Chapter 743

Shirou stood in front of the prepared breakfast, being glared at by her.

Although we've experienced this situation many times before, today's situation is different from usual.

Sella's vision was several times sharper than usual, because...

"... Shirou, what's going on?"

"Um, Sella..."

"When did you even get your Cooking Skills to this level!?"

And you even did the cleaning perfectly! Just how much work are you trying to steal from me?!

That's how it is.

Shirou himself was startled when he was making breakfast.

For some reason, I was in a particularly good state, and I did things faster and better than usual.

Not only did she prepare breakfast for the family of four and lunchboxes for three, but she also took care of cleaning the kitchen.

It seems that not only have I awakened my experience in Magecraft and swordsmanship, but my proficiency in housework has also increased.

Sella, who had just gotten up, stared in disbelief at Shirou was doing housework more efficiently than usual.

Then, coming to her senses, she tasted the dish and realized that Shirou's Cooking Skills had suddenly improved.

"You secretly honed your Cooking Skills behind my back... Just because you wanted to take my job, you're really upset with me?"

"You've misunderstood, Sella, don't be angry..."

"Waaaaah... Waaaah...!"

I thought Sella would be angry as usual, but to my surprise, she cupped her face and started crying.

"Uh... Waaah! Don't cry, Sella! I didn't mean it! And I wasn't upset with you...!"

Shirou panicked immediately.

He and Illya often angered Sella, but this was the first time they had made her cry.

Shirou's mind was in complete chaos, and then, for some reason, he saw the maid's crying face reflected in his sister, so he reached out his hand—

He stroked Sella's hair.

Shirou couldn't possibly have a problem with Sella.

Sella, like Illya, is an important member of his family, and of course, so is Liz.

Shirou wanted to convey his feelings to her, so he said:

"I need Sella, and I never intended to take Sella's job away from me."

So Sella, calm down. I don't want to see Sella's tears... okay?"

"Okay, okay..."

"That's great, "Shirou breathed a sigh of relief.

Sella stopped crying, wiped her tears with the back of her hand, and then secretly glanced at Shirou.

For some reason, a blush appeared on her cheeks.

Shirou stared at her for a moment.

Shirou: "..."

Sella: "..."

That was a fact that Shirou already knew.

Shirou hadn't noticed anything because Sella always had a stern face, but now she was becoming shy...

Looking at her now, Sella is indeed very beautiful; her face is like a porcelain doll's...

"Stare----"

They sensed a presence nearby and turned to see it was their lazy, good-for-nothing number one.

"Ah!? Li- Ritseliete!"

"Oh!? What's wrong, Liz!?"

Shirou and Sella were startled and hurriedly put some distance between them.

Ritseliete tilted her head, observing the two as she said, "... Sella and Shirou were being affectionate first thing in the morning."

Upon hearing this, Sella's face flushed red. "What? No, no, that's not how it is!!"

"Hmph, I'll go tell Illya ~?"

Ritseliete turned and ran off excitedly.

"Wait! Ritseliete!"

"Wait, Liz!"

Shirou and Sella chased after the Silver-haired girl running towards Illya.

The morning at the Amamiya Residence was peaceful, just like any other day.

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Good morning, brother.

"Ah, ah, good morning, Illya."

"What's wrong?"

"No, it's nothing..."

After that, Shirou and Sella finally managed to stop Liz, so Illya was unaware of what had just happened.

Shirou felt somewhat uneasy under his sister's pure and innocent gaze.

"Illya, I remember you said you wanted to do special training today, right?"

"Hmm. What's wrong?"

"Here, the bento box. I made it this morning."

Illya took the bento box and smiled like an angel.

"Wow, thank you, brother! Wait, there are two..."

Why? Does that mean you even made Rin's share?

"No, this is Miyu's share. Luvia said Miyu also needs to undergo flight training, right?"

I was thinking, since that's the case, why don't we just do special training together and see what happens...?

"Miyu's..."

Shirou tried to explain his battle plan, but Illya still showed no interest.

Well, things aren't that simple.

Even if Shirou tries to mediate, it won't make much difference.

If Illya and the others don't take the initiative to make up, they can't be considered true friends.

All Shirou can do is create an opportunity.

He decided to trust his sister, whom he was most proud of.

"Miyu lives right across the street, how about I invite her when I go out? I can use my bento box as an excuse."

"Oh, and teaching her how to fly wouldn't be bad either, right?"

"Brother... yeah... I'll go talk to Miyu about it."

"Yes, that's the Illya."

Illya smiled and answered. Shirou patted her head and then went to participate in the club's morning practice.

See you Monday, senior.

"Ah, see you on Monday, Sakura."

After finishing his morning practice, Shirou said goodbye to his juniors in the Archery Club.

"Amamiya -kun."

As he changed his clothes and prepared to go home, he noticed a girl he had recently become close to standing at the entrance of the dojo.

It was none other than Rin Tohsaka.

"Tohsaka? Why are you coming to school on your day off?"

Also, were you watching the archery range the whole time? Why...?

Rin Tohsaka spoke to Shirou with a complicated expression.

"The girl who was talking to Amamiya just now..."

"Just now? Oh, Sakura? What happened to her? Do you two know each other?"

"... Well, I guess so."

For some reason, Rin Tohsaka wore a pained expression.

This was the first time Shirou had ever seen her show such vulnerability, even though they had only known each other for a few days.

Shirou recalled that Rin had mentioned that she used to live in Fuyuki City.

Did they meet around that time?

"..."

Shirou frowned, thought for a moment, and then pounded his palm with his fist.

W-what are you doing?

Shirou gave Rin a "I understand!" look, which annoyed her.

Yes, Shirou completely understood.

Rin Tohsaka and Sakura Matou were childhood friends, childhood sweethearts.

They used to be best friends, but they had to separate because of adults.

The day before their departure, Rin and Sakura had a big fight.

Both wanted to apologize to each other, but due to unforeseen circumstances, they missed the opportunity and didn't even get to see each other one last time.

Now, Rin Tohsaka has returned to her homeland, but everything has changed.

She must be thinking of greeting Sakura again and apologizing for what happened in the past.

"If possible, please become friends with me again... but I don't know how to bring it up."

In a split second, Shirou imagined the story between the main and supporting female characters in the Magical Girl anime he and Illya had watched before.

That's completely wrong, of course.

"How tsundere, Tohsaka," Shirou said with a mischievous grin.

"Huh? What are you talking about? Why are you suddenly making such a disgusting face..." Tohsaka's lips twitched.

Shirou: "Why don't you just say you want to get along with Sakura?"

Rin: "That's a bit..."

Shirou: "Ah, look, she's coming over."

Since we were friends before, that won't change now... Let's go.

Shirou grabbed Rin's wrist rather forcefully and walked towards Sakura Matou.

"Wait, Amamiya -san! Let go of me...! Seriously, please let go of me!"

Upon reaching Sakura Matou, Rin Tohsaka, contrary to her usual behavior, began to struggle desperately.