It seemed to be nighttime here.
And in a park somewhere, a battle was taking place.
The moment they arrived in this small town, all three immediately sensed what was happening.
It wasn't surprisingmost likely, young Sakura and Tomoyo were in the middle of filming again.
Chapter 521: That's Right, Little Tomoyo, I'm Your Future Boyfriend
Takumi and the others quietly hovered above a tall building, observing the situation in the park below.
They were in the middle of capturing a Clow Card.
Thinking of the Clow Cards, Takumi couldn't help but stroke his chin. Honestly, all the Clow Cards were beautiful womenthis was pure bliss. He remembered how much he loved the Clow Cards and Tomoyo when he was a child.
As that thought passed, his gaze fell on the young Tomoyo. His childhood goddess.
At this moment, little Tomoyo was holding a camcorder, eyes sparkling as she excitedly recorded Sakura's performance. She was clearly thrilled.
Takumi smiled as he looked at the scene, then turned his eyes toward the older Tomoyo.
"Tomoyo, what do you think seeing your younger self?"
Tomoyo smiled wryly upon hearing Takumi's question and looked at her younger self.
"Actually, I've seen her beforeeven if only in a dream."
Thanks to her abilities, Tomoyo occasionally saw others in her dreams, including her younger self. So this wasn't particularly surprising.
Takumi was a bit surprised by this. But on further thought, he found it understandable.
Looking into the distance, the battle seemed to have ended. Takumi then led Tomoyo and Bronya down.
At that moment, young Sakura had just rejoined young Tomoyo.
Little Tomoyo, full of excitement, said to Sakura, "Today's Sakura was amazing again!! So cool!"
Sakura blushed shyly. Just as she was about to say something, a voice suddenly rang out.
"I think so too!"
The sudden voice startled the two girls.
Sakura instinctively took out her Clow Cards and entered battle modebut when she saw who it was, she froze.
Especially Tomoyo.
Although the woman had grown up, there was no mistaking her identity.
Wasn't this the grown-up version of Tomoyo?
Or was she perhaps Tomoyo's sister?
Young Tomoyo turned her head and her eyes widened when she saw the older Tomoyo.
"Hello~! Good evening, Sakura, little Tomoyo~!"
Takumi greeted them with a beaming smile.
The two girls were stunned.
"Who are you?"
Sakura looked at Takumi, confusedespecially at the adult Tomoyo.
"I'm Takumi! Her name is TomoyoDaidoji Tomoyo. And this is Bronya."
Takumi smiled warmly at them.
Upon hearing the names, the young Tomoyo and Sakura exclaimed in disbelief.
"That's impossible!!"
Tomoyo? Daidoji Tomoyo?
Not only did they look the same, but even their names matched?
"We're from another world. Tomoyo is your alternate self from that world."
"Andby the wayI'm your future boyfriend."
Takumi added with a sly smile.
Bronya gave him a disapproving look. Taking advantage again, huh?
Tomoyo also looked a bit exasperated.
Really now... don't say random things!
Little Tomoyo's eyes widened in shock.
"Boyfriend?"
Sakura was also stunned.
Tomoyo's future boyfriend?
They were starting to understand who Takumi and this older Tomoyo werebut they hadn't expected Takumi to be Tomoyo's boyfriend!
Little Tomoyo stared at Takumi, her heart full of surprise.
So this is what her future boyfriend would be like?
He actually seemed... pretty great. He fit her aesthetic preferences perfectly.
"Eh eh eh~! Is that true? Tomoyo, look! You'll have such a handsome boyfriend in the future!"
Sakura bounced with excitement, grabbing Tomoyo and gushing with enthusiasm.
Tomoyo laughed awkwardly and blushed.
"Alright, alright, calm down! That's something for the future. Besides, it's probably not that simple."
Despite her embarrassment, little Tomoyo stayed calm. Her gaze turned serious.
She looked at the trio: Takumi, Tomoyo, and Bronya.
"May I ask why you appeared here so suddenly?"
She didn't believe they came here for no reason. There had to be a purpose.
Takumi shook his head with a smile.
"Actually, no reason at all. We just wanted to visit this world's Tomoyo and Sakura. Maybe bring a little warmth."
He suddenly grinned mysteriously.
A portal could be built in Sakura's world, allowing transport within the world. No need to jump straight to Takumi's world. They could first pass through Tomoyo's world, then go to his.
This portal could even be set up in Tomoyo's home, exclusively for the two girls.
As for others? He wouldn't get involved.
