At around midnight, Touhsaka Sakura finally returned home, utterly exhausted, but before she could even step inside, her expression shifted drastically; the house was blazing with light.

Of course, the Tohsaka household wasn't some rundown shack. In this timeline where Tohsaka Tokiomi had luckily survived thanks to having a good daughter, the Tohsaka estate remained one of Fuyuki City's premier fortunes, even now. They could easily host banquets every day... provided the attendees weren't Youmu.

However, shortly before the Holy Grail War began, Tohsaka Tokiomi and Tohsaka Aoi had retreated to their ancestral home outside Fuyuki City to avoid any incidents. Even the household staff had been dismissed; for the past fortnight, the vast manor had housed only Tohsaka Sakura and Rider.

So, at this very moment, with both of them out, who could have illuminated the residence so brightly? Tohsaka Sakura clearly remembered turning the lights off before she left.

An attack?

Tohsaka Sakura instantly considered this possibility. Rider, ever diligent, maintained a defensive posture, but they quickly dismissed this notion. If there were truly enemies lying in ambush, they wouldn't be announcing their presence so brazenly; it was practically an open invitation.

What kind of fool would be so reckless!

If it wasn't an attack, then who was it?

The two exchanged a look, completely baffled. They began to approach the house, meticulously concealing their presence and movements... While an ambush was unlikely, they couldn't afford to drop their guard; in the unpredictable chaos of the Holy Grail War, caution was always prudent.

Then, just as they neared the main entrance, voices drifted out from inside the house.

"Oh, I told you, that's not how you cook this dish. Can you even follow instructions!" a man seemed to complain.

Followed by a woman's annoyed retort. "What is that supposed to mean? I'm taking the time to cook for you, and instead of being grateful, you criticize my cooking. Why don't you do it yourself?"

"Honey, who exactly is married to whom here?"

"When did I marry you? Do you have a certificate! A wedding? You just blurt out 'honey' without any of that, and you aren't even blushing!"

"Why should I blush? We’ve done everything necessary; our daughter is already over a year old. If that’s not a marriage, what is? Or do you think you can just find some other man to marry now?"

"With my looks, figure, and elegance, I'm top-tier. Of course, I can find someone! If I just put an advertisement on TV, the line of men wanting to marry me would stretch from Fuyuki City all the way to **!"

"Dream on. You, with your technophobia, advertising on TV?"

"You're the idiot!"

"Daddy, Auntie, please stop fighting. You'll frighten little Sister." A small girl's voice intervened.

"Daddy, Mommy, sob..." This was an even more tender childish voice than before, sounding like she was on the verge of tears.

"See? It's all your fault; you made Ren cry!"

"I didn't make her cry! Here, let Daddy hold you... Good heavens. You little brat, you’re terrible. You wouldn't even wet yourself just now, but the moment I pick you up, you go! And you almost spat right in my mouth—are you doing this on purpose?!"

"Serves you right!" the woman said with a tone of glee.

"..." Outside the door, Tohsaka Sakura and Rider could only stare at each other, utterly speechless. Even Rider's statue-like face showed a flicker of perturbation.

While they were away, a young couple had apparently let themselves into their home, even bringing their daughter along for what sounded like dinner and conversation. What in the world was this situation? This was something one expected to see in a restaurant, not their home. Since when did the Tohsaka estate become a public eatery?

And the dialogue between the couple was so bizarre, they were practically wasted if they weren't performing comedy.

Furthermore, based on their conversation, they were clearly a de facto married couple. But they supposedly had two daughters—yet one older girl called the woman 'Auntie,' while the younger one called her 'Mommy.' And both called the man 'Daddy'... What kind of convoluted mess was this? They couldn't make head nor tail of it!

There were simply too many bizarre points; they couldn't process them all at once.

Hearing the domestic squabble about to escalate again, Tohsaka Sakura finally snapped. She flung the door open with a sudden shove, her gaze locked immediately on the dining table across the room, an almost tangible frustration simmering in her eyes... To treat someone else's home like a roadside diner, acting with such unchecked freedom, was infuriating. Even she, usually mild-tempered, was beginning to lose her patience.

However, the scene inside was somewhat unexpected. She had assumed that anyone with children would naturally be older, but she now saw that, apart from the two little girls, the couple she had imagined must be young were incredibly youthful—appearing no older than seventeen or eighteen. They looked like high school students!

