The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"Huh? Someone's taking a shower? Hmm... looks like I'll have to wait. Oh well, I'll go back to my room for a bit!"

"Oh, getting ready to take a shower? Sorry, I can't wait any longer, want to join me?" The sudden, friendly female voice snapped Kiana back to reality, and she turned her gaze to the girl with piercing eyes that seemed to see right through her...

cold...

"Huh? Uh, no need... I can wait a bit, Rin-nee..." Kiana held her clothes in front of her, concealing her panicked eyes...

Sentimental Magical Girls (Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya): Chapter 15 The Girl Forced into the Bathtub...

At the Edelfelt mansion, in front of the ornate bathroom door, Kiana silently covered her face with her clothes, then her gaze involuntarily drifted towards Rin, failing to conceal the gap.

She felt that with her slightly restored strength, overcoming this experienced magician shouldn't be a problem.

However, things didn't go as planned. Rin seemed to have come prepared, and she would shift her gaze whenever Kiana moved.

Like a little black cat eyeing its prey... it exudes a dangerous aura.

"I think you should go first, Rin-nee, don't worry about me!"

Realizing that sneaking away wouldn't work, Kiana slowly lowered her clothes, revealing the upper half of her face, and looked at Rin with her bright, azure eyes.

I hope she will have the mercy to let me go.

However, this was ultimately just wishful thinking.

Rin rubbed her slightly messy ponytail, then took off her headband, letting her long black hair fall loose.

She smiled kindly and gently reached out to press down on Kiana's head.

"Don't be like that, I have so many questions I can't wait to ask you. If you don't seize this opportunity now, won't you have to go to school first thing tomorrow morning?"

"Uh...how could that be? Hehehe!"

Kiana smiled on the surface, but inside she couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

How could she guess so accurately? She actually guessed my plan with perfect precision. Isn't that a bit much?

Faced with Rin's brilliant strategy, Kiana was clearly at a loss.

Helpless, she had no choice but to reluctantly let the other party half-push and half-coax her into the bathroom.

With a 'glug-glug!' sound from the rollers of the bathroom glass door, the carved glass door was completely closed.

"Well..."

"What are you waiting for?" After closing the door, Rin patted Kiana's shoulder and then slowly walked to the large bathtub.

At this point, although the brand was unknown, it was clear that the expensive bathtub was already filled with water.

Rin slowly stretched out her hand to feel the water temperature, and then couldn't help but sigh:

"I didn't expect the bathtub from Bread Roll to be so good! Ah, so comfortable."

She slowly unwrapped the bath towel that covered her alluring body, folded it neatly, and placed it over her head. Then, she lifted her fair and jade-like legs and stepped into the bathtub with a 'plop!' to soak in the bath.

Perhaps it was because the water temperature was so comfortable that a captivating blush even appeared on Rin's face.

"Ah, that feels so good! All the fatigue from the day has disappeared!"

Seeing Rin's expression, Kiana slowly turned her head, intending to push open the door and slip away.

"stop."

However, before she could even place her hand on the doorknob, Rin, who was enjoying the warm water with her eyes closed, sternly told her to stop.

"Is there any need to be so afraid of me? If you haven't done anything to wrong me, why are you so nervous? Could it be that you have?"

"Uh, no, no, absolutely not!" Kiana naturally couldn't reveal the card's existence now, otherwise it would be an admission of guilt.

It will be even more troublesome to explain it then than it is now.

Thinking of this, Kiana had no choice but to reluctantly obey, shedding her last bit of defense, carefully climbing into the bathtub, and hiding opposite Rin to create distance between them.

"Very well, let's continue with our question from the Mirror World. Your reaction back then... was quite intense. Whether it was because I offended you, or whether it was just part of your scheme, anyway..."

Seeing that Kiana had finally stopped dodging, Rin smiled with a sense of certainty.

She slowly moved closer to Kiana, using her hands to brace herself against the inner wall of the bathtub, limiting the little girl's movement to what was in front of her.

"If you're a magician, tell me your family name. Don't say you don't have one. You know how important magic circuits are!"

"Well..."

Kiana looked left and right, but in the end, she had no choice but to turn her gaze forward.

As a result, when she saw Rin's sharp and chilling gaze, she had no choice but to bend down and avert her gaze.

"What should I do... I'm completely backed into a corner this time. If I don't answer her, something terrible might happen!"

