Type-Moon: Root Seiko

But I feel like this is even more exciting than when my mom comes to pick me up!

Rin used to think that her classmates who made a fuss every day waiting for their parents to pick them up were all childish.

But now, every time the last class before school ends, Rin's heart races with anticipation, and she can hardly sit still!

Chapter 12: Sisters' Date!

"Stand up! Salute! Goodbye, teacher! (£€€€＞£€＜£€)"

The moment the bell rang, class president Rin Tohsaka immediately gave a command with an air that would scare the teacher.

Then I picked up my pre-packed schoolbag and hurried to the school gate at a pace that would at least not violate the school rule about running!

Sure enough, the large silver sedan that Luo Zhen had chosen with her and her sister was already parked on the side of the road.

Luo Zhen, standing beside the car, waved to the little princess and knelt down to greet her arrival.

"Rin, you've worked hard. Sakura's here too, let's continue our fun in Shinto."

"Ok!"

Princess Rin Tohsaka's heart was pounding wildly.

She felt an infinite power that she herself did not understand.

It's as if standing next to Luo Zhen would influence your evolution through his soul; every day is filled with boundless joy.

At the entrance of the elementary school, Luo Zhen, who was squatting in front of Rin Tohsaka, took the schoolbag that she had taken off.

Then he made a slightly exaggerated gesture of invitation, inviting the little princess up.

The little princess, her face flushed, sat down in Luo Zhen's lap with an even more excited smile.

Luo Zhen raised his arm, supported the little princess's thigh, and lifted her light and nimble body into his arms.

Amidst her uncontrollable giggles, Luo Zhen opened the back door and helped the little princess into the slightly higher-chassis SUV.

Sakura Tohsaka, who was not yet of school age, was already waiting in her seat, and immediately went over to her older sister after she came in.

The two little princesses frolicked like angels in the back seat, making even the plush upholstery that Luo Zhen had painstakingly wrapped around the handles come in handy, ensuring that the children wouldn't easily get hurt no matter how much they fussed around.

He returned to the driver's seat and glanced at the rearview mirror as he started the car: "Mr. Tokiomi said that we can take a stroll around Fuyuki City after school every day to broaden our horizons."

"We have plenty of time today, Rin and Sakura, where would you like to go?"

"station!"

Xiao Lin, ever the initiative, immediately spoke up: "A new dessert shop opened in front of the station. I heard it's beautiful and delicious. All my classmates are talking about it!"

She then turned her head and asked, "Sakura, where do you want to go? You said you wanted to get a new color ribbon, how about we go pick one out together?"

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say, sister." The obedient younger sister nodded.

These sisters, who are only one year apart, have truly remarkable personalities.

Although they are only 6 and 5 years old, Rin and Sakura's differences in personality are obvious.

Rin is more lively in every sense, and her appearance shows more mixed-race features, with delicate and very three-dimensional facial features... After all, Tokiomi Tohsaka's mother is from Northern Europe, so Rin and Sakura are actually both one-quarter mixed-race.

Sakura, however, clearly resembles her mother, Ms. Aoi, with her delicate appearance and slightly introverted personality, which also foreshadow her future gentle and graceful nature.

(But it's understandable...it's very difficult to take good care of daughters with such different talents and personalities.)

While driving, Luo Zhen kept an eye on the two girls' conversation through the rearview mirror, clearly seeing the differences between them.

Through her interactions with Ryouma, Rin Tohsaka becomes increasingly cheerful and outgoing, and also gains more confidence in her magic training.

Sakura, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. She is becoming increasingly quiet and reserved, and often waits for her older sister to speak before following her.

"..."

Even at this very moment, while listening to her sister recount what happened at school, Sakura caught a glimpse of Rozen through the rearview mirror.

This made her immediately look away shyly... then she timidly glanced back and forth several times, and finally nodded to Luo Zhen with a shy smile.

...What an adorable child, Luo Zhen's heart is melting.

Although he is definitely not a child lover, who wouldn't like a cute little angel?

With a satisfied feeling, Luo Zhen drove across the Mien River Bridge and arrived at Shinto, east of Fuyuki City.

