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“But your reaction just now was really weird~” Ayako Mizuki winked playfully.

It's so strange, Tohsaka is acting like this today.

Mizuki Ayako thought to herself.

"I'm really curious, what kind of guy is he that makes Tohsaka so distracted?"

As Ayako was marveling at this with curiosity, she suddenly noticed that the girl in front of her seemed a little dazed, and her gaze was fixed on the direction of the school gate.

Chapter 8 The Confused Rin

"Huh? What's wrong, Tohsaka? You've been spacing out more than usual today."

Ayako Mizuki reached out and waved her hand in front of Rin's face, then noticed that Rin had been staring blankly in one direction the whole time, so she turned her head to look at her with some curiosity.

After seeing the scenery over there, Ayako was also a little stunned.

On a chilly morning, the two people standing at the school gate attracted almost all attention.

"Wow, is that the new transfer student? He's surprisingly handsome, and he looks like he's trained. He's so composed, both in his walk and his demeanor. I wish we could recruit him to our archery club!"

Ayako Mitsuri had studied karate, and at a high level, so she was able to sense something different about Shirou.

Just as Ayako was saying this to Rin, the boy walked over and waved in their direction with a smile.

"Long time no see, Rin."

Rin, as if waking from a dream, opened her eyes wide and then raised her hand, pointing at Shirou with a surprised expression.

"You, you, you, you, you—!!!!?"

The boy in front of her looked exactly like the stranger who had come to her father's funeral years ago!

The unprecedented situation left Rin speechless with surprise.

"I'll tell you the specifics later."

Shirou said to Rin in front of him.

Rin has grown from the little girl she was ten years ago into a remarkably beautiful woman.

A graceful and dignified girl stood before Shirou, her gaze complex as she slightly tilted her head back to look at him. Her long, jet-black hair, reaching her waist, was tied into twin ponytails. The hem of her school uniform was spotless, exuding an air of impeccable purity. Her black knee-length skirt clung to her thighs, its edges radiating youthful energy. A pair of black stockings clung to and accentuated her straight legs, disappearing into her small leather shoes.

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"Hmph... Long time no see. You've been missing for quite a while, Orihara-kun."

The girl gave a soft snort, her tone somewhat displeased, and even her address became more respectful.

"that……"

Sakura looked at her older sister nervously, unsure of how to begin.

Seeing the atmosphere become so strange, Ayako asked Shirou a question.

"You're the new transfer student, right?"

“Yes, that’s right.” Shirou replied with a smile.

"If that's the case, then you haven't joined a club yet, right? Why don't you come and check out the archery club?!" Ayako Midori said in a slightly seductive tone.

"Hey, Mitsuri...!" Rin understood Mitsuri Ayako's intention perfectly well and immediately looked at her.

"Oh, it's alright. We'll have to get familiar with the campus sooner or later anyway. It's even better since you all know each other." Ayako Mitsuki said cheerfully, gently shaking her hair.

"My name is Ayako Mizuki, a second-year high school student. Nice to meet you!"

"I am Orihara Shirou, a second-year student who transferred here today. Nice to meet you," Shirou said with a light laugh.

Then, Ayako, full of enthusiasm, took them to visit the archery club under the pretext of getting to know the campus.

Upon arriving at the archery club, it was still early, so the dojo was empty.

"Come in, everyone. I'll go make some tea."

With that, Ayako Mitsumi walked lightly into the dojo first.

The group sat down and drank piping hot tea.

In the quiet winter temple, this hot tea is actually quite delicious.

"Would you like to try archery? It's a lot of fun!"

Ayako Mitsumi, who had already changed into her dojo uniform, immediately began to urge them on.

"Can I try?" Sakura asked, a hint of interest in her expression.

Although Sakura attends the same school as Rin,

I usually go home with Ilya after school, so I haven't had any contact with the archery club.

"Of course, please!"

Ayako Mizuki began to teach Sakura how to use a bow and arrow safely, step by step.

"Is this so...?"

Sakura nervously picked up the bow, then nocked an arrow and drew the bowstring taut.

