DanMachi: Unlimited Blade Works

"Knock, knock, knock!"

It was noon the next day. Shirou, still in bed after just waking up, heard a knock on his door before he could even move.

"Who is it?"

"Brother, it's me."

"Ais, wait a moment, I'm not up yet!"

"Okay."

Shirou quickly got out of bed, feeling groggy from the late night. After returning the previous evening, it had already been late, and the banquet had kept everyone up until dawn. That's why he had slept in until noon. He hastily got ready, opened the door, and greeted Ais.

"What's up, Ais? Did you need something as soon as I wake up?" Shirou asked, leading Ais to sit at the small table he had prepared and starting to make tea.

"About teaching Bell tomorrow, I want to join too! I don't want to just stand by and do nothing." Ais said. Shirou, placing the teacup in front of her, smiled wryly.

Although it was a bit troublesome, Shirou had expected this. This was Ais's personality. "I understand. Then you can come to the teaching session tomorrow morning too!"

"Mm!" Ais nodded with satisfaction at his agreement.

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"Eh...! Ais is coming too?!" Lefiya exclaimed from the forging room, where Shirou was busy crafting weapons.

"That's right. She doesn't want to reap what she hasn't sown. It fits her personality," Shirou responded without looking up.

"I see," Lefiya muttered to herself.

Lefiya had come to inform Shirou about a celebration later that evening to celebrate his and Ais's breakthrough. Unlike the small private celebration they had the previous night, this one was a large-scale celebration for the entire Familia. It was amusing because, typically, a collective celebration would precede a private one. But for them, it was the other way around. After giving Shirou the news and having nothing else to do, Lefiya started chatting with him. It was then that she learned about Ais's involvement.

After a moment of silence, Lefiya suddenly said, "I want to go too!"

Thud!

In a moment of distraction, Shirou damaged the weapon he was working on. He shook his head helplessly and tossed it aside. Turning around, he wiped his hands with a towel and replied, "Lefiya, Ais and I don't have anything to teach you. Wouldn't it be better to train with Riveria?"

"But I want to be with Ais and you, Big Brother!" Lefiya said, stepping forward and taking Shirou's hand. She looked up at him with teary eyes.

Seeing her look, Shirou's prepared response vanished. He was helpless against such a pleading expression.

"Alright, alright. You can come along then. I'll think carefully about how to train you."

"Yay, Brother is the best!" Lefiya cheered, leaping into Shirou's arms, wrapping her arms around his neck, and lifting herself off the ground.

Shirou couldn't help but smile at Lefiya's increasingly comfortable behavior around him. She was almost like a little devil—when did he cultivate this side of her? She reminded him a bit of Sakura. Though he smiled at her happiness, a hint of longing and sadness lingered in his expression.

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After Lefiya left, excited by the new development, Shirou stopped his crafting and began to focus on magic swords. Despite all the events during the Dungeon expedition, he hadn't forgotten his goal with the magic swords. After testing several types, he had found the best research path for himself.

Unlike the local demands of Orario, Shirou needed magic swords that were truly single-use. In Orario, blacksmiths had been researching magic swords that could be used multiple times, but this came at the cost of sacrificing other aspects of the weapon. That wasn't what Shirou wanted. He desired a magic sword that would unleash all its power in a single strike. After all, his magic swords were all projected products, except for a few masterpieces.

Moreover, the magic swords Shirou aimed to create needed to be compatible with his explosion ability, allowing them to unleash even greater explosions. After all, Shirou's Broken Phantasm detonated the weapon itself. This made his demands for magic swords unique in this world. Therefore, he had to modify and research them on his own. It was a laborious task, but it was one he embraced, as it was a strength he relentlessly pursued.

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Later that evening, the Twilight Mansion was bustling with preparations for the Familia-wide celebration. As one of the main figures, Shirou arrived early and personally prepared snacks to treat everyone. After all, he had specially cooked a feast for the Dungeon exploration team the night before, so he couldn't show favoritism! Even though he wasn't hosting the entire dinner, Shirou made sure there were special dishes on the table.

Speaking of cooking, Shirou's culinary skills had improved dramatically since his arrival in Orario. His cooking wasn't always this refined, but with the knowledge passed down from Gods—such as Hephaestus, Goibniu, and others—Shirou's culinary prowess had grown exponentially. These Gods had continued their original professions even after coming to the surface, but cooking knowledge in Orario wasn't as organized. It was scattered and not formalized. Shirou, however, had absorbed this knowledge and rapidly improved. With his skills as a master chef, his progress had been astonishing. Could it be that Shirou had the potential to become a Grand Chef? He wondered to himself.

"Look, Shirou is cooking himself!"

"Ah! I want some, I want some!"

"Quick, quick! I can't wait!"

Hearing the voices of hungry adventurers, Shirou smiled and served the special snacks he had prepared, watching as they eagerly scrambled for them. It was amusing.

"Don't snatch it, this is mine!"

"Loki-sama, you shouldn't snatch it! Eating is one thing, but how can you just take it away?!"

"Ha! What's it to you? I'm a chief god!"

"Who cares who you are!"

Listening to the noise in the dining hall, Shirou smiled and motioned for Ais and Lefiya to come over. Once they did, he led them to the kitchen.

"Let's eat alone! Don't fight with those beasts outside. I prepared something special just for you!" Shirou said softly, gently stroking their hair. "Taking care of my little sisters? I'm a professional."

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