[ "We could just eat as a family, so why do I have to eat first? It's obviously better when everyone eats together."
"Exactly, you're absolutely right. That's my wife for you—so sensible! Breakfast is always better when the whole family sits down together."
She called herself "Mom," her gaze looked just as fierce as Subaru's, and Subaru's father called her "Wife."
It was clearly Natsuki Subaru's mother. ]
.....
〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Ah, so this is…"
Mother-in-law. Rem thought to herself.
"That look in her eyes… It's exactly the same as Natsuki-san's."
Otto remarked with a sigh.
"This couple… well, they are undoubtedly Natsuki's parents."
Anastasia noted.
"I mean, we still don't even know what the Boss's old man and lady are called."
Garfiel added.
"Then, next time we see Subaru, we should ask him."
Emilia clapped her hands together and said with a smile.
"Uh, wait a second. Did Natsuki-san really eat such strange things in his previous world?"
Otto pointed at the screen and asked.
"Is this a local delicacy from Subaru-kun's hometown?"
Rem's eyes sparkled, ready to take notes.
—
[ "Oh, wow, that's impressive, Subaru. Your plate is a super special dish—it's like a green forest."
The scene shifted. Subaru's father had put on his clothes and glasses, sitting in a chair at the dining table as he spoke.
"Thanks for stating the obvious. Yeah, just like you said… what's going on, Mom? Why is my plate the only one piled high with green peas?" Subaru sighed, staring at the mound of peas before him.
"Well, didn't you say you didn't like green peas before, Subaru? I don't think being a picky eater is good, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to make you eat more, so you can overcome that weakness." Subaru's mother replied. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"That's a relief. Based on the conversation, it seems this is a very bizarre dish even in Natsuki-san's world."
Otto said.
"And here I was, thinking about learning how to make it."
Rem's eyes dimmed, as if to say, "What a pity."
"Please, don't do that. Just the thought of it is awful."
Otto groaned.
"It's fine. Rem would only make it for Subaru-kun."
"That's even worse!"
And Natsuki-san might just pass it off to me to eat… no, that shouldn't happen. No matter what, Natsuki-san would finish anything Miss Rem worked so hard to make… right?
—
[ "So, how are we supposed to deal with this plate of peas? And honestly, it's been going in circles this whole time. I pass it to Dad, Dad passes it to Mom, and Mom passes it back to me."
"That's because Mom hates green peas, too. I don't even want to look at them."
"Then why are you making someone else overcome their picky eating habits!"
"Well, don't get me wrong. It's not just green peas that Mom hates; she hates all small, round foods like that. Just putting them in my mouth makes me feel nauseous."
"I wasn't misunderstanding anything, but now my suspicions are growing even deeper!"
And so, this "Green Pea Farce" ended with the combined efforts of Subaru and his father to "eliminate" the dish.
"Thanks for the meal," Subaru said.
"It wasn't much of a feast, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! Alright, let's get the dishes to the sink, and then let's race to school to help with digestion, Subaru!" After finishing the meal, Subaru's father held the tableware, grinning at Subaru.
School, huh.
"You should give up already. Don't use that 'let's race to school' trick on me—I'm going to sleep until noon." Subaru replied. ]
.....
〜Inside, the Theater〜
It seems that no matter the world, schools exist—even in Subaru's world.
Everyone thought to themselves.
But isn't Subaru a bit old to still be in school?
"Is the lil'bro still going to school at that age?"
Felt asked.
If it were someone her age going to school, that would make sense.
But the lil'bro is nearly twenty; he's an adult. Why is he going to school?
"I suppose different worlds have different rules. I never expected someone his age to still be in school."
Anastasia said.
"Is the brother a truant who hates school? But I have to say, being able to say you're not going to school and are going to sleep until noon with such confidence is a real talent. Are his parents really that indulgent?"
Al remarked.
Usually, parents would force their children to go to school regardless of their feelings, all for the sake of a better future, wouldn't they?
"Yeah, regardless of anything, you still need an education. You shouldn't hate school."
Emilia said.
"My daughter is exactly like that, nyaa. Regardless of whether she likes studying or not, she takes her studies very seriously."
Puck puffed out his chest with pride.
"…? Is the screen distorting?"
Ram said.
—
[ "Ugh…" As the screen distorted, Subaru rubbed the corners of his eyes hard.
It even seemed as though the smell of something burning drifted through.
"Subaru?" Subaru's father and mother looked at him with concern.
Ignoring their worried gazes, Subaru retreated to his room. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"What's going on, nyaaa?"
Felix asked.
"Perhaps it's… Subaru's temporarily sealed memories are trying to break through the seal… I suppose"
Beatrice pondered.
"I see—so, that might be it? If this Subaru takes actions inconsistent with the current Subaru, it creates a sense of dissonance."
Roswaal said.
"…The former Subaru-kun might have chosen to give up when faced with difficulties, like school. But the current Subaru-kun is not someone who gives up easily. The Subaru-kun who considered giving up school is clashing with the Subaru-kun within the seal who refuses to give up…"
Rem said.
Therefore, this could be called a battle between Natsuki Subaru and Natsuki Subaru.
One is the Natsuki Subaru before he came to their world, and the other is the Natsuki Subaru who has grown since coming to their world.
Do your best, Subaru-kun.
—
[ "What's wrong? Why… why do I have such a strange feeling…" Subaru spoke, clutching his chest.
Then, he looked up at a square, flat object.
Inside that square object were three hands, and it seemed only the longest one was moving from right to left.
No, that wasn't right. In the eyes of Wilhelm, Reinhard, and the others, the medium-sized hand was also moving.
"I'm not going to make it, so there's nothing I can do. That's right, there's nothing I can do. But… usually, this would be enough to calm me down. What is wrong with me?"
Subaru's body began to tremble.
"Why, of all days, today… what is going on? What happened? Yesterday wasn't like this… ugh."
At the mention of yesterday, the screen distorted again, and Subaru wore a pained expression.
"Is now a good time, Subaru?" It was the voice of Subaru's father.
He opened the door and strode in.
"If you're going to walk in without waiting for an answer, what's the point of knocking?" Subaru said, annoyed.
"Hey, hey, between you and me, with our strong father-son bond, is that really necessary… wait, no, it is necessary! Sorry, you're going through puberty, after all. My apologies, I'll come back in ten minutes!" Subaru's father put on an air of knowing everything as he said this. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Hmm? What does that mean?"
Emilia was left bewildered by Subaru's father's outburst.
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( Translator-kun: Its nothing Emilia-tan ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )