Prologue continued: Two people gradually overlapping

----------------------- Shirou Emiya ---------------------------

"Then I'm heading out."

"Oh, on the way."

"It's just Miyama Town, don't worry."

With a loud "bang"—the sound of the door slamming shut— Shirou Emiya heard several light footsteps fading into the distance, as if they were skipping along, indicating their owner's joyful mood.

"Honestly, at this age, shouldn't she be more Lady?"

Slightly annoyed, Shirou Emiya scratched his head and focused his attention back on the broken engine beside him. It belonged to Grandpa Leihua — Shirou was responsible for repairing most of the broken equipment in the Fujimura Group.

After someone leaves, the spacious Emiya Residence feels a little lonely.

But it's been so long, I've pretty much gotten used to this quiet atmosphere.

The days when we used to sit around the table and enjoy meals together are all gone.

The old man never listened to Maiya's advice and continued his world tour, his health deteriorating day by day. Finally, on a beautiful moonlit night, he closed his eyes forever. However, his final expression was very peaceful and serene. Shirou didn't understand the meaning of that expression back then, but now he can probably understand it a little. However, because of what the old man had done, he still couldn't fully comprehend it.

Although Maiya had always advised the old man to take care of his health, her condition was also worrying. She must have suffered some terrible treatment in her early years, and although she had received treatment and exercise later, it was ultimately just draining her life force. She was certainly much better off than the old man, but the emotional blow of his death seemed to have manifested physically, and she often appeared weak in the days that followed. Finally, on a warm night, she left a note and passed away.

They said that we are both capable of living independently and they don't want to be a burden to us.

That's what we said, but we all agreed that she probably hadn't gone too far. Maybe she was somewhere in Fuyuki City watching over us from afar. She's always been like that, cold on the outside but warm on the inside. We went to look for her together later, but given Maiya's methods, if she really wanted to hide, she would have to mobilize the Fujimura Group's forces, otherwise it would all come to nothing. But such a large-scale operation would definitely disturb her and make her worry and trouble herself to hide.

There should be a day when we meet again, right? (Many words on the novel website)

Fuji-nee was always there, and we even got the feeling that she was "too clingy, you should just disappear." But we all knew that she was just being silly to make the place more lively. She's such a carefree person, yet she can express her gentleness in such an awkward way.

But Fuji-nee is still a member of the Fujimura Group after all; the only one who truly belongs to the Emiya Residence is Jizi.

Thinking of that nominal one, Shirou unconsciously sighed again.

Ten years ago, in a devastating fire, the only two survivors were two young children now known as "Shirou Emiya" and "Kiko Emiya." Given the horrific disaster, the survivors were defenseless infants—was it divine mercy or irony?

Unlike the other girl, the other girl had no memory of herself except for the syllable "Jizi". Actually, this was not necessarily a bad thing. Forgetting allowed her to start a new life without being bound by her past memories, sparing her from the pain of many disasters.

Of course, this is just an outsider's perspective; whether she herself has her own thoughts is unknown to Shirou.

Although they are family, Shirou often doesn't understand his so-called reasoning.

Despite being just a child, she displayed unexpected calmness and maturity, and was quite perceptive in many details. She was the one who first informed Shirou about the health conditions of the old man and Maiya.

She was clearly a girl, but in some ways she stubbornly made people mistake her for a boy. I rarely heard her ask for help. When she was little, if she couldn't reach something high, she would always bring a stool to elevate herself. Even if she fell because she was unsteady, she would just hold back her tears and do the same thing next time.

Why should we rely on others when we can still depend on everyone? When asked this question, the answer is often, "Precisely because we have everyone, we need to be more independent."

Actually, Shirou has no right to criticize her, because he is also someone who is often in a position of being depended on, and he has never learned to refuse others' requests for help.

If someone is in trouble, Shirou will help without hesitation, while Jizi often quietly resolves the problem before it escalates.

If you weren't very familiar with her, you might find her too aloof.

However, Shirou, the person who was most heartbroken when the old man passed away and when Maiya left was Jizi. During those days, she would put too much salt in her cooking and break plates while washing dishes, mistakes that would never normally happen to her.

