Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

Shirou hasn't been coming to my office to help out lately; he spends all his time hanging out with young girls during the day...

"Waaah, everyone's been staring at Shirou like crazy lately."

Upon hearing this, Shirou smiled wryly and said, "What kind of talk is that?"

"Didn't you yourself say, Alice, that I should keep my distance from you during the day so that people wouldn't see our relationship?"

"That, that's..."

Irisviel blushed: "That's not what I meant... Please stop teasing me, Shirou?"

"Hehe, just kidding."

Shirou, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, waved to Irisviel, who immediately walked over with a beaming smile, looking just like a puppy seeing its owner.

"If Irisviel doesn't like it, I'll keep my distance from them from now on," Shirou said.

Irisviel rested her head on the boy's chest and murmured, "I didn't expect you to go that far. I'd actually be happy if Shirou could get along well with everyone~"

Shirou, speechless, retorted, "So what is it exactly? You're so hard to please!"

Irisviel said shyly, "I'm really troubled by this myself!"

As Shirou's mother, I hope you can get along well with everyone in the Einzbern family, but...

As Shirou's woman, I also hope that you will only look at me, hee hee?"

"It seems to be an unsolvable problem."

"That's right, there's no solution."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

After more than ten nights of "working together," their understanding and chemistry in all aspects have reached a new level.

"So, what's next..."

Irisviel quickly slid her hand, which was placed on Shirou's chest, down.

"Hey, Alice, aren't you in a bit of a hurry? You've only just entered my room and you can't wait any longer?"

"Ugh...!"

Irisviel straightened up with a start, then cast a reproachful look at the red-haired boy.

Shirou suppressed a laugh and said, "Iris, let's talk about work first."

"Yes……"

Irisviel hung her head in dejection.

For the next half hour, Shirou and Irisviel discussed the expansion of Einzbern's facilities and future overseas investments.

"It's not enough to just establish contact with the Clock Tower. If possible, it would be best to make contact with the Wandering Sea as well."

"I don't know much about the specifics there, but isn't it a place famous for magic tricks like human modification?"

"Yes, I've heard about it too. Since Shirou has said so, let's try to get in touch with the Wandering Sea."

It seems to be open to the public only on a random day each year, and it's not easy to get in touch with them.

There's no other way, so let's use the power of money to pry open the door!

Irisviel gave a mischievous smile.

This is something Shirou only recently learned.

The Einzberns were not wealthy because they were skilled in alchemy.

Although the Einzberns possessed incredibly powerful alchemy skills, their long-standing isolation meant they couldn't possibly use it to make money.

The secret to the Einzberns' wealth was that they possessed an inexhaustible gold mine, a legendary treasure.

"That sounds like a bad sign... I'd better try to use that as little as possible in the future."

"Well, if that's what Shirou says."

Shirou and Irisviel share the common goal of giving androids the same lifespan as humans.

It may take a long time, but they will not give up, and—nor will they rely on miracles (the third magic).

"Whoo~"

The meeting for tonight has also come to an end.

Irisviel became restless again.

Shirou understood her thoughts, just as he had become restless ever since Irisviel entered the room.

Her charming expression, coquettish attitude, pleasant fragrance, and the glimpses of her fair skin and voluptuous curves peeking out from under her dress—all of this was constantly arousing Shirou's senses.

His patience had reached its limit.

"Hey, Alice."

"Yes, yes, I'm here."

The silver-haired noblewoman's eyes were moist, filled with anticipation and excitement as she awaited the command of her intended recipient.

"Could you do 'that' as usual?"

"So... 'that' it?"

Irisviel frowned slightly and pursed her lips shyly: "I guess I'll still feel embarrassed no matter how many times I do it."

"Is it not possible?" Shirou asked with a hint of regret.

Irisviel quickly denied it: "Well... I didn't say no, did I!"

So, will it work or not?

"It's embarrassing, but if Shirou likes it, I'll do it, I'll do it...!"

Irisviel said with full resolve, "I would do anything for Shirou."

"I'm so happy, then I'll leave it to you."

Irisviel's plump buttocks left the edge of the bed, and then she actually knelt down directly on the carpet in front of the boy.

She raised her long neck, her expression one of dazed admiration and gratitude, and gazed up at him with deep affection, murmuring something.

"Please continue to guide me throughout the night, my master..."

With that, Irisviel closed her eyes and offered her lips.

"Chirp...?"

This is a kiss of greeting before the sowing begins.

……

……

A month later, Shirou, Irisviel, Sera, and Lyselle embarked on their journey home.

The original plan was to stay in Germany for at least two months, but thanks to Irisviel's hard work, the stay was shortened to one month.

The reason was that Shirou's studies could not be delayed—in order to be with Irisviel, Shirou applied for a two-month leave of absence from school.

The Einzbern family has handed over its affairs to a committee personally selected by Irisviel. Minor issues will be discussed and resolved internally. If any major issues arise, the ninth head of the family will be contacted.

As for the eighth head of the family, Ahadeon, he was sent to the home of the Mujik family, a magic family that had recently become partners of the Einzbern family, so that his great-grandfather could spend his remaining years there. (In reality, it was exile.)

After dealing with all the troublesome issues, the group returned to Japan on a private plane, arriving at the airport closest to Fuyuki.

"Shirou, have you bought the souvenirs for Taiga and Sakura?"

"Yes, it's already been purchased."

Shirou had already informed everyone that he and Irisviel would be returning today.

Upon learning this, Fujii disregarded all objections and took a leave of absence from university to travel from Tokyo back to Fuyuki by Shinkansen.

The two of them should be inside right now, busily preparing for the welcome party.

Standing in front of the familiar Japanese mansion, Shirow and Irisviel were filled with emotion.

"It really is here that I feel most at ease," the silver-haired android said with a smile.

"Okay, let's go in, Alice."

Passing through the familiar courtyard, Shirou arrived at the door and opened the Japanese-style wooden door.

"I'm back. Is anyone home?"

Soon, noises came from inside the house—specifically, from the kitchen.

"Shirou~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"

Accompanied by the clattering sound of wooden footsteps, a short-haired female college student in casual clothes appeared at the end of the corridor.

"It really is Shirou! Waaaaaaah, welcome home, Shirou!"

Fujimura Taiga rushed over at a speed that even Shirou found surprising.

"thump."

Shirou was tackled to the ground.

"Wow, I thought I'd never see Shirou again! Waaaaaaah!"

Despite it being a touching reunion, Fujimura Taiga inexplicably collapsed into Shirou's arms and burst into tears.

"Wait a minute, Sister Teng... It's so heavy, so heavy! Get up and talk to me first... Don't use my clothes to blow your nose!"

Shirou was unable to defend himself when a female voice drifted over from the side.

"Taiga, let Shirou go first."

"what……"

Fujimura Taiga looked up and, upon seeing Irisviel, flashed a bright smile: "Master, it's been a long time!"

"Yes, it's been a long time, Taiga."

Shirou finally escaped from the tiger's mouth, dusted off his pants, and stood up.

"Seriously, what is Sister Teng doing?"

Fujimura Taiga nestled into Irisviel's arms, looking aggrieved, and said, "Because...because...Sakura said, 'Shirou-nii and Irisviel eloped and won't be coming back!'"

"……what?"

Shirou and Irisviel looked at each other in bewilderment.

The silver-haired android gave an embarrassed smile: "How...how could that be? Shirou is just accompanying me back to my hometown. There's no way he would abandon you all."

"Really?"

"Really, really, Shirou!"

"Oh!"

The two exchanged a knowing glance, and Shirou took out a local specialty product he had bought in a German city from the handbag of the android maid behind him.

"Look, Sister Teng... this is for you."

Fujimura Taiga's eyes lit up as he accepted Shirou's gift, his expression indicating that he believed them.

So, the only remaining question is...

"Sister Fujiwara, where's Sakura?"

Shirou looked around but didn't see Shirou coming out of the house to greet him.

"Senior."

The sound came from outside the door behind them.

"Whoa!!!"

Shirou, Irisviel, and Taiga Fujimura were all terrified by the elusive girl's voice and screamed in terror.

"Sakura... Sakura! You're back?"

Everyone turned around and saw the girl who had recently grown her short hair to shoulder length—Matou Sakura.

She was carrying shopping bags, seemingly having just returned from the shopping street.