Fuyuki Canteen

It's good to lose to anyone, but you can't lose to yourself alone!

On a calm afternoon, the lunch break of Hokunhara Academy.

Shirou Emiya, who was helping the track and field club on the playground, was caught by Kaede Makidera.

It was a graceful figure with the agility of a black panther.

The dark-skinned, black-short-haired girl rushed forward like a whirlwind, holding Shirou with her extraordinary energy and ran towards the grove behind the school together.

Do not misunderstand.It's not about doing something bad.

Who is Kaede Maki, that insane guy who always breaks club facilities and even throws the rice cooker at home to him to repair, actually pinpointed Shirou's weakness with his wild intuition, and shouted "Emiya! Go! Help, it's up to you!" dragged away Shiro-kun, who dreamed of becoming a partner of justice.

As a result, they stood in the grove and looked at each other in blank dismay at the kitten lying on the branch and unable to get up and down.

What a shame.

Because Kaede Maki's friends Himuro and Saneda were all girls present, Emiya Shirou was the tallest person present.

However, even if he jumped up with his well-trained body for many years, there was no way to touch the trembling cat.

It's no use running up repeatedly, jumping up hard and trying.

Every time, the fingertips are just a little short...!

Emiya Shiro was a little annoyed that he didn't grow taller, so he tried hard to reach it.

Because of restlessness, Makidera Kaede next to him has been frightened by the ghost story rumor of "Recently someone in the woods saw a beautiful ghost with long hair fluttering and the sound of a horse holding a bento".

It wasn't a ghost story after all.

Isn't it Rider who came to deliver lunch to Sakura?

He knew the truth of this strange tale in his heart, but Emiya Shirou didn't intend to tell it.

The red-haired boy was anxiously thinking about how to save the kitten, and finally after Kaede Maki said in a daze, "Damn it, Emiya is really unreliable", Shirou, who didn't want to be despised by fools at all, finally made up his mind awe-inspiringly. Decided to have Kaede Maki jump off his back, which should be able to reach—

However, such a risky move was stopped by the behavior of a certain existence that suddenly appeared.

"Is that all right, ladies?"

Deep and magnetic male voice.

A certain man in black appeared behind Shirou, stretched out his long arms, and easily caught the young kitten lying on the branch crying.

An annoying, slightly mocking smile filled that rather handsome face.

In fact, Shirou knew who was coming without making eye contact.

"Wow--"

Except for Shirou, the three girls stared blankly at the man of justice who suddenly appeared.

Also, short white hair, hazel skin and tall figure, and black clothes that look dull at first glance.Archer with such an appearance is not very common in Fuyuki, and will always be mistaken for a foreigner.It's normal for Saneda and Makiji to be surprised.

Emiya Shirou stood where he was, looking at his empty hands, feeling a little irritable.

Seeing that something that can't be achieved no matter how hard you try is easily achieved by others, it will definitely not make you feel better.

But it's good that the cat is rescued.

Shirou Emiya swallowed his slight unhappiness, and thought of Rin Tohsaka, so he asked:

"……How will you be here?"

The mind is not actually on the problem.

Leaving aside Heroic Spirit's hideous height and jumping ability beyond ordinary people, just talking about those arms, they are enviably strong and slender.

He also has a height that can compete with Lancer, a serious foreigner.Damn, when can I...

"It's just passing by by chance. I didn't intend to make a move, but your useless appearance is really embarrassing, Emiya Shirou."

The white-haired Heroic Spirit replied with slightly raised lips.

The tone was not as sarcastic as usual.Is it because I want to show a gentleman's demeanor in front of Sane and the others?

And if you don't plan to make a move, go back, do you need to come out to hurt others?

"Thank you!"

Archer put the cat back into Sanke's arms.

The brown-haired girl's cheeks were slightly red, and she thanked him in a surprised tone.

The hand holding the cat is steady.

The furry mass nestled in the man's chest and arms covered in black material, and his movements were surprisingly gentle.

...Although he is an unbearable guy, it is also true that the cat was rescued thanks to him.

Disappointing, but really handsome.

The subtle emotions in Emiya Shirou's heart disappeared strangely.

The heroic spirit over there who smiled but slyly skipped the part of the name was surrounded by the heartfelt praise of the girls, "a partner of justice!"

Soon they started a series of philosophical debates starting from "Partners of Justice". Emiya Shiro silently held back the desire to refute Archer's criticism of Partners of Justice.

Because Makiji is an insane idiot, Saneda is very gentle but accidents are natural, only Himuro listens carefully to Archer's lectures.However, this is absolutely impossible to take effect!

Shirou Emiya, who is familiar with the trio of track and field clubs who have a good relationship with Tohsaka, was not surprised to find that the heroic spirit was captured by Makiji and Saneda, a "righteous partner" and the cute cat's cry Defeated.

"Hmm...hey, brat. Hurry up and say something casually, where is your usual mean tone?" *

Being besieged by three girls with cats in their arms, he actually got to the point where he wanted to ask his past self for help.

How tragic.

"No. I, who is powerless to save the cat, have no right to gossip about saving the kitten, right?"

Emiya Shirou closed one eye and said half-jokingly.

As a defeated person, he had to admit that he felt a little gloating in his heart.

In the end, Archer, who was so helpless to give up preaching to the three girls, managed to get rid of the entanglement of the kitten who was accidentally clingy after being rescued by him and the praise of the "righteous partner" that the girls kept saying-it is worth mentioning that At the end of the day, their impression of Archer was about to evolve to "the superficially indifferent man who is easy to be shy in the face of praise, but has a good figure and must treat the righteous and kind brother dialectically".

Fortunately, soon Sanzhi, Makidera, and Himuro had to leave because of the track and field club, and took the kitten away along the way.

Archer and Shirou who stayed in the woods finally got a moment of peace.

"So, what the hell are you doing at school, Archer?"

Shirou Emiya and Archer walked out of the woods with the fallen leaves behind the three girls, and asked in a lower voice with a volume that would never be heard clearly.

"Hmph, guess what."

Archer, who was not in front of people, really returned to that arrogant demeanor, not giving others a good look.

But this is already the norm in the conversation between Shirou and him.

Heroic Spirit didn't stare at him with murderous eyes, it was considered peaceful, and it was nothing to be upset.Besides, I'm upset seeing his face, okay?

"Who can't guess. Tohsaka forgot to bring a bento, didn't he?"

Although it is a temptation, it is actually confirmed that this is a fact.

Tohsaka always likes to drop chains in strange places.There must be something wrong with the alarm clock today, and I overslept so I didn't have time to make a bento to bring to school... By the way, do Heroic Spirits like to give bento to the Master so much now?

Shirou's train of thought went awry, and he couldn't help but think of Rider, the ghostly legend of the grove beauty that Himuro mentioned just now.

Fortunately, I always remember to bring lunch.If Saber sent it to the school, it would cause a sensation.

"Ah."

Archer didn't answer, but let out a breathy sound from his throat, which was low and at the same time had a hint of sarcasm.

Don't look at me?By default.

Sure enough, Tohsaka didn't bring any bento.Eating the food at the canteen is really not good, and Archer, who sent the bento out of the consideration of nutrition and deliciousness, is indeed very careful about his Master in this regard.

After figuring out the reason why the archers appeared in the school grove, Emiya Shirou thought he had nothing to say.

But it's also annoying to walk with your head down.There was a slight cracking sound of dead leaves being crushed under his feet, and Shirou's thoughts could not help but diverge.

Is this time period when the store is open for business?Tohsaka and Sakura who can help are both in school. If Archer comes to deliver the bento, will Lancer be the only one in the store to handle it?

Although doubts surfaced in my heart, I would never ask them. I have absolutely nothing to do with the store Archer is running.Even if I went to help last time, it was just a coincidence. I don't want to know what this guy is doing on weekdays.

However, when Shirou was about to walk out of the edge of the woods, the atmosphere of silence that Shirou had maintained was broken by the voice of the heroic spirit.

"Little devil."

If you listen carefully, you can hear a hint of reluctance.

"what happened?"

Hesitant to speak.Let's just ask.

"Rin asked you to go to the store on Sunday."

A low, emotionless voice.Those steel-gray hawk eyes glanced at him, and the eyes were as sharp as a knife, and they gave Shirou a look that seemed to cut people open.

