It's Said That Daily Life Is Important, But Unfortunately, I Can't Write It Well

"Tomorrow, we're going to the Zenjou family."

Without any warning, Jizi heard Rin Tohsaka's slightly dejected voice beside her.

"Because the war is about to begin, your father and Kirei can't possibly ensure your and your mother's safety. Furthermore, there's a very dangerous individual among the enemies who is adept at using hostages to threaten their opponents. In this situation, temporarily leaving Fuyuki is the best option."

While Jizi could understand the feelings of Rin, who was still a child, she still stated the reasoning from a rational perspective, which Rin already knew.

"I know, and since no one else is in the car, you don't have to call me 'young lady' anymore," Rin, the model student, replied. "It's just that even though I don't think Father could possibly lose, I still worry. Can you promise me, promise Father's safety and the Tohsaka family's victory?"

"How did you determine I had that ability?"

"Of course, I can't! You don't seem strong at all, and you deliberately toyed with me when we first met. You look elegant, but you're actually quite terrible, aren't you! Even though Father was fooled by your disguise, I wasn't. I saw that dangerous look in your eyes when you looked at me and my friends. Don't think I didn't notice!"

"Ahaha... Ahahahaha..." Caught red-handed with her unhealthy thoughts, Jizi could only resort to a foolish laugh to cover it up. Actually, I was just appreciating beautiful things (lolis) from a purely 'artistic' perspective!

"However," Rin's tone suddenly shifted from disdain to seriousness, "no matter how terrible you are [Jizi: Hey, hey, hey!], if you've been entrusted with such an important task by Father and Kirei, you must possess exceptional abilities."

"Heh heh..." Entrusted with an important task? It's purely to make me a support unit and cannon fodder who has to block in front of our DPS when the enemy uses their ultimate, while also being a lookout. But of course, I can't tell Loli Rin that. Jizi just kept spamming comments in her mind.

"I believe in Father's judgment of people, that's why I concluded that."

In the last sentence, Jizi heard the little girl's unadorned meaning: I don't really believe you at all, but since Father said so, I'll reluctantly believe it too. So, she said with feigned sadness, "I've been cooking for you, taking you to school, protecting you, telling you stories and jokes, playing with you, guiding your magic training, and tucking you into bed for the past two days. And after all that, I still have to go out in the middle of the night to work for your dad. And this is the attitude I get? I'm about to cry!"

Rin, who would later become adept at changing expressions, was still a bit green. Seeing a few drops of liquid genuinely welling up in Jizi's eyes, she quickly said, "Actually... it's not as bad as you say. At first, I did have some hostility, because I was jealous that you, who don't seem much older than me, could gain Father's trust. But after spending these past few days together—even though you sometimes have that dazed look—I know you mean well for me. So, I... I'm just comforting you because I can't stand seeing you about to cry. Don't overthink it... I... I do like you a little—just a little, mind you."

Due to her shyness and tsundere nature, after uttering the last few words, Loli Rin turned her face away, pretending to look at the scenery outside the car. But the car she was in was one Jizi had created based on her own imagination. In Jizi's concept, car windows had to be bright enough to be used as mirrors to be considered adequate. Therefore, what Rin saw was not only the streetscape of Fuyuki City but also Jizi's face, filled with a mischievous expression.

And so...

"You liar! Thinking you actually felt sad was my biggest mistake! We're about to part ways, can't you leave the best impression of yourself like a noble? If I remember this last look of yours in the future, it would be better if..."

A textbook tsundere reaction, so cute! Jizi silently gave herself 32 likes in her mind, then continued to tease the proud young lady verbally, "Oh my, 'remember in the future.' I didn't expect I would be in the heart of the next head of the Tohsaka family..."

"Shut up! Tomorrow, as soon as we get to the Zenjou family, I'll forget about you! I won't remember you ever again!"

"Hahahaha, is that what a noble lady who values etiquette and elegance would say?"

"Etiquette varies from person to person! For someone like you, this is the best attitude!"

"That just shows my special place in your heart."

"How did you interpret that? You really are a malicious person!"

"Is that so? Then how should someone who likes this malicious person..."

"Th-that's not what I said! How could I possibly say, li-li-like..."

"Is that so? I thought that was a rare display of your true feelings. Aren't you tired of wearing that mask of a model student all the time?"

As soon as Jizi said this, the atmosphere in the car suddenly became a bit stiff. Rin, who had been preparing her next retort, was slightly taken aback by Jizi's words. She then turned her gaze back to the window and didn't say another word to Jizi until they returned to the Tohsaka Residence.

--- The previous chapters might seem a bit slow, but they were actually laying the groundwork for the distant FSN. Building up Rin's favorability... ---

"Lord Tohsaka, today's patrol is complete."

In the magic workshop of the Tohsaka Residence late at night, Tokiomi was discussing tactics and formulating response strategies for various emergencies with his disciple. It was at this moment that Jizi routinely reported the results of her day's work.

"Anything unusual?"

"No, neither the orthodox magi nor that magus killer."

"Hmm, although it hasn't started yet, based on your and Kirei's analysis of that Kiritsugu Emiya, he is indeed a character to be wary of. He might infiltrate Fuyuki before the war begins and use despicable, dirty tactics..."

"Please rest assured, Lord Tohsaka. On the name of Assassin, and for the safety of your wife and daughter, I can guarantee it within Fuyuki City at least."

"Thank you for your hard work. However, they will be leaving tomorrow, so your work focus can shift entirely to intelligence."

"Yes. I will take my leave then. Lord Tohsaka and Master, please get some rest as well. Ensuring sufficient energy is also an important condition for victory."

