Re:Zero FF Beatrice Heart Crossing

Chapter 3: The Light in Her Eyes

Following their day at the beach, Subaru noticed a definite change in Beatrice. In the days that followed, she had become more brazen in expressing her desires. It had become common for her to join Subaru in his futon on chilly nights, except now she was asking permission instead of sneaking around. She even began requesting meals from Adella. Subaru had made note of her preferences, or lack thereof. Beatrice preferred sweets and not much else. Adella humored the girl and started teaching her to bake. Meanwhile, Subaru had started using his newfound free time to venture further out on the castle grounds. In doing so, he had found a small forest in the west and noticed some foraging bushes there. This gave him an idea, so this morning he sought out Beatrice before she wandered into the kitchen. He spotted her in a simple blue short sleeved dress, much like the one she wore for their first dinner. She sported her trademark hair drills today adorned with dark blue bows. To finish the ensemble, she wore white frilly stockings with black glossy shoes.

Subaru: “Looking good, Beako, can I borrow you for a moment?”

Beatrice: “How forward, I suppose. I must say, I knew this day would come. You are a beast, in fact.”

Subaru: “H-hold on! Just what do you think you are saying!”

Beatrice: “Adella explained to me the true nature of men, I suppose. She said I should expect this behavior from you, but not be tricked so easily, in fact.”

Subaru was floored. Just what was that head maid saying to Beatrice? He would have to have a lengthy discussion with her later. For now, he needed to properly invite Beatrice to join him. It was time to pull out the big guns.

Subaru: “Well if that’s the case, I guess you wouldn’t be interested in a new spot I found. Too bad, the berries there were extra sweet. It would have been perfect for pastries.”

Subaru had played his trump card and turned to walk away. Beatrice’s eyes went wide, she had to know what these berries tasted like. As Subaru moved forward to leave, he felt a small tug at his back. Beatrice had taken the bait.

Beatrice: “W-well, I wouldn’t want to waste berries, I suppose. Perhaps...you could take me there… I would like to go, in fact.”

Subaru: “Well when you ask so cutely, how can I say no?”

Beatrice pushed the mocking Subaru forward, then made her way to the kitchen to inform Adella of her new plans.

Beatrice: “Adella, I need to reschedule my lesson, I suppose. Subaru has offered to take me to gather fresh ingredients for our pastries, in fact.”

Adella: “Fufufu. It’s about time, I should say.”

Beatrice: “Huh?”

Adella: “I expected the Master to ask you to spend time together much sooner. It is only appropriate that he make up for ending your beach day early.”

Beatrice: “I don’t know what you could mean, I suppose. It is a simple trip to gather supplies, nothing more, in fact.”

Adella motioned for Beatrice to join her by the door as she cracked it open slightly. Beatrice glanced through and saw Subaru sitting at the dining table, smiling in thought.

Adella: “Does he normally smile like that when making a ‘simple trip’?”

Beatrice slightly blushed as she responded to Adella’s preposterous question.

Beatrice: “Well he is an idiot, I suppose. Maybe he enjoys mundane tasks, in fact?”

Adella: “I see. It must be truly convenient to live in your own world whilst living in your own world. I truly envy you, Lady Beatrice. I shall pack you a lunch and obtain some baskets for berry gathering. Please make your way to the foyer. Byeee!”