Chapter 560

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Tiamat spread her arms wide.

Was she inviting him into a hug?

Shirou hesitated for a moment, then decided to follow his instincts.

“...Ah.”

Tiamat gave a small, surprised cry as Shirou threw himself into her arms, sending them tumbling onto the soft bedding.

“You really do love being spoiled. That’s all right. You can ask for all the affection you want.”

Tiamat hugged Shirou tightly.

She was wearing a nightgown provided by Taiga Fujimura.

After spending some time together, Shirou remembered that he had to get up early for school the next morning.

“Let’s get some sleep, Tia.”

“All right.”

Volume Eight, Chapter 355: A Reward for a Good Child

It was almost six when he woke up. The light streaming through the window was already fairly bright.

Shirou lay beneath the warm covers. Beside him, Tiamat was still asleep.

With her head resting on her beloved child’s arm, the Goddess of Creation wore an expression of perfect happiness.

He knew he was already getting up a little late, but the sight before him was so lovely that he could hardly bear to disturb it.

Just a little longer...

No, if I don’t get up soon...

Sakura might already be in the kitchen...

And if she finishes making breakfast and comes to wake me up...

At that thought, Shirou called softly, “It’s morning, Tia.”

“Mmm... I want to stay with Shirou a little longer...”

Without opening her eyes, Tiamat murmured in an endearing voice.

Apparently finding her pillow too comfortable to give up, she wrapped her arms around his waist and sank into an even deeper sleep.

Honestly, what am I going to do with you?

Shirou slipped the arm she was using as