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Subaru:  “Hmm, so that’s what you’re going with? Subaru, honestly, you’re so stubborn and hardheaded. Even I won’t fall for your sweet talk in a situation like this.”
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Emilia:  When Emilia pouted, Subaru put a hand to his forehead with a resigned look on his face.
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Beatrice:  When he glanced at Beatrice for aid, who was in between Subaru and Emilia and holding one hand of each, she pretended not to notice—it seemed she had no intention of taking his side.
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Emilia:  Meanwhile, Emilia’s gaze was relentless.
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Subaru:  “I get it; I’m raising the white flag. I wanted it to be a surprise for you, Emilia-tan.”
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Emilia:  “A surprise… You mean, you were planning to startle me with something kooky?”
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Subaru:  “No one says kooky anymo… Hey, I’m sorry, sorry!” When Emilia puffed her cheeks up in anger at Subaru reacting like he always did, this time, he surrendered for good. Afraid of what might follow otherwise, Subaru suppressed his feelings of disappointment and put everything on the table. “It’s really not anything I’d call a scheme, though. Right now, we’re heading for a park in the middle of the city, the one where Liliana performed yesterday.”
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Emilia:  “Wow, really? Then maybe Liliana will sing there today, too?”
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Subaru:  “Your eyes are so cute when they sparkle like that. Well, I’m interested in Liliana’s songs, too, but I also want to do some scouting and give Otto some fire support.” Subaru had no idea just how much trouble he’d caused for Otto, off on his own for solo negotiations with Kiritaka, who Subaru had angered with his botched plan from the day before. It was absolutely not that he lacked faith in Otto’s negotiating skills. “Of course, I have just as much faith that he never gets lucky except at the very last moment.”
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Emilia:  “That does not mean you need to do something as ominous as rely on Liliana again… Well, things with Puckie are riding on this, so I understand why you want to take your chances, I suppose.”
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Beatrice:  Even Beatrice, torn between the previous day’s failure and her partiality for Liliana, did not object to something that would ostensibly help Puck. However, that opinion brought a stern look over Emilia’s face.
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Emilia:  “But it sounds like you’re using Liliana, and that’s just…”
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Subaru:  “I know. I thought Emilia-tan would feel that way, too. I really don’t like saying this, but…”
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Emilia:  “Yes?”
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Subaru:  “I guess I should say it anyway… Emilia, now and in the future during this royal selection, we can’t afford to not be calculating or to ignore the pros and cons of choices and people. Of course, I want you to be able to stay true to yourself.” As Emilia worried about various implications, Subaru tried to dispel her concerns. There was no mistaking that Emilia’s honesty, sincerity, and the way she always believed in the good of others were some of her strongest virtues.