Big Sis Must Have Her Reasons!

Walking down the streets of Fuyuki, nearly every passerby cast their gaze toward the two of them, whether briefly or for a long while.

It had nothing to do with their looks—well, it had a little to do with that—but Little Shirou felt it might have more to do with what they were wearing.

Neither of them had any spare clothes, so they had simply walked out wearing loose hospital gowns.

Feeling the increasingly strange looks they were getting, Fu Yuan finally sighed.

Then she used Suggestion Sorcery again. Though it was not particularly advanced, with her limitless magical energy, that did not seem to matter.

Little Shirou, beside her, marveled at how accepting the people on the street were. At the same time, he edged closer to his big sister, avoiding the passersby who seemed not to see him.

This continued until they arrived at a house that looked as though it had been ravaged. From the plaque in front of it, Little Shirou could make out the words Tohsaka.

"Knock, knock, knock! Is anyone home?"

However, the one who answered was not the Tokiomi Tohsaka he had imagined, but a young girl who was clearly not very well-behaved...

"Who are you looking for?"

Just as Fu Yuan had imagined, she really was not very well-behaved.

Rin was in a terrible mood. A few days ago, Kariya Uncle had brought Sakura back, apparently to discuss with Father about sending Sakura back.

But Sakura had refused!

Though two days had already passed, Rin still had not recovered from that day.

"Rin! Do not forget the Tohsaka family's upbringing. Be elegant, do not—holy shit!"

Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had maintained flawless aristocratic etiquette until then, instantly broke character at the words "holy shit" when he saw Saber, whom he had met just a week ago.

Tokiomi Tohsaka immediately panicked.

"?..."

Rin, standing nearby, tried in confusion to process what she had just heard. Elegant?

"Long time no see, head of the Tohsaka Family."

As if she had not noticed his complicated expression at all, Fu Yuan greeted him like an old friend.

"Nice to meet you, head of the Tohsaka Family."

Shirou beside her was clearly imitating her quite convincingly. However, that only made Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had yet to recover from his shock, notice him.

"Please forgive me for not bringing a gift."

While saying something so polite, Fu Yuan grabbed Little Shirou's hand and walked right inside.

Tokiomi Tohsaka courteously stepped aside, leaving Little Rin standing there in bewilderment.

Dad, what are you doing?!

It was not until Fu Yuan pulled the confused Shirou onto the sofa that Tokiomi Tohsaka slowly regained his composure.

This was different from what Kariya had told him!

Saber had not died. She had survived! And she had brought along a little boy!

And! And she was wearing an indecent-looking hospital gown!

"Um, Saber, what brings you here?"

Tokiomi Tohsaka tried his best to keep his tone normal so that the conversation would not seem quite so awkward.

Shirou, beside her, heard the unfamiliar form of address but did not understand it... Still, he made an effort to remember it.

"...By chance, I barely survived."

When Fu Yuan said this, her expression remained calm, without the slightest trace of lying. Then she took a bite of the pastries on the table... They were far tastier than the hospital's!

Realizing that everyone was still looking at her, she hurriedly swallowed the food in her mouth and resumed a serious expression.

"So, I would like to borrow a place to stay for the time being."

"...Just a place to stay?"

While trying to process the information revealed by her words, Tokiomi Tohsaka asked Fu Yuan's request with some disbelief.

"Cough. If possible, I would also like you to temporarily provide me with some living expenses."

Even Fu Yuan felt a little embarrassed saying that, but there was no helping it. Everything that could make money quickly was written into the law.

Though the things that truly made big money were beyond the law's reach.

"Uh... Of course, that will not be a problem, Your Excellency Saber."

After hearing those requests, Tokiomi Tohsaka actually seemed much more normal. However, he began making other calculations in his heart.

"Your Excellency Saber, may I presumptuously ask who this person beside you is?"

"...My younger brother."

Tokiomi Tohsaka indicated that he understood, then quickly resolved the matter of their housing and living expenses.

He also checked the hospital's records while he was at it. He felt that his family might be about to take off.

Judging by Saber's demeanor, she seemed to want to experience ordinary life.

A Big Sister Must Have Her Own Reasons!

Tokiomi Tohsaka dutifully led them to their new residence. Everything was perfect, except for the utterly bewildered Little Rin trailing behind them.

The furniture, food, and even some decorations had all been prepared. He really had been thoughtful.

Looking at the house, which was no worse than his original home, Little Shirou had to admit that the big sister who had often been depressed actually had friends!

Though this friend was a little strange?

"Thank you. I owe you a favor, Mr. Tohsaka."

Fu Yuan looked at the residence that had clearly taken considerable effort to prepare and was very satisfied.

As for owing him a favor, Fu Yuan felt that it was the only compensation she could offer right now.

It was not as though she could teach him Void Sword Qi!

