When Subaru's Choice Was Rem

The creation of "The Choice Is Rem" stems from the deep empathy for the character of Rem in the original work and the desire to make up for regrets. In the original work of "Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World", Rem moved countless readers with her pure and steadfast love - from her initial wariness towards Subaru to being saved by his persistence, she became his most solid support. Even though she knew that Subaru had Emilia in his heart, she was still willing to give everything for him, even sacrificing her life. This kind of "protection without asking for anything in return" makes many people feel distressed and regretful, and they always hope that she can be equally valued and chosen. Although Subaru's obsession with Emilia in the original work was reasonable, many readers regretted his "ignorance" of Rem's feelings. The purpose of writing this novel is to build a parallel world in which "if only Subaru could see his heart earlier": when he finally realized that Rem was the one who stood by him in good times and bad in the pain of countless reincarnations, when he let go of his obsession with the "ideal type" and instead embraced the truest warmth around him, what kind of story would such a choice lead to? In addition, the charm of Rem's character goes far beyond the "guardian" side - her sensitivity and strength, inferiority and bravery are all hidden under the shell of a poisonous tongue, waiting to be explored deeper. By letting Subaru choose her on his own initiative, the transformation of the two from "one-sided protection" to "two-way running" can be shown in more detail: Subaru is no longer a loner who bears the pain of reincarnation alone, and Rem is no longer a "background" who silently contributes. They will become each other's armor and weakness, growing together in the crisis of another world, and let this