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"Sister, should we have let Subaru-kun leave like that?" Rem asked in worry. The plan was to act oblivious, but seeing Subaru cry as he ran out of the room made her want to comfort him.

"It had to be done Rem. If we acted over-familiar it would have confused him." Ram answers though deep down she feels horrible for making Subaru endure such sorrow. She swore she would make it up to him later, preferably in bed together.

"Right now we're in the second loop at the mansion while I would have preferred if we were sent when Subaru first appeared in our world it's still possible to make this work." Ram let a sigh thinking how better it would be if she met Subaru first. "We'll need to subtly guide Subaru-kun to finding the mabeast user while not hinting our knowledge of the future to him."

"Are you sure we can't tell Subaru-kun he is always sad when no one remembers him and the time spent together? Plus he'll become closer to us." Rem pointed out.

"We can't Rem. No matter how much I want to hug him and say he'll never be alone, we can't for multiple reasons." Ram then raises her fingers to list the points. "1.) We don't know if the witch of envy will attack us. 2.) We don't know if we're linked to Return by Death. 3.) Finally the most important part is that clown Roswaal will be watching Subaru-kun." She finished the list and grimaced when she was reminded of that clown.

Rem grimaces too, that clown was a huge obstacle to the sisters' happiness. She would rather just kill Roswaal now and leave with Subaru, but she knows even together with her sister they would both lose and that's not counting if Beatrice or Emilia get involved.

"Sister, I can answer the second point. We do not have Return by Death, because when we first appeared the witch's miasma has already faded from our bodies." Rem reveals in frustration.

"All the more reason to be more careful, if we die Subaru-kun might reset to a timeline without us." Both share a look of determination they would not let history repeat itself.

Rem was about to ask more questions when a familiar person walked in. Their greatest and most hated enemy the half-elf Emilia. The oni had to use a lot of mental strength to stop themselves from outright killing the girl.

They spent a total of 360 days living through Subaru's memories. During that time they saw Subaru with other girls, it made them bitter, but they never hated any of them as much as they did Emilia. In their eyes, Emilia was a parasite who abused Subaru's love to get what she wanted and was ignorant of the pain she caused him. Ram and Rem swore up and down that Emilia would not live long enough to see their wedding day.

"Good morning Rem, Ram I thought would come and greet Subaru." She said but then noticed the empty bed, "But it looks like he's gone. Do you two know where he went?" She asked the twins.

Rem let Ram answer acknowledging she wouldn't be able to hide her anger towards the half-elf. "Emilia-sama we believe our guest went out for some fresh air. If you hurry you might be able to catch him." Ram lied getting gratitude in return as Emilia left to find Subaru.

As soon as Emilia's footstep could no longer be heard the twins let their masks fall. Their faces showed how disgusted they were seeing Emilia again. How dare she try to get close to their Subaru in front of them no less!

"I change my mind Rem. If that half-elf tries getting close to Subaru-kun we need to block her at every turn." Ram would not allow any affection of Subaru to be pointed at Emilia. The only person they really needed to worry about was Roswaal, everyone else would mine their own business.

"Yes, sister!" Rem agreed immediately. She would not make the same mistake as her foolish counterpart.

"Later tonight we'll meet in your room to plan things out until then we'll have to stay under Roswaal's radar." Ram gives one last warning to Rem.

"Agreed sister, but we should probably find Subaru-kun first." Rem said. Reminding her sister of their missing crush.

Nodding they both leave in search of their future husband. They would not back down no matter what the challenge, not until Subaru was theirs.

[Scene Change]

Just as planned they didn't let their masks slip and followed the previous loop. It went the same as the first time with Subaru asking to be hired as a butler. The sisters made sure to pay extra attention to Roswaal, he was the last person they needed getting suspicious.

When it was time for Subaru's fitting they practically drove Emilia out of the room. It might raise some questions later, but Ram and Rem loathed having Emilia and Subaru near each other. Who knows what she'll do to seduce the innocent boy?

Ram looked around the closet. "Nothing will fit you here except for women's clothes. Rem, will you please alter one of them for him." She kept her voice flat to hide her jealousy for not being able to touch Subaru.

"Yes, sister." Rem hurried over to feel the body of her obsession.

"Take my measurements, then. A man can withstand all kinds of awkwardness!" Just seeing Subaru smile was enough to make the oni happy.

Rem stepped closer to him and extended a measurement cord. "I will take your measurements. Please stand still, Subaru-kun."