Sometimes she would suddenly leave home without saying where she was going. Later, Fuji-nee secretly followed her and found out that she was going to sweep the old man's grave. She didn't bring any offerings or wine, but just took out the cigarettes that the old man used to smoke, lit one and left it there. After it burned out, she would light another one and sit on the ground silently watching the smoke until the whole pack was burned up.

She didn't even buy the cigarettes from the store; she clearly looked younger than her actual age and would never be mistaken for an adult.

Because of her deeply ingrained memories, Jizi's demeanor at school was somewhat aloof. It wasn't that she was unfriendly, but rather that her aura made it difficult for strangers to strike up a conversation. Although acquaintances were all very kind and easy to joke with, apart from people like Fuji-nee who she already knew, no new "acquaintances" had entered her social circle in recent years.

"Will she be isolated if things continue like this?" Shirou had worried about this too, so when he learned that Jizi had met someone of similar age through Grandpa Leihua's introduction and they had even made plans to go out together, he was very pleased and happy. In fact, he had been getting up much earlier than usual these past few days, taking care of all the housework, including Jizi's share, just so she could have fun.

It's said that he managed to get Jizi to go out after only knowing her for a few days. This new guy is no big shot; I heard he's from some powerful family. If he returns the visit, we should definitely treat him well.

------------------------------------- Rin Tohsaka ---------------------------------

Because of the previous day's exertions, Rin woke up quite late. She turned off the alarm, intending to take a few minutes to sleep, but when she opened her eyes again, the sun was already high in the sky.

Suddenly remembering her promise, Rin jumped out of bed and rushed into the bathroom to wash her face. She quickly changed her clothes and hurriedly tied her hair as she ran out the door. Although she didn't have a mirror, she had many Magecraft that could serve as a substitute.

Along the way, she also enhanced her leg strength to increase her speed, and of course, she didn't forget to cast a spell to reduce her presence, so as not to be seen in an inelegant way.

As for breakfast, it's already this late, we'll decide when we get there and combine it with lunch.

Fortunately, Rin finally arrived at the shopping street as agreed, and from afar she saw the girl with waist-length black hair, who exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay, leaning against a lamppost, leisurely looking around.

She cleared her throat and steadied her breathing, then, as if walking gracefully, spoke at an appropriate distance:

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Emiya..."

"Ah, Tohsaka- senpai."

The girl's originally indifferent expression instantly transformed into a radiant bloom like peach blossoms in spring upon seeing Rin, making one wonder if this was the same person as before.

To be honest, Rin wasn't that familiar with her. When they first met in the Fujimura Group, she only felt that her face was familiar, slightly overlapping with an image from her memory. But she knew that was just wishful thinking. One was an ordinary modern girl, and the other was Heroic Spirit recognized by the planet. How could the two be connected?

Of course, if she were that guy's descendant—the possibility is small but not impossible, which could explain why the girl named Kiko Emiya looked so familiar. However, the thought that that guy actually had offspring—which proves that she married some man—made Rin feel a strange sense of jealousy.

No way! Why should I get caught up in that guy's personal affairs!

Noticing the strange look from the girl beside her, Rin chuckled and didn't explain her earlier sudden head-shaking. The girl, being very sensible, didn't ask any further questions.

"I just arrived recently, Tohsaka- senpai. What are the plans for the next few days?"

His impeccable politeness and considerate nature are what make him completely different from that awful guy.

"Ah~ just arrived? Hahahaha," Rin knew the other person probably just arrived, but having overslept, she didn't want to dwell on the topic, and quickly replied, "Perfect timing, why don't we go have lunch first?"

"Well, in that case, there's a shop nearby that doesn't sell anything."

"Then let's hurry up and go."

Rin would never admit that after sleeping all morning without eating, rushing around, and using a lot of Magecraft along the way, she was practically starving.

The two ended up at a Western restaurant, probably because the other party had considered their special circumstances of living abroad for a long time. Actually, Rin felt that such thoughtful details were a bit unnecessary, since she was still a local and preferred traditional East Asian food to Western cuisine.

But they meant well, so let's leave it at that.

Rin tried her best to finish the food in front of her as quickly as possible with the most elegant movements. Although she was being very careful, perhaps because the other person was too attentive, she later called the waiter to order more dishes, saying:

"I've been a little worried about my weight lately, so I want to eat as slowly as possible to aid digestion. If Tohsaka- senpai doesn't mind, could you possibly eat a little longer?"

