Did the Heroic Spirit I conquered become a reality?

Rin Tohsaka opened her mouth, but found that she couldn't utter a single word.

She felt her cheeks burning, her heart pounding, and even... subconsciously raised her hand to tidy her slightly disheveled hair, which was still a bit messy from eating.

After an unknown amount of time, she finally spoke softly and tentatively, her voice trembling slightly with disbelief, shock, and...great joy:

"……elder brother?!"

Volume 1: Chapter 82 Looking for trouble? Go tell my mom!

"……elder brother?!"

Rin Tohsaka's slightly trembling voice, filled with disbelief, shock, and immense joy, instantly pulled Yu Tohsaka back to reality from her wandering thoughts.

Looking at the girl in front of him, who was both familiar and somewhat unfamiliar, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "Truly, a girl changes a lot as she grows up."

Compared to the cute twin-tailed girl who always followed him around ten years ago with a touch of arrogance, Rin Tohsaka has clearly grown up completely now.

She wore a well-tailored red turtleneck sweater that perfectly accentuated her developing, already shapely curves.

Her lower body was clad in a classic black pleated mini skirt, beneath which were a pair of straight and slender legs encased in black over-the-knee stockings. Her entire being exuded the youthful beauty, elegance, and confidence that belonged to the "young lady of the Tohsaka family."

"It's been a long time, Rin." Yu Tohsaka greeted her with a gentle smile.

"You...you...you..." Rin Tohsaka seemed not to have fully recovered from this huge surprise. She stammered, "Why...why are you suddenly here?!"

Seeing her adorable, flustered expression, Tohsaka Yu couldn't help but chuckle and tease, "What? Don't you welcome me back?"

"N-Of course not!" Rin Tohsaka finally came to her senses. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she turned to the side in a fluster, opening the door completely.

"Let's come in first and talk about it later!"

Yu Tohsaka walked into the mansion, which she hadn't seen for ten years, with a smile.

When he entered the living room and saw the steaming hot hamburger patties on the dining table that had only been partially eaten, he was somewhat surprised: "Who... made this?"

"I-I made it!" Rin Tohsaka's tone carried a hint of barely perceptible pride. "How is it? It looks pretty good, right?"

She paused, then, as if remembering something, quickly asked, "By the way, brother, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Would you like... something to eat?"

“Okay.” Yu Tohsaka thought for a moment, then nodded with a smile.

He was indeed curious about his "young lady" sister's cooking skills.

But then he quickly remembered something, looked at the lone hamburger patty on the plate, and asked, "But you probably didn't prepare any extra for me, did you?"

"You can have mine!" Rin Tohsaka waved her hand dismissively. "I... I only took one bite, it's okay. I'm on a diet anyway!"

You still need to lose fat? Do you even care about anyone else's life...?

Yu Tohsaka silently complained to herself, but still accepted her sister's kindness.

He sat at the dining table, savoring the surprisingly delicious hamburger patties made by his sister, and casually chatted with Rin Tohsaka: "Speaking of which, where are Father and Mother?"

Upon hearing this, Rin Tohsaka's smile faded slightly, and a hint of sadness flickered in her sapphire-like eyes: "They... went abroad for tourism."

She paused, seemingly unwilling to discuss the topic further, and then added in a very soft voice, "My father's... obsession with 'roots' is beyond our imagination."

Upon hearing this, Yu Tohsaka's face showed a thoughtful expression.

It seems that even after the failed Holy Grail War, Tokiomi is still diligently searching for the way to explore the Root in order to bring glory to the Tohsaka family...

Just then, Rin Tohsaka suddenly raised her head, her bright eyes fixed on him, and asked, "Brother, you still haven't told me why you suddenly came back at this time?"

Looking at her fixed gaze, Tohsaka Yu smiled and asked in return, "Couldn't it just be that I missed you all and came back to visit?"

"Oh..." Rin Tohsaka responded noncommittally, but lowered her head clearly unhappy.

Looking at her sulking expression, Tohsaka Yu couldn't help but feel a little helpless: "What's wrong?"

“…It’s nothing.” Rin Tohsaka turned her head away, refusing to look at him.

Yu Tohsaka pressed for more questions, but Rin Tohsaka remained evasive.

Finally, under the gentle, smiling gaze of Tohsaka Yuna, the girl, as if she had given up all hope, asked in a low voice, "Did you come back for the 'Holy Grail War'?"