Subaru was standing while Rem is measuring him from the front. He yelps when she snakes her arms around him. Subaru could've sworn it felt like Rem touched his ass, it must have been his imagination.

"Please stop squirming Subaru-kun. You're making it hard to take your measurement." What Rem really means is she won't be able to hug him properly. If her sister wasn't standing behind her she would be outright molesting Subaru.

"That was beyond my control!" He said while blushing. It's a shame Subaru didn't look down or he would've seen Rem inhaling his scent with her hands roaming his body.

Seeing her sister blatantly enjoying Subaru's body made Ram unable to hold back. "Rem will deliver your uniform later today. You'll help me with my work first." Ram said while hugging his arm and dragging him out of the room.

"Hey, wait!" Subaru tried to resist Ram's pull, which he was failing at. The last thing he saw before being yanked from the room was Rem's pouting face.

Letting out a sigh Rem can't help but think it's her fault for getting too close to Subaru. She doesn't regret it, but she can't believe her sister acted so bold just now. Well, she better hurry to fit Subaru's clothes so she can visit him later.

'Maybe if I time it right I could see Subaru-kun undress.' She had to stop herself from openly drooling at thought of seeing Subaru naked.

[Hallway]

"Ram, slow down a little." Subaru pleaded to the pink demon. 'Ram was never clingy in the last loop what changed now?' He wonders.

Realizing she let her jealousy take over Ram stops. "It's nothing Barusu, I just thought it would be better if you were familiarized with the mansion."

"That's fine I guess but could you let go of me it's hard to walk this way." Ram's super strength was starting to hurt him.

"This is the bathroom you can use it later today," Ram said pretending to not hear Subaru. 'No way am I passing the chance to touch Subaru-kun.' This was her moment with Subaru and she wouldn't waste it.

Subaru wants to say something but Ram seems to hug his arm even tighter while tuning him out. It makes him wonder how this loop changed so much. The twins were behaving weirdly. Rem wasn't acting cold towards him and Ram was clingy.

"As you are a new servant, I will inspect your work personally today." The entire workday Ram stuck close to him like glue.

[Subaru's Room/Afternoon]

"Hate to admit it, but it's perfect. Guess there is no need for my sewing skills this time." Subaru said.

Subaru was trying on his newly made outfit made by Rem. Said maid was burning the image of Subaru in a butler outfit into her mind. 'I might not have seen Subaru-kun naked but he does look dashing in his work clothes.' Rem thought.

"Do you like sewing?" Rem asked already knowing the answer.

"Yeah, I know my way around a needle. By the way, it looks like Ros-chi and Emilia-tan have lots of outfits, but I don't see any for you and Ram." Subaru smiled happily as he showed Rem a measurement rope. "Want me to sew a dress for you? I'll take your measurements." Subaru asked excitedly.

"I and sister never found the occasion for such indulgences. If Subaru-kun is willing Rem will find sister later so you can take both our measurements together." She answered generously. 'A handmade dress from Subaru-kun is one the greatest luxuries in the world! I can't wait to tell sister!' She thought enthusiastically.

"It's a rule of the world that cute girls have a duty to dress up, so don't worry I'll put all my effort into making the perfect dress for you." Subaru grinned at Rem.

"I understand then Rem will make sure Subaru enjoys seeing sister and her in cute dresses!" Rem exclaimed.

Subaru sweatdropped at Rem's reaction. 'Something definitely changed because Rem never acted like this.' He thought.

"By the way Subaru-kun my sister told me she prepared the bath for you." Rem said.

"That was kind of Ram, tell her thanks for me," Subaru said before leaving the room.

Rem wanted to follow him but knew she needed to wait for another day. It was tough holding herself back though. She'll have to ask her sister about when they can get closer to Subaru.

[Rem's Room/Night]

The sisters currently going over their plans. There was no room for error or they would lose everything.

["Rem do you hear me?"] Ram questioned mentally. She wanted to make sure their synesthesia still allowed them to communicate.

["Sister, Rem hears you."] Rem response brings a sigh of relief to Ram at least they have another tool that will make their plans run more smoothly.

["Good, then we'll communicate like this to avoid suspicion."] Ram said. The odds of being overheard became almost zero thanks to this.

The only person who would be able to read their thoughts would be Puck but he would be blocked by their combined power. Along with his time constraint of being active gives him fewer chances to try. Now they'll be able to properly plan.

