To us of the demon clan, twins are the ultimate taboo.
Please reconsider, Chief!
I will not!
To protect our pride as a race,
we must dispose of them.
Such is our clan's custom!
It is our law!
This child is...
She is a true prodigy.
Such power, with only one horn!
Imagine if she'd had two horns...
Very good, Ram.
Rem, follow your sister's example and work hard.
Don't worry.
One day, Rem will show us that she, too, has incredible power.
You're right. She is Ram's sister, after all.
We expect great things.
It's okay.
Sissy...
Just be yourself, Rem.
It doesn't matter what other people say.
I can never match my sister in power.
So...
Hey, Mom...
What is it, Rem?
Let me make dinner tomorrow!
What are you going to make?
Hmm...
Maybe a stir-fry with barbaro rabbit meat and nuts from the forest trees.
Oh, and steamed tatoes!
I'll help you.
No, it's fine. I can do it myself.
Just sit back and watch.
Now, I just need a barbaro rabbit.
Sissy!
I'm so glad you're both safe and sound.
Both...
Rem, don't go into the forest alone again.
You don't want to worry your sister.
Okay, I'm sorry.
Forget about that. More importantly...
The steamed tatoes Rem made are really good.
They have just the right amount of salt.
You're right! They are good!
I had no idea Rem could make something so delicious!
That's enough, Rem.
I'm happy knowing you're both safe and sound.
Yeah, we're so glad you're both alive and well.
No, we would have been better off if only Ram had lived.
That's right.
You said it.
That's true, if only that useless Rem had died.
It would've been for the best if only Ram had lived.
You were having a scary dream, weren't you?
You were groaning in your sleep.
Sissy...
It's all right. I'm here with you.
You don't have to worry about anything, okay?
Right, Sissy.
I love you!
My sister really is amazing.
I can't match her in anything.
In that case, I don't have to try anymore.
I'm fine just following her back.
Sissy?
Sissy!
Rem... I'm glad you're safe.
It finally broke off.
Because of me,
my sister's horn was broken.
And she lost her power.
From now on, it's my duty to fill the gap that Sissy...
That Sister used to fill.
Sister would do it like this.
Sister is far more impressive.
Sister could do it so much better.
I'm merely imitating what Sister could do.
If I cannot even do that satisfactorily,
I am worthless.
You're doing a fine job.
Many times, I heard those words back home.
Don't push yourself.
Push all I want, it will never be enough.
Why do you try so hard?
Why else? Because nothing I do is enough.
What am I even living for?
All of this is my atonement for
what I thought on that fiery night.
What can I do to atone?
I shall risk my life to walk the path that Sister would have walked,
the path I stole from her.
Because I am inferior to her in every way.
I am nothing but a replacement.
Balse, head to the right of that broken tree up ahead!
Pick up the pace!
Don't be unreasonable!
I'm running... as fast as I can!
Subaru-kun... What...
You're awake, Rem?
Thank goodness, Rem. You really are a handful.
Fula!
Why...
Why didn't you leave me alone?
For you and Sister to show up makes it all pointless.
I have to do it by myself.
No one else needs to get hurt anymore.
A little late for that.
Ram and I are already torn to shreds, maybe even more than you!
My right shoulder's even dislocated!
It's... It's all my fault.
So I have to take responsibility.
If I don't, to both Sister and you, I'm...
I haven't changed in the slightest.
I committed the exact same sin as I did back then!
Because I hesitated to extend my hand to you...
The witch's scent?
You nearly died.
I'm not sure what you're talking about,
but to atone for that, you got mad and decided to do this alone?
Rem...
Yes?
Super headbutt!
For starters, are you an idiot?
No, you are an idiot!
Balse, the cut on your forehead has reopened and is bleeding.
Yeah, I know I'm an idiot too!
But your sister is an even bigger idiot!
Listen, where I'm from there's a saying, "Three heads are better than one."
Wait, is it two heads?
