Re:Lyra-Starting Life in Another World (Re:Reader-Lyra Edition)

Chapter 49: A Reward

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

Lyra: To 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. That just means Rem can show her surprise to Lyra-chan earlier.

Getting up, Rem opened the door to Lyra's wardrobe where she hung her jacket and newly-acquired cloak and pulled out a small and covered silver dish.Setting it down in front of Lyra, Rem gestured for her to open it. Uncovering the dish, Lyra was pleasantly surprised.

Lyra: Oh! This must be...

On the silver platter before her was what appeared to be a skillfully-prepared cut of fish covered in a white sauce. Enthusiastic about Lyra's positive reaction, Rem confirmed.

Rem: Yes! When Nee-sama told Rem that you agreed to cover for her again, Rem knew Lyra-chan would be tired, so she saved her part of her plate.

Lyra smiled at Rem warmly as her blue eyes lit up.

Lyra: Aww…thanks, Rem! I really appreciate it!

Rem: Please, Rem is curious about if Lyra-chan will like it.

Taking the included utensil, Lyra cut herself off a bite. Just about to place it in her mouth, she noticed the blue-haired maid watching her with intensity, a blush on her face.

Lyra: 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 of Rem's dish that she had taken bites of her own off of, Lyra didn't understand Rem's notion.

Lyra:... But we've already kissed...

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

Rem: Lyra-chan is right...

Deciding to tease her for it, Lyra continued.

Lyra: 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—!

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

Lyra shrugged as she said that. Rem pouted in response.

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

Rem knew that she was being teased now. Lyra let off.

Lyra: Okay, okay.

As Lyra patted the oni on her soft blue head, her pout turned into a soft smile and a blush. Actually taking her first bite, Lyra was IMMENSELY satisfied with the quality that the dish was cooked to, however—

Rem: Does Lyra-chan not like fish? Did the dish turn sour?

Setting her utensil into the dish once more, Lyra took another bite to help her make up her mind.

Lyra: The dish is good, really! It's just…

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

Lyra: I was expecting it to be better, ESPECIALLY since it's being made by Dias…uh…Dias—

Rem: —Lepunzo Elemanso Oplane Fatsbalm VI.