"On this matter, Shirou, there can be no compromise. Close your eyes first."
"I understand."
Shirou obediently shut his eyes.
Seeing this, Irisviel's nervousness finally eased a little.
At the same time, she felt that her body was much warmer than before.
It's all Shirou's fault for saying those strange things. He's made me act strangely too.
Irisviel adjusted her unsettled emotions slightly and reached for the hem of her nightgown.
"Is it okay now?"
In the darkness, Shirou heard the rustling of clothes and asked.
"N-not yet!"
Irisviel's voice sounded both flustered and bashful, causing Shirou's heart to inexplicably race as well.
About ten seconds passed.
"Y-you can open your eyes now."
Shirou obediently opened his eyes, and then—
"Huh?"
Shirou was completely dumbfounded. What the heck are you shoving in my face?
"D-don't keep staring at it. It's so embarrassing."
Irisviel turned her flushed cheek away, supporting it with her arm as she murmured shyly.
"Shirou, pick whichever one you like. The left or the right...?"
"Er, Irisviel... no, that's not... what are you..."
Just as Shirou began to explain, a slender yet powerful hand suddenly supported the back of his head.
"!!"
A sweet and rich flavor gradually spread through Shirou's mouth.
Volume One 078: What Is Mana Transfer?
"Good morning, Irisviel."
Early the next morning, when Saber entered the dining room of Einzbern Castle, she did not see the red-haired boy as usual, so she asked worriedly,
"Where's Shirou? Is he still resting?"
"..."
Irisviel's beautiful face flushed bright red in an instant.
While smoothing the silver hair over her shoulder, she stammered, "Sh-Shirou went out early this morning. He said he had errands to run during the day and would be back in the evening.
"By the way... Saber, don't just stand there. Come sit