Chapter 809

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Then Shirou planted the beach umbrella he had been carrying over his shoulder in the sand and set out the beach chairs.

While putting up the umbrella, he introduced Rin and Luvia to the elementary schoolers.

Luvia was as eye-catching as ever. The girl standing beside her, however, prompted a question.

“Um… why are you wearing a maid outfit, Rin?”

“Th-there’s a reason for this… Ugh!”

Despite being at the beach in the middle of summer, Rin Tohsaka was dressed as a maid.

It was a modified summer version of the outfit, but she still looked distinctly out of place.

Since Miyu had the day off for her birthday, the duties of personal maid had fallen to Rin.

Ever since Tohsaka went to study in London, she’s been even more strapped for cash than she was in Fuyuki, Shirou thought.

“Go ahead and laugh if you want… Ugh…”

“I wouldn’t. I’ve always thought you look lovely in a maid outfit, Tohsaka.”

“R-really? Even if you’re just saying that to cheer me up, I’m happy…”

Rin fidgeted with the hem of her skirt. Looking displeased, Luvia stepped between her and Shirou.

“We’re leaving, Rin Tohsaka.”

“D-don’t rush me!”

“Hmm? Is that any way to speak to your mistress?”

“I-I’m sorry… milady.”

Rin hung her head dejectedly and followed Luvia away.

Afterward, Shirou and Nanami Moriyama spent some time watching Illya and the others play in the water.

“…They look like they’re having fun.”

“Yes. Bringing them here was worth it, wasn’t it, Amamiya?”

Nanami smiled, resting a hand against her cheek.

Shirou gazed out at his younger sisters splashing in the water.

“Um… Amamiya…”

“What is it?”

After a brief hesitation, Nanami gathered her courage.

“Would