Well into studying, Lyra hit her usual wall that she did in their time together trying to learn, prompting Rem to bring up other things to help take her mind off of her struggles.
Rem: Oh, did Lyra-chan hear? We'll be having a VERY special guest tomorrow!
Lyra: Let me guess, is he the “Genius, Wandering, Womanizing, Dragon-taming, Decapitating Chef”?
Slightly frowning at Lyra's description of someone she looked up to, Rem responded.
Rem: Lyra-chan, you shouldn't be so quick to reproduce rumors. Dias Lepunzo Elemanso Oplane Fatsbalm VI is a well known and respected chef. He's at the forefront of Lugunica's culinary skills, and as someone who also wants to be the best she can at cooking, Rem must follow his example.
Afraid she'd said something wrong, Lyra backed Rem up.
Lyra: I don't mean any disrespect or anything! That's just what Subaru got done trying to shove down my throat! He's convinced this guy was only invited to shun and ridicule Emilia's table manners. Something about cursing her for failure forever more or something stupid.
Seeing the now-confused look on Rem's face as she tilted her head, Lyra waved away any worry she might have.
Lyra: Eh, don't worry about it. It's about as stupid as it sounds.
Rem: Well, it is said Dias Lepunzo Elemanso Oplane Fatsbalm VI is strict on table manners... and is well known for being quite... eccentric.
Lyra: Rem, don't tell me you're—
Giggling, Rem resolved any worry Lyra had now. But, going back to her more somber expression, Rem thought in silence for a moment more, a hand to her chin.
Lyra: You look worried now, though…
Closing her eyes and shaking her head, Rem weakly smiled.
Rem: No, not worried. Just anxious... And maybe a little guilty. Nee-sama agreed to cover Rem's duties during his visit so Rem could shadow Dias Lepunzo Elemanso Oplane Fatsbalm VI-sama's cooking and learn from the best.
Having a brief idea come across her mind, Lyra developed a last-minute idea.
I don't like the idea of Rem being alone with someone like THAT...
Lyra: Hey, why don't you tell Nee-sama that I'll cover for her?
Putting a hand to her chin, Rem shook her head.
Rem: Nee-sama knows your position here is only “part time” and she will want to honor what Roswaal-sama expects. Rem doubts she would agree.
Lyra: B-but it gives her a break.and a chance for you both to learn something new together. You know, sisterly bonding.
Mulling over it more, Rem finally nodded in agreement.
Rem: Hmm…Rem will ask her what she thinks, then. It shouldn't be a problem if Rem brings that up.
Thinking again to her goal, Lyra added one more bit on there.
Lyra: The only thing I want in exchange is to at least meet the guy when he gets here. It's not every day that someone like this comes along.
While not lying, Lyra did her best to hopefully arrange an opportunity to talk to the chef to procure the tometos she'd need while also keeping her surprise hidden from Rem.
With it now being close to mid-day, Lyra was busy dusting an upstairs hallway when Ram came to greet her.
Ram: Roswaal-sama and the chef will be arriving shortly. Will you be downstairs to greet them?
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Re:Lyra-Starting Life in Another World (Re:Reader-Lyra Edition)
FanfictionAfter being summoned to another world by a strange and mysterious woman in her car, Lyra Anderson falls head over heels for a cute maid that she meets on only her second day there. She would do anything, going through death loops multiple times alon...
