Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

Irisviel deftly hooked her slender legs tightly around the boy's body, while simultaneously burying his face in her arms.

"It must be painful, Shirou... You don't have to bear it anymore..."

The silver-haired noblewoman whispered in the boy's ear, "Come, give me everything you have."

Although she said that, what she really thought was: I want to give my body to this child as soon as possible, so he can do whatever he wants with me...

Rather than launching an attack, I would prefer to be the one being attacked.

So... hurry up and overpower me, Shirou?

"No...it won't work..."

Shirou spoke with difficulty.

Irisviel frowned slightly, thinking to herself: Really, why is she so disobedient?

Since you're so stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite—

Irisviel cupped Shirou's face in her hands, closed her eyes, and kissed him.

"Waaaaaaah!?"

Shirou trembled slightly... but did not resist.

It's unclear whether he didn't want to hurt Irisviel, or whether he was indeed unable to resist the effects of the drug... but it's a good opportunity!

Irisviel took it a step further, turning the kiss into a more "adult" one.

"Shirou...you're my favorite?"

Irisviel has never felt happier than she does now.

"Ah...wu..."

Irisviel suddenly felt her legs go weak, and she collapsed and lost consciousness.

"........."

Shirou reached out and caught Irisviel's waist as she fell to the ground.

He picked up the unconscious Irisviel, placed her on the bed, and then checked on her condition...

Although his body temperature was slightly elevated, his breathing and pulse were normal, so it seemed that the detoxification magic he had temporarily performed had worked.

"Luckily, the antidote magic also works on aphrodisiacs. It was really... too reckless."

Shirou sighed helplessly: "Irisviel's side is sorted out, but the problem is..."

He hasn't been cured of his own poison yet.

If they just leave like this, they might attack the innocent androids in the corridor.

Shirou cast the antidote spell on himself again.

Only after confirming that all the "toxins" in their bodies had disappeared did they leave the room.

……

……

"Waaaaah...waaaah...what am I..."

When Irisviel opened her eyes, she found herself lying in bed.

She held her throbbing head and looked around blankly. Sera and Lizziet were standing by the bed.

Where is Shirou?

"Mr. Shirou has already returned to his room."

"That's it..."

Irisviel nodded thoughtfully.

Is it because it's too comfortable?

She had absolutely no memory of being with Shirou... all she remembered was the feeling of kissing him.

But... since Shirou has already left, it means he should be satisfied, right?

"Honestly, can't you stay and keep me company?"

Irisviel felt a strange emptiness in her heart.

"He only cares about satisfying himself and doesn't consider the lady's feelings at all. Shirou has become a bad boy."

As she spoke, Irisviel reached her hand inside her dress.

"Huh... what happened to me...?"

She was still wearing the slightly lewd lace panties that she had specially chosen for tonight.

Not only that, but his clothes were also neatly arranged, as if he had never taken them off.

Irisviel blinked and looked at Sera.

"Madam, Shirou did nothing. He used an antidote on you to dispel the aphrodisiac in your body."

"…………"

Irisviel was taken aback for a moment, then punched the pillow.

"Shirou, you big idiot!"

Irisviel blushed.

This time it wasn't because of shyness, but more because of anger and embarrassment.

I've already gone this far.

You could have just obediently eaten me and then blamed everything on me afterwards... Why...?

Are you really that unwilling to be with me?!

If you insist on refusing me, then I will insist on doing it to the very end!

Irisviel is not a woman who gives up easily.

Until tonight, she still had a lingering hesitation.

However, Shirou's actions completely dispelled her last concerns.

Irisviel thought defiantly: This is war.

It's a war between the men and women of the Amamiya family—Shirou and Irisviel!

I absolutely must make Shirou attack me!

Starting the next day, Irisviel launched an even more aggressive offensive.

—At the door of Shirou's room.

"Shirou, would you like to come to my room for afternoon tea? It's the freshest spring tea from China, flown in this year. You should try some."

"No, I'm sorry... Alice, I have something to do next, let's do it another day."

The moment the invitation was extended, Shirou fled in a panic.

—The baths of Einzbern.

"Alice? How did you get in here!"

"Oh dear, Shirou, what a coincidence to run into you in a place like this? This is the women's bathroom, you know."

You're clearly a boy, yet you went to a place like this. You're really lecherous, but I forgive you..."

"That's not true at all! I clearly put up a 'In Use' sign at the entrance!"

"Don't worry about the details, let's go to a bar together~"

"No need, I've already brewed it."

Irisviel watched the boy's departing figure, biting her lip resentfully.

—The Library of Einzbern.

"Good afternoon, Shirou... Oh, you're here. It's rare that the snow has stopped outside. Would you like to go for a walk in the forest together?"

"Reading a book?"

"The Growth and Death of Artificial Humans... Sigh, you can't possibly gain any useful knowledge from reading that kind of book."

"You clearly know the real way... Ugh, are you angry? Wait, don't go."

—The courtyard of Einzbern.

"Shirou, what are you doing?"

"Oh, are you weeding? You can leave this to the maids next time. You don't need to do it yourself."

"Shouldn't our precious physical strength be used for more meaningful things?"

"Take, for example, the continuation of our Einzbern family line... Shirou! Let me finish!"

As a result, no matter how close Irisviel got to Shirou, he would quickly leave as if he were avoiding her.

That's really... way too explicit!

If this continues, rumors will spread throughout the city that we're at odds.

Irisviel thought resentfully: We love each other so much, we care about each other more than anyone else...

It seems my methods were too lenient.

This will ultimately lead to nothing.

Irisviel clenched her fist: It seems she has no choice but to use "that move".

……

……

"Aha……"

As Shirou walked back to his room, he let out a long sigh.

What a long day... Is a day really this long?

The constant updates from Irisviel throughout the day left him feeling physically and mentally exhausted, his nerves on edge the whole time, and he was nearing his limit.

Now he just wanted to get back to his room as soon as possible to catch his breath, and then spend the rest of the night searching for a way to prolong Irisviel's life.

Shirou, carrying the books he had borrowed from the library, pushed open the door to the room.

at this time--

"!"

Shirou sensed the presence hidden behind him.

If it weren't for the fact that I've hardly had any rest lately.

If dealing with Irisviel during the day hadn't taken so much of his energy out of him, Shirou probably would have noticed it the moment he opened the door.

Ultimately, Einzbern Castle was like a safe zone for Shirou.

He would naturally let his guard down.

In short, Shirou failed to anticipate the approaching danger.

"------"

Shirou was plunged into complete darkness.

"Well."

When Shirou opened his eyes again, he found himself tied to a chair.

The things binding me were enchanted silver threads that looked strangely familiar...

Just as Shirou was about to make a sarcastic remark, the attacker offered himself up voluntarily.

"Stop messing around, Alice... Um, what kind of outfit is that?!"

Shirou yelled and hurriedly closed his eyes.