ᴿᵉ:ゼロ 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒

S1 E22: Dog-matic Demons/\

THE FOLLOWING DAY...

I arose the next morning to lure out the mastermind, having no idea of who it might be. I was tasked to become the bait in order to identify the shaman. It won't be easy and I have a terrible memory but this is the only way...so I went throughout my routine as I normally do and continue working around the mansion. My conscience kept telling me to reveal the truth to Subaru...but I don't exactly know how he'll react once I tell him I did this whole planning thing alone. Anyways, he's been ignoring me lately, but one of these days...I hope we can finally bond and mutually respect each other's wishes. Scrubbing the floors, and cleaning the dishes today, it was getting quite hefty and tiring at the same time, but I didn't care...so I picked up the bucket of gloss and unexpectedly, a friend stood right behind me. 

Jiro: (Smirks) Good morning, Ram!

Ram: Morning, Jiro...

Jiro: (Arches eyebrow) Do you mind telling me, why you were standing behind me?

-Walking off, she responded-

Ram: I've came across you, that's all. And I have an assignment for you...

-As I stood and listen to the pink, petite maid...she had something important to say-

Jiro: (Attentive) How kind of you to stop by, though? Please...take a seat, Ram. I got time.

-Getting up, I went dragged along a chair for the girl to sit down in-

Ram: Thanks....as I was saying...I need an extra hand for the supplies Lord Roswaal asked for.

Jiro: Really? That's it. I don't mind helping...where are these supplies?

Ram: The spice is awaiting for us at Irlam Village.

-Catching on to what she just told me, so that's why Rem died...that day...because of Subaru. Figuring out who the culprit is...much harder now since the maid is coming-

Jiro: Are you sure?! I can go alone and carry the spice back.

Ram: That would be selfish of me...leaving it all to just one boy. I, myself will help...including Rem...

Jiro: R-Rem? She's going with us...

Ram: Yes, blondie...My little sister will be going...<sly> but don't worry, you two have much to catch up on...

Jiro: (Annoyed) Very funny, Ram... 

Ram: We both know the truth...Jiro. I've seen you glimpse at her from time to time. Don't deny it...

-Speaking out loud, I clasped my hand over her mouth and shushed her-

Jiro: (Embarrassed) Please don't tell her, Ram!

Ram: Fine...I won't gossip, BUT!

-As she agreed, Ram pushed me to the wall with a single hand and pressed up against me.-

Ram: If you dare hurt my baby sister in any shape or form! I will make you regret it...

Jiro: (Scared) Okay, you have yourself a deal. I'm not so--- <gulps>

-Staring down at their current position, someone passing by could see us trying to make-out. And unknowing to me, Ram saw me staring at her chest-

Ram: (Grunts) Eyes up here, pervert! <smacking my chin>