Recovery part 4

Natsuki Subaru

I died... again. But this time, it took longer to come back.

Natsuki Subaru

Is my 'Return by Death' failing me now?

Echidna

Fascinating. Your ability seems to be evolving, Subaru-kun. How delightfully unpredictable.

Natsuki Subaru

Evolving? But what if it stops working entirely? I can't protect everyone without it!

Echidna

Tell me, Subaru-kun, have you considered... not returning immediately?

Echidna

Wouldn't you like to see how they fare without you?

Natsuki Subaru

What? No! I can't abandon them!

Natsuki Subaru

(But... would they really be worse off without me?)

Echidna

Oh? But isn't knowledge power, Subaru-kun? Think of all you could learn...

Natsuki Subaru

No. My friends need me. I won't give up on them!

Natsuki Subaru

Even if it takes longer, I'll always come back!

Echidna

How admirably stubborn. I do so enjoy watching you struggle, Subaru-kun.

Echidna

(Your determination never fails to fascinate me. What a delightful subject you are.)