Fate/Counter Order

15 - First Deity

"Can we go home now?" A male voice expressed strain.

"Just a little longer," pleaded another, a little girl with white hair. "We still haven't found the perfect outfits.'

"And you haven't even looked at any clothes for yourself," added a tan-skin girl.

Shirou resigned himself to his fate and entered a clothing store. He was used to this, and he had long learned that it was best to just let the girls be themselves. But then again, some things are worth getting excited about, right?

As he sifted through the racks, a blue shirt caught his eye. It was the color of the Mediterranean Sea, and its fabric felt soft and comfortable against the skin of his palm. The material wasn't plain cotton but rather a high-quality polyester blend. It looked like it could stretch with him, ensuring a regular fit. The print on the shirt is apparent, portraying an image of a seagull. Shirou wondered what other colors were available for this style.

He grabbed the sleeve of the shirt. The tag displayed an expensive price, unsurprising given they were in an upscale store. He decided to get it, noticing Miyu's eyes light up. At least one person had good taste in clothes.

Or relatively, it reminded her of the beach.

Shirou's attention was next drawn to the nearby rack of suits. The pants there were dark blue and looked fairly well-made, though a bit loose and baggy in some parts. The sleeves of the shirts were similarly baggy, but fitted well in the shoulders than the hips. The waist area is more rounded, showing off curves effectively.

One suit caught his interest: a three-piece ensemble. It was a tailored suit with smooth textile and fine rims, featuring two outer buttons and another set inside. Dark in color, it was composed mostly of wool with some silk, and less polyester as indicated by the tag. 'Dolce & Gabbana,' it read, followed by the price: '€2,245.19.'

"Costly much?" He thought. It was definitely worth the price. As €2,245.19 in Japanese Yen would be ¥378,980.65. Money wasn't an issue for them.

The salesperson approached him, after noticing what he was eyeing. She held out his hands so she could position the suit. She smiled pleasantly.

"What size do you want it to be?" She asked. Her accent was thick and her speech was slower.

His response informs her. The suit can only fit him in his adult body.

She nodded in understanding. "I see. We'll get your suit right away."

The three girls behind him continued to browse, and Shirou resumed searching. He ended up finding several pairs of slacks and a few shirts. One of them seemed to match his eyes quite well, but the other, while it had nice lines, simply wasn't enough to match his style. He chose that one and paid for the pair.

Shirou tried on the outfit once and was satisfied. It was a near-perfect fit, with the right amount of length and the flowiest part, which gave it the impression that it could be worn without being uncomfortable. Overall, the overall effect was very pleasing. He took it over to the girls, whose expressions turned into one of utter amazement.

They returned to their shopping spree after that. He spent an additional five minutes picking out a couple of shirts and finally decided on three black ones: one black dress shirt, a deep brown vest, and a dark green tie. The last two shirts were also of decent quality, but they weren't the ones he needed most at the moment. He grabbed the third outfit.

After paying for the clothes, they made their way toward the exit. When they got outside, Shirou looked over at the girls, who had already begun discussing other topics.