"Oh, oh, it's okay, don't worry about it, just eat slowly."

What a wonderful child! I feel so bad for associating her with that awful Emiya!

After finishing their meal, the two, led by Rin, embarked on their journey back to the Tohsaka Residence.

Incidentally, the reason we didn't set the meeting place at the Tohsaka Residence was because Rin was worried she might oversleep... but it actually came in handy.

"So, senior, is today's job the Basement?" (The novel website doesn't skip words.)

"No, you too, after all, that place..."

"It's Magecraft Workshop, right? It's okay, I'm quite confident in my housework skills."

Actually, I'm confident too, Rin silently added in her mind. A few days ago, when she was introducing a trustworthy housekeeping company to Leihua, the old woman directly pushed Kiko Emiya in front of her and patted her chest, saying that she could handle it all.

Rin was initially a little skeptical, but since it was highly recommended by the old man, she felt she should at least give it a try. So she took her to the Tohsaka Residence, which had been left untouched for eight years.

Next, Rin witnessed a miracle.

She was just a girl a year younger than him, yet she stirred up a storm.

In Rin's eyes, it was as if a phantom was moving swiftly through the house, and then the thick layer of dust, mottled mold, and dense cobwebs gradually disappeared. The floor was polished to a shine, and a spotless tablecloth appeared on the table without her noticing. Rin would naturally sit down at the table, with a cup of black tea that had inexplicably appeared in front of her—made with the Tohsaka Family's tea set—and she watched in disbelief as the Tohsaka Residence was restored to its former glory from a state of ruin.

Surprised, Rin activated her Mystic Eyes of Replication and saw that the spells attached to Kiko Emiya were just ordinary Magecraft that enhanced physical abilities. Rin could easily do better—but she could never clean them up as skillfully as Emiya.

In just one working day, the Tohsaka Residence was almost back to habitable condition. The garden was tidied up the next day, and on the third day, she came with the Fujimura Group in their car, bringing some furniture that needed replacing—a friendly gift from the old man Leihua. She also repaired the exterior walls, making the entire villa look brand new, with no trace of having been abandoned for more than eight years.

On the fourth day, Rin gave her a day off, and Rin used this day to contact her father and use some of her connections in the Association —after all, the other party's surname was Emiya, and it was impossible for Rin not to react when she heard that.

Her father didn't mention many details about the Holy Grail War, but she was able to glean some information from it.

Rin read through the information about Kiko Emiya several times. Although she knew about her adoptive father's reputation in the mystical world, she and Rin believed that Jizi was not that kind of person. After spending just three days together, Rin had a general understanding of her. At the same time, she had a feeling that this girl named Kiko Emiya would not do anything harmful.

Moreover, Rin still remembers the eye contact she made with the other person when they first met—

Rin sensed a connection to fate in those dark eyes.

The cleaning over the past few days hadn't touched the Basement that Tokiomi Tohsaka had set up, but today's decision to bring Jizi into the Workshop proves that Rin is willing to acknowledge her.

Anyway, I originally planned to find an assistant here.

However, it seems we made a promise with that guy before, that once I become the head of the family, she would become the Tohsaka Family's butler...

Well, anyway, Jizi is just an assistant, the butler's position is still reserved -- wait, why should I care about that!

"Tohsaka- senpai? She was shaking her head earlier, saying, 'Are you feeling unwell?'" (The novel website doesn't skip words.)

"Haha, it's nothing..."

He laughed and made a casual excuse, then took out his key and opened the door to the Basement.

P. S. 1. Because I've almost forgotten the FSN storyline, I shouldn't write it, so I can only continue with the prologue.

P. S. I think I'll go and replay HF and BW a few more times...

P. S. 3. Since the group was created, even fewer people are posting in the book review section... Please feel free to comment.

P. S. 4. Kiritsugu- papa still killed him off... because he had absolutely no idea how to write a story where he was alive. Maybe he can make an entertaining side story later and let him live?

Psp. Yes, Jizi is a bottom, and as mentioned before, every brother who Siscon is an all-around perfect husband, so there's no character breakdown.

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