Chapter 816

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As the children’s chaperone, Shirou ran into Caren, who was working part-time at the amusement park’s first-aid station, and Bazett, who was wearing a Mr. Lion mascot costume. They ended up helping him look after the children.

Illya’s friends had pointed out that Shirou was still a high school student, so they thought it would be better to have proper adults leading the group.

Bazett was one thing, but why Caren too...?

The elementary school girls apparently had no idea that Caren was actually a year younger than Shirou. They had simply assumed she was an adult.

And so, everyone enjoyed a pleasant day at the theme park.

The next morning, Shirou and the others gathered around the table for breakfast.

With Irisviel back as well, it was a rare occasion when the whole family was together.

“Illya, are you still sleepy?”

The girl rubbed her eyes. “Mm... yeah... I’m a little worn out from yesterday...”

“Then why don’t you go upstairs and get some more sleep after breakfast?”

“Can I?”

“Of course.”

“Yay! Thanks, Mom!”

It should have been a heartwarming, everyday exchange between mother and daughter—

“Madam, please do not spoil Miss Illya so much.”

Sella switched into lecture mode.

“Who goes back to bed right after breakfast?”

“Well, but... Illya does look very sleepy.”

“She has become this lazy precisely because she has developed the habit of sleeping in. On school days, she is always rushing into the classroom at the very last moment. Several times, she has even made Miss Miyu late along with her.”

“O-oh, I see...” Irisviel gave an awkward smile.

Although she held the highest position in the household—one might even call her its queen, or