"I'm home." x2
At the sound of the door opening, Shiro and Haruno Kizashi both let out a breath of relief and looked toward the entrance.
Sakura was timidly hiding behind Haruno Mebuki, secretly peeking at Shiro.
Shiro smiled faintly and raised a hand to stop the scolding the Haruno couple were about to let loose. He walked slowly over to Sakura, crouched down in front of her, and kept himself at her eye level.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Emiya Shiro. Don't let my white hair fool you—I'm even younger than the handsome Lord Hokage."
As if encouraged by Shiro's smile, Sakura took a deep breath and slowly shuffled out from behind Haruno Mebuki, stammering, "M-My name is Haruno Sakura. Sakura as in cherry blossoms."
"Cherry blossoms? What a lovely name."
"Um... I heard from Mom that you want to take me as your disciple, Lord Emiya. Then can I still play with Ino in the future?" Sakura looked at Shiro expectantly.
"Sakura! You—"
"It's fine. She's a child; wanting to play is normal." Shiro waved a hand, cutting Haruno Mebuki off, and continued with a smile, "Of course you can. Becoming my disciple doesn't mean you have to leave the village. If you want to play, you can go anytime. It won't affect anything."
"Really?" Hearing that she could still play with Ino in the future, Sakura cried out in delight, and even her earlier timidity faded a lot.
"Of course it's true. This is studying, not going to prison. Isn't Ino studying too? She still has time to play as well. It won't interfere."
Shiro rubbed Sakura's head.
"Huh? Lord Emiya, you know Ino?"
"Of course. The Ino-Shika-Cho are a famous clan in Konoha, and my relationship with them is fairly good. Also, remember to