I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace

I entered a stylish and calm café, sat at a table, and after confirming with the waiter, I placed a magic tool on the table and activated it.

[Kaito-kun, what’s that magical tool?]

[Oh, this is the portable version of the one used in Nifty. It creates a barrier within a certain range that obstructs recognition and prevents conversations from being overheard.]

[I see. Since Miyama Kaito-sama’s influence shines so brightly it could light up the heavens, it’s understandable that you would attract attention from the general public, so such countermeasures are necessary. By the way, I remember when we went out together before, we gathered quite a lot of attention…… it seems that Miyama Kaito-sama's greatness is something that can be felt just by walking around.]

……No, I’m pretty sure the attention was actually on Olivia-san, not me…… The reason I also took out the magic tool now was to ensure that the people around wouldn’t notice Olivia-san.

In the first place, Olivia-san does have this saint-like aura, but fundamentally, she’s an incredibly beautiful girl, and even without considering her status as the Founder or her sacred aura, she would draw people's attention.

[……Well, leaving that aside, were we supposed to talk about the impressions of the play?]

[Unn, unn! It was such a great play! The ending was just as expected, a happy one, and since the protagonist was a young man, it had that youthful feel to it…… How nice, I wonder where my youth went……]n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

When the topic of the play came up, Kaori-san’s eyes lit up as she began to speak. She really seems to love romance stories, and it must be exciting for her to talk about her impressions of it.

Talking about things you enjoy is really fun, and I totally get the feeling, as I often lose track of time talking with Sieg-san about pets.

[…..I’ve been wondering for a while now, but what exactly is this youth Mizuhara Kaori brings up so often?]

[Well, it’s kind of hard to explain…… but in the world where Kaori-san and I were, we used to call the period when