Sakura and Tomoyo were confused.
Huh?
Bring warmth? Just to meet us?
They both looked baffled.
"Really, we just came to visit you two. That's all. We'll probably leave soon."
Bronya added after seeing their confusion.
Hearing that, the girls were stunned.
That's it?
They didn't know what to say.
"No need to overthink it. That really is all. I just wanted to satisfy a bit of curiosity and meet little Tomoyo."
Takumi reassured them.
The two girls exchanged glances and finally nodded.
Alright.
They reluctantly accepted his explanation.
After wrapping up, Takumi continued:
"Little Tomoyo, this isn't the best place to talk. Let's head to your house. Tomoyo, you probably want to see your mother in this world too, right?"
Takumi turned his gaze to Tomoyo.
Tomoyo nodded.
Daidoji Sonomiher mother.
In her original world, her mother had already passed away.
But in this world, she was still alive.
Naturally, she wanted to see her.
Little Tomoyo was momentarily stunned by the suggestion. Then, she became anxious.
She looked at Tomoyo nervously.
Her future self had no mother?
She was clever enough to understand what Takumi meant.
Upon realizing this, she grew very uneasy.
Tomoyo noticed and smiled reassuringly.
"Don't worry. I won't let that happen to your world."
She patted little Tomoyo on the head, and the girl quickly calmed down.
Chapter 522: No Way to Explain This Clearly
Tomoyo knew exactly what little Tomoyo was thinkingafter all, it was her younger self. How could she not understand?
So she quickly comforted her. With her here, everything would be fine. Little Tomoyo nodded in agreement and stopped worrying about it.
Seeing this, Takumi immediately opened a space portal leading to little Tomoyo's house.
The sudden appearance of the portal shocked both little Tomoyo and Sakura. It led directly to her home?
Little Tomoyo was dumbfounded.
"Let's go!" Takumi said, then walked through the portal with Bronya.
Tomoyo followed suit, taking little Tomoyo by the hand.
One by one, the group passed through the portal and arrived in Tomoyo's home.
It was only a bit past 8 PM.
Tomoyo's mother, Sonomi Daidouji, was still awake, waiting for her daughter to return.
When little Tomoyo returned, she quickly opened the door and invited everyone in.
Hearing the door open, Sonomi came out.
"To... Tomoyo?"
She was about to say something when she saw the grown-up Tomoyo. She froze.
"Mom!" little Tomoyo called out.
Sonomi, still in her pajamas, stared blankly at the older Tomoyo.
"Mother!" Tomoyo greeted her warmly.
"You're... Tomoyo?" Sonomi snapped back to her senses, utterly confused at the two Tomoyos.
"Yes, I'm also Tomoyo," the older Tomoyo said with a gentle smile.
Seeing that smile, Sonomi was convincedthis was her daughter. She didn't know how she had appeared, but only her daughter could smile like that.
From childhood to now, that gentle expression was something only her beloved daughter could make.
"Mom! Let me explain," little Tomoyo quickly stepped in.
Slowly, Sonomi began to understand. This Tomoyo came from another worldand she was already an adult.
Sonomi was stunned.
And then came another shock: Takumi was Tomoyo's boyfriend?
Her eyes shifted to Takumi with a scrutinizing gaze.
It was the gaze of a mother-in-law evaluating her future son-in-law.
Since the adult Tomoyo was her daughter, Takumi would naturally be her son-in-law. So she needed to assess him properly.
From appearances alone, Takumi was flawless. He also seemed quite powerful. His looks alone already satisfied her.
After all, Sonomi was quite fond of good looks herself.
"Treat Tomoyo well," she finally said.
With that, Sonomi had acknowledged Takumi.
Takumi smiled brightly upon hearing this. Tomoyo, on the other hand, was speechless.
Seriously, this was getting out of hand! They weren't actually in that kind of relationship!
But seeing her mother's expression, she decided not to explain.
It would only make things more complicated.
"Come in and have a seat. Sakura, why don't you stay over tonight? I'll call your house," Sonomi said, turning to Sakura.
Without hesitation, she made the arrangements herself.
Sakura quickly nodded.
"By the way, Tomoyo, why didn't you bring grown-up Sakura with you this time?" Sonomi asked curiously.
Even Sakura looked curious. Could it be that their adult selves didn't get along?
"Sakura recently woke up from a problem she had. That's why I didn't bring hershe's resting at home. We came directly from her place. There'll be chances for you all to meet in the future."
Tomoyo explained everything patiently.
When they heard something had happened to Sakura, Sonomi immediately grew concerned.
