Chapter 820

"It's not like today is the last day, summer vacation is still long."

"Didn't we just agree that we'd go somewhere together on our own sometime?"

"Really? I definitely want to, brother!"

"Yes, it's arranged."

Afterwards, Shirou and his friends met up with Miyu, and together they searched for a good spot to watch the fireworks display.

Everywhere was crowded. After finally finding a quiet place, Illya and Kuro started arguing again over some trivial matter, just like always.

Just then, everyone heard a "whoosh!" sound.

Colorful fireworks burst open overhead.

Red, blue, yellow... colorful sparks scattered across the night sky, then vanished in an instant.

The flowers were so dreamlike and ethereal that they were reflected in the girl's dark eyes.

"This is today's main event... fireworks..."

Isn't it beautiful?

"Um."

Miyu tilted her head back and sighed in admiration, "So beautiful..."

Sure enough, it was her first time seeing fireworks.

This summer has been filled with so many firsts for Miyu.

I'll probably never forget it for the rest of my life.

No matter how many years pass, even if she becomes an old woman, the girl will still remember that summer when she was 11 years old.

I want to stay in this moment.

I want to make this moment last forever.

If this is a dream, then let the dream continue.

"... Miyu."

Shirou couldn't help but blurt out the girl's name.

Miyu tilted her head in confusion, the Azaka hair ornaments on her hairpin rustling softly in time with her graceful movements.

"Hmm? What is it, Mr. Shirou?"

Miyu's answer was so innocent and pure that Shirou lost his composure.

Is it really okay to ruin a young girl's beautiful and harmless dream?

But... no matter how beautiful a dream is, it's still just a dream, and one day you'll wake up.

Shirou's wavering was evident on his face, Miyu looked at him with a puzzled expression.

After a long yet fleeting silence, Shirou spoke.

What wish did Miyu make at that time?

"Huh?"

The girl looked even more confused.

"Mr. Shirou, what are you saying? What wish... ah."

Miyu stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

As the sound of the seal being broken echoed from the depths of her mind, the girl finally recalled her lost memories—

That was something that actually happened in a world that no longer exists.

A scene very similar to today: a lively summer festival.

The "girl," her only recently made "friend," and her "brother" strolled through the festival stalls.

Many things have happened recently, and the "girl" has finally settled down in this world.

This is all thanks to "friends".

When she first came into this world, it was her "friends" who provided her with a place to stay, as she was homeless.

After learning about the Class Card, the "friend" offered to help the "girl" retrieve them and introduced her to his proud "brother."

The girl was initially shocked that her friend's "brother" was the same person as her own brother.

My friend's older brother is very capable; he easily retrieved all the Class Card.

With the help of her "friends" and "brother," the "girl" quickly adapted to life in this world.

Before she knew it, the "girl" was also drawn to the "brother" and developed feelings for him that she couldn't express.

On that day in early August, the "friend" invited the "girl" to visit the festival together, and she gladly agreed.

The three of them browsed many stalls together, and then...

"Didn't you enjoy it?"

Noticing that the "young girl" hadn't smiled much tonight, the "older brother" asked her.

"No, I had a wonderful time tonight... Thank you, Mr. [Name], for inviting me."

"There's clearly no need to be so polite."

She's so earnest and sensible... It wouldn't matter if she were a little more willful.

Hmm... If only I could be even one-tenth as capricious as ▇▇▇.

"What does that mean?!"

Seeing their "friend's" adorable reaction, both the "older brother" and the "young girl" laughed at the same time.

"Alright... alright! The fireworks festival is about to begin!"

"Oh no, it's already this late! We'd better hurry, or we'll be late!"

The "friend" let go of the "brother's" hand and ran forward.

"Wait for us! ▇▇▇!"

"I'll go grab a good spot!"

The figure of the "friend" disappeared into the crowded throng.

"Brother" scratched his head helplessly. "Let's go too."

"Okay, sir."

The "girl" nodded obediently, then took the "friend's brother's" hand.

"... What's wrong?"

"Um... Mr. ▇▇."

The "girl" raised her head, her eyes revealing a hint of timidity.

"Is it okay if I become a little willful?"

"Oh, of course."

The "brother" placed his hand on the "girl's" head and said this with a serious expression.

"Miyu is Illya's friend—so I'll always be your companion."

"..."

Upon hearing Shirou's words, Miyu's expression twisted slightly.

So that's how it is...

Mr. Shirou is so kind to me... simply because Illya is his friend.

"Brother" refers to Illya's brother.

To him, I was just "a friend's sister," nothing more.

"..."

Despite it being the height of summer, my body felt as cold as if it had fallen into a frozen lake.

After that, Miyu Sakatsuki — the Divine Child— made a wish while watching the fireworks fill the sky.

I truly hope that these happy days can last forever and ever--

Wrong.

That's not my wish.

My... true wish on that day was even more selfish than that of Miyu Sakatsuki.

It is even more selfish.

Even more shameless.

"I want... what I truly desire..."

The girl clutched her chest, unable to breathe.

"I hope... that Mr. Shirou will value me as much as he values Illya, and cherish me like a younger sister."

"--------"

That was the moment the Third Magic (miracle) was created.

Because of the Divine Child's incredibly strong obsession and desire... everything about the old world disappeared and was destroyed.

Instead, Shirou and Miyu reunite.

They met dramatically, and their bond deepened through subsequent battles.

In the end, Shirou accepted Miyu and regarded her as an irreplaceable and important member of his family (his younger sister).

This new world that has now been established is the result of what the Divine Chick hoped for and desired.

"Ugh... what have I done...?"

Finally remembering everything, Miyu quietly shed tears of regret.

Volume 10: Miyu's Disappearance and the Final Mana Transfer (Volume 488)

"... Miyu... are you listening...?"

Shirou's concerned voice echoed in my ears.

They seem so close, yet so incredibly far away.

I'm... unable to listen to anything anymore.

Realizing she had committed an irreparable sin, the girl involuntarily held her breath.

What have I done...?

As Divine Child, I made the most shameless and unforgivable wish.

For the sake of his own vile desires, he implicated the entire world and the most important person in his life.

With a sharp pain shooting through my heart, my vision gradually darkened, and the world seemed to spin around.

Miyu recalled the time when she first arrived in Fuyuki City, before the world was distorted by her desires.

Exhausted and drained of her magic, she collapsed in the forest at night, on the verge of death.

At that moment, the angelic girl appeared and took her back to the castle.

Illya, who took Miyu back to the castle, sensed that her identity was probably not ordinary, but she didn't ask any further questions.

She simply instructed the maids to prepare food, a room, and hot water, then said, "You can stay as long as you like."

The next day, having recovered somewhat, Miyu went to thank Illya, and then encountered that person in the castle garden...

Miyu recalled her first encounter with Shirou.