Eh! Maybe she could!

Wasn't his ancestor, Nagato Tohsaka, someone who had entered the Dao through martial arts?

Hmm~ Tokiomi Tohsaka might have a hard time with it, but Rin behind him...

"You are too kind, Your Excellency Saber."

Tokiomi Tohsaka looked at his daughter, who had followed behind them the entire time without saying a word, with some frustration at her failure to live up to expectations.

Go talk to her!

Fu Yuan felt a headache coming on as she watched that barely concealed behavior, but she had just asked him for a favor...

"...I think this child and Shirou seem to get along quite well. If the head of the Tohsaka Family does not mind, she can come over to play anytime."

Fu Yuan was blatantly talking nonsense. The two children had barely exchanged a word on the way here. Get along, my ass!

Shirou was confused? Shirou believed that Big Sister must have her own reasons. Shirou understood.

"Ha ha! I also think these two children get along very well!"

"Did you hear that, Rin? If you do not feel like studying in the future, you can come here to play."

Rin had not wanted to agree, but when she heard the latter half... Actually, I think I get along quite well with that little boy too.

Tokiomi Tohsaka clearly had no intention of exposing her. Instead, he said it with equal seriousness, even bringing up not wanting to study so that his daughter would not ruin things.

"...Then we will not keep you any longer, Mr. Tohsaka."

Fu Yuan sighed inwardly several times. In truth, she did not know any profound sorcery, but Rin later on did not seem to be skilled at profound sorcery either?

Besides, when Gilgamesh appeared, couldn't she simply use a Command Spell to make him write it?

Was she really that confident? Confident she could win!

"Then I shall not disturb you any further, Your Excellency Saber."

Tokiomi Tohsaka knew when to stop while he was ahead. He was quite satisfied with getting something out of a Heroic Spirit.

The price he had paid was merely one of his many properties and some insignificant money.

An absolute steal!

As for why Saber had not gone to find Kariya Matou, he had formed some guesses from Kariya's earlier conversation with Aoi.

After all, he could relate to it quite deeply. Archer was far harder to deal with than Saber!

"Big Sister, will this be our home from now on?"

The obedient Shirou had waited until the two from the Tohsaka Family left before he could no longer suppress his excitement.

"Home...?"

"Mm."

Hearing that somewhat long-forgotten word, Fu Yuan froze for a long time before finally nodding.

As for why she had not sought out Kariya Matou... There was no particular reason. She simply did not want to.

Of course, Fu Yuan would not avoid them either. If they met, they met. If they did not, so be it.

Put nicely, it was called going with the flow...

Put less nicely, it was called running away...

Still, seeing Little Shirou sitting obediently on the sofa, Fu Yuan did not feel too sad.

"Shirou, are you hungry?"

Though they had just eaten at the hospital, Fu Yuan still asked the question.

"? Shirou is not hungry yet."

Though he had walked a long way with Big Sister, Shirou truly was not hungry.

"Mm. Then I will go sleep for a while. Call me when you are hungry."

Hearing his answer, Fu Yuan nodded in satisfaction. She was not hungry either, but she felt it would not look good to return directly to her room.

It had to be said that Tokiomi Tohsaka really knew how to handle things. There were only three bedrooms in total, and all of them were the same size.

Fu Yuan walked straight toward the room in the middle, slowly pushed open the door, then closed it with a weary air.

Once she was sure no one outside could see in, she suddenly threw herself onto the bed and started rolling around.

"Mmm~ The bed is still the most comfortable."

It had been so exhausting pretending to be an adult outside!

Wow, just thinking about how she would have to cook, buy clothes, and perhaps figure out a way to make money after a while!

Then Shirou would have to go to school! There might even be parent-teacher meetings! And maybe a rebellious phase!

What a hassle!

Fu Yuan's little face scrunched up miserably at the thought. She decided that starting tomorrow, she would teach Shirou how to cook!

No! Starting tonight!

The room's soundproofing was excellent. At the very least, Little Shirou, who was also preparing to return to his room, did not hear any strange noises. He too lazily lay down on the bed.

He thought about the events of the past few days: the strange big sister, the strange turn of events, the strange uncle, and... home.

Perhaps he truly was tired after walking so long, or perhaps it was for some other reason. Shirou lay on the soft bed, thinking and thinking until he fell asleep.

"Dad? You..."

Little Rin, still young and not yet battered by society, clearly could not find any words to describe how she felt.

"Rin! You are still young, so you do not understand. But you must visit this place often in the future."

Tokiomi Tohsaka was silent for a long time. If he could, he would not want this either, but he now seriously suspected that there was no one in the entire Mage's World capable of opposing Saber.

A Heroic Spirit manifested in the modern world!

A Heroic Spirit capable of standing against the King of Heroes—or rather, crushing him.

She could not be provoked! Absolutely not!