Whether it was Tohsaka Aoi or Zenjou Aoi, it didn't matter.
For now, it was correct to call her Tohsaka Aoi.
After speaking, Kaito looked at Sakura and extended his hands, signaling for her to come forward.
Sakura understood Kaito's meaning. She gently walked out from behind Rin and stood before him.
At this time, Sakura was not yet the future Matou Sakura with purple hair and purple eyes, but like her sister Rin, she had black hair and blue eyes.
Was she cute? She was quite cute.
Now at 5 years old, she still had the un-lost baby fat.
For example, a round little face, small tender hands, and chubby little legs in white socks.
But perhaps because the character was too deeply ingrained, it made Kaito think that the purple-haired, purple-eyed version of her was even cuter.
However, it was said that if she mastered Void-attribute Magecraft, her hair color might change.
But this was all just fanfiction settings; who knew if it was true or false.
After all, previously he had gone out to show off based on novels, and it turned out the novels were all fake!
"Oh, so well-behaved. How old are you now?"
"5, 5 years old..."
Sakura answered obediently.
"Is that so? Then, would you be willing to become my daughter? From now on, my wife and I will raise you together, teach you to use Magecraft, and study together with your sister Illya, okay?"
"..."
She hesitated.
This was normal.
Hearing Kaito's words, Sakura turned her gaze towards her biological sister, Rin, then turned her head to look at her mother, Aoi.
At this moment, Rin neither wanted to agree, yet felt that her sister staying with Kaito seemed like a very good choice. Thus, she fell into a state of indecision.
After all, from her father, Rin knew the reason for his actions. Besides that, she also guessed that even if Sakura wasn't transferred out now, she might be in the future.
For example, in other timelines, Sakura was transferred to the Edelfelt Family.
So it can be said that Tokiomi still had other choices.
Aoi's attitude was as usual.
She had a decent impression of Kaito. Although she was still very afraid of him, based on their brief understanding, she thought Kaito was a very good man.
Looking at how harmonious Illya and Kaito were, she also hoped Sakura could enjoy such happiness.
"Alright, since you haven't refused, I will adopt Tohsaka Sakura from now on. If you miss her, you can use this phone. The Einzbern Family will send a car to pick you up. Of course, you can also come in person."
He placed the prepared phone in front of her.
This phone was a product of this world. Even if Aoi didn't know how to use it, phones had simple functions at this time. And since Irisviel's number was already saved, she would slowly learn how to use it.
"Um... Uncle Kaito, are you, are you really taking my little sister away?"
"Well, yes, Tohsaka Rin. If I don't take your little sister away, she might eventually be transferred elsewhere. Rather than that, it's better if I adopt her."
Kaito also reached out for her to come over. Rin hesitated for a moment, then nodded and stood beside Sakura.
"You two will always be sisters. No one can sever the bond between you."
"Even if I take your sister away, if you miss her later, you can come and play with her. And my daughter Illya, I believe she will welcome you too."
He reached out and stroked the hair of the two sisters, then called Illya over, and the three girls stood side by side.
"From now on, Illya will be the big sister. You need to take good care of your little sister, understand?"
"I understand, Daddy! I will take good care of my little sister! Including Tohsaka Rin too!"
Illya happily raised her hand and replied.
"Mm, that's settled then! Sakura, go pack your clothes. I'll take you with me soon."
"O-okay..."
Sakura glanced at her future father (Kaito), then at her future sister (Illya). Combined with what Kaito had said earlier, that her mother and sister would come to visit her, she felt much better inside.
A faint smile appeared on her usually expressionless face, and she turned and went back to her room.
Since Illya was very interested and wanted to take care of this new little sister, she called out too and followed along to help.
"Um... Uncle Kaito, thank you!"
"Oh? Why are you thanking me?"
Rin's sudden thanks piqued Kaito's interest.
"It's just... I, I don't know, I just thought that if it's Uncle Kaito, maybe my little sister's future life would be much happier, so I... thank you..."
'Sure enough, Tsundere traits exist from childhood.'
'She just wasn't as skilled as in the future, just a bit shy.'
He reached out and stroked her head, then took out three lollipops, telling her to share them with Sakura and Illya, and to help her sister pack her clothes.
"Zenjou Aoi, don't be so sad. Just like your daughter said, this isn't a bad thing, but a good thing."
"Yes, yes! I will treat her like my own daughter too! If necessary, I'll also bring them to visit you~"
Irisviel helped from the sidelines. Aoi's somewhat sad expression finally eased, her face gradually regaining its color, and she revealed a faint, relieved smile.
"I leave everything to you. I trust you."
"Mm! As for Tohsaka Tokiomi, just tell him what happened. If there's a problem, have him come directly to me. The address is here."
Kaito took a stack of sticky notes from Irisviel's bag, wrote down the address, and placed it in front of Aoi.
Then he got up and went to Sakura's room, leaving the rest to Irisviel.
After all, it was hard to talk freely with a man present, but Irisviel could certainly communicate well with her.
"Illya, Sakura, I'm here to help you."
"Daddy, come quick! I can't reach the clothes on this wardrobe, it's too high."
"Okay, okay, I'll help you."
He packed all of Sakura's clothes into a suitcase, found a few cloth bags for her shoes, stuffed them into the suitcase as well, and then directly stored it in the Gate of Babylon.
This scene surprised Sakura a bit, while Rin and Illya, who had seen it before, weren't so surprised.
"Irisviel, are you ready?"
"I'm ready, darling~"
"Mm, we're ready here too! Then let's go!"
Holding Sakura in one arm and leading Illya by the hand, with a somewhat reluctant Rin following behind, they went to the living room to say goodbye to Aoi. A long sedan slowly arrived, and everyone got in and left, heading for the Einzbern Castle in Fuyuki City.
Two hours later...
Tokiomi returned, mentally exhausted, but upon entering the living room...
"Where is my daughter!?"