Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

"It won't affect us."

"At least for now, it won't affect us."

"Based on the various clues from the celestial screen, and the experiences of the white-haired Mr. Natsuki that were previously shown..."

"Mr. Natsuki, who made a different choice, completely opened up a new world line, which is equivalent to a completely different parallel world."

"The story of the white-haired Natsuki that the Sky Screen showed us is probably not as simple as just a possibility; it's more like it's showing us a picture of another world."

The crowd's expressions darkened. If such a world truly existed...

"Although I don't understand what kind of personality Natsuki-san has, who made other choices and opened up other new world lines..."

"But for now, there's no need for you to worry."

"If Sky Curtain doesn't actively help them, it will be almost impossible for them to influence us."

"I can't imagine anything in this world that can change other worlds... I guess only the Sky Curtain can do it."

Based on the limited information available at the moment, Otto immediately analyzed the general situation.

Indeed, Otto's explanation made everyone understand and feel relieved.

It's much simpler to understand it as "Natsuki Subaru from a different world".

Julius breathed a sigh of relief.

"I see. In that case, there's no need to worry too much."

Emilia, Beatrice, Rem, and the others also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

……

The images on the screen are still playing.

……

I don't know how much time passed.

Until dusk.

Rem came here looking for Subaru Natsuki, only to find him lying on Emilia's lap, having been asleep for who knows how long.

Emilia held up one finger, gesturing for silence.

"Shhh."

Rem asked, somewhat puzzled, "Is Subaru just asleep?"

"Hmm, she's asleep. Look, she's like a little child, isn't she?"

Emilia gently stroked Subaru Natsuki's hair as he fell into a deep sleep.

Natsuki Subaru looks somewhat fragile right now.

Her eyes were still red from crying, and her body was unconsciously curled up because of a lack of security.

It was like a prey riddled with flaws.

"Looks like Subaru won't be able to work today."

"Yes, let him rest today."

"He quits on his second day of work; what a bad kid."

Emilia gently pinched Subaru Natsuki's cheek.

A strange light flashed in Rem's eyes as she looked at Subaru Natsuki.

Did the hostility seem to have lessened?

"Rem, Subaru is a good boy," Emilia said.

……

"I cried my heart out in front of the girl I liked, and then fell asleep with tears and snot all over my face!"

"Good heavens, what kind of humiliating play is this?"

Subaru Natsuki's face turned frighteningly red. He pressed his face and paced back and forth in Beatrice's library.

Beatrice looked at the book in her hand, speechless.

"Coming to see Betty in the middle of the night just to talk about such trivial things?"

"Don't say that, Beatrice, after all, we're such good friends."

"When did Betty and you become so close?"

"Wait, what did you just call Betty?"

Subaru Natsuki said he gave Beatrice a nickname, while Beatrice responded with a haughty attitude that it was so disgusting she wanted to vomit.

......

Beatrice, sitting in Subaru's lap, had a complicated expression.

At that time...the two of them really had a good relationship.

At least in Subaru Natsuki's eyes, Beatrice was no longer a stranger, but a trustworthy friend.

At that time, Beatrice had no recollection of her previous experiences with Subaru Natsuki.

Beatrice's eyes held a hint of sadness.

Why can't I remember anything?

Natsuki Subaru noticed Beatrice's somewhat sad look and gently pinched her chubby little face.

"Don't look so gloomy, Beatrice, you're wasting your cute little face!"

Natsuki Subaru laughed carefree, while Beatrice looked somewhat helpless, though the corners of her mouth still turned up slightly.

……

After a brief chat with Beatrice, Natsuki Subaru bowed deeply to her as she sat reading a book in a chair.

"I've actually been driven to the brink of death. It's about the curse. Please help me."

Although Beatrice says she hates Subaru Natsuki, she never refuses his requests.

What a gentle and kind great elf!

Beatrice's statement that the curses that have not yet been activated can be found rekindled hope in Subaru Natsuki's heart.

Beatrice also said that there is an absolute rule that cannot be violated in sorcery.

That means you must come into contact with the target of the curse.

This is a rule that cannot be violated.

Natsuki Subaru pondered in his mind, wondering what kind of people he had encountered during these several reincarnations.

Aside from the people inside the mansion, there was only the village nearby.

In other words...

"That day, when I went to the village to buy supplies, someone cursed me. That night, the curse took effect, and I died..."

"That explains why Rem was also cursed to death..."

"Since I didn't go to the village, I can only take action against Rem, who went there alone to buy groceries..."

Natsuki Subaru walked through the forbidden library, stroking his chin as he pondered.

With a clearer idea in mind, Subaru Natsuki's eyes brightened, finally no longer completely clueless as before!

"Is that how you beg for help?" Beatrice said, resting her chin on her hand, clearly displeased.

"Ah, that's true. Thanks to you, Beatrice!!"

"To express my gratitude...!!"

Subaru Natsuki stepped forward and picked Beatrice up in his arms, as if he were lifting a child up high.

Then Subaru Natsuki carried Beatrice and spun her around in the Forbidden Library.

Beatrice waved her arms somewhat flusteredly, her face slightly flushed.

Beatrice never imagined that the human in front of her would do something so offensive!

"Thanks to you, I saw the light again!!!!"

"Beatleko, I love you!!"

Natsuki Subaru's fate was undoubtedly to be knocked to the ground by Beatrice, who was filled with shame and indignation.

Its daybreak.

Subaru Natsuki perked up.

Natsuki Subaru stood between the two maid sisters.

The two maid sisters were expressionless.

"It's a lap pillow, isn't it?" Rem said.

"It's a lap pillow," Ram said.

Natsuki Subaru was shocked that everyone already knew, and a feeling of utter despair washed over him.

Priscilla: Now, it's not just those two maids who know.

[Felix: Yes, yes, now everyone knows, meow, it's a lap pillow, meow!]

[Mimi: Ah, I get it! Big brother likes lap pillows!!]

Wilhelm: Ah, I see? But a lap pillow is indeed wonderful. Don't worry, Subaru-sama, I won't tell anyone.

Crusch: Mr. Wilhelm? The Sky Curtain has already been exposed to everyone; there's no point in you not telling others now...

[Echidna: Should we have used a lap pillow to make Subaru sign the contract back then?]

[Rosswaal: It's a lap pillow~~]

[Felt: It's a lap pillow! I didn't expect this guy to like lap pillows!]

[Reinhard: Hahaha, I see...]