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“ lia-tan… Emilia-tan, come on!”
“Mm—mm…”
Emilia woke to the sensation of someone shaking her shoulders and calling her name. Her long lashes quivered as she opened her eyes, blinking many times. Then she looked up and finally recognized the familiar face that was almost touching hers.
“…Subaru?”
“That’s right, it’s me. Dang, you scared me there. I went to your room to get you, but you weren’t there. Never thought you’d just fall asleep out here. You must’ve really been exhausted.”
As Subaru gave a little chuckle, Emilia finally woke all the way up. After a panicked glance at her surroundings revealed she was indeed back at Roswaal Manor, she heaved a sigh of relief.
“Oh, thank goodness…”
“Mm? What’s up? Wait, did you have a nightmare? I get it. Come on, fling yourself into my arms. Glomp me as long as you need to.”
“Sorry, I don’t quite follow what you’re saying.”
Subaru looked hurt, his arms still spread wide, and Emilia was only more confused.
She did think she had a dream, but she couldn’t remember what it was about. It just felt like a very stressful dream. So stressful that she truly was relieved to be back in the land of the wakeful.
“Well, anyhoo, I’m glad I found you. Let’s head back. It’s almost suppertime. I won’t tell anybody you ditched your afternoon studies. That’ll be our little secret.”
“Er…okay, thanks. I’ll be more careful next time.”
Subaru helped Emilia to her feet. Then she patted the grass off herself and stood tall. As she did so, she suddenly got the sense she needed to tell Subaru something.
“Subaru…I’ve got something to say.”
“Hmm, what is it?” Subaru asked, turning around.
After a moment’s thought, Emilia said, “If you ever throw a tea party…even if nobody else shows up, I promise I’ll come.”
“What made you imagine such a sad scenario?!” Subaru cried out. The sight of him made Emilia burst into laughter. And if anybody asked her why, this is how she would probably answer:
I saw you looking lonely in Wonderland, Subaru.
<Fin>
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