Yu Tohsaka couldn't help but chuckle.

He reached out and gently ruffled Rin's soft twin tails, just like when they were children, and said softly, "Rin, I have no interest in the Holy Grail War."

"Really?" Rin Tohsaka looked at him skeptically.

“Really.” Tohsaka Yu nodded, her tone utterly sincere. “I came back this time simply to see you all.”

Hearing the boy's words and feeling the familiar and warm touch on her head, Rin Tohsaka's slight unease and dissatisfaction finally vanished.

"By the way, where's Sakura? Is she already asleep?" Yu Tohsaka suddenly asked.

Upon hearing the name "Sakura," Rin Tohsaka's joy faltered slightly, and her voice unconsciously lowered a little: "Sakura, she..."

Seemingly not wanting her long-lost brother to notice her unusual behavior, she quickly forced a smile and pointed upstairs: "She's still in her room, probably... probably busy with her studies."

Upon hearing this, Tohsaka Yu nodded thoughtfully.

His gaze quickly returned to the empty plates on the table. After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "Since she hasn't come downstairs yet, how about I make you some more dinner? Is there anything you'd like to eat?"

"Huh?" Rin Tohsaka looked at him in surprise, as if she had heard something unbelievable. "Brother, you can cook?"

"I know a little bit about food. What would you like to eat?"

Rin Tohsaka's eyes lit up instantly, filled with intense curiosity and anticipation: "I want to eat Chinese food! I mean... the kind that looks red, tastes really good, and is a bit spicy!"

She then added somewhat uncertainly, "But that's a very advanced culinary skill. It's said to require very precise control of heat and seasoning. Brother, are you really... capable?"

“Of course.” Tohsaka Yu simply smiled and nodded.

Seeing his confident demeanor, Rin Tohsaka was still somewhat skeptical, but her anticipation had already outweighed everything else.

……

Meanwhile, in the Tohsaka family mansion, on the second floor, inside Tohsaka Sakura's boudoir.

The room was decorated in a warm and elegant style, with pink wallpaper, a soft carpet, and various books neatly arranged on the desk. Everything looked so tidy and full of the sweet atmosphere of a young girl.

However, beneath this warm facade, a consciousness utterly at odds with the room's atmosphere, filled with extreme allure and languor, is awakening in the girl's mind.

"Yu Tohsaka...?"

Kama's voice was filled with disbelief, and... a very peculiar and complex emotion.

In the last chaotic Holy Grail War, if there was anyone who was the only dangerous being she felt "afraid" of, it would undoubtedly be this boy named Tohsaka Yu.

Even now, Kama still vaguely remembers the Holy Grail War ten years ago, and the scene where the boy called out to his "mother" without batting an eye at Ryudou Temple.

If you lay a hand on him again, he'll most likely do what he did last time: call out "Mom" again with a straight face, and then... he'll be out of the picture.

What? You're causing me trouble? Sorry, go talk to my mom.

The thought of that blue-haired woman, who exuded a primal maternal aura yet was so powerful as to be unreasonable, made Kama feel a dull ache in his spiritual core.

Unexpectedly, this guy just happened to arrive just as the Fifth Holy Grail War was about to begin, returning to Fuyuki as a "human"?

Logically speaking, he shouldn't have known that Fuyuki would have a Fifth Holy Grail War...

But in any case, his human form is still easier to deal with than his Caster form with EX magic power.

After all, a magician's magic circuits are ultimately limited. Without the blessing of the Holy Grail War rules, it would be difficult for him to summon Tiamat as easily as last time, right? Kama secretly comforted himself.

Just then, she suddenly noticed that Sakura Tohsaka, who was the "container," was quietly getting up and preparing to go downstairs.

"Little girl, what do you want to do?" Kama asked himself instinctively.

“I’m going to see my brother.” Sakura Tohsaka’s answer was calm and matter-of-fact.

A hint of wariness flashed through Kama's mind: "Be careful. Even in his magician form, Tohsaka Yu might be able to detect what's inside your body at any time. If he finds out, it could be very troublesome."

"I know what I'm doing," Sakura Tohsaka replied softly, ignoring Kama's reminder in her mind. She simply straightened her purple loungewear and walked downstairs with light steps.

At the same time, her heart was filled with an irrepressible anticipation and... a subtle unease.