["Sister when do we leave with Subaru-kun?"] Rem went straight to her main priority. She couldn't stand letting Subaru around all these horrible people. The faster they left with Subaru the faster they'll be able to live happily ever after with their future husband.

["If everything goes smoothly we'll leave around the time the witch cult attacks the mansion. It will be the perfect time to leave because our disappearance will be waived off as dying."] Ram stated and Rem had to agree no one would think there would be survivors from the witch cults' attack.

["Then when will make Subaru-kun ours? Rem does not want that half-devil seducing him."] Rem really did not want Emilia near Subaru. If Subaru asks Emilia out on a date she might actually kill the half-elf.

["After we handle the mabeast invasion we can make our move. Everyone won't bat an eye thinking we like Subaru because he saved us. We'll have to keep things subtle until the snow festival where we'll go in for the kill."] Ram calculated they would accumulate enough affection for their confession to succeed.

["We'll destroy the competition won't we sister?"] Rem's tone was dark and her smile even darker. There needed to be zero possible love rivals left, especially Emilia.

["Of course, with our knowledge, it will easy to make everything seem like an accident."] Ram's smile matched her sister's. They will not let any women get close to Subaru, all's fair in love and war after all.

["The next part of the plan is how to avoid suspicion from the clown. This part will rely heavily on you Rem because you're the only one who can elude the power of his gospel."] Rem nodded to Ram's method. One of the things they learned from living through Subaru's memories was the fact Rem was not mentioned in Roswaal's book.

Fun Fact: Rem is not mentioned in Roswaal's gospel.

["That's fine sister, but will you be alright? You have to be near the clown."] Rem was extremely worried for her sister. How will she be able to be near that monster who used them?

["I know Rem. I'm prepared to make this sacrifice."] The fact is Ram can't avoid Roswaal or he'll try to make Subaru reset, along with the fact she needs mana transfusions.

["Plus I remember the mediation styles from Subaru so I'll be able to endure anything.] While some of the things they saw couldn't be employed because they were designed to only be used by Subaru. A few such as meditation were perfect for them. ["I'll just need to be around Subaru-kun more to recover."] Ram added deviously.

Rem wanted to argue but she knew her sister was making a huge sacrifice. ["Fine, but I get to take Subaru-kun on a date first."] Ram pouted however she had to concede this to Rem.

The twins decide to accept their current plan until something major comes up. They both jump into bed together rather than sleep separately. Their dreams were filled with Subaru confessing his love for them all they needed to do was make it a reality.

[Day 2/Bathroom]

Subaru was soaking in the large bathtub as he was thinking. 'Retrace the same path I took yesterday. That's what I meant to do, but everything is totally different from last time. I mean Rem and Ram are nice to me. What's the point of knowing the future when everything changes!'

Meanwhile, in the changing room, a certain pink oni was looking for a substitute to calm herself so she wouldn't jump Subaru. To make sure she wasn't interrupted she tricked Emilia into questioning Roswaal about the royal selection for an hour. Ram checked and saw Subaru still bathing so she started shuffling through the laundry basket until she found her prize Subaru's underwear.

*Sniiiiifff*

Her eyes glazed over with desire. She buried her face into the still warm underwear and inhaled Subaru's scent through her nose.

'Ahhh... incredible! The smell of Subaru-kun is too great it's making me light-headed.' She thought while moaning into the underwear.

It became too much and Ram soon lost all reason after breathing in something so intoxicating. She brought one hand down to her panties and started to masturbate. Ram had fully given in to her lust for Subaru not caring someone could walk in at any moment.

This went on for several minutes until her eyes rolled in her head and she came. Luckily Subaru couldn't hear her lewd moans from the bathtub.

*Splash*

Hearing the sound of water moving shook Ram out of her stupor. She quickly returned Subaru's underwear to the laundry basket before straightening her clothes just in time for Subaru to walk in. A naked Subaru.

Ram immediately brought her eyes lower to inspect his equipment and blushed. 'So his size was constant in all those timelines.' She thought happily.

He screamed and tried to cover up his lower half. "What are you doing here Ram?!" Subaru asked embarrassingly.

"I came to deliver a fresh set of clothes for you." She said while trying to keep her eyes from roaming.

"That's great and all but could you please leave so I can get dressed!" He shouted at the maid.

As much as Ram wanted to keep watching at Subaru she needs to get the root of her visit. "By the way, Barusu do you have plans after this?"

