A Day in the Life of Rin Tohsaka

The morning sun bathed the city in golden hues, its warmth casting long, soft shadows across the bustling streets of New York. A light breeze carried the scent of freshly brewed coffee and distant car exhaust, blending into an oddly comforting symphony of urban life. The sky was a perfect shade of blue, marred only by the occasional wisps of white clouds drifting lazily overhead. Birds chirped from telephone wires, unaware—or perhaps unbothered—by the chaos that often lurked beneath the city's vibrant surface. The rhythmic honking of impatient drivers and the distant chatter of pedestrians only added to the city's unique melody.

It was, by all accounts, a beautiful day.

Too bad Rin Tohsaka couldn't care less.

Inside the confines of Midtown High's classroom, Rin sat at her desk, propping her head against her palm as she stared blankly at the front of the room. The teacher droned on about something—math, history, possibly the meaning of life for all she knew—but the words blurred together into a monotone hum that Rin had long since learned to tune out.

Two years. Two fucking years. And nothing exciting had happened.

She sighed inwardly, eyes flickering toward the window, watching as a few students outside enjoyed the good weather. I knew going to school would be boring, but I still have to keep up my perfect model student act.

Her fingers tapped lightly against the desk in an idle rhythm, the only outward sign of her mounting frustration. It wasn't like she had expected some grand adventure the moment she arrived in this world. No, she had long since resigned herself to the fact that laying low was necessary. But two years? Not a single anomaly? Not a single rogue mage, hidden relic, or even a stray supernatural disturbance to keep things interesting?

And to top it all off, she was in the same class as Spider-Man—or at least, Peter Parker.

Or rather, pre-Spider-Man. The kid didn't even have his powers yet. Right now, he was just another normal, awkward high school student with no idea of what fate had in store for him.

Honestly, it was a little disappointing.

I thought being in class with the future friendly neighborhood wall-crawler might be fun, but he's just a normal kid right now. No webs, no heroic speeches, no masked villains crashing through the walls—just books, quizzes, and the occasional lunchroom drama. Not exactly what she had in mind when she imagined her life here.

With another sigh, Rin straightened up, feigning attention as the teacher continued their lecture. Maybe today will be different. Probably not. But a girl could hope.

As the final bell rang, Rin rose from her seat with well-practiced grace, gathering her belongings in a fluid motion before heading out of the classroom. The halls bustled with students eager to escape for the day, their conversations blending into a low hum of background noise as she navigated through the crowd.

Stepping outside, she spotted a familiar black car waiting at the curb. The driver's side window rolled down, revealing the ever-reliable Happy Hogan, his expression as neutral as ever. Without a word, Rin slid into the backseat, shutting the door behind her.

As the car pulled away from the school, she casually leaned back, arms crossed. "There's a parent-teacher meeting next week," she informed him, her tone as nonchalant as ever. "Ask Pepper if she's free to attend. If not, you can come as my guardian."

Happy let out a small sigh, his eyes remaining on the road. "Got it. I'll check with her."

Rin nodded, gazing out the window as the city streets blurred past. Another uneventful day.

When she arrived home, she found Tony and Pepper seated in the living room, deep in discussion. Their hushed voices stopped the moment she walked in, their expressions shifting into something oddly guarded.

Rin arched an eyebrow. "Okay, what's going on?"

Pepper shot Tony a pointed look. "You need to tell her."

Tony exhaled, rubbing the back of his neck. "Yeah, I know. It's just... you know, timing and all that."

"Tony," Pepper said flatly. "You've waited two years."

Rin folded her arms, her curiosity piqued. "Waited two years for what?"

Pepper and Tony exchanged glances, each silently trying to push the responsibility onto the other. Finally, Tony sighed and turned to face Rin with uncharacteristic seriousness.

"We'd like to officially adopt you."

Rin blinked. Once. Twice.

"Huh?"

Silence hung heavy in the air. The words echoed in her mind, their weight settling in like a sudden shift in gravity. She opened her mouth to respond, only to close it again. Her brain struggled to process what she had just heard.

She glanced between them, searching for some kind of joke, some punchline she had missed. But Pepper's expression was earnest, and for once, Tony wasn't wearing that usual smirk of his. His gaze held something genuine, something that made her chest tighten in a way she didn't quite understand.

Rin had always been independent. She had lived alone, fought alone, survived alone. Even here, even after being taken in by Tony and Pepper, she had never let herself believe that she was truly part of their family. She had always kept a bit of distance, convinced that this arrangement was temporary, a mere convenience.

But now?

Her fingers curled into fists at her sides. She wasn't sure what she was feeling—gratitude, hesitation, maybe even fear?

Tony cleared his throat, clearly uncomfortable with the silence. "Look, kid, I know this is a lot to take in. But you're already part of this family. This just makes it official."

Pepper offered a soft smile. "No pressure, Rin. You can take your time to think about it."

Rin swallowed, forcing herself to speak past the lump in her throat. "I... I need a minute."

Tony smirked, though there was warmth behind it. "Take all the time you need, kid. Just don't leave us hanging for another two years."

Rin let out a shaky breath, nodding as she turned away. Family, huh? Maybe, just maybe, today was different after all.