There was. There really was.
Among Lord El-Melloi II's disciples, most were practically illiterate when it came to modern technology, but there really was someone who understood computers, and Shirou knew him. His name was Caules, and in a parallel world, he had participated in the Holy Grail War as a member of the Thousand Tree family.
Shirou couldn't vouch for his skills, but at least he wouldn't be like Shinji and want to join this stupid Grail War too.
"But I was the first person you thought of, wasn't I? I'm one of the best hackers around. Rather than looking for someone you barely know, wouldn't it be better to come to me? Besides, whether that person you barely know can even get up there is another matter entirely."
Shirou turned around. There seemed to be a threat hidden in those words.
"Shinji, why do you want to go to the moon? Don't you understand that if you court death, you'll die?"
"Human curiosity is a powerful thing. Humanity's progress has always been driven by curiosity." Shinji pressed his palms together and lowered his head. "Shirou, I'm begging you! The moon is so big. I want to go take a look."
He secretly opened one eye, blinked, and tried to act cute.
It would have been one thing if he were a girl, but Shinji was a man—and a seaweed-haired one at that. Shirou couldn't help wanting to beat him senseless.
Shirou stepped forward, shook his head, and the sound from his hand rang out.
Shinji raised his head slightly, then shrank back. That sound was a little terrifying. If a punch came down...
"Hey, hey, Shirou, don't!"
Shirou lowered his hand.
"If you try acting cute maliciously again, I'll really hit you."
He hadn't actually intended to hit