I cannot approve of this.
You could have defeated them both, yet you allowed them to escape.
Killing them right away would be boring.
You should chase the rabbit until it can no longer run,
and kill it at the height of its terror.
But having revealed Berserker's Noble Phantasm,
I believe you should have killed at least one of them.
That won't be a problem.
There is no way to counter Berserker's Noble Phantasm.
Yes.
Noble Phantasm... restores once every three days.
Surely milady doesn't feel pity for Emiya Shirou.
You know I lack that emotion.
I will make him suffer
in Kiritsugu's place!
We are always hounded by a despair so powerful
as to threaten to burn our hearts to ash,
and yet you manage
to smile at me
with infinite forgiveness
The wind erases our voices
Our words are carried away
I hold onto you for balance
on this treacherous path
I know that paradise awaits us,
and that future is our one and only hope
That blind feeling
might be the only emotion
that I have left
There is no true answer
I am always seeking
my very own
dawn
You're awake?
That's a good sign.
Looks like your injuries have healed already.
Finding the Will to Fight
T-Tohsaka...
What are you...
Wait, what did I do?
Pick one thing to be surprised about.
I see.
I passed out, and you carried me back here.
You aren't as dumb as you look.
Absolutely fascinating.
Well, later.
Tohsaka...
I should have said it earlier, but thanks.
Hold on.
Why are you thanking me?
Well, you saved me, didn't you?
You shouldn't thank an enemy.
The Holy Grail War is a fight to the death.
Then why didn't you kill me?
I-I just didn't feel like it!
Attacking someone in their sleep isn't fair.
So it was a blunder on my part.
I lowered my guard, maybe because I'm more powerful.
You could say I have some emotional flab.
Emotional flab?
Are you saying that you're fat?
You're such a funny boy!
Well, next time we meet, it will be as enemies.
So be prepared.
Are we finally going home, Master?
We can't go home empty-handed, can we?
I have to make amends for my mistake.
Where's Saber?
Saber, what are you doing in here?
I have been resting.
I thought I should at least get into optimal condition.
How are your injuries?
I'm completely fine.
I'm glad.
I must say, I am impressed.
I did not expect you to possess self-healing magic.
Regarding last night, there is something I feel compelled to say.
I must ask that you, my Master, refrain from such actions.
What choice did I have?
You were in danger.
You would be so trustful of a Servant you've only just met?
We shook on it, didn't we?
Your words are gratifying to me, as a Servant.
However...
In the future, please restrain yourself.
I would have you win the Grail for me.
You're after the Holy Grail too?
Indeed.
So that I can fulfill my own wish.
We Servants are Heroic Spirits.
As a result of our fame, when we reveal our true identities,
we also reveal our weaknesses.
So I have to call you Saber to hide your real name?
Yes.
The Grail summons seven Servants,
each selected based on their class.
Class? Like swordsman or bowman?
Correct.
The Grail prepares seven vessels in advance,
and summons Heroic Spirits from all eras that match those vessels.
The seven classes are as follows:
Saber,
Lancer,
Archer,
Rider,
Caster,
Assassin,
and Berserker.
I get it.
As a hero, you were proficient with a sword,
so you were summoned into the Saber class.
Conversely, that is also the Saber class's shortcoming.
Shortcoming?
For example, faced with an opponent more skilled in close quarters combat,
what would you do?
Well, if I couldn't win in a frontal assault...
I wouldn't attack directly.
That is correct.
In addition, we possess what are called "Noble Phantasms."
Lancer's spear, Archer's bow, and my sword are all examples of Noble Phantasms.
Noble Phantasms are Servants' secret weapons.
However, a significant amount of mana is required for their activation.
In other words, you can't just simply use them?
Indeed.
What's more, a Servant must call out the Noble Phantasm's true name to activate it,
thus running the risk of revealing their identity.
So that's why you make your sword invisible.
I have a favor to ask in relation to that.
It concerns my true name.
Normally, a Servant reveals their identity to their Master so they can formulate a strategy.
However, you are unskilled as a Magus.
There is a chance that an experienced Magus could read your thoughts.
That is why...
You can't reveal your name to me.
Got it.
I'll leave your Noble Phantasm's use to your discretion.
Now that that's done, time for breakfast.
Oh yeah, where did those clothes come from?
Rin gave them to me.
She said that since I cannot dematerialize, I would require ordinary clothes.
So she's into the preppy look...
DO NOT ENTER
It's faint, but I sense mana residue.
Meaning this was no simple gas leak accident.
How could they involve ordinary people in this?
I'm sorry.
I'm supposed to replenish your mana as your Master, but I can't since I'm such a novice.
I can minimize my mana expenditure by sleeping.
Homurahara Academy Archery Dojo
Hello, Emiya residence.
Yo, wassup, it's Fujimura here.
Fuji?
What is it? I'm a little busy right now.
Well, so am I!
I'm giving up my day off for my students.
Anyway, make me lunch and bring it to the dojo, pronto!
That will be all!
Huh?
Look, Saber...
Aren't Masters supposed to avoid attracting attention?
Something like last night won't happen now.
The possibility remains, however infinitesimal.
Allowing you to walk alone wouldn't be safe.
Hey, if someone tries to talk to you, just shake your head without replying.
It'd be best if you pretend you don't know Japanese.
Saber?
I can sense residual mana.
Something feels off, but it doesn't seem to pose any danger.
I said it was safe, didn't I?
Hey.
I'm here with Fuji's lunch.
Would you mind calling her for me?
Ah, sure.
Boy, am I glad to see you.
You have her lunch?
Ms. Fujimura's been a handful. When she's hungry, she gets all high-strung.
Why didn't you check to see if she had her lunch first thing in the morning?
Well, I was pretty worn out.