After all, almost ten years have passed.

Over the past ten years, although my brother would occasionally come home for a few days during holidays, he never stayed permanently.

I wonder... what is my brother here to do this time?

But no matter what... as long as my brother is back, that's all that matters.

……

"Rin, please cut that piece of tofu into small pieces, and... chop the scallions over there into scallion flowers."

In the kitchen, Tohsaka Yu was having his younger sister help him out, directing her to do the work.

His voice was steady and practiced, quite different from his usual gentle demeanor; at this moment, he sounded like a seasoned chef.

"Oh, oh! Okay!" Rin Tohsaka replied somewhat hurriedly, and began her food preparation work, which was full of "young lady" style.

Soon, a symphony of everyday life filled the kitchen.

The hot oil sizzled in the wok, and the bright red Pixian chili bean paste was stir-fried with minced meat, releasing a rich and powerful aroma. Then, small pieces of soft tofu were slid into the wok and rolled around in the broth. Finally, it was sprinkled with bright green scallions and a touch of Sichuan peppercorn powder to add the finishing touch...

Rin Tohsaka watched in stunned silence. She never expected that her brother could actually handle such complex Chinese cuisine with such ease. His skillful wok tossing and precise seasoning were even more focused and... cool than her father when he was concocting potions in the workshop.

Soon, a plate of fragrant, tempting, and bright red Mapo Tofu was freshly made.

"Here, have a taste." Tohsaka Yu scooped up a small piece of tender tofu covered in broth with a spoon, carefully blew on it, and offered it to Rin's lips.

Rin Tohsaka opened her mouth with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness and ate the piece of tofu.

The next second, the ultimate taste of numbing, spicy, fresh, fragrant, hot, tender, and smooth exploded on her taste buds like the most dazzling magic trick!

"Well--!"

Her sapphire-blue eyes widened instantly, filled with incredulous amazement and joy: "So...so delicious! Did you really make this?!"

She was panting from the perfectly balanced spiciness, yet she couldn't help but urge for another bite.

Looking at her cute and genuine appearance, Tohsaka Yu felt a sense of brotherly satisfaction.

He smiled and handed her the plate, saying softly, "Eat slowly, don't burn yourself."

Just then, he suddenly noticed that Rin's cheeks, which were made even more beautiful by the spiciness, had accidentally gotten a little bit of red sauce on them.

Yu Tohsaka subconsciously reached out and gently wiped away the sauce with her fingertips.

"Huh?" Rin Tohsaka suddenly stopped and looked at him with some confusion.

Yu Tohsaka withdrew his hand, and under her questioning gaze, pointed to the little bit of red sauce on his hand as a gesture.

"..."

Rin Tohsaka blushed, and somewhat embarrassed, she quickly lowered her head, not daring to look into the boy's gentle gaze again.

A warm and harmonious atmosphere quietly permeated the kitchen.

The brother and sister carried the dishes out of the kitchen together, only to be surprised to find a graceful figure at the top of the stairs on the second floor.

Sakura Tohsaka stood there quietly, her dark eyes calmly watching them.

The girl was wearing a slightly loose light purple loungewear, and her smooth, short black hair hung quietly beside her ears, setting off her pretty face that always carried a hint of timidity and fragility.

Her temperament was gentle, like a violet bud about to bloom, but even such loose clothing could not completely conceal her overly developed, proud breasts, which were completely inconsistent with the posture of a girl her age.

Noticing her sister's gentle gaze, Rin Tohsaka inexplicably felt a little guilty, subconsciously recalling the intimate gesture her brother had made in the kitchen earlier when he wiped the sauce from the corner of her mouth.

Soon, she put on the reliable smile befitting an older sister and greeted her, "Sakura, you're down here? I was just about to call you up after I finished making dinner."

"I heard some noise down below, so I came down to check it out."

Sakura Tohsaka spoke softly, her gaze passing over Rin and landing on the familiar yet unfamiliar figure behind her.

She looked at that handsome face that she had longed for countless lonely nights, a face that was deep in her memory. For the first time, those dark eyes, which always carried a hint of timidity, shone with an indescribable radiance called "light".

She slightly raised her head, revealing an incredibly gentle and sincere smile on her face.

"...It's been a long time, brother."

Volume 1: Chapter 83 Twisted Sisters (4K)

"Long time no see, brother..."