Five people sat upright with solemn expressions.
They were Irisviel, Taiga Fujimura, and Lady Avalon.
Across from them sat two women—one with long chestnut hair, the other with short black hair.
The low table laid across the living room was like the Rubicon, separating the two opposing armies.
"Welcome home, Shirou."
"Ah, Shirou, you're finally back!"
Irisviel and Aoko greeted Shirou at the same time, their smiles utterly opposite.
Although Irisviel maintained the most basic courtesy, the "Number One Disciple" beside her clearly revealed her true feelings—
Taiga Fujimura glared daggers at Aoko and Arisu, as if they were enemies who had invaded her territory.
"..."
Shirou began to regret lifting Mystic Eyes of Death Perception at the living-room entrance.
"Shirou, don't just stand there. Come sit over here."
Irisviel ordered him with a smile that did not reach her eyes.
Shirou obediently nodded.
Since the sides of the table were split three to two, Shirou could only sit on the side with two people for the sake of balance.
"Pff, pff~"
Lady Avalon, sitting directly across from him, looked delighted, barely managing to keep her lips from curling upward.
"Now that Shirou is here, let's continue our earlier discussion."
Irisviel glanced deeply at Aoko and Arisu. "What did you just say your relationship with this child was?"
"Shirou is my lover," Aoko declared.
"Shirou is my master," Arisu stated.
"..."
Shirou felt that his life had ended.
Volume Three, Chapter 148: Ryougi Shiki
A chaotic atmosphere drifted through the living room of the Amamiya Residence.
Between Irisviel and Taiga Fujimura, and between Aoko Aozaki and Arisu Kuonji, the empty space seemed to crackle with static electricity.
"W-wait! Everyone, calm down first!"
Sweating profusely, Shirou tried to clear up the misunderstanding.
Aoko and Arisu had actually come to Fuyuki