Is it because of Shinji again?
Where is he today?
Playing hooky. I think he has a new girlfriend.
More importantly, Emiya...
Who was the chick outside just now?
She was gorgeous. Is she a friend of yours?
Um, it's kind of complicated.
"Just now"?
Mr. Kuzuki!
Emiya?
She's an acquaintance of mine.
She's sort of here to check out the school...
We've never had a student from another country.
If she enrolled, she'd be an object of curiosity.
If she's a friend, look out for her, Emiya.
Yes, sir.
Incidentally, Emiya...
Outdoor shoes are forbidden in the school building.
Visitors' Lounge
Shirou, about that teacher...
Did you sense something about Mr. Kuzuki?
No, at first, he struck me as being more than he seemed.
But he is not a Magus, nor does he smell of blood.
I'd be shocked if he turned out to be a Magus.
But what do you mean, "more than he seemed"?
His breathing was exceedingly natural and composed.
Frankly, I was quite impressed.
Even his gait was perfectly efficient.
His pupils must be at ease with such a man as their teacher.
Very well, shall we proceed to the next location?
Wait, you want to go around the whole school?
Yes, until I have ascertained that it is safe.
I'm exhausted...
Huh? Emiya?
You're still at school?
You're done already?
Yeah, we're wrapping up early today.
Keep it up then.
Hey, Emiya...
Will you ever come back to the Archery Club?
It sounds like Ms. Fujimura's trying to talk you into it,
but how do you feel?
Well...
Once I get things sorted out, I think I'll give it another shot.
You will?
That's a bit surprising.
Surprising?
From the minute you joined, you were so good, it was scary.
But it always seemed like you weren't interested in hitting the target.
Or maybe you didn't have the desire to hit it.
I just assumed you quit because you got bored.
It's like you have no desire for anything.
Really?
I'm not saying you should be like Shinji, but why not try to have some fun?
Man, it must be real bad if I'm getting sympathized by a classmate.
Well, you've never smiled before, Emiya.
I mean, remember training camp?
When we were all horsing around, you were the one who didn't laugh at my best material.
I'm still holding a grudge.
Anyway, I need to go to the faculty room, so I'll see you tomorrow.
Mitsuzuri...
That girl's been following us.
Do you know her?
Yeah, my old man knew her.
Kiritsugu knew her?
Then is she here to visit Kiritsugu?
Yeah... she is.
She'll be staying at my place for a while, so be nice to her.
She'll be staying where?!
You're shacking up with her?
We aren't shacking up.
Saber will only be staying here for a little while.
Her name is Saber?
It is, and I'd really appreciate it if you'd try to be friends with her, Sakura.
Sure, I can do that...
Ms. Fujimura!
Are you allowing her to stay, Ms. Fujimura?
As a teacher, I'd have to say absolutely not,
but I can't turn away a girl who's come here to see Kiritsugu...
Sure, why not?
Just think of it as a homestay!
Temperatures are expected to fall again tonight.
I pulled out all the stops for dinner tonight...
Please exercise caution when driving.
And Sakura isn't coming to help.
Up next, we have the weather report.
Fuji, it's getting late. Mind walking Sakura home?
Good evening. Now, for tomorrow's forecast.
Fuji?
The Japanese islands are under a strong, wintry pressure-distribution pattern.
It looks like this may bring nasty weather, with a focus on northern Japan.
Hello?
Did you hear me, Ms. Fujimura?
Take a look at how the clouds have moved since yesterday.
Sorry, request denied.
I won't be able to walk Sakura home for a while.
The small clouds that had formed over the Sea of Japan
Why not?
and northern Japan are moving to the east, toward the sea.
That's 'cause I'll be staying here!
You what?
Wanna join me, Sakura?
I can call your folks, so don't worry.
Y-Yes! Please!
I knew I could count on you, Ms. Fujimura!
All right! Let's use the back room.
There are lots of futons.
You don't mind, do you, Saber?
What kind of incense is this?
A witch's potion, most likely.
Possibly a poison that destroys love.
Does that mean we're dealing with a woman?
Whatever her resentment, it must be powerful to have made her into a Servant.
Enough talk. I'm opening a window.
The current flows in Ryuudou Temple's direction?
Yeah, the stolen life force is all flowing toward the mountain.
The culprit behind the coma incidents is probably Caster.
A witch inhabiting Ryuudou Temple, huh?
That means we made a mistake last night.
A mistake?
Fighting Berserker to a draw, you mean?
I thought that was the optimal outcome.
I'm not so sure.
If Caster's spread such a wide net,
she must have observed last night's battle.
We tipped our hand while failing to defeat our opponents.
Perhaps.
We'll track Caster down.
You can still sense her, right?
We'll put an end to this before she can flee to Ryuudou Temple.
I thought your policy is to avoid things you know are beyond you.
It is.
But don't you think this is a special case?
You won't be satisfied until you start a fight, huh?
You're ignoring an easy opponent and going after the most difficult one.
It's fine.
We can take him out whenever we want.
I'm just choosing to ignore him, so long as he stays hidden at home.
Then what if Emiya Shirou comes to you,
still choosing to ignore that he is a Master?
I'll kill him.
I owe nothing to someone who doesn't understand that.
We didn't understand anything
My left hand groped for things that vanished to my touch
A moral conflict
stays your hand
and tricks you
out of your future
I don't know how to protect anyone,
and my love might well be fake,
but I want to live my life
The past repeats before my eyes
Here I will trust the me that now stands with you
Until my dream crumbles and withers,
we will open a path together
with prayers on our lips
Sakura and I understand one another.
It's because I know the most about my brother.
No, I cannot give you the Command Seals.
Just prepare yourself!
Shirou!
I shall kill you gently.
Next Time
Dancing After School