Seeing how much Sakura was enjoying her food, Shirou also felt a little hungry.

So Shirou began to focus on his meal.

"I'm eating, I'm eating, I'm eating and eating!"

Shirou only stopped eating when his stomach felt slightly bloated and he felt he had eaten enough. He picked up a bottle of orange juice and took a sip.

During this time, Ayako Mitsuri kept stealing glances at Shirou.

Because I was just so curious about him.

Whether it was the image of the sword projected yesterday, or carrying her in a princess carry as we leaped over tall buildings in the night...

All of this is something that ordinary people simply cannot do.

But Shirou naturally couldn't tell her any more.

That would be tantamount to harming her.

Seeing that Shirou was completely ignoring her, Ayako Mitsuki looked away with some regret and began to examine Mrs. Chiki and Sakura.

From her appearance, Mrs. Chihiro was a beautiful and gentle woman; there was nothing particularly special about her.

As for Sakura...

Wait, is this their child?

Why do they look so different?

A question arose in Ayako's mind.

"Um... Sister, is there something strange on my face?"

After noticing Ayako's gaze, Sakura looked up somewhat awkwardly and asked in a barely audible voice.

"Ah...no...it's just that you and your brother don't look quite alike."

"Both your mother and your brother have red hair, but you have black hair..."

A hint of suspicion flashed in Ayako's eyes.

“€€……?!”

Sakura's body trembled, and she forced a smile.

"But, maybe it's because I'm more like my father...!"

Sakura is really afraid that the Tohsaka family will find out where she is now.

She didn't want to go home.

If Enkidu hadn't launched a timely attack on the Matou family, she would probably be trapped in the swarm of insects and doomed.

She was afraid that if she went home, she would still be abandoned by her parents.

Sakura, who had been told by Tokiomi Tohsaka long ago what was special about her relationship with her older sister Rin Tohsaka, was well aware of this.

"Is that so..."

Ayako didn't think much of it at all, and nodded in understanding after hearing the explanation.

However, looking at Sakura's light blue eyes, Ayako couldn't help but think of her classmate Rin Tohsaka.

Come to think of it, the two of them do look quite alike.

They could practically be sisters.

Mizuki Ayako sighed inwardly.

Time passed little by little.

After Shirou had finished eating, he glanced casually at the clock on the wall outside the private room.

It was almost six o'clock.

"Um, I suddenly remembered that I left some homework at school."

Shirou stood up and told a lie without batting an eye.

"Mom, you and Sakura should go back first."

"Okay, I understand."

Mrs. Chihiro nodded without the slightest doubt.

Enkidu's magic is actually quite useful.

Even such a lame excuse is so easy to get away with.

"Won't you sit for a while longer? My Ayako and Shirou are classmates, maybe you'll have a lot in common."

Mr. Mizuki politely tried to persuade him to stay.

"No need, Uncle Mizuki. Ayako and I are already quite familiar with each other at school. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Shirou politely declined with a smile, his eyes gentle.

When Shirou suddenly called her name in public, Ayako's cheeks immediately turned as red as a ripe apple.

She lowered her head shyly, her hands clasped together under the table.

Indeed, as Shirou said, their relationship... has reached a point where they can hug each other.

Although she was trembling most of the time while being held last night.

"Well then, I'll be going now. Please enjoy your meal."

Shirou politely bid farewell to the Mitsuri family, turned and left the warm private room, heading towards the hotel entrance.

When leaving the hotel.

Shirou saw a blond, slicked-back, arrogant young Englishman walk past him.

After noticing the person's appearance, Shirou's eyes narrowed slightly.

“Kenneth…”

Chapter Twenty-Two: Morgan

There is still at least a month until the start of the Fourth Holy Grail War, as Shirou remembers it.

Although it is unknown when Kenneth, this genius monarch from the Clock Tower, arrived in Fuyuki City.

Logically, he shouldn't have any Servants left to summon.

If that's the case, what's the significance of coming to Fuyuki City at this time?

Just as Shirou was filled with doubt, Enkidu's voice rang in his ears.

“Master, that person just now had a Command Seal on the back of his hand.”

"Yes, I saw it too."

Shirou nodded, but didn't stop walking.

Just as Stand users are drawn to each other, Command Seals holders will also come together by chance.

It was as if fate was at work.

"Should we kill him, Master?" Enkidu asked.

"No, no, no, the Mizuki family is still inside."

"Besides, we don't even know if Kenneth has any Servants yet, so let's not alert him."

Shirou stopped Enkidu from making any moves.

Shirou's impression of Kenneth was only so-so.

He wasn't exactly a bad person; he had the pride and principles of a magician, but he was definitely not a good person either.

To be precise, people born into families of magicians have values ​​and ethical logic that are completely different from those of normal people.

"Enkidu, continue to protect Sakura and the others in secret. You are permitted to use your Noble Phantasm if necessary."

Shirou gave the order.

"oh, I understand now."

After giving this answer in his spirit form, Enkidu returned to the hotel.

After leaving the hotel, Shirou didn't linger. He went to a coffee shop in a slightly farther block.

At this time of day, there weren't many people in the coffee shop.

"Give me a cup of...matcha milk."

Shirou glanced at the menu and said to the female shop assistant who came over.

"Then, I'll have an Enchantress Chocolate Banana Crepe... What is this? Never mind, I'll just have this one."

The female shop assistant standing to the side looked at Shirou, a 7-year-old child, sitting in a seat and ordering like an adult, with a bewildered expression.

Only after Shirou slammed the banknotes on the table did the female shop assistant breathe a sigh of relief and bow to him.

"Please, please wait a moment...!"

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