"No, just going to sleep." Besides investigating there really wasn't something for him to do.

"Please wait in your room. I need to talk to you." Ram said.

"Huh?" Wondering if heard Ram right.

[Outside Subaru's Room/Evening]

Ram was outside Subaru's door preparing herself for some alone time with Subaru. 'I'm just going to teach him how to read that's it.' She breathed in and out to calm her nerves. Being alone in a room together with Subaru was too tempting.

"Am I in heaven?!" Overhearing Subaru from the other side of the door suddenly, Ram enters. Not wanting him to continue his delusions about Emilia.

"I could hear you from the hallway, Barusu. It's nighttime be quiet." She scolded him.

"Eep!" The blushing boy crawled away to the corner of his bed and his face.

"Barusu, come over here," Ram ordered as she placed a book on the table.

"Wait! My heart's already set on someone, and her name is Emilia-tan!" Subaru exclaimed.

Hearing Emilia again made Ram jealous. She thought it might good idea to punish Subaru with a little teasing for mentioning another girl when he's alone with her. Walking over to the bed she hovered over Subaru and brought her face close to his.

"Oh, I thought you liked me and Rem more Barusu." She purred. "After the whole day, I could see taking glances at our bodies." Ram knew he still loved seeing girls in maid outfits.

Subaru's face reached an atomic level of embarrassment as he stuttered. "I-I w-was-" What was a virgin like Subaru supposed to do when a beauty like Ram caught him red-handed? He cursed his love for maids.

Seeing Subaru struggle to answer made Ram laugh. "Hahahahaha... I'm just teasing you, Barusu." Subaru's mouth turned into an O shape.

"Yeah, I knew you were joking Ram. Hahaha..." He trailed off trying to save his pride.

"I notice you couldn't read so I came over to teach you," Ram said. "Now if you're done playing let's begin."

2 hours later Subaru was now writing glyphs in his notebook while Ram is watching beside him.

"There are three different types of glyphs I have to memorize. I knew I should have taken those online classes." He joked.

"I don't understand what you're saying but starting tonight, I'll help you study every evening." She might know more about him, but she still found his other world terms confusing.

"Not to sound ungrateful Ram. Why are you being so nice to me?" He asked.

Several emotions flashed across Ram's face as she thought about the best way to convey her feelings.

"The better question is why wouldn't help you Barusu? You are a coworker who needs help and most of all I think of you as a friend." Ram said passionately. She wanted to say more but thought to save it for when she confesses to him later.

"I'm glad that you see me as a friend. I'll probably cause more problems for you down the line, but I'll try to prove myself worthy of your friendship." Subaru said giving Ram a heartwarming smile.

Ram's heart went Doki Doki. Honestly, why did Subaru's smile have to be so delicious? A blush creeps on her face just from seeing it once.

She had to play it cool. "Then I'll hold you that promise Barusu." On the outside, she was calm but on the inside. 'Kyaa Subaru-kun gave me a beautiful smile!' Her real feelings showed.

Ram looked at the time and fake yawned before she did something reckless. "It's getting late, we'll have to stop here."

"Time really flew by," Subaru said stretching his arms. "I guess we'll pick off where we left tomorrow night."

"Yes, we will. Good night Barusu." Ram said as made her way to the door.

"Good night Ram," Subaru responded.

[Day 3]

In the large kitchen, Subaru was peeling potatoes, having to prepare to cook while his mind was elsewhere. Subaru was frustrated that things weren't going normally with Rem and Ram as the first loop. The constant attention was starting to get to him. If wasn't for the fact they were nice to him he would have suspected they thought he was a spy that needed watching.

The three of them were working hard together peeling potatoes. Subaru seemed to have gotten used to this job, he did it comfortably.

"Ah!" Never mind. Lost in thought, Subaru accidentally cut his finger, causing the left index finger to bleed.

"Subaru-kun do you need healing?" Rem was the first to appear at his side when she heard him cry out in pain.

"You don't have to worry about that, Rem. I just need a little spit to make it better." He waved off her worry he was a man after all a small cut couldn't keep him down.

Getting a mischievous idea Rem decided to put it into action. "Then Rem will help you Subaru-kun."

"It's ok you don't need to..." Before Subaru could finish his sentence, Rem took his injured finger and sucked on it. A few pink spots ran across Subaru's cheeks, this definitely did not happen in the first loop.