Whatever. Either way,
the point is three heads, put together, are as strong as a bundle of twigs!
It means you should rely on
those around you instead of thinking about stuff alone!
Subaru-kun...
Damn...
Ram, which way should we run to get outside the barrier?
We'd have to run left at full speed. What's your plan?
I could shove Rem toward you and run tragically to the right—
I'll draw the ulgarm's attention,
while you take Rem and run.
Could you not expose my attempt at hiding my embarrassment so easily!?
There's no way you will survive.
Please don't. If you do that, I will...
Don't worry.
You don't know my brilliant plan to round up all the witchfiends.
Subaru-kun, why would you do all this?
Well...
You were my partner for my very first date.
I wouldn't be so heartless as to desert you.
All right, guess I'd better go and do this.
Take care of Rem, big sis!
I'll be praying for our safe reunion, Balse.
Balse is risking his life to buy us time.
Let's make the most of it.
I'd love to finish things off with you right about now.
I have an ace up my sleeve too!
It's you and me, pal. Get ready!
Sister! Subaru-kun is... Subaru-kun is...
Don't look back, Rem.
Balse's determination will be for nothing.
Sissy!
Subaru-kun!
Shamac!
I could do without the bugs, but I appreciate the bocco fruit!
Thanks for that, brats.
Crap—
Roll over and die already!
What's the matter? Bring it on, boss garm!
Ulgoa!
Oh, my! You look an absolute fright!
You're way late, Roscchi.
But I'm surprised you knew where to find me.
In the village, Emilia-sama drove it into me quite thoroughly.
"Even if it's reckless or unreasonable, he'll use magic if he's cornered,
so you won't be able to miss him from above!" she said.
Roswaal-sama!
We apologize for causing you so much trouble!
Oh, not at all.
In fact, you both did fine work in my absence.
I shall most certainly show my gratitude for your actions.
You have my word.
Subaru-kun!
Rem, that hurts! Stop!
I'm kinda hurt all over right now.
You're alive! You made it out alive!
Subaru-kun! Subaru-kun! Subaru-kun!
This... again...
Are you awake?
Did I do this? Like, grabbed you and never let go?
No, um... This is, well...
It's of my own volition.
While you slept, you looked as if you were in pain, so I...
You held my hand?
At times like these, I do not know what to do,
so I did what would have made me happiest, were I in your place.
Anyway, I'd like to hear the rest... I mean,
I'd like to know how it ended.
Were my curses removed?
Yes. Roswaal-sama took care of all the witchfiends.
So there is no chance the curses will activate.
I am sorry, Subaru-kun.
Hey... Come on, raise your head, Rem.
There's nothing wrong with me.
You always look calm on the outside,
but in all reality you're not even a little bit calm or collected, are you?
I do realize
that I am a powerless and incompetent demon clan reject.
So no matter what I do, I can never match my sister.
I am merely her replacement,
and I have always been inferior.
Good for nothing.
Why was I the one to keep my horn?
Why couldn't Sister have kept hers instead?
Why was she born with only one horn?
Why did... we have to be twins?
I apologize. That was a strange thing for me to say.
Please pay it no mind.
You know, Rem, you keep putting Ram on a pedestal
and undermining yourself,
but if she were in your position,
I don't think she'd be any better off.
Ram is weaker than you, she can't cook,
slacks off on the job, and has a vicious tongue.
Y-You're wrong!
Sister's true self is more...
If she had her horn, you would not say...
But Ram doesn't have her horn,
so I don't know that Ram.
I'm pretty sure you're the only one
who cares whether she has a horn or not.
What Ram doesn't have, you do.
Just accept that.
You're kind, hardworking, always do your best,
and your chest is bigger than hers!
If you hadn't been around, I would've been dog chow right now.
I was saved because you were there.
And as you can see, I'm alive!
Not only because of your sister, but because of you.
Sister's true self could have done much better.
Maybe so.
But you were the one who was there for me.
And I'm glad you were.
