In the world of Type-Moon, it all begins with becoming Morgan's husband!

Going to see her like this just doesn't make any sense.

【But--】

You find that a feeling keeps lingering in your mind.

That means Vivian is very important to you.

[This is something that even Command Seals cannot erase; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a mystery that surpasses even magic.]

You're hesitating.

"Artoria."

The man looked at the girl in front of him, his tone showing more concern.

"I don't mean to deny your request... but at least tell me why you're doing this?"

"Is it really that important to let her meet me...?"

"..."

Artoria was silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

"Yes."

“Mr. Ian, you’re right—this is indeed a very important matter.”

The girl's mind flashed back to her sister's life during this period, and her expression became somewhat distressed.

"If... if my sister can't see you, I don't think she'll ever be able to pull herself together again."

"..."

Ian didn't like that reason.

If an ordinary person said this to him, the man probably wouldn't even bother to respond.

but--

When the speaker becomes Artoria, things change.

The girl's expression was so sad, yet her tone was so full of expectation.

This is absolutely the help that Artoria desperately needs.

After all, she didn't need to risk starting a war by coming to the private Homurahara Academy to make such a request.

Just then, the closing remarks of the opening ceremony were broadcast over the school's loudspeaker.

Realizing that someone might come in soon, Artoria knew she had to leave first.

"that--"

“Mr. Ian, there’s no need to answer me now.”

"I...I'll come again tomorrow. Give me your answer then."

After saying that, Artoria added something to the catgirl.

"Archer, your archery skills are really good."

"If there's a chance... I hope we can have a match."

"..."

The catgirl didn't answer Artoria directly, but nodded instead.

Everything returned to normal, and the temple became quiet again.

Ian and Atalanta stood there, each lost in their own thoughts.

"that--"

The little cat girl tugged at her owner's clothes and cautiously asked him a question.

"Master, are you okay?"

“Oh… I’m fine.” Ian gave a forced smile, then reached out and patted Atalanta’s head.

"Don't worry about me."

"..."

Although it felt really nice to have her head patted, Atalanta's expression was quite complicated.

"That……"

"Master, will you do as she says?"

"..."

Faced with Atalanta's question, Ian didn't have a standard answer in his mind either.

He was very worried about Vivian.

It was a feeling I couldn't explain, and it never left me.

"Atalanta... I don't know what to do either."

Ian spoke very honestly about how he felt at that moment.

Do you think I should go?

"Eh?"

Sensing that its master seemed somewhat confused, Atalanta stopped wagging its tail and instead stood upright.

That's how she behaves when she's thinking seriously.

The catgirl does indeed have her own unique perspective on this issue.

She replied:

"if it is like this--"

"I suggest that the owner should make a trip there."

Do you think I should go?

“Hmm.” Atalanta nodded, then took Ian’s hand.

"Because I think... when someone is thinking about whether or not to do something, it means that they definitely want to do it."

"It's like seeing a delicious apple on a tree. Even if I know that I might face all sorts of problems after picking it, I will still pick it without hesitation."

“After all—” The little cat girl looked up at her master.

"We can find a way to solve the problems that follow, but if we miss that apple, we may never encounter it again in our lives."

"I think... even if you regret something, it should be because you did something, not because you didn't do something."

"..."

“You’re right.” Ian hugged Atalanta. “I understand.”

"That--"

"Atalanta, if I really want to go, will you help me?"

"What are you saying... Master's wish is my wish!"

The kitten girl snuggled and acted coquettishly in the man's arms.

"No matter what, I will always stand by my master's side."

"..."

"So nice."

You've made up your mind to see Vivian.

[But before that, you feel you might need to do something for Sakura Tohsaka.]

late at night.

Inside the residence rented out by Fujimura Taiga.

In bed, the naked girl's lips parted slightly as she exhaled a breath of warm air, looking quite content.

"Mr. Ian~"

Sakura Tohsaka looked at the man on top of her, her voice both shy and alluring.

"You were amazing today..."

"I'm a little worried that my legs will be too weak to get out of bed tomorrow."

"is it?"

The man looked at the girl beneath him, her face flushed with embarrassment, and felt a mix of emotions.

He felt an immense sense of indebtedness towards her at that moment—even though he hadn't even gone to see Vivian yet.

"That--"

"Sakura, don't you like this?"

“No, that’s not true.” Sakura Tohsaka answered without hesitation, and she raised her head to kiss the man on the cheek.

"I like Mr. Ian the most."

As she said this, the girl slowly placed her legs on the man's waist.

"Mr. Ian."

"Please...make me into your likeness~"

"..."

Ian did not continue to respond, but instead tried his best to give the girl the experience of her first night with each of his comings and goings.

Amidst the warbling of orioles, which seemed like springtime, the man's thoughts gradually became confused.

He still thought of Vivian.

The second day finally arrived.

This is the first day of classes at the private Suigunhara Academy.