(Rem x Reader) Re:Reader - Starting YOUR New Life in Another World

Chapter 49: A Reward

Chapter 49: A Reward

Plunking down in his desk chair, YN was feeling more and more exhausted from his day. With Rem sitting on the side of his bed, YN decided to give in to his laziness.

YN: I'll be honest Rem, I don't think I have the energy to study tonight.

Nodding in response, Rem also smiled.

Rem: That is perfectly fine, Rem can understand. But that just means Rem can show her surprise to YN-kun earlier.

Getting up, Rem opened the door to YN's wardrobe where he hung his jacket and newly acquired cloak, and pulled out a small, covered silver dish.

Setting it down in front of YN, Rem gestured for him to open it.

Uncovering the dish, YN was pleasantly surprised.

YN: Oh! This must be...

On the silver platter before him was what appeared to be a skillfully prepared cut of fish, covered in a white sauce.

Enthusiastic about YN's positive reaction, Rem confirmed.

Rem: Yes, when Nee-sama told Rem that you agreed to cover for her again, Rem knew YN-kun would be tired, so she saved him part of her plate.

YN: Aww Rem, you shouldn't have.

Rem: Please, Rem is curious how YN-kun will like it.

Taking the included utensil, YN cut himself off a bite. Just about to place it in his mouth, he noticed the blue haired maid watching him with intensity, a blush on her face.

YN: Uhh—

Having her two closed fists in front of her own mouth as if she couldn't contain her excitement, Rem lowered them just slightly to allow her to speak.

Rem: It's almost like an indirect kiss, isn't it?

Remembering that this was a piece Rem's dish she had taken bites of her own off of, YN didn't understand Rem's notion.

YN:... But, we've already kissed...

With her eyes opening wide, she suddenly looked away in embarrassment.

Rem: YN-kun is right...

Deciding to tease her for it, YN continued.

YN: Don't tell me you forgot already!

Leaning back in shock, Rem tightly shut her eyes and shook her head.

Rem: Waaah—?! No, never, Rem would never—!

YN: I guess I'll have to forgive you, if only because your reaction was so cute.

Shrugging as he said that, Rem pouted in response.

Rem: R-Rem was... She was... Oh, just try the food or don't.

Knowing she was being teased now, YN let off.

YN: Alright alright.

Patting the oni on her head, her pout turned to a soft smile and a blush.

Actually taking his first bite, YN was immensely satisfied with the quality that the dish was cooked to, however—

Rem: Does YN-kun not like fish? Did the dish turn sour?

Setting his utensil into the dish once more, YN took another bite to help him make up his mind.

YN: It's just...

Leaning in, Rem seemed to be enthralled with YN's judgment.

YN: I was expecting it to be better, especially if it's being made by Dias, uh, Dias—