Meanwhile, Ram was cutting through her potatoes instead of peeling them. How could her little sister be so daring and why couldn't she have done that?

Rem pulled her mouth back with a wet pop and smiled at Subaru. "All better now Subaru-kun." The wound was completely closed to using water magic to heal it secretly.

"U-uh y-yeah." He squeaked out like a nervous school girl.

The three went back to peeling potatoes with each having different emotions going through them. Rem being happy, Ram being jealous, and Subaru embarrassed. This went on until dinner was finished being prepared.

[Day 4]

Ram was walking around searching for Subaru hoping to guide his investigation. She and Rem may have been flirting with Subaru most of the time, but as long as Roswaal didn't see it they were golden. It didn't mean they lost sight of their current problem. They secretly directed Subaru to ask Beatrice about curses.

"Now, where is he?" Considering Beatrice's annoyance for people Subaru should be kicked out right about now.

"Dorowazu!" Subaru was thrown out of the room, into the hallway, and face-first into the wall.

'Right on time.' Ram thought while going to check Subaru for injuries. "Barusu are you alright?" Ram helped him stand and gave a look over for anything serious. Depending on the number of injuries would determine if Beatrice died quickly or slowly.

"I'm fine Ram, but that loli sure does like to play hardball." His plan to ask Beatrice was only half fruitful. She explained no one in the mansion was capable of using curses but she and Puck could heal them. He also learned how curses had to be applied by touch, so which led him to assume the shaman was in the village. Though she wouldn't tell him how to identify curses.

He was thankful Rem had explained to him that Beatrice can tell if the mansion has any intruders or he would have properly needed to die to gather this information.

"If you keep getting hurt like this you might need to learn healing magic," Ram said noticing the red mark on his forehead.

"Ros-chi said I don't have the talent to become a successful magic user." He could have sworn a part of his soul broke knowing he wouldn't be able to shoot laser beams or throw fireballs.

Pondering for a moment Ram gives him another option. "You could try learning spirit magic." Seeing Subaru's confused face she decides to go into detail. "If you're contracted to spirit they can use magic for you, similar to Puck-sama does for Emilia-sama."

"A spirit hmmm." He would be able to defend himself if he came face to face with the shaman. Puck was pretty strong too, so if he made a contract he might have access to the same amount of power. And the best part is he wouldn't need to train because the spirit could do the work. "That might be a good idea. Do you know how to contact a spirit?"

"I am not very versed in spirits but it possible to ask Emilia-sama for assistance." Ram actually did know how to contract a spirit but it would draw Roswaal's attention by knowing something he didn't teach her. "Emilia-sama should be in the garden right now. We can ask her together."

"That's great I haven't really talked to Emilia since working." He said not noticing Ram silently fuming. "Let's go, Ram. Magic awaits me!" Subura grabbed her hand and dragged her outside.

[Garden]

"Eh? Subaru you want to become a spirit user," Emilia said in surprise. This was not how she thought a conversation with Subaru would go. "Not just anyone can use spirit magic, but if you ask Puck he might be able to tell if you have the affinity for it." She said looking toward her adopted father.

"Sure no problem Lia. I do owe Subaru for saving you." Puck was originally going to ask if Subaru wanted a reward but it never happened thanks to Ram and Rem keeping him far away from Emilia.

He flew over to Subaru and put a paw on his forehead. "You do have high spirit affinity, it would possible to contract a great spirit even." He said shocking Emilia while Ram puffed her chest in pride at Subaru's talents. Subaru was cheering inside because it seemed the world liked to kick him down since he first blinked into existence. A power-up was very much appreciated.

"That's amazing Subaru. Having the potential to contact a great spirit is even rarer than being born with a Divine Protection." Emilia was not lying spirit users were rare but having a high enough affinity to contract a great spirit. There was a reason it's not heard of many people contracting a great spirit.

"Lia should be able to help you form a contract because other spirits are afraid of me." Emilia nodded. She knows other spirits won't appear as long as Puck was near. He then entered her crystal to avoid any complications.

"So what do I need to do Emilia-tan?" Subaru asked.

"This is your first time so let me guide you." Emilia grabbed his hand ignorant of his blush and anger from the pink oni. "Calm your body and think aloud."

"Even if you say to calm my body..." Subaru said trying to calm his rapidly beating heart.

Ram was watching with a frown on her face. Constantly telling herself it's for Subaru's own benefit. She was glad after a few minutes spirits started to appear.