After Jizi de-materialized and left the workshop, Kirei Kotomine, who had not participated in the conversation throughout the entire process, said in a calm yet unfathomable tone, "My teacher, is Assassin truly trustworthy?"

Kirei Kotomine still harbored doubts about his Servant. The exchange with his father on the day she was summoned clearly showed that Assassin didn't take it to heart, yet her work in the past few days had been diligent. When occasionally asked about her wish, she never received a clear answer. Either she'd deflect the topic back to herself or vaguely brush it off, showing no obsession with the Holy Grail. In contrast, his master's daughter seemed more important to her.

Could it be that Rin shared similarities with someone she knew in her past life? Speaking of which, the leader of assassins, known as the Old Man of the Mountain, was actually a girl of unparalleled beauty—though she herself explained (and rationalized) that beauty was also a form of assassin's weaponry. What kind of experiences did she have in her life? There was absolutely no information about her, making it impossible to analyze or understand her behavioral patterns, and thus no way to judge her reliability.

"You worry too much, Kirei," Tokiomi's usual nonchalant attitude showed he didn't take his disciple's rare concern to heart. "Her attitude towards Rin doesn't seem fake, and she's been diligent in tactical discussions and intelligence work. Besides, even if she harbored any ill intentions, we still have the absolute command of the Command Seals, so there's no need to fret over this."

Really?

Kirei Kotomine did not dwell on the Assassin issue as Tokiomi wished, but that was just on the surface. Who could fathom the undercurrents surging in the abyss beneath his outwardly placid demeanor?

--- Regarding the words in the previous divider, believe it or not, I do. ---

On the roof of the Tohsaka Residence, Jizi, like an assassin from "Assassin's Creed," crouched at the highest point, surveying the surroundings. She was marking on a mini-map... I mean, repeatedly memorizing everything in the vicinity in her mind, constantly thinking about how to get through the act with Gilgamesh. I can't do gymnastics, I don't like listening to music, and most importantly, I don't have a split personality. What should I do...

"Assassin!"

A call came from behind, but Jizi, lost in thought, didn't notice.

Hmm, if I use my inherent special properties, it seems possible. Fortunately, my true form is a mask... But to be covered in sharp objects all over, it sounds painful—but I've had my face ironed, what pain can I not endure anymore...

"Assassin! Didn't you hear me..."

Is someone calling me again? Must be my imagination. Who would come up to the roof at this hour?

"Assassin!"

Oh, it's Rin! "Are you crazy! It's so cold at night, and you're out in your pajamas! No, that's not the point, how did you climb up here? It's dangerous, hurry back inside!"

"No!"

Ten years later, Rin's physical balance, having received instruction in Baji Quan from Kirei Kotomine, was naturally impeccable. However, Loli Rin at this moment clearly didn't possess such strong physical conditioning. Just staying on the roof amidst the howling north wind without falling was already beyond her limit, let alone moving towards Jizi's location. Her precarious, wobbling state, on the verge of falling at any moment, nearly scared the soul out of Jizi.

"Don't move! Wait for me to come over!"

"No!"

"That's not how you get your way! Listen to me!"

"No! If I don't go myself, it's meaningless! I have something important to say to you, so I must reach where you are with my own strength! Otherwise, we won't have a basis for equal conversation… Oops!"

While crawling with all fours and talking to Jizi, Rin, distracted, finally slipped. Jizi, who had been watching Rin with bated breath, felt a huge jolt in her heart, but her actions were incredibly swift. She directly activated bullet time and rushed over.

Although she was just a child, Rin Tohsaka had considered what her reaction would be if she suddenly faced mortal danger. She originally thought various things would happen in her mind, such as panic, her short life flashing before her eyes, or saying a very cool last word. But in reality, the moment her foot slipped and she began to fall, her mind was completely blank. Despite being perfectly lucid, she was utterly unable to organize her chaotic thoughts into a coherent idea. By the time her thinking ability returned, she found herself tightly held in an embrace that wasn't particularly strong.

Even though it was the same speed, just being held in someone else's arms made the experience completely different—falling from mid-air. —By seven-year-old Rin Tohsaka.

Landing safely in the courtyard, Rin didn't receive the scolding she expected. Instead, Jizi let out a sigh of helplessness: "You little rascal... Speak, what is it?"

"It's about what I said in the car earlier. You have to promise to keep Father safe!"

Huh? Was it worth climbing up here for this? I even had a little expectation, thinking I had built up enough favorability before and set a flag…

"And you have to live too!"

Huh?

"I've thought it through. Even though you always have all sorts of weird tastes, and you're also very mean, looking at me with dangerous eyes..."

"Hey, hey!"

"However, I have indeed felt your goodwill. I hope that after I succeed you as the head of the Tohsaka family, I can ask you to be my butler. Together, for the sake of the Tohsaka family's magic, we will advance hand in hand."

Oh?

After a moment of stunned silence, a meaningful smile appeared on Jizi's lips. It seemed I hadn't chosen the wrong path after all.

"Alright, the next head of the Tohsaka family. It's a deal then." Asking this pervert Jizi to be your butler? Heh, you're inviting a wolf into the sheep pen, Rin-chan. But first, that's something for Jizi to consider only after he's alive and has completed his mission…

The emotional handling is a bit... no, not a bit, it's very abrupt, right? I felt the same way when I read it. My skill is limited, please bear with me for now. I'll revise it in the future... probably.

The main story begins in the next chapter with Heroic Spirit summoning and such, so I can happily copy the original text again.