At the familiar sight, hostility flickered in Ryougi Ayako's eyes as she looked at Mash. She silently stepped in front of Higashino Kanade like a mother hen protecting her chicks. Ritsuka, meanwhile, scratched her head unconcernedly and said,
"Why apologize? This is all Dad's fault. Ever since I was little, every time we went out, lots of people would freeze up after seeing Dad. Mash already recovered so quickly, which is pretty impressive."
"I-I see? The deputy director really is terrifying in certain ways." Mash wore a stunned expression.
"How can being handsome be my fault? I'd rather have less luck with women. All right, enough small talk. Let's go eat."
Higashino Kanade shrugged innocently, then led the family onward toward the cafeteria.
Chaldea's cafeteria was spacious and advanced. Since it was still early, the place was largely empty, with only a few staff members eating.
When they reached the ordering counter, Higashino Kanade rang the bell. Before long, a middle-aged man wearing a white apron came over.
"Higashino-kun. What would you like for breakfast?"
"Yo, Kiritsugu. You started work pretty early, considering you only got here yesterday."
Higashino Kanade began chatting with the man before him. The chef was none other than Emiya Kiritsugu.
Higashino Kanade had brought more than just his own family to Chaldea this time. He had also brought along several families close to him and arranged jobs for them, including the Emiya Family before him.
"Did the missus and Illya sleep well last night? Chaldea's dorms can simulate any environment, but it still isn't home."
"They're still asleep. Illya was happy all day yesterday, so there shouldn't be any problems."
"If there are any problems, let me know. I'll do my best to meet your needs." Higashino Kanade nodded slightly, then tapped the counter. "What's