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

Chapter 56: The Endless Eight-Part 2

A/N: We're back with this week's regular release! I hope you all enjoyed this week's surprise chapter that was dropped. This is the chapter where the real action begins!
And for anyone curious, Rem is currently dressed like her "Nagomi Style" Kimono Figure if you want a real, actual visualization of what she's wearing throughout this chapter.

Chapter 56: The Endless Eight – Part 2

Finding themselves back in their shared guest room,they saw that  there were two bedrooms, one for Lyra and Subaru while the other was reserved for Rem and Emilia. Off the shared space though, was a balcony.
Sliding the door shut behind them, Lyra looked around to see if anyone could hear their conversation, namely seeing if anyone was on the nearby balconies. While not visible to them, Rem and Lyra could hear the sound of work being done to prepare the finishing touches for the festival.
Leaning over the solid wood railing, they were at least two floors above the street below which saw moderate traffic from passerby and carts being taken to and from the festival area. With the evening sun beginning to set, lanterns and street lamps were beginning to be lit.
Rem: What was so important that Lyra-chan couldn't tell Rem anywhere but here?
Sighing, Lyra rubbed the back of her neck. She was hoping this wouldn't be a large tangent but also knew that Rem needed to be informed, as it was highly suspect.
Lyra: Truth be told, it started back when Subaru asked you about the architecture of the city.
Rem: The Kararagian style?
Lyra: Well, I don't mean to be rude, but it's not really Kararagian...
Tilting her head, Rem didn't understand what Lyra meant by that.
Looking out below, Lyra watched the shuffle of people as she explained.
Lyra: Back in the old world, the country Subaru comes from has architecture just like this, but it's very, very old. I would probably venture to guess anywhere from a hundred to four hundred years ago maybe? There are very few buildings left that look like this.
With silence between them, Rem also looked down at the people below as she thought of what Lyra meant.
Rem: Is Lyra-chan suggesting that these buildings came from Subaru-kun's country?
Lyra: It's not as simple as that, I'm afraid.
Shaking her head, Lyra explained.
Lyra: That Hoshin guy? I think he's from Subaru's home country, but just from a very long time ago.
Realizing what that meant, Rem quickly figured out the rest.
Rem: Lyra-chan is saying Hoshin might have come from across the Great Waterfall like she did? Except from very long ago?
Nodding, Lyra confirmed her theory with Rem.
Lyra: Yes. And using his other-world knowledge and technology, made himself powerful!
Putting a hand to her chin, it made sense. Historically, the Kararagi lands were vastly divided territories, and the terrain and weather made it hard for an outside power to conquer the land.
For a man to come from the Wilderness like the tales say, and unite the lands... Rem has a hard time imagining how he could do it without having some sort of ability or knowledge like Lyra-chan would have...
Lyra: I imagine he probably came at a time when technology was just a bit more advanced then what Kararagi was.
Rem: Then Lyra-chan and Subaru-kun came much later, did they not? Surely that would make them much more powerful?
Shaking her head, Lyra didn't figure that was accurate.
Lyra: I don't think so... Even with cell phones and cars, we don't have the means, nor the skills to really thrive here like Hoshin might have. He probably had a lot better practical skill set and applicable knowledge that was more compatible with the times...
Putting a hand on her shoulder, Rem gave Lyra a sympathetic smile.
Rem: Rem thinks she understands. Being from so far in the future, it's almost a disadvantage at times.
Nodding at what Rem said, she wrapped her arms around Lyra’s same arm and rested the side of her head on her.
With there being another air of silence between them as they each thought, Rem formed a question in her mind for Lyra , one garnered from this newfound insight on a historical figure, but also from eavesdropping on an earlier conversation. Looking up at Lyra from her side, Rem hesitantly asked about it.
Rem: Do... do Lyra -chan or Subaru-kun intend to do any of the things Hoshin might have done? Rem overheard them talking about various inventions that could be brought to this world...
Hearing the blue haired girl's worry and apprehension on her voice, Lyra turned and put her hands on Rem’s shoulders.
Lyra: We flirted with the theory of sharing a few simple creature comforts and maybe the idea of introducing some concepts as a source of income should we need it.
As Rem looked downward, it seemed Lyra’s words hadn't done anything in the way of calming the poor girl's emotions.
Rem: Lyra-chan doesn't want to make this world like her own?
Bringing Rem into a full fledged hug, Lyra stroked the hair around the bow Rem still had attached to it.
Lyra: If this world could create such a kind and beautiful person like you are Rem, I'm better off leaving things alone.
Thoroughly surprised at her answer, Rem was shocked. She believed what Lyra said, she couldn't doubt her, not anymore at least after settling foot into her memories.
Yet still not understanding why, Rem stuttered out words, seeking an explanation.
Rem: W-Why though? Lyra-chan d-doesn't want the same fame and success Hoshin had?
Coming out of the embrace, Lyra put her hands on Rem's soft, round cheeks, holding the most precious thing she had.
Lyra: Rem, the only thing I want in this world is you.
Seeing a small amount of water build up in her eyes, Rem tried responding.
Rem: B-But—!
Lyra: Don't you remember? I told you no one could offer me anything more than what you could. They could never hope to. That includes any opportunity that I come across.
Not wishing to have tears fall on Lyra's kimono or on her own kimono, Rem stepped back and wiped the water from her eyes. Smiling as a blush formed on her face, Rem answered back.
Rem: Why must Lyra-chan always manage to say things that will make Rem's heart flutter as much as it can?
Lyra: Because just being around you always does the same thing to me.
Taking Lyra's hands in hers, Rem softly spoke as she looked down at them.
Rem: Rem isn't sure what she's done to deserve such a person in her life, and she knows she's said this before but—
Looking up, the maid gave Lyra a smile so beautiful it dwarfed the elaborate kimono she wore by comparison.
Rem: —Rem is so very glad she met Lyra-chan.
Leaning her head against Rem’s, Lyra closed her eyes and spoke.
Lyra: I don't think anyone else can ever say they have a relationship like ours... With so much having happened... for better, or for worse. I think that's why it's so special, don't you?
Rem: Yes...
As the two moved to embrace each other, they heard a commotion come from down below. Hearing familiar voices with it, the two broke apart and leaned over the railing.
Emilia (distanced): Subaru! Be careful!
Subaru (distanced): I was! It's not my fault I was just almost run over!
Seeing what had just unfolded, it appeared that one of the running taxi carts on the street had narrowly avoided colliding with Subaru, causing it to topple over.
Thankfully though, it appeared the only thing the cart carried was delivery of some sort, meaning no passenger had been injured.
Getting up off the ground, the man who pulled the cart, who appeared to be a hulking form of a man, made his displeasure known.
? (Distanced): You brat! You're gonna pay for that!
Subaru (Distanced): Pay? For what? You almost hitting me?!
? (Distanced): Why, you—!
? (Distanced): Is there a problem here?
Hearing a new, familiar voice come out from the building right below them, all eyes turned to them.
Julio (Distanced): That's not the proper way to address the guest of honor's confidant, is it?
Looking over to Rem, Lyra stepped back off, away from the railing.
Lyra: We should probably head down there and see if we can help defuse things.
Knowing that this fell under her responsibilities of being a maid, Rem nodded in agreement and followed Lyra off the balcony, through their guest space, and down the stairs to the front.