"Eh...you drew the bowstring to its full extent on your first try? That's amazing!" Ayako Mitsuri looked somewhat surprised as she saw Sakura draw the bowstring to its full extent so easily. "Did you learn this before?"

"No, no," Sakura replied with a smile.

As for the fact that she spent ten years studying magic and firearms with Irisviel and Maiya Hisau in Einzbernburg, she naturally wouldn't tell ordinary people.

While Sakura's current strength may not be considered top-tier among magicians, ordinary people are no match for her.

"He's practically on par with that guy Tohsaka."

Ayako's exclamation made Rin pout somewhat displeased. "Hey, Ayako, don't talk nonsense."

"Hmph, compared to Tohsaka, I'm like a mantis trying to stop a chariot." Ayako Mitsuri sighed dramatically. "Don't tell me you have no athletic ability, okay? I completely lost to you in last year's physical fitness test and I still hold a grudge."

"If that's the case, then I've lost to Mizuki in terms of lung capacity, and you're also heavier, Mizuki."

Weight is undoubtedly a very important factor for girls, and when it was pointed out in front of Shirou and the others, Ayako immediately blushed.

"I only gained three kilograms! Hey, what's so great about winning in weight, you fox!" Ayako slammed her hand on the table.

"The tea ceremony was a beautiful affair. As the commander, you must cherish this place." Rin smiled elegantly and took a sip of tea.

“You…!” Ayako Mizuki gritted her teeth.

At this moment, Sakura had also stopped shooting arrows.

"Hmm... it's an octave! To hit the target on your first try is already amazing, let alone an octave! You're definitely a genius! How about joining the archery club?" Ayako quickly extended an invitation.

“Hey… this…”

Sakura turned to Shirou for help.

"If you don't want to join, then refuse." Shirou stood up and took the bow from Sakura's hand.

Then he held it in his hand and weighed it in his hand, and casually picked up a wooden arrow.

"Um... if you're going to use it, you'll need to wear protective gear..." Ayako Mitsuri quickly reminded him when she saw Shirou's actions.

Whoosh!

The wooden arrow shot out, slicing through the air and hitting the bullseye with perfect accuracy.

"This……"

Ayako Mizuki was speechless for a moment, sitting there blankly with her mouth slightly open.

Shirou, however, completely ignored it and picked up the second arrow, aiming again.

Whoosh!

The second arrow shot out again with the force of a piercing wind, this time piercing right through the arrow still stuck in the bullseye.

The pierced wooden arrow exploded instantly, looking from a distance like a newly blooming flower.

"What...what is this...?"

Upon witnessing this scene, Ayako Mitsumi felt as if her brain had short-circuited.

There are very few people in the world who can hit the bullseye repeatedly.

Not only can someone hit ten consecutive bullseyes, but they can also hit the same arrow that hit the target the last time. So far, Ayako Mitsuki has never heard of such a person.

Even her father couldn't have done that.

"Wow, amazing... I never expected this transfer student to be such a skilled archer...!"

Ayako Mizuki felt a strange sense of frustration, and even her position as captain of the archery club now felt somewhat uneasy.

"What's wrong, Mizuki? Are you really that upset?"

Although Rin was not familiar with bows and arrows, she had already taken in all of Mizuki's expressions, from curiosity to surprise to frustration.

"Well... how should I put it, if Orihara were to join the archery club, my position as captain would most likely be in jeopardy."

"I said with a dejected look on my face."

“So…” Rin looked at her friend.

"Even so, we can't let such a talented person go. We must recruit him into the archery club so that we can definitely overpower the other academies in the competition!"

When such a powerful person became a teammate, Ayako's frustration largely disappeared, replaced by a sense of pride and recognition.

"If he's willing to join, it's fine even if he has to give up his position as captain!"

Then, she turned her expectant gaze to Shirou.

“I refuse,” Shirou said without hesitation.

"Huh?!? Why?!" Ayako Midori asked, looking completely bewildered.

"Because I haven't had time lately."

As he said this, Shirou looked at Rin.

After their eyes met, Rin immediately understood what Shirou was talking about, and her elegant smile became somewhat forced.

But at this moment

The eye contact between them had a different meaning in Ayako's eyes.