Rin, however, smiled slightly, her eyes still staring straight at me.

"I said, Shirou, so we'll be friends again."

"Ah...... Rin's words,Like Sakura,It's an important companion at all times......"

Uncomfortable to be seen by Rin's sharp gaze, I looked away slightly.

"Well, there are some things I think should be announced." Rin nodded, as if she had made a decision.

"Rin, what are you trying to do?" I couldn't help but wonder, and at the same time, I secretly felt uneasy in my heart.

Originally, she and Sakura came to this rooftop just to get a chance to move back to the Ei Palace.

Now it seems that the situation is more complicated than imagined, and the real topic is only now being discussed.

"Shirou, this matter has something to do with you. It's just that you don't know anything now, so just listen to it. ”

In the face of my somewhat nervous inquiry, Rin just crossed her arms and shook her head slightly, saying in the same tone as usual.

Then, she turned her gaze to the blonde girl, who had taken two steps back slightly behind me and her head was slightly hanging down.

"Artoria, do you really plan to keep it hidden? You've done so much for Shirou, but you want him to be kept in the dark from start to finish? ”

“…… Can you not talk about this now? Compared with the usual calm and good-natured stream, Artoria only lowered her head stiffly at this moment, and even a hint of pleading could be faintly heard in her thin voice.

"Don't talk about it now? Do you know what Shirou is worried about for you? Rin raised his voice mercilessly, "He's worried about your unknown actions every day, and for the first time in his life, he's desperate to ask for help in order to find out where you are." You haven't even thought about any of this, have you? ”

"Wait, why do you know this?" I was shocked.

"I ......" Rin's words froze for a moment, not knowing where to start.

"Could it be ......," a bold guess suddenly rose in my mind, "you...... In the six months since I moved out of the Wei Palace, I have actually been secretly watching the situation of Artoria and me? ”

"Who...... Who's going to bother with you!? Rin was suddenly extremely embarrassed when she heard this, and her face turned red from shyness, "I...... After all, I'm the current head of the Tosaka family and the owner of the underground spiritual veins in Fuyuki City, so it's a natural duty to monitor the servants who rely on the power of the leylines here to stay in the present world......

"Poof-" Sakura beside Rin couldn't help but let out a chuckle.

"How...... What's the matter, Sakura, don't you think so? Rin asked, almost subconsciously, turning her head and stammering.

"I'm sorry sister...... You're still very bad at lying! Sakura cleared her throat, then smiled softly at Rin.

Sakura——! Even you are so excessive! Rin raised his hands in shame and shouted.

"Hahaha-"

Watching Rin, an honor student who has always maintained the image of a proud lady in front of everyone, show the innocence and liveliness that is diametrically opposed to usual, Sakura and I can't help but laugh.

Only Artoria stood alone with her head bowed all the time, her snow-white teeth clenching her lower lip, and she looked like her heart was full of struggle.

Just when I couldn't bear it, I reached out to touch her slightly trembling shoulder and say something—

"I'm sorry, Shirou! Because of my selfishness and willfulness, you are worried about me! ”

The blonde girl took the lead and bent down deeply in front of me, both in tone and in a solemn manner.

For knights, the addition of kneeling is already the most dignified way to apologize.

"I didn't ...... It's okay Artoria, you must have your own troubles, I fully understand that! I hurriedly waved my hand on my chest, "It's my recklessness, I guess and even suspect you, it's all my fault......"

"Whew...... What a dumb couple. Rin shook her head back and forth amusefully, "Generally, lovers will do everything possible to accuse each other when they encounter conflicts, and they will quarrel upside down. You're so good, you actually tried your best to apologize to each other. ”

"I'm sorry Shirou...... I can't tell you the specifics of that matter now...... I beg your pardon for my willfulness......" The girl lowered her head as if she hadn't heard Rin's words, and her pretty face was almost pressed against her slender, straight, black stockings-covered knees, "but I can swear in the name of a knight that my actions will never cause you any harm." In addition, when everything is over, I will definitely tell Shirou all the truth! ”

"Hey, Artoria, it's all come to this, what else are you going to hide?" Rin raised her eyebrows, and was about to step forward and pat the blonde girl on the shoulder, "You explain it to me!" ”

"That's enough, Rin."

I took a decisive step in front of the girl, staring directly at Rin Dao, who was forced to stop because of this.

"Don't you care? Shirou, I can remind you that this is a very important matter, but Artoria has been hiding it from you from beginning to end. Rin crossed her arms and looked into my eyes without flinching.

"I don't care, because Artoria doesn't want to say it, then I'll respect her opinion." I shook my head decisively, "Besides, I don't think Artoria is going to hurt me, so there's no need to know now." ”

"Even if I could tell you the truth on Artoria's behalf now, wouldn't you want to hear it?" Rin pursed her lips and looked up at me again.

“……！” I noticed that the blonde girl behind me trembled a few times when she heard this, but in the end she remained silent and said nothing, as if waiting for me to make a decision.

“…… There is no need! "I gritted my teeth and shook my head suddenly," Artoria said, and when everything was over, she would tell me the answer herself. Then I'll keep waiting, even if it's all my life! ”

"Senpai......" Sakura opened her mouth wide, as if she had seen me who had never been seen before.

"That's right, that's okay." Rin sighed, her arms hanging back down, "I see, you're a hopeless fool. ”

For the rest of the day, the four of us didn't say a word, just took small bites and slowly chewed on the bento that had already cooled......

"Jingle bell—"

The crisp ringing of bells resounded throughout the campus, representing the end of the lunch break and the beginning of the afternoon classes.

"Alright, let's go back to class first, and you shouldn't be too late." Rin broke the silence, smiled and waved at me, and pulled Sakura downstairs with her.

"Shirou, then I'll ...... too" The girl lowered her head and prepared to say goodbye to me.

"Wait——!" I couldn't help but say that I took the girl's hand, "Let's go together for the afternoon class." ”