Ch. 141How Did Sakura Get So Big?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yuxian and his group arrive in Fuyuki City after a decade.
- They meet Emiya, who has been waiting for them.
- Sakura Matou, now grown up with purple hair, greets them.
- Yuxian learns that Sakura and Rin want to see him and that the Fifth Holy Grail War is approaching.
- Emiya reveals he told a white lie to get Yuxian to return.
- Sakura Matou mentions her brother, Shinji, is managing the family business and hasn't been home in a while.
- Olga Marie inspects the Matou mansion and expresses surprise at its magical traces.
Character Developments
- Yuxian: Shows excitement and affection towards Emiya and Sakura Matou. He's also concerned about Sakura's hair color change.
- Sakura Matou: Has grown up and become more confident and gentle. She's now a Magus with the Imaginary Element attribute.
- Emiya: Has been managing the Matou family and is now teaching Sakura and Rin. He's also learned to change the subject when uncomfortable.
- Olga Marie: Shows arrogance towards the magical standards in the Far East but is willing to help Sakura Matou due to their debt to Yuxian.
Significant Themes
- The passage of time and its effects on people and places.
- The importance of promises and keeping them.
- The rarity and value of certain magical attributes, like the Imaginary Element.
Character Interactions
- Yuxian and Emiya: Show a warm, affectionate reunion after a decade apart.
- Sakura Matou and Yuxian: Share a heartfelt greeting, with Sakura Matou expressing her happiness at Yuxian's return.
- Yuxian and Olga Marie: Discuss Sakura Matou's magical education and Olga Marie agrees to help due to their debt to Yuxian.
- Emiya and Yuxian: Have a lighthearted exchange about Emiya's white lie to get Yuxian to return.