Distorting And Restarting Life From Zero In Another World.

Break Time - 5

BREAK TIME - "Knightly Etiquette"

The capital's afternoon sun bathed the cobblestone streets in golden light as Y/N and Subaru wandered through the bustling city square. Merchants called out their wares, children darted between stalls, and knights clad in gleaming armor patrolled with stoic expressions. It was a lively scene, the kind that could only be found in Lugnica's royal capital, but neither Y/N nor Subaru were focused on the scenery.

Today's mission? Knightly etiquette.

[Chibi Subaru]: "Alright, Y/N,"

Subaru said, clapping his hands together with an air of authority that barely concealed his giddy excitement.

[Chibi Subaru]: "You're about to learn from the greatest-me!"

He puffed out his chest and grinned, as if he were some sage imparting ancient wisdom.

Y/N raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed.

[Chibi Y/N]: "Oh, the greatest? I didn't realize you became a knight when I wasn't looking."

His tone was dripping with sarcasm, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips.

Subaru wagged a finger, undeterred.

[Chibi Subaru]: "Hey, I've seen how the royal knights act! It's all about confidence and posture. You don't need a title to exude nobility, my friend. And trust me, I've got enough class to teach you."

[Chibi Y/N]: "Class?"

Y/N crossed his arms, skeptical but entertained.

[Chibi Y/N]: "Is this 'class' the same as that time you tripped over your own feet trying to bow to Emilia?"

Subaru flushed a deep red.

[Chibi Subaru]: "That was... an experiment! I was testing how low a bow could go before it becomes undignified."

[Chibi Y/N]: "Uh-huh."

Y/N rolled his eyes, though he couldn't help but chuckle.

[Chibi Y/N]: "Alright, oh great knight, enlighten me. What's lesson one?"

Subaru adopted a serious expression and gestured dramatically.

[Chibi Subaru]: "Lesson one: The Knightly Bow."

He placed one hand over his heart and bent at the waist with such exaggerated precision that he nearly folded himself in half.

[Chibi Subaru]: "Graceful. Elegant. Like a swan taking flight."

Y/N tried to mimic him, but halfway through the bow, he lost balance, wobbling precariously before catching himself.

[Chibi Y/N]: "A swan taking flight? More like a swan crash-landing!"

[Chibi Subaru]: "Hey, at least you didn't face-plant,"

Subaru said with a grin.

[Chibi Subaru]: "Progress!"

They continued their practice, with Subaru demonstrating increasingly ridiculous bows and flourishes, and Y/N struggling not to burst into laughter. Soon, Subaru transitioned to lesson two:

[Chibi Subaru]: "The Knightly Stance."

He squared his shoulders, planted his feet wide apart, and held his arms out in what could only be described as a pose more suited to a dance than a knight.

[Chibi Subaru]: "This,"

Subaru declared.

[Chibi Subaru]: "Is the stance of a true protector of justice!"