"Is she alright?" she asked, visibly worried.
Little Tomoyo was also anxious.
Sakura, however, was baffled.
What happened to her other self?
"She's fine now. Takumi already healed her," Tomoyo said with a smile.
Everyone sighed in relief.
Soon, they all sat down and chatted. Sonomi asked questions, and Tomoyo answered.
Luckily, Sakura and the others didn't have school the next day. Otherwise, they would have been sent to bed already.
Once the conversation died down a bit, Takumi spoke.
"I plan to set up a portal in your home. That way, you can visit Tomoyo's world anytime. She's a princess there, and the portal will be built in her royal residence. Please keep it a secretI won't interfere too much with your world.
"Sakura, little Tomoyo, you could come to my world to study. You can learn all kinds of magic and such. Everything is taught in my world. Especially little Tomoyono matter the world, your talent is extraordinary."
He looked at little Tomoyo as he said this.
Little Tomoyo was momentarily stunned.
She had talent?
She had never thought of herself that way.
Could it be she had magical talent too?
Tomoyo was equally curious.
Sonomi's eyes sparkled at Takumi's words.
"That sounds great! Thank you."
She fully supported Takumi's suggestion. Tomoyo had already told her about his world.
If her daughter could go study there, it would be amazing.
Gaining supernatural powers? Even better.
If Takumi said she had talent, then it must be true.
She was really looking forward to it. Maybe she could visit Takumi's world too.
After everyone agreed, Takumi got to work.
Sonomi chose an unoccupied room for him to build the portal.
When he finished, Takumi said,
"We'll head back for now. Tomorrow, use this gate to go directly to Tomoyo's palace. For now, everyone should get some rest."
It was getting late, so he decided to leave things for tomorrow.
Chapter 523: My Wife Is About to Give Birth
Daidouji Sonome stared at the portal in front of her with amazement. Though she was tempted to step through immediately, she checked the time and realized it wasn't the right moment.
Since that was the case, they could just wait until tomorrow. There was no rush.
After chatting a bit more with Daidouji Sonome, Takumi left with Bronya and Tomoyo. This visit really was just to check in on young Tomoyo and Sakura. Tomorrow would be a better time to continue the conversation. Perhaps by then, Takumi could also study the Clow Cards more closelymaybe even remodel them.
He considered turning them into Class Cards like the ones used by Illyasviel in Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya. Wouldn't it be cool if Sakura could perform a Fantasia Summon? Takumi was genuinely looking forward to this.
After opening the portal, he returned. Tomoyo remained in her palace. She had already made arrangements for tomorrow. Once the younger Tomoyo and the others arrived, she would show them around.
Tomoyo had instructed her staff: if someone who looked very similar to her suddenly appeared in the palace, notify her immediately. When they heard this order, the staff were quite puzzled.
Someone who looked like Princess Tomoyo? Was that even possible?
Still confused, they took note of the instruction.
...
Back at home, Takumi and Bronya had returned. Bronya couldn't help but ask:
"When are you planning to bring the Fate universe over?"
Takumi was caught off guard by the sudden question.
"What's up? Is there a problem?"
"Not exactly," Bronya replied, "I just think the Clow Cards are quite similar to the Class Cards used by Magical Girl Illya. Maybe we could experiment a little?"
Bronya had been thinking about this on the way home and found the idea rather intriguing.
Takumi lit up at her suggestion. "I thought the same thing just now. Sounds like a great idea. I can manufacture some myself. I still remember the techniques for creating Class Cards."
He grinned. "Maybe I could even make myself into a Heroic Spirit card."
His enthusiasm grew as he spoke. Not only could he turn himself into a Class Card, but if needed, he could also replicate the powers of others into similar cardsso long as they cooperated. It seemed like a fun idea.
He even considered handing a few outlet others borrow his power, perhaps.
"I could be a lender of powers!"
"Uhh... maybe don't," Bronya quickly interjected. "You're seriously thinking of lending out your powers? Are you trying to start a war?"
Takumi's strength was overwhelming. Lending that out would be too dangerous. Such immense power wasn't easy to control, and it could easily lead to problems.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Takumi reassured. "I was just speculating. Maybe once our world fully evolves into something like the Little Garden (Box Garden), then I'll consider creating Gift Cards."
He certainly wouldn't release his power carelessly. Only when it was necessary.
Bronya nodded and said no more.
Ram and Rem had already gone to bed. Takumi and Bronya didn't disturb them. After washing up, they went to rest as well.
