Chapter 7 : Can't you make a decision?

"Usually you are more organized than that." He couldn't help but comment and Shirou chuckled a bit.

"Yep, stuff happens." Now that Shirou thinks about it… "This is going to be the last time we hang out."

"Maybe, if you start to see your friends outside the school for once." Shirou winced. "Don't look at me like that. You are the one that says 'sorry I am busy tonight' or 'I can't do it tomorrow'. Really Emiya, I swear that is like you are living a double life."

"I just like to spend time with my family." Which he does, to be fair.

"And that is fine but if I noticed you know it is a problem." Issei could see that Shirou was properly chastised and let out a sigh. "But don't worry. I am not moving from the temple or whatever. If you want we can try and do… 'normal student's' stuff."

"... You got called on it too… didn't you?"

"I don't know what you are talking about." But Issei had a tell, he always fixes his glasses and turns his head when he is frustrated at something someone said.

"Sure, next year we can go and… try 'normal student's stuff'." Shirou got up and moved to shake his friend's hand. "Good luck there, Student Council President."

"Ha! It may not be that much of a right thing Shirou… But I swear to you I shall give my best, after I pass the test to get in."

After their small moment Shirou decided to save his lunch for later. "Ah! Do you need something looked after? Considering this is the last day it may as well be the last chance for a while."

"You do realize that we are going on a break right?"

"And the people who will need to come on said break to not repeat a year?" Well… Issei couldn't exactly disagree and Shirou was offering.

"Sometimes Shirou I think you are too nice for your own good."

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After the classes Shirou got to work. There were some computers and a heater that needed small repairs, at least the computers did need some cleaning while the heater was starting to make a weird noise.

Issei said that he didn't need to bother that much but Shirou liked working with his hands. Ryuudou offered to stay but there was no need, Shirou would finish it quickly… Until he found a problem.

It was nothing big, per say, but the condition of the heater when he stopped to check was… precarious... as in a fire hazard waiting to happen.

There were no spare parts and he knew it was not safe to leave that alone if no one fixed it soon.

After some thinking he decided to call one person from the administration. Took over half an hour for someone to get there and while they trusted Shirou's expertise they didn't understand the explanation at all.

After another half hour a proper repairman was called.

"Kid got a point, this is trash."

"But Yamanisuke-san, there is really nothing that can be done?" Shirou didn't know the man but he was sweating a lot and it was not that hot.

"Well… you can buy a new one." The bald teacher started to sweat some more, Shirou pitted the man since this was not really his job.

"I think I need to call the director for this…"

"Can't you make a decision? I also need my own payment." The old repair man said.

"Hum… Sir…" Shirou felt that he should say something. "If you have some spare parts we can make this last a bit more. Also you will be able to receive a faster payment, right?" The last part had Shirou asking the teacher.

"I do have some spare but what are you? The junior repair brigade?" Yamanisuke asked.

"No, I just like to help." Shirou smiled to try and reassure the man and the old man chuckled.

"Kids these days… fine I will get some parts in my car but you better buy a new one sometime before the next year starts." The teacher felt reassured by the compromise.

"I am sure the headmaster won't find problems in agreeing with it." Now the bald man was calmer, it was evident he had no power to make decisions and the fact that the heater will last until the director can have a say is a bonus.

"The budget here must suck." Shirou heard the repair mumble but at that he could only smile. The man did have a point.

With Shirou's help the man finished the job without further troubles and left without hesitation.

"Thanks for the help Emiya-kun." The teacher Yatame bowed to him in appreciation.

"It was nothing sensei. I was just taking a look and saw a problem, that was all."

"Still… It is already night." The two looked to the sky and the sun had almost set completely. "I made you waste so much time, I am sorry your last day had to end like this."

"I already said it was fine. I stayed to help because I wanted to." Besides, he likes to help.

"You are truly too nice Emiya-kun." The teacher started to move back to the school. "I will need to fill out a report asking for a new heater, you are welcome to wait for your parents in the teacher's lounge if you want."

"It will be fine, have a good night sensei." Shirou waves at his teacher and gets moving to leave until he remembers something. "Ah. I forgot to pass the kendo club."

Changing direction he made the steps to the small building that was the club he was a part of. Shirou didn't plan to be a part of it next year since he found problems because he isn't competitive enough and one of his classmates almost picked a fight because of it.

But that was a problem for next year, he was still a part of the club and it was only fair that he gets the last gift from his teacher if just to not hurt her feelings.