Subaru and Emilia's eyes were wide both surprised by the number of spirits gathering. "Were so many supposed to come?" Subaru questioned because it was easily thrice the number Emilia usually talks to.

Emilia shook her head in denial. She's never seen so many spirits at once, Subaru must be truly blessed for them to answer his call. "Don't worry I'll help you form a contract with a nice spirit." She said to get rid of the anxiety in him.

"Thanks. This is a little overwhelming for a newbie like me." He let out a sigh of relief.

While Emilia and Subaru were facing the large group of spirits Ram was communicating with Rem.

["Rem, everything is going as planned. Subaru-kun is attempting to form a contract right now."] The plan was back up in case Beatrice doesn't heal Subaru his own spirit will. It was the main reason Ram mentioned healing magic.

["Splendid sister! Rem is secretly preparing for the inevitable encounter with the mabeasts."] Rem did not want to leave any chances to fate and had been practicing control over her oni form in secret. There's still a possibility of losing control, but she wants to lower the chance of hurting Subaru at the least.

["Good job Rem, later we'll meet in your room for the final preparations."] Ram said. She was about to end the call when Rem spoke up.

["Sister you have to receive a mana transfusion from... it tonight."] The person Rem was talking about was Roswaal of course. Ram clicked her tongue when she remembered her need for mana that only Roswaal could give.

["It's fine Rem. I've been mentally preparing myself for this."] Ram answered curtly. Rem wanted to question her sister more but thought otherwise to not make Ram feel uncomfortable. With that, the sisters ended their conversation.

Ram turned her attention back to Subaru just in time to get hit by a blast of smoke courtesy of Subaru using Shamak. 'Weren't they talking to the spirits? How did it lead to this?' Ram thought while coughing.

Waiting for the smoke to clear, Ram was welcomed to the sight of an exhausted Subaru lying on his back panting. Emilia was looking at Subaru worry with Puck having a sheepish expression.

"I know you said you weren't talented in magic but I didn't think it was this bad." Puck said. When Subaru was finished talking to the spirits Puck appeared again and offered to teach him regular magic. Puck could never guess someone with such a high spirit affinity would be terrible at performing a basic spell.

"You might not be able to work anymore today after using all your mana," Emilia said thoughtfully.

"I see then I will take Barusu to his room to rest," Ram said entering the conversation. Kneeling by Subaru she helps to his feet, but he was still too weak to stand and ends up leaning on Ram for support much to her happiness.

"I don't want to be a bother, isn't there any way to recover faster?" He asked embarrassed for needing Ram's help to stand.

Emilia sight and pulled something out of her pocket. "If you really want to continue working, you can use this Subaru." She offered to the confused boy.

Ram decides to explain to Subaru. "It's a bocco fruit. When you eat it, the mana in your body activates, and your gate regains a little of its strength." She revealed to Subaru's delight.

"That's great!" Subaru was glad for the news. He didn't want to waste his time in bed when the shaman was still lurking around. He was about to accept the fruit when Ram stopped him.

"That's not a good idea Barusu. While it may give you strength to continue today it will be detrimental in the end, as it carries a risk of damaging your gate itself. It's better to let your gate recover naturally." What Ram said was true, but she just wanted to be close to Subaru.

"You do lack control of your gate so it might be better to wait instead." Puck added agreeing with Ram.

Listening to both Ram and Puck he chooses to recover in bed slowly so his gate won't cause a problem when he encounters the shaman. "Fine, I guess I need to go to sleep early today. Sorry for causing you trouble Ram." He apologized to the pink maid.

"It's no problem Barusu, you can make it up to me when you get the chance." Ram waved off his apology savoring her contact with him to prepare for her time with Roswaal.

Subaru also thanks Emilia and Puck before leaving with Ram.

[Rem's Room/Night]

Rem was pacing around waiting for Ram to come from Roswaal's room. Ram had completely blocked her emotions to not draw suspicions from Roswaal. That didn't mean she wouldn't feel anything later when she released the block. She arranged something to make Ram happy, but Rem couldn't stop worry from overtaking her until she heard a knock at the door.

Rushing to the door Rem opens it the see an empty-eyed Ram. Ram's eyes were completely devoid of emotion as if she was recently traumatized. Rem quickly pulled Ram into a hug and closed the door behind her. Dragging the unresponsive Ram to bed Rem waits for her sister to gain the strength to speak. It took a few minutes for Ram to eventually talk to Rem.

