The plan for the year lies in spring, the plan for the day lies in the morning.
But in Ryuya's view, the lunch break is actually more important.
After all, it's a crucial period to replenish the body's energy to face the afternoon classes and work, as well as a relaxing respite from the busy morning.
In a small classroom somewhere in Shuchi'in University, theoretically, this should be a club activity room or storage room. But Shuchi'in University has a large student body and a vast campus, so it's normal to have a few undiscovered or abandoned places, right?
After simply cleaning this place, which is often used in games as a special scene or for various 'plays', with magecraft, Ryuya made it his personal cafeteria and nap room.
"Hmm... what should I do next in life?"
Having lived three lifetimes as the Sun-Crowned King, the Lord of the End, which translates to over a hundred years, this constituted a significant part of Ryuya's sense of existence.
Even though the life simulation was complete, he still carried those deeply ingrained memories.
Initially, he just wanted to protect the Yukinoshita Family who adopted him and live well in this stitched-together world full of supernatural forces.
But now, having gained new power, Ryuya felt somewhat lost, unsure what to do next.
"Let me see... Britain's history indeed has my footprints."
Browsing the legends of King Arthur on his phone, which should follow Uther's death, now contained many additional descriptions.
[He was the successor of both the White and Red Dragons, the legend of Avalon.]
[He was the king who prolonged the Age of Gods, the man even the world's end could not stop.]
Information about the Sun-Crowned King, though blurred by time, showed that his deeds were clearly etched into history.
Looking at these accounts that felt utterly real to him but read like legendary biographies in a historical context, Ryuya decided: He would continue growing stronger, strong enough to see Artoria and the others again, to formally fulfill his duties as a husband.
"Artoria, Morgan, Merlin, Vivian, in the past I lived as Britain's king. Now, I will search for your traces as your lover."
A thousand years is enough to erase everything. Although he didn't know if Artoria and the others were in the Throne of Heroes or somewhere else, Ryuya felt certain he could find them.
And the Life Simulator offered three chances daily. Ryuya decided to use them later at night.
For now, he would focus on his studies and taking care of the Yukinoshita Family.
Opening the window, feeling the incoming breeze, he could sense the era's mana within the harmonious, lush sunlight. Indeed, modern mana couldn't compare to the Age of Gods, not even to Camelot at the end of that era.
Gently absorbing the energy in the air, he somewhat understood why modern magi were so weak.
Closing his eyes slightly, enjoying life, he rarely allowed himself to relax so completely, no longer needing to maintain the king's meticulous demeanor. He didn't resist the sweet, drowsy feeling, simply letting his eyes rest.
After an indeterminate time, footsteps outside reached Ryuya's ears. Even asleep, he could easily detect someone's approach.
He didn't open his eyes. He already knew who it was, so there was no need to wake up.
"Wake up, Ryuya."
A disturber of light dreams.
"Ryuya, time to wake up."
Still wanted to sleep though.
Unaware of Ryuya's thoughts, the girl calling him clearly didn't want to give up. Her voice gradually grew louder, and a small hand gently pressed on his shoulder, as if to shake him awake.
"Wake up, Ryuya."
Ryuya finally opened his eyes.
What met his gaze was a face capable of both scowls and smiles.
Her fine features, slightly glowing in the sunlight, seemed like strokes carefully drawn by God on a canvas. Just looking at her could make innocent boys, even middle-aged men, feel their hearts stir. This girl was none other than Ryuya's younger sister, Yukinoshita Yukino.
"Ryuya, how come you started eating and sleeping by yourself without waiting for me?"
Yukino, who usually had lunch and a nap with Ryuya, was now slightly bent over, looking down at him lying on the desk.
Due to the perfect angle, her uniform's collar not being fully buttoned, and their almost non-existent distance, Ryuya could clearly see a glimpse of a delightful color from a certain perspective.
Whether she hadn't noticed her accidental exposure or was doing it intentionally, at this moment, Yukino exuded not the slightest vulgarity but an indescribable cuteness.
Staring intently at Ryuya, Yukino suddenly noticed some changes in her brother.
"Ryuya, did you get plastic surgery?"
His originally quite handsome appearance had become even more refined than before, with proportions like a golden sculpture that made it hard to look away.
An elusive aura of nobility and authority emanated from him. Yukino, who already liked Ryuya very much, even to the point of vowing to marry no one else, was momentarily mesmerized.
After a long moment, the girl finally snapped out of it, secretly cursing herself, 'What's the point of being so good-looking? To attract girls?'
Although she wasn't in the same faculty as Ryuya, she had heard people talk about the handsome new student from the China is. Yukinoshita felt inexplicably sad.
"Plastic surgery? What nonsense are you talking about, you silly girl?"
Somewhat baffled by Yukino's behavior, feeling his silly younger sister might be a bit too airheaded today, Ryuya had prepared bento for two before leaving home.
The reason he cooked himself wasn't because the school lacked a cafeteria, but because both he and Yukino were somewhat picky eaters.
He thought his silly sister might eat alone due to her strange mood, but somehow the girl had managed to find him.
"I just need a slight sniff to know where you are, Ryuya!"
As if reading his mind, Yukino pouted, revealing two cute little canine teeth.
'Are you a dog nose? Even Merlin wasn't this good.'
He silently complained in his heart, not voicing his retort.
Always indulgent towards Yukino, he simply watched as the girl took out the bento on her own.
"Ryuya, where did you find this place? It seems really nice."
Eating her bento while looking around the small classroom, Yukino found the conditions quite good: clean, tidy, reasonably spacious. Although there were only some desks and chairs without proper furniture, it was quite satisfactory.
It's just that the drowsy Ryuya beside her somewhat spoiled the scenery.
'What a stinky older brother!'