Many high-rise buildings have been built here during the development of the times, as well as a very luxurious high-end hotel.

When Luo Zhen and Touko first came to Fuyuki City, they stayed here. The view from the high-rise buildings was quite spectacular.

It would be such a shame if this building were blown up by terrorists in the future.

As a good citizen of Fuyuki City, Luo Zhen is considering how to protect this building as much as possible in the future.

Upon arriving at the station, Luo Zhen got off the train with the two little princesses.

"Don't eat too many snacks before dinner, or Ms. Aoi will get angry."

Luo Zhen led them into the dessert shop: "Let's each choose a dessert and share it. That way, I won't tell Ms. Aoi that you ate dessert, okay?"

"Okay~ (€€€€€€€€)€€"

Kids love these slightly mischievous secret agreements; they find them very exciting.

The little angel, who couldn't yet recognize all the fancy names on the menu, spent some time choosing her dessert with Luo Zhen's translation and explanation.

Rin chose mango pomelo sago with fruit, while Sakura chose red bean and taro ball sweet soup.

The differences in their personalities are evident in their choices, which Luo Zhen finds quite amusing.

After taking a couple of bites, the two reacted differently.

Rin covered her temples: "Ugh~ It's so cold... I knew I shouldn't have ordered anything cold, it's still chilly outside."

"Ah...then, sister, you can drink mine."

Sakura immediately offered her her hot dessert.

She smiled sweetly: "I'm not afraid of the cold. You can have yours, sister; I like it too."

"Huh? No way." Rin pouted in surprise.

She held her sister's hand, staring intently into her surprised eyes:

“Sakura, your hands are freezing too. You’re usually even more sensitive to the cold than I am. Mom has said that, ‘Sakura and I are both sensitive to the cold.’”

"I've had this feeling for a while now, Sakura, have you been letting me have my way? Lately, when Dad's in class, you never answer, you always speak after me... You wouldn't..."

"No, no! Sister, you've misunderstood!"

Sakura blushed deeply with embarrassment, realizing that her older sister had seen through her little scheme. She frantically stole glances at Ryouma, pleading for help.

As for Luo Zhen... he remained calm and composed throughout, observing the interaction between the two sisters.

They really each have their own merits, which made Luo Zhen say with relief, "It's okay, we can use this as a homework check. Rin, put your hand out."

"Hmm?" Xiao Lin blinked her big eyes.

She trusted Luo Zhen completely and extended her small hand, which was wrapped in a delicate silver chain.

That was the first piece of jewelry that Luo Zhen accompanied her to buy, and it was inlaid with small rubies.

Luo Zhen held Rin Tohsaka's hand and placed it on the bowl of chilled mango pomelo sago.

"Xiao Lin, concentrate."

Luo Zhen's gentle words seemed to possess a magical power, making Rin Tohsaka's heart flutter:

"Try to imagine that there is an energy-filled container inside your body. A flame is burning inside, and as long as you open a crack slightly, the warm energy can flow out."

Chapter 13 'We need to send one of Rin and Sakura away'

"You just need to open the container."

Luo Zhen's gentle and persuasive voice made Rin Tohsaka feel a tickle in her ears and chest, making her want to scratch it.

He continued, "So how do we open this container? Is there a simple and straightforward way, like unscrewing a bottle cap, to let the energy inside flow out?"

Ah… Rin Tohsaka immediately realized that this was the self-suggestion her father had taught her.

Generally speaking, the father had strictly instructed him that magic tricks were not allowed to be used outside.

But with Luo Zhen around, it's a different story.

The two sisters completely trusted their father's assistant, who was also a very capable and all-around older brother who was good at teaching.

Rin nodded immediately and tried to close her eyes.

She could feel the cool, icy touch of her palm against the bowl of chilled desserts; it was a little numbing in the winter.

...But I feel cold because I am hot.

There is a lot of fire in my body, which can easily warm it.

Just open the container and let the fire inside flow out...

...Speaking of which, Luo Zhen's hands are so big and so warm...

Xiao Lin inexplicably started daydreaming.