["Rem do you think Subaru-kun will still want me after he learns I'm dirty?"] Even though it was said mentally Ram's voice sounded like it was just above a whisper.

Rem hugged her tighter never seeing Ram so broken before. ["Sister! You're not dirty!"]

["Yes I am Rem! That thing touched me!"] Just remembering what happened made Ram almost vomit in disgust. ["He touched the spot where my horn used to be! I had to talk to him with the sweet voice that was reserved for Subaru-kun!"] She never felt so violated in her whole life. Ram wanted to peel the parts of her skin that Roswaal tainted with his touch. Ram's emotion ran so high she buried her face in Rem's chest to cry.

["Subaru-kun would still accept you no matter what!"] Rem tried to convey how kind Subaru is and how he would never judge her. It worked and Ram's cries eventually turned into hiccups. Thinking of the gift she prepared Rem takes Ram by the hand and drags her out of bed.

["Rem, what are you doing?"] Ram questioned with her eyes still red and puffy from letting out so many tears.

[Don't worry sister Rem came up with something in case an event like this happened."] Rem said. Trying to keep her present a surprise.

[Subaru's Room]

The Rem opens the door without knocking to Ram's shock. What if they wake up Subaru? Rem pulled her in making Ram panic. When she entered Ram noticed Subaru sleeping peacefully. The sight actually made Ram feel healed.

["So you brought me here to see Subaru-kun's sleeping face. While I'll admit it does make me feel healthier, we should probably leave before he wakes up."] Ram did not want to be caught by Subaru or they would be hard-pressed to explain to him.

["I did something much better sister."] Rem walked over to the sleeping Subaru and shook him. Ram was worried he would wake but there was no stirring from him. ["Rem visited Subaru-kun before he went to bed and gave him tea laced with a sleeping sedative. He won't be woken up by something as simple as this. So if sister were to say sleep in the same bed as him he would never notice."]

["Rem. You did all of this for me?"] Ram felt tears welling up again but this time they were tears of joy. How could she have been given a sister as kind as Rem? She ran over to hug Rem again, thanking the blue oni for the best present.

["It was no problem sister. It was the least I could do seeing as you sacrificed yourself."] To Rem, this was something minor. Ram has done everything in her power to make Rem happy it was only fair to return the favor. ["Then Rem will leave sister to enjoy her time with Subaru-kun."] Rem left wanting to give Ram her alone time with Subaru.

As soon as the door closed Ram wasted no time taking off her clothes leaving only her panties and bra on. Ram lifted the blankets, climbed into bed next to Subaru, and let out a sigh content.

"You look so cute when you're asleep Subaru-kun." Ram began running her fingers through his hair giggling at how soft it felt. She moved her face close and kissed his cheek. "Even if your helpless state I want my first kiss with you to be when you're awake." She whispered. Ram would wait until tomorrow the handle the mabeasts.

Ram snuggled with Subaru, falling asleep soon after. It was honestly the safest she felt in years.

[Day 5]

Subaru, Ram, and Rem walking back from Irlam village carrying groceries. Subaru had put his plan in motion and made sure different parts of his body were touched to find the shaman.

"By the way Subaru-kun my sister said you contracted a spirit." Rem said leading the conversation to his spirits.

"More like three." He said holding his hand out. In it, three quasi spirits appeared, their colors being green, blue, and black. With them giving him access to wind, water/healing, and yin magic respectively. "Their names are Fei (Green) Aqua (Blue) Kuro (Black)."

"That's great! Not many people have an affinity for spirits." Rem complimented him while waiting for his spirits to find something wrong with him. These were quasi-spirits so it would take longer for them to notice he was cursed.

Subaru was about to speak when Aqua started communicating with him. "What!" His scream caused the twins to exchange looks. "Ram, Rem we have to travel back to the village!"

"Why would we need to Subaru-kun, "Rem asked playing cluelessly.

"Aqua just told me I've been cursed and the one who did was the puppy the village children were playing with!"

Ram and Rem widened their eyes in fake shock.

"We can't do that Barusu." Subaru was about to talk back but Ram cut him off. "I'm not saying your lying, but we need to verify this and alert Roswaal-sama if it's true." Subaru looked like he might run off by himself so Rem spoke up this time.

"Sister is right Subaru-kun. The three of us won't be able to handle this alone. If someone does attack it will be at nighttime not right now. Charging in blindly will lead to more deaths." Rem's words convinced him to calm down.

