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Eldfelt Family, living room...
At the head of the table in the living room, Rin Tohsaka folded her arms before her chest and stared straight ahead with her emerald eyes.
There, Illya and Miyu stood side by side, their heads raised as they met Rin Tohsaka's gaze. There was no longer any of their former dejection or gloom in their eyes or on their faces.
All that remained was a will strong enough to amaze even Rin Tohsaka!
Like flames, slowly burning...
They gazed at one another like this for who knew how long.
Only after a long while did a pleased smile appear on Rin Tohsaka's face.
"Those are good eyes. It looks like you two are all right now..."
"Yeah!" Illya nodded forcefully, without a trace of hesitation left.
"Because we promised not to leave any regrets behind!"
"I can fight now!" Miyu looked directly at Rin Tohsaka without changing her expression.
"And with everything I have!"
"Very good..." Rin Tohsaka curled her lips in satisfaction, and fighting spirit surfaced in her equally beautiful eyes.
"Now we can give it everything we've got!"
"We should thank that gentleman first..." At the side, Luvia closed her eyes as she sipped her tea and murmured softly.
"Though we stand on different sides, he truly is someone one cannot bring oneself to hate. Miyu, fight with all your strength!"
"Yes!" Miyu answered firmly, leaving both Rin Tohsaka and Luvia pleased yet helpless.
In the end, it was the enemy they were about to face who had helped them, allowing them to fight without reservations and letting the two little Magical Girls cast aside their