"No problem. While Emilia-tan is talking to the spirits in the courtyard, I'll walk around, stretch, run a bit, and get some exercise."
Natsuki Subaru looked at Emilia and nodded.
This was a good opportunity for him to complete the daily tasks issued by the system.
"Mm, as long as you're not too loud... Huh? What did you just say?"
"What was that?"
"Subaru, what did you just say? What's 'tan'? Where does that word come from?"
Her name having a nickname attached, Emilia's purple eyes held a trace of confusion.
"Uh..."
Natsuki Subaru then realized that he had spoken too quickly, using a customary address from his previous life.
However, Natsuki Subaru quickly adjusted his mood and explained to Emilia with a smile:
"Ah, that... 'tan' is a catchphrase from my hometown, a very common form of address. Don't worry about it, don't worry."
"Is that so."
Although Emilia was still a little puzzled, she didn't press further and just nodded lightly.
The two walked out of the room side by side, heading towards the mansion's garden.
As Natsuki Subaru walked, he secretly glanced at Emilia's beautiful profile beside him, sighing inwardly:
Emilia is not only beautiful but also so kind-hearted. It's truly my luck to have met her.
You know, Emilia was the first person to show him kindness after he came to this other world.
Even though she could clearly sense that Natsuki Subaru was strange, even though her most important item, the royal candidate insignia, had just been stolen, and she was anxiously chasing the thief, she still helped Natsuki Subaru.
Clearly, the stolen royal candidate insignia was the most important thing.
This was equivalent to you working hard to buy a house, only for a thief to come, not only steal all your belongings but also dig away half of your wall.
Even if holy gold coins were lost, it wouldn't matter, but the insignia couldn't be lost!
Otherwise, all the preparations Emilia had made for a long time as a royal candidate would be completely wasted.
"To help others even when her own safety is at risk, indeed, Emilia is truly an angel."
Remembering the scene of meeting Emilia yesterday, Natsuki Subaru thought to himself.
Emilia seemed to notice Natsuki Subaru's strange gaze, turned her head, and asked with some confusion:
"What's wrong, Subaru? Is there something on my face?"
"Well..." Natsuki Subaru scratched his nose, his gaze falling on Emilia's clear purple eyes, and said very frankly,
"I just think you look especially beautiful today, and I got lost in looking at you without realizing."
You know, when facing an innocent and simple girl like Emilia, a direct expression often works best.
And, to be honest, facing such a beautiful Emilia, it would be a lie to say he wasn't moved.
Emilia was slightly taken aback upon hearing Natsuki Subaru's words, a hint of surprise appearing on her face:
"Beautiful?"
She repeated softly, seeming somewhat unfamiliar with the word.
Then, with a slightly forced smile, Emilia said to Natsuki Subaru:
"Subaru is really incredible, being able to interact with spirits so naturally, and even saying such things to someone like me... a half-elf. Even if it's a joke, it's surprising."
Actually, Emilia never knew what she looked like.
Because her silver hair and purple eyes were identical to those of the Witch of Envy, Satella, she was hated and alienated by everyone as soon as she went out.
She always thought she was ugly and didn't even dare to look in a mirror.
So, Emilia simply thought Natsuki Subaru was just joking.
"..."
Hearing Emilia's words, Natsuki Subaru's heart couldn't help but tighten.
He suddenly remembered that Emilia suffered discrimination and cold stares from people because her appearance was similar to the Witch of Envy, Satella, and she even developed a deep inferiority complex about her own appearance.
Silver hair and purple eyes, clearly such a beautiful existence, yet hated by the world because of its similarity to the Witch.
It's no exaggeration to say that Emilia's looks are among the best in this world.
Even if she were a witch, she would be a super cute witch.
If beauty had a color, it would definitely be silver!
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru looked directly into Emilia's amethyst-like eyes, his gaze full of sincerity:
"I'm not kidding, Emilia. I'm very serious. I'll say it again, you are truly beautiful."
"Subaru... Wh-why are you..."
Emilia's voice became a little strange, tinged with confusion. For a moment, she wanted to say something but seemed unsure how to express her current feelings.
You know, because of her resemblance to the Witch of Envy, Satella, she had always been alienated and detested by the world.
She had grown accustomed to loneliness, to being treated with cold stares, and had even become numb to it.
However, Natsuki Subaru's gaze was completely different.
There wasn't a trace of disgust in his eyes; instead, they were filled with appreciation and admiration.
This made Emilia feel confused, bewildered, a little joyful, and even somewhat flustered.
Why was Subaru different from others?
Why did he have no prejudice against her at all...
Emilia didn't understand.
"Because we're friends!"
Facing Emilia's question, Natsuki Subaru replied very frankly with a warm smile on his face.
After all, what Emilia needed wasn't false pleasantries, but sincere recognition.
"Friends?"
Emilia's eyes flickered with confusion upon hearing this word.
She had never had friends; the only one she could confide in was the great spirit, Puck.
"That's right, friends. We went through so many unforgettable things together yesterday. I've always considered Emilia my best friend. You wouldn't not acknowledge me as a friend, would you?"
Natsuki Subaru put his hand to his forehead, feigning a hurt expression.
"No, I..."
Emilia's voice hesitated, but a warm current quietly surged in the depths of her heart.
Because she had never thought that someone would treat her so sincerely.
"Since we acknowledge each other, then we'll be friends from now on." Natsuki Subaru interrupted Emilia before she could finish, then said with a smile,
"Besides, for a beautiful girl like you, if no one praised you, that would be an injustice, right? I'm telling the truth, don't think I'm flattering you!"
"Subaru, you always say strange things."
Emilia's fair cheeks flushed slightly after hearing Natsuki Subaru's words.
"I'm super serious, you know." Natsuki Subaru grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and said very seriously,
"Emilia-tan, if you were in my original world, you could definitely become a super idol! Your fans would absolutely line up from the Royal Capital to the border, and some people would even set up a fan club just for you."
"...Idol, fans? What are those?"
Emilia's purple eyes held a trace of confusion, her head tilted slightly, silver hair swaying gently with her movement.
Although she had never heard these words, she could feel his sincerity and praise for her from Natsuki Subaru's tone.
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