Aozaki Aoko Case File

Credits: Surge1301

Aoko hesitated no further, picked up her package, and used a teleportation spell to return to her apartment near the University of Tokyo.

 Since she had set the package on the ground earlier, it was now slightly dusty. Aoko used a small cleaning spell to tidy it up. She discarded the unnecessary wrapping, took out the pristine wrapping paper and ribbons she had prepared, and carefully rewrapped each item. She tied the ribbons into elegant bows, giving the gifts a polished look.

Once all the presents were neatly arranged in the storage cabinet, Aoko considered her tasks for the day complete.

As for vampires and undead creatures, they weren't part of her concerns. She had no intention of acting as a vigilante for free, unlike the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, who spent his nights fighting crime in a tight suit.

The underworld of Tokyo in this world of the Typemoon World had its fair share of issues. Beyond the scheming magus, it was suspicious that in a city with a known Holy Church presence, creatures like undead and vampires could still hunt civilians unchecked. Aoko couldn't believe there wasn't some underlying conflict of interest at play.

After relaxing for a while, she took out her spellbook to study and refine her magic.

In this era, smartphones didn't exist yet, and the internet was still in its infancy. Compared to modern video games, Aoko found researching arcane theories about the woven fragment far more intriguing and engaging.

...

Thus, time passed, and the day of her entrance interview at the University of Tokyo arrived.

Aoko had inquired beforehand about the necessary etiquette for the interview. Knowing that proper attire was required, she took some time to prepare. She tied her long hair into a high ponytail and opted for a sleek black women's suit paired with a white shirt, striking a balance between a student and a young professional.

The interview took place in a small classroom that could comfortably seat about 20 people.

The process included a range of sections: professional knowledge questions (covering high school material and slightly beyond), a self-introduction and personal information segment, a demonstration of her academic plan, and a Q&A session.

Aoko answered questions like, "Why did you choose the University of Tokyo?" "Did you apply to other schools?" "Why this particular major?" and "How do you feel about your written exam performance?" with ease. Judging by the interviewers' reactions, they seemed quite satisfied with her responses.

The entire interview lasted about an hour and a half. Factoring in the rigorous selection process, Aoko had a rough idea of the number of new students in her major, confirming that the University of Tokyo was committed to elite education.

After finishing the interview, Aoko left the science department building and let out a sigh of relief, undoing her ponytail.

It wasn't that she had felt nervous during the interview, but she disliked overly formal settings. To maintain a serious appearance, she had tied her ponytail tighter than usual, which was mildly uncomfortable.

The good news was that the entrance exam was finally over. She could return to Kuonji Manor in Misaki Town to await her acceptance letter.

...

Once back at Kuonji Manor via teleportation, Aoko distributed the gifts she had prepared. Even Alice, who rarely showed much emotion, seemed pleased with her gift.

Only Touko appeared a bit sulky. Receiving the same type of dress as Kohaku and HIsui, the twin maids, meant she had to endure their enthusiastic excitement as they shared their joy. This led to Touko being metaphorically seated at the kid's table." Aoko added to her woes by mischievously forcing her to try on the new dress on the spot.

Touko's eyes dulled with resignation as she faced an onslaught of "So cute!" praises, adopting a "just get it over with" attitude.

...

By March 20th, Aoko found a large envelope in the Kuonji Manor mailbox.

Inside was her acceptance letter from the University of Tokyo, along with informational materials and a photo ID student card bearing her name.

As expected, Aoko had been successfully admitted to the mathematics program in the Faculty of Science. Classes would begin on April 10th.

Though she didn't feel the need for a grand celebration, she prepared an extra-special dinner that night for everyone at Kuonji Manor.

She had recently learned a few European dishes that catered to Asian tastes, such as French red wine-braised beef ribs, French carrot beef stew, and Spanish seafood paella. The feast left everyone happy and satisfied.

Even the usually stoic Sella surprised Aoko by joining her in the kitchen to learn the recipes. Compared to her time at the Einzbern workshop, she seemed more human now.

Meanwhile, Leysritt, another homunculus maid from Einzbern, exhibited a childlike demeanor. When eating her favorite foods, her puffed cheeks made her resemble a hamster, endearing her to the younger residents more than Sella's stricter demeanor.

...

By late March, Aoko received a letter from the head of the Edelfelt family.

The letter detailed their successful adoption of Tohsaka Tokiomi's eldest daughter, Tohsaka Rin, who had officially changed her surname to Edelfelt and become Luvia's younger sister.

The Edelfelts expressed satisfaction with Rin's talents. Both the Tohsaka and Edelfelt families specialized in jewel magecraft, and Rin's aptitude for it far exceeded her father's. As the eldest daughter of the Tohsaka family, Rin's future seemed free of financial worries.

Aoko was puzzled by this development. Wasn't Tohsaka Sakura supposed to be the one sent away? Why had things reversed?

Still, it wasn't a bad outcome. Aoko was curious about how Sakura would grow up remaining in the Tohsaka family. Would she turn into a little devil like BB?

The letter also mentioned recent conflicts between Tokiomi and another local magus family, the Matous. Tokiomi had personally confronted the Matou family, leading to a tense fallout between the two families.

Aoko wasn't surprised. It seemed her earlier request to Touko to add some extras to the letter she'd sent had been very effective. At the very least, it ensured that the honest man Tokiomi wouldn't be tricked into giving Sakura away to the Matous.