi Natsuki pushed up his glasses, a long-lost glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes.

"Me too! I believe that with this canopy in front of us, we definitely have a chance to see Subaru again!!"

……

The images playing on the celestial screen.

The screen remained completely black for a long time.

Natsuki Subaru's face was covered in cold sweat, and a feeling of suffocation came over him as he woke up in the mansion once again.

"Guest, are you awake?"

"Guest, you're finally up?"

Ram and Rem's voices came through.

Natsuki Subaru stiffly turned his head to look.

Natsuki Subaru felt extreme fear, along with incredibly complex emotions.

However, at this moment, Subaru Natsuki was completely dominated by fear.

Human nature.

Last time, he was tortured to death by these two sisters.

This time, even the strong-willed Subaru Natsuki couldn't smile and talk to Ram and Rem like before.

"Aaaaaaahh ...

……

Emilia entered the room.

"Subaru? What happened? What happened between you, Ram, and Rem?"

Ram and Rem were still worried that they might have done something rude.

Natsuki Subaru is so tired right now, he doesn't want to do anything or care about anything.

Natsuki Subaru is feeling lost. He doesn't know what to do, what the best course of action is, or how to survive.

"I can't go on, I've reached my limit."

If you were to say this to Emilia...

Subaru Natsuki hugged his knees with both hands.

No way.

I must be alone...

wrong?

I've always been the one figuring out how to solve problems on my own, and I've never told anyone else.

but……

Natsuki Subaru no longer intends to shoulder everything alone.

That would be too tiring and too easy to break you down.

If that's the case...

Is it okay to tell others about the return from death?

Although it might be a little inferior...

But... I can't help it anymore... I'm done for...

"Emilia... listen to me..."

Emilia looked at Subaru Natsuki's serious expression and nodded: "Okay, go ahead."

"Emilia, actually, I have experienced death many times so far..."

At this point, the whole world fell into a deathly silence.

It was eerily quiet.

Natsuki Subaru looked at Emilia in front of him, as if Emilia had frozen in time.

The strands of hair that had been fluttering in the wind simply stopped there.

Subaru Natsuki's pupils suddenly contracted. What was going on?

A cloud of black mist surged up instantly.

Before Natsuki Subaru could figure out what was going on, the black mist had already surrounded him.

From within the black mist, an unseen hand reached out, aiming for Subaru Natsuki's heart.

Natsuki Subaru felt a sudden tightness in his chest.

This is no joke...!

Natsuki Subaru could feel those unseen hands gently caressing his heart, and then, those hands began to squeeze his heart tightly!

Emilia looked at Natsuki Subaru with concern, whose face was contorted in pain: "Subaru? Subaru?! What's wrong with you?!"

to be frank.

If Emilia hadn't stepped forward to support him with a worried look on her face, Subaru Natsuki would have thought he had died again!

Natsuki Subaru had just recovered from the suffocating feeling and the sensation of his heart being squeezed, and he was breathing heavily.

"Subaru? What's wrong with you all of a sudden?"

Natsuki Subaru didn't answer, but just looked at his trembling hands.

That feeling... was more terrifying than death...

Natsuki Subaru never wants to experience that again in his life.

Now, Subaru Natsuki can speak, move his body, and no longer feels the pain that feels like his heart is being squeezed.

Even so.

The fear I felt just now is already imprinted in my heart, and I'm afraid it will haunt me for the rest of my life.

Emilia remains very worried about Subaru Natsuki.

"What happened, Subaru? Things have been strange since earlier. If anything's wrong, you can tell me..."

Natsuki Subaru interrupted Emilia: "Can I ask you for a favor?"

"No need to manage me."

Natsuki Subaru's face was filled with despair, pain, and fear.

He was trembling all over.

"I can't mention the matter of returning from death to anyone else... I've already died three times in this mansion..."

"Three times in the capital as well..."

Natsuki Subaru lay on the bed in despair, no longer wanting to care about anything.

Natsuki Subaru couldn't be sure if he would have another chance, nor could he be sure if he could come back to life through death if he died this time.

After Emilia left, Roswaal even came to see Subaru Natsuki in person.

After Roswaal left, Beatrice appeared in the room without anyone noticing.

"What a pathetic expression."

Subaru Natsuki noticed Beatrice.

At this moment, Subaru Natsuki's eyes were lifeless.

"What are you doing here?" Natsuki Subaru asked, puzzled.

"It was my brother and that little girl who sent me to see you."

"Because you look very strange right now."

"So you suspect that Betty did something to you when you first woke up..."

Beatrice crossed her arms, a hint of worry in her eyes, but more likely a sense of grievance and dissatisfaction.

"I understand. It's already very kind of you to come and apologize." Natsuki Subaru said indifferently.

Beatrice approached Subaru Natsuki.

Why does Betty absolutely have to apologize?

As Beatrice approached Subaru, she couldn't help but cover her nose. "Not only did her face turn pale, but the stench of that witch emanating from her became even stronger!"

Natsuki Subaru doesn't know why he's being "favored" by the so-called Witch of Jealousy.

I just think this is really troublesome.

If it weren't for the lingering scent of the so-called witch on his body, he wouldn't have died so tragically.

Beatrice was about to leave.

"Remember to tell your brother that I've already come looking for you."

"If there's nothing else, Betty will be leaving now."

Subaru Natsuki called out to Beatrice.

Subaru Natsuki didn't want to go through those terrifying things again.

Subaru Natsuki used the threat of tattling to Puck to force Beatrice into signing a contract.

Beatrice will protect Subaru Natsuki until the morning of the fifth day.

The morning of the fifth day.

This is a day that Subaru Natsuki has never experienced in his three reincarnations.