Kiana had been trying to avoid things from developing this way, but now she had finally been caught red-handed.

Since that's the case... then the only option is to confess, right?

“I am a traveler from another world, but I must remain in this world for certain reasons. The reason I was able to enter the Mirror World and reach the realm of you magicians is entirely due to the assistance of an entity called the System.”

Kiana, in a fit of desperation, revealed everything she knew.

She was well aware of how much these messages would impact Rin.

But she didn't want to lie to or deceive the girl, and she knew that even if she used sweet words... she would probably be seen through.

however.

Even though what Kiana said was true.

Even though she was trying her best to open her big, watery eyes and look at Rin.

"...What?"

Lin stared wide-eyed, hesitated slightly, thought carefully, and then smiled.

Are you treating me like an idiot?

No! I'm telling the truth!

"Sigh... When I was collecting Assassin class cards, I overheard Miyu and Illya talking about your deeds. I'd thought it was strange back then, but now it seems..."

Rin withdrew her hand with a self-deprecating laugh, then covered her forehead with a troubled expression.

She had initially thought that this kid of unknown origin might be some kind of schemer or an ambitious person with ulterior motives.

But it turns out she's just a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) little girl with some magical talent?

"I'm so stupid to overthink things, sigh... I'll continue soaking in the bath, oh wait a minute!"

Originally, Rin, who had lost interest, was going to let it go, but then she suddenly remembered that investigating the background was just a side effect.

The most important thing is to find out where the class card is.

After all, that's the reward for hard work! It can't just disappear like that!

"Kiana, let me ask you something. Did you find any particularly special cards in the Mirror World?"

"card?"

“That’s right! The card!” Rin seemed particularly attentive because she had finally gotten to the key point. She reached out and grabbed Kiana’s shoulders, her eyes sparkling as if she had already confirmed that the class card was right there.

Kiana was momentarily overwhelmed by Rin's enthusiasm.

"Rin-nee...can you please stop? Are you afraid I'll run away?"

"Hmm? That's right. Before you said that, do you remember how many times you wanted to run away?"

"Um, okay, actually..." Kiana thought it over and decided that it would be better to take this opportunity to give away the class card.

Sentimental Magical Girls (Fairy Tale): Chapter Sixteen - Caught in the Crossfire

The Class Card, created by Julian Einzworth (Ryo Yoshiki), appears to be the son of Darius, but in reality, he is an imposter who controls the Holy Grail War in a parallel world in his father's name.

He can freely create and destroy class cards, and even the Chapter 8 card, which has a strong sense of self and the ability to erode the user's will, was almost destroyed.

Having the card is almost equivalent to having the power of a Heroic Spirit.

These are the rules of the Holy Grail War taking place in a parallel world.

Unfortunately, since the system has already given specific instructions, no matter how hard I try, I probably won't be able to use the class card.

Since it's useless, why not give it away?

"Rin...Rin-nee!"

"Ok?"

Kiana, feeling the water was a little too hot, parted her red lips slightly, exhaled a misty breath, and pleaded in a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz:

"Could you come a little closer?"

"What's wrong?" Seeing Kiana's flushed face, Rin's suspicion only increased.

"What's wrong with you? Did you get dizzy from the water temperature?"

She slowly reached out and gently touched Kiana's forehead, only to feel an intensely hot burning sensation.

Is she really that hot? She looks like she's about to die... No wonder she kept making excuses earlier, is that why?

Thinking of this, Rin suddenly felt a little guilty.

She slowly withdrew her hand, then tugged at a strand of hair beside her ear, and apologized in a very friendly tone:

"I'm sorry, I didn't know you were so afraid of lying down? If you're not feeling comfortable, you should go back to your room and rest. Here... I..."

However, before Rin could slowly get up, take Kiana's hand, and lead her out of the bathtub...

She, the older sister who had finally reluctantly accepted the white-haired little girl, felt herself being hugged tightly.

Looking down, he saw Kiana, who was already half-asleep, leaning on him with her arms outstretched, like a chick seeking protection from its mother hen.

"Sister Rin, actually I wanted to tell you—!"

Kiana bravely raised her head, intending to tell Rin about the class card and successfully send it away to improve their relationship.

However, something completely unexpected happened...

"You two... how much longer are you going to dawdle in the bathtub?"