They were not going to ignore it and he already had proof of him being cursed. A quick check and they would be heading towards the village. "I understand. Let's hurry back to the mansion then."

The trio picked up speed making their way back to the mansion in half the usual time.

[Roswaal Mansion/Night]

"Are you sure Subaru and Rem will be fine?" Emilia asked the pink oni.

When the trio made their way home they found out Roswaal had left. They had no choice but to find Beatrice who reluctantly verified Subaru was cursed. Not wanting to leave the mansion unguarded Ram would stay with Emilia while Subaru and Rem went to the village.

"I trust Barusu and Rem will be able to solve this problem," Ram said as she was mentally communicating with Rem. Everything was going well until more Ulgarms attacked than they expected.

Ram's head suddenly snapped forward capturing Emilia's attention. "Did something happen Ram?"

"No, I just felt an unexpected chill." Ram lied. She just felt Rem's fear and panic. Something must have happened to Subaru.

To be continued...

I know I'm evil for giving you a cliffhanger, but don't be sad here's an Omake to make you feel better.

[Omake/If Ram and Rem were sent to Arc 1]

Ram blinked owlishly as she found herself standing in the middle of the capital. It took a moment for the situation to sink and when it did she couldn't stop a smile from spreading on her face.

["Sister do you hear me?"] The voice Rem reaches her mind

["So you were sent back with me Rem?"] Ram questioned.

["Yes, right now Rem is in the mansion."] Rem said. And she was not happy to be around that clown again.

["Good, then can you slip away and meet me in the capital? I'm going to look for Subaru-kun."] Ram's eyes were already searching for Subaru.

["Rem will meet you around nighttime. I need to make sure the clown is taken care of."] They would have waited longer to run away with Subaru but thanks to them being sent back before he met Emilia. Allowed them just to escape with Subaru than spend time trying to seduce him from Emilia.

Ram wished her sister luck while going through the crowd. She eventually finds Subaru walking around and getting into trouble. She was about to follow him when she saw Emilia get her badge stolen. Clicking her tongue Ram walks over and lies about where the thief was going to be. She just told her the thief was going to be in the slums at night. It was only a half-lie so Puck wouldn't be able to tell. Emilia immediately ran off not wanting to cause trouble for the oni.

Ram continued to shadow Subaru waiting for the right moment to appear. It wasn't long before he was hauled into an alley. Running into the alley she finds Subaru being beat-up by three thugs and Ram sees red. She only has enough rationality to not cut them into pieces or it would scare Subaru. It didn't mean she couldn't beat them black and blue.

[Scene Change]

Natsuki Subaru began to open his eyes, feeling his head resting on something soft. "Is my head on someone's lap? " He asked with a sudden blush blooming on his cheeks.

"You're awake?" He heard a soft voice ask from above him, making the blush bloom further across his cheeks. He looked up and came face to face with a cute girl. She had pink hair and mesmerizing red eyes.

He immediately stood up embarrassed from being close to someone so attractive. He got a better look at her, seeing her wearing a short skirt maid outfit. It was at this moment Subaru felt like thanking God for transporting him to this world. He was about to say something when a sudden spike of pain hit him.

"You shouldn't have stood up so suddenly when you're still hurt." She said dragging back into another lap pillow. "I was only able to give you first aid."

"Not that I'm ungrateful but why would you help a stranger?" He asked with cheeks dusted pink. His savior only laughed softy, he thought she sounded sweet.

"I couldn't ignore a person clearly in need of help could I?" Her answer instantly made him think of her as the main heroine.

"I noticed I haven't introduced myself. My name is Natsuki Subaru. Not only am I clueless, but I'm also broke beyond compare! Nice to meet you." He finished shamelessly without being able to do his signature pose. Making the beauty giggle.

"My name is Ram. Just Ram." The now-named Ram sent him a loving smile.

Author's Note: Ram calls Subaru Barusu in public to not draw attention. In private she calls him Subaru-kun to match the amount of love Rem puts in the name.

Ram and Rem plan to get Subaru to fall in love with them so if the Emilia camp was to be destroyed he would put them first. Next is to eliminate all possible love rivals and people who treated Subaru badly.

Everyone at Mansion usually minds their own business. Puck only cares about Emilia, Beatrice likes to keep to herself and Emilia is usually busy. The only one who would really pay attention to Subaru is Roswaal. As long as they don't tip him off they basically have free rain to get close to Subaru as possible.

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