Thirty-Fourth Projection

[wontdieifkilled]

[Audio; Action for Violet City]

[Now that the weather has cleared up, Shirou is outside and laying down on the grass, near the pond on the northern edge of town. After thinking for a while, he decides to muse a bit.]

You know...I've never had a mother figure before. I don't remember my birth mother. I had a father figure and a big sister figure, but that was all I had growing up. I used to try to ignore this day when it came, because there was no point in observing it and there was no point in dwelling on it.

So to finally get one now...it's strange. It just feels different. I'm eighteen years old -- though I guess I'm still seventeen back home -- and now I have someone who I should have had all my life.

Well, better late than never, I guess.

[Video; filtered to Irisviel]

Hey, I sent you a package. Did you get it yet?

[Said package is a brand new umbrella. It's pure white, with silver trim, and it's high-quality.]

Comments

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[returntospring]

[As Shirou talks, he might notice the sound of someone walking up next to him. Sakura stays silent while he records the video, and when he's finished, she takes a seat next to him. She's been a little mellower, since the incident with Kariya when they were trying to clean the city up, and today is no different.]

Is it bad? The feeling you have now?

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[wontdieifkilled]

Hm?

[Looking over at her.]

No, it isn't. I don't think getting a mother would feel bad at all.

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[returntospring]

Oh... [It's hard to understand, because she's never been in such a situation before. Only the reverse; taken away from her mother, instead of being reunited with her.]

I'm glad you have someone to celebrate the holiday with this year, senpai. Even if there's that strange feeling, it must be nice.

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[wontdieifkilled]

I can't say that I'm celebrating the holiday with her; we're in different cities right now. But I did send her a gift.

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[returntospring]

But at least you can talk to her! It's... not as good as seeing her in person, but at least you can see her and talk to her with our communication devices.

... Why can't you see go visit her, though? Is she too far away?

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[wontdieifkilled]

Well, sort of. She's in Goldenrod City right now. I'd blow most of the day just getting there.

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[returntospring]

That would kind of ruin things... but wouldn't it be better to show up late than to not show up at all? I'm sure she would appreciate a visit, no matter what.

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[wontdieifkilled]

But what if Tohsaka decides she's going to challenge Falkner again while I'm away? I want to be here in person when she does.

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[returntospring]

If seeing your mother is really important to you, I'm sure nee-san will understand if you want to go. She can challenge the gym anytime, but this holiday only comes once a year.

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[wontdieifkilled]

Um...that's true. But I should talk to Irisviel first.

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[returntospring]

Then do it! [She's not forceful; just encouraging!] You don't want to waste too much time, do you?

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[wontdieifkilled]

Oh, um. Right! That's a good point!