Episode 2: Protective Silhouettes
Emilia and her friends had been residing at the Sarendia Orphanage for a few days, and they had come to be very friendly with the other members of the orphanage.
Emilia
Mm, the weather is also wonderful today! The perfect weather for shopping!
Kokkoro
Yes, it certainly is. It seems that you've grown quite accustomed to life here, Lady Emilia.
Emilia
Yes, and I have you to thank for it. Because you were the one who introduced us to Miss Saren and all of the other kind people at the Sarendia Orphanage!
Emilia
Thank you so very much. You're such a good girl!
Kokkoro
U-Um... Please do not pat my head. No, it's not that I dislike it, but...
Rem
Look at that, sister. Lady Emilia has grown extremely fond of Lady Kokkoro.
Ram
They're both elves, and their hair and eye color are even the same. It's no mystery why she would come to see her like a little sister.
Ram
As one who is strong in the ways of older sisters myself, I understand... Having a cute little sister is the greatest blessing in the world.
Rem
No, sister. That's not so. Rather, having a wonderful older sister is the greatest happiness there is.
Ram
My, how well spoken. You're adorable.
Rem
Big sister...
Saren
Now, now, everyone. Sharing a nice moment in the middle of the road?
Emilia
Oh, Miss Saren?
Saren
Hi, Emilia. You too, Ram and Rem. It looks like you're all getting on well with Kokkoro.
Emilia
Yes. We're getting so very well. Right?
Kokkoro
I-I said not to pat my head...
Saren
Mm-hmm, what beautiful friendship. I'm glad that you also seem to have taken well to the other children, too.
Rem
We're just in a good position to help out around the orphanage. Lady Suzume and the children have been kind to us, as well.
Ram
I never tire of watching Suzume's precarious antics. I can't help but wonder how things at the orphanage stayed afloat before Rem was here to help out.
Saren
Normally, Ayane and Kurumi help out as well. But because you're all here now, it seems like Suzume has gotten more enthusiastic about things.
Kokkoro
On that subject... Well... Lady Kurumi was complaining about an increase in broken plates and scorched pots lately...
Rem
L-Lady Suzume does put her all into her work.
Emilia
But thanks to these things, Ayane and Kurumi have become quite precocious. They're so young, and yet they can cook and clean so very well!
Emilia
They're not afraid of me, either... I know this may not be the time for it, but I do feel rather happy here.
Saren
There's no such thing as the wrong time to be happy. If you're happily enjoying yourself here, then that should be good enough for anyone.
Emilia
Miss Saren...
Saren
I'm also happy that you think so highly of our children, you know? I don't mind you staying here for as long as you'd like.
Saren
And also, not that I'm saying this is a rule or anything, but it's nice for us elves to look out for each other, isn't it?
Kokkoro
Lady Saren is quite splendid. My Master and I both admire her greatly.
Emilia
Yes, she's such an encouraging figure. Lady Saren truly is incredible.
Yuuki
1. "That's Mama Saren for you."
2. "She's always helping us out."
Option 1.
Saren
Please, don't you call me 'mama' too. I'm only seventeen, you know?
Emilia
S-Seventeen... I need to step it up myself...
Option 2.
Saren
Now, now, no need to go overboard. It's truly nothing special. We're all family here, after all.
Kokkoro
Ah, family... What a wonderful word. Master and I both long for such a deep connection.
End of branches.
Kokkoro
In any case, Lady Saren. It's rare to see you about at this time of day.
Saren
I had some business over at Nightmare, you see. And I decided to drop by the orphanage on the way to check on things.
Emilia
Night... Saren, are you someone of high status at the palace?
Saren
Well, I wouldn't go that far. But I was formerly the lieutenant captain of Nightmare, and because of that, I still get summoned there to attend to things fairly often.
Saren
Lately, in the villages around Landsol, we've been hearing about missing people, and getting eyewitness reports of strange beings.
Saren
It hasn't erupted into anything major yet, but they want to get ahead of things before they turn serious. That's why they came looking for me.
Emilia
Disappearances, and strange beings... Hey, Ram, Rem, do you think...
Ram
Yes, Lady Emilia. I think it's very likely.
Rem
The Sin Archbishop...
Saren
Hmm? What is it, you three?
Emilia
Um, Miss Saren. I understand that you have a meeting at the palace now -- do you think you could tell us afterwards about what you heard?
Rem
The perpetrator of these strange incidents might just be the same enemy that we've been searching for.
Saren
I see, understood. Then, I'll fill you in on the details afterwards.
Saren
However, you mustn't do anything rash. That's my one condition for you all.
Emilia
Yes, understood. Then, we'll be counting on you, Miss Saren.
Saren
Now that's what I like to hear. Then, I'm off to the royal palace. All of you, be careful on your shopping trip, too.
Emilia
Miss Saren really is so wonderful. We've both elves, and yet she's so different from me.
Kokkoro
I think there is no need for you to put yourself down by comparing yourself to Lady Saren.
Kokkoro
Lady Saren has her strengths. But you have many of your own strengths too, Lady Emilia.
Emilia
Kokkoro... Yes, thank you. That does make me feel better.
Ram
Now that you've cheered up quickly as always, Lady Emilia, we should move to the topic of the Witch Cult already having caught the attention of the royal palace.
Rem
Eyewitness reports of disappearances... What could the Sin Archbishop be plotting?
Emilia
I don't know, but we must be vigilant. We still don't know Subaru's whereabouts, either.
Ram
He really does cause trouble wherever he goes. He's the king of problems.
Rem
No matter what you're doing, being the king of it can only be a good thing. That's my Subaru, growing as quickly as ever!
Kokkoro
Lady Rem certainly does admire this Lord Subaru. I understand. I have the same feelings toward Master, too.
Rem
Yes! Lady Kokkoro! I'm happy you understand!
Ram
Rem may be my adorable little sister, but I can't udnerstand what she finds so alluring about Barusu.
Emilia
Anyway, we need to find Subaru quickly. I almost feel as though he's been purposefully avoiding our search for him.
Ram
If he doesn't turn up soon, we'll just have to defeat the Sin Archbishop and return home on our own.
Emilia
Now, Ram. Don't be so mean!
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Yuuki
1. "Hmm...?"
Kokkoro
Master? Why have you stopped in your tracks? You'll be left behind by everyone else.
Emilia
Yes, we have to keep moving. There's more work to be done around the orphanage after we're done picking up the things that Suzume asked for.
Rem
Yes, you can leave all of the cleaning, laundry, and cooking to me!
Ram
And it's my job to act as her supervisor.
Emilia
Come, Lady Kokkoro, shall we keep going? You're so very knowledgeable when it comes to shopping.
Kokkoro
Yes, of course. Then, Master, let's go.
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Whew, that was close. I thought they were gonna find me. They've got good senses.
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All right, from now on... I can't slip up like that again. And beyond that, I'll have to pray for good luck.