Thank you.
I... I told you that I am only my sister's replacement.
Don't define yourself that way. It's too sad.
Of course, I haven't heard the details of how she lost her horn.
I won't ask, so I'll never know.
And since I don't know, I get to talk as if I know all about it.
All you have to do is be the horn Ram doesn't have.
You two can be a demon together.
Also, you call yourself a replacement,
but no one could replace you.
But...
Where I come from, there's a saying,
"Demons laugh when you talk about next year."
So...
Laugh, Rem.
Wipe off that sad look and laugh.
Laugh while we talk about the future!
While we talk, look forward to making up for
all the time you've wasted looking back!
We can start by talking about tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Yep, tomorrow.
You can say anything, like...
Whether you'll make a traditional- or Western-style breakfast tomorrow,
or whether you'll put on your right or left shoe first.
It can be something silly like that.
No matter how silly it is,
you can talk about tomorrow because you have one.
How about it?
I am... very weak.
So I'm sure I will end up leaning on you.
What's wrong with that?
I'm weak, stupid, scary-looking, and dense.
But I still live my life, expecting others to take care of things for me.
As we move forward, we can lean on each other.
Let's laugh and talk about tomorrow, arm in arm.
It's always been my dream to talk about next year with a demon
while we both laugh!
You are demoniacally possessed.
Right?
Rem
By the way, Ram,
did you discover who was controlling the witchfiends?
Yes, but the trail has already gone cold.
It seems one of the children that Balse and Rem brought back
from the forest disappeared the next day.
Is this going to be another battle for the throne?
The Bowel Hunter, witchfiend masters...
We have involved ourselves with some bizarre characters.
No matter how many strange characters you face,
you aren't the sort to lose heart, are you?
Oh, my. How cheeky you have become.
Come here.
Now, shall we begin?
I was unable to attend to you for a whole night, after all.
I deeply apologize. Please do.
You have used quite a lot of mana.
May the stars protect you.
I shall be busy again for a time.
I know it will be hard on you, but look after yourself and Rem.
As you wish.
Since that fiery night,
my everything has belonged to you, Roswaal-sama.
I must win this battle for the throne, no matter what it takes.
For the sake of my goal.
For the day when I kill the dragon.
You're constantly getting hurt, aren't you, Subaru?
You came to this mansion in the first place because you were injured.
Since then, it's only been four days.
It's not like I get hurt because I want to.
The world's just a little harsh on me.
So you're welcome to spoil me rotten, since no one else will, Emilia-tan!
Don't joke around!
Puck kept stopping me from going after you guys, too.
Who knows what would've happened if Roswaal hadn't come back?
Do you get it?
Still, I suppose you saved me again.
Huh?
As thanks for saving me, I brought you to the mansion,
and here we are, yet again...
But still, thank you. It really means a lot to me!
Hey! It's no big deal, seriously!
I only did it because I wanted to.
I thought you'd say that,
but it doesn't make me feel any better.
I have to make it up to you somehow.
Okay. How about I take you up on that?
Go on a date with me, Emilia-tan!
A "date"?
We'll go out together, see the same things,
eat the same things, do the same things,
and share the same memories.
And that's all you want?
That's exactly what I want.
I want to show you off to the village kids,
and there's this awesome flower field!
Even if all we do is stroll around, it'd be a special occasion to me!
All right. I'll go on a date with you.
Yes! That's exactly what makes you EMF!
Oh, "EMF" stands for "Emilia-tan, mesmerizing fairy"!
What's the Witch's smell like?
You can't tell?
Well, it's difficult to notice your own smell.
Does that mean you don't notice your other smell either?
Eh? Do I smell or something?!
Yes, it's kind of a fragrant smell.
Oh, no...
Now that I think about it, I didn't get to bathe during the demon beast commotion!
I don't mind.
I don't dislike it.
No, that's not the problem...
Next time: Return to the Capital
Let's defeat the demon beasts already and take a bath right away!