I really want to say I won't go.It's better to say that this guy doesn't even want to step into the store where he is.

The boy believed that the archer had a similar feeling, but this guy still faithfully conveyed the Master's words.

Since it was Tohsaka's request, there is no other way.

The scary face of the red demon smiling appeared in his mind, Emiya Shiro shuddered, succumbed to Tohsaka's daily accumulation of lust, and replied against his own will: "... I understand. But what is it? thing?"

"who knows."

The heroic spirit grinned, and after stepping out of the edge of the grove, he ruthlessly turned around and left without leaving a single word of the answer.

On Sunday, Emiya finally understood what he was going to do, and also understood that Archer probably wasn't playing tricks and not answering him that day, but that he really didn't know the answer.

Because as long as one of the two of them knows about this matter... this matter cannot be done!

Emiya Shirou stood in front of the cooking counter in the kitchen of the Homestay store with a dark face, wearing a dark apron brought from home.

What is rare about him is not the indifferent state of a good old man, but a low air pressure covering his whole body.

Archer on the opposite side is also in the same state.In other words, because he is a heroic spirit, his aura is even more frightening, his whole body is full of unhappiness, and his brows are also tightly frowned.

Did you lose that too?

No, you won't lose.Unhappy, unwilling or unwilling, I will definitely not be less than this guy opposite.

But it can't be blamed on him.

Because the culprit that caused the dilemma that the two of them disliked each other but had to work in the same kitchen was the existence that neither Shirou nor Archer could rebel against.

Tohsaka Rin.

He is the master of Archer Emiya, and also a red demon that Emiya Shirou can't handle at all.

Shirou betrayed himself unknowingly with just two casual words in Emiya House.

"Come to the store on Saturday, Wei Gong-kun, there is something I want to tell you."

"Huh? Can't you say no now, Tohsaka?"

"No. Must be in the store. Come on Saturday morning, remember."

I see, Tohsaka is going to help Archer at that guy's shop this Saturday, right?That's why I asked me to go there and meet her.Speaking of it, Archer seems to have mentioned this before, Tohsaka said it again in person, it is for the official invitation.

Realizing this, Shirou took this invitation to heart.

It's just that there is still a doubt in his heart: what is there that he must go to Archer's shop to say?

But seeing how Tohsaka achieved his goal and quickly changed the subject while drinking hot tea, it seemed that he missed the best time to ask.

Forget it, after all, it is Tohsaka, after going there, you should know it.

On Saturday morning, after Shirou got up early for morning exercises, he specially picked the time close to the opening of the store in the morning to arrive at the store he had visited once.

As a result, the store was open, but there was only Archer in the store.

After the two looked at each other for a few seconds, Emiya Shirou lowered his head and took out his cell phone.The message interface that lights up is a text message from Sakura:

Sorry, senior, today's lunch will be done outside.

My sister invited me, Saber, and Mr. Fujimura to go shopping in Xindu together.

Senior is at home alone, remember to take care of lunch.

What appeared in front of his eyes, besides Sakura's gentle smile, was the triumphant smile of Tohsaka who had succeeded in his scheme.

been counted.

Emiya Shirou closed the phone silently, looked around the store, and immediately noticed something even more ominous.

"Where's Lancer?"

Let's just ask.Now is not the time to be angry with Archer.

"Lancer was asked to work by the fish shop owner, so he won't be here today." Archer frowned slightly, and responded briefly.He looked at Shirou with a solemn expression, closed one eye delicately, folded his chest and sneered, "What's wrong, brat. Rin told you to come over, but you want to come to find Lancer?"

Do not.Not this question.

Archer's focus was misplaced.

But he still has the mind to tease, which means he doesn't know about it either.

After Emiya Shirou learned of Cu Chulainn's whereabouts, he completely understood Tohsaka's abacus.

The red-haired boy couldn't help showing an unspeakable expression of eating a bad stomach. Looking at the hero who hadn't figured out the situation, he showed him the SMS interface with a hint of revenge.

The author has something to say:

*Refers to the lines of a certain segment of FHA.The plot here is different from FD.

Emiya Shirou vs Heroic Emiya chapter, open!

Trying to write the feeling of FHA, hehe.