And for some reason, she found the pair vaguely familiar.

The sudden intrusion of the opening door startled everyone inside. All eyes turned toward her. Before Tohsaka Sakura could speak, she saw the boy across from her greet her with an overly familiar grin. "Yo, isn't that Sakura? Back already? Perfect timing, we just sat down to eat. You must be starving after a long day. Though your sister's cooking isn't exactly gourmet, it's barely passable."

"Hey! What do you mean 'barely passable'? Don't eat it!" The girl opposite him immediately glared.

"Hey, you two, this is my... Huh?!" Tohsaka Sakura felt a strange mix of amusement and exasperation, about to remind them this was her home, but mid-sentence, the word 'sister' suddenly registered, and she froze. Her gaze darted back and forth between their faces.

Seeing her expression, the boy smiled slightly. "What? You don't recognize us already? Well, that's fair. Ten years ago, your sister was just a tiny brat; she's grown up now, so it's understandable she looks different. As for me... with my dashing handsomeness and utterly transcendent aura, you really don't remember?"

"Go die!" the girl shouted again.

This time, however, Tohsaka Sakura paid them no mind. She stared intently, the word 'sister' echoing relentlessly in her mind. As their faces increasingly overlapped with her memories, she finally confirmed it... Yes, these two were the people she had missed desperately for ten long years!

In an instant, tears welled up and spilled from Tohsaka Sakura's eyes. Even though she was certain, disbelief still held her captive. Her voice trembling, she whispered, "Brother... Sister... Is it really you?"

"Of course. Genuine article," Lin Luo stood up and extended his hands toward Tohsaka Sakura.

Tohsaka Sakura immediately rushed forward, intending to fall into Lin Luo’s embrace, but Tohsaka Rin was faster, intercepting her and pulling her into a fierce hug before glaring at Lin Luo.

Lin Luo could only offer an awkward, dry laugh; his intention to take advantage of the situation had been completely seen through.

Overwhelmed by the joy of seeing the two people she had longed for, Tohsaka Sakura’s emotions were beyond measure. She didn't care who was holding her, just sobbed continuously.

If anyone had asked her what happiness was at that moment, she would have unhesitatingly answered: Happiness is now!

Behind Tohsaka Sakura, Rider watched the scene in stunned silence, clearly shocked. However, unlike Sakura, she quickly composed herself and understood the identities of the young pair... They were Tohsaka Rin, Sakura’s biological sister whom she had mentioned, and Lin Luo, her savior whom she called Brother.

And those two adorable little girls? They were their children?

As the older sister, Tohsaka Rin was quite adept at handling emotional turmoil. Coupled with the vast experiences she’d endured, her temperament was much more mature. Within a few minutes, through her gentle soothing, Tohsaka Sakura’s intense emotions subsided. She wiped the tears from her face, wearing a slightly embarrassed expression.

Yet, the overwhelming feeling remained joy. She had dreamed of this moment for ten years, believing it might only come after the Holy Grail War. She never imagined the surprise would arrive so swiftly, that they would miraculously appear in her home at such an unexpected time... If it hadn't felt so real, she would have suspected it was a dream or a hallucination.

"Brother, Sister, why are you here? And where have you been for the past ten years? What happened? Why did you both suddenly disappear a decade ago..." Once calm, Tohsaka Sakura couldn't wait any longer and poured out every question that had burdened her heart for so long.

Lin Luo offered a wry smile. "That's quite a few questions, and some things can't be explained in a moment. The important thing is that we are back, and that is an undeniable fact. For now, you only need to know that. As for the rest... when the time is right, we will naturally tell you."

"Okay, I understand." Hearing Lin Luo say that, Tohsaka Sakura guessed they must have a complex story that couldn't be rushed. She nodded and dropped the inquiries.

Moments later, however, her eyes fell upon the two little girls at the dining table, and she paused abruptly. Recalling the earlier conversation, she pointed a trembling finger at Meng Meng and Tohsaka Ren, her expression one of stunned realization.

"Brother, Sister, are... are they your daughters?"

PS: Another triple update. Although the double points at the end of the month are important, I can't fall too far behind now. If any readers can't guarantee logging in during the last three days of the month, throwing in a few monthly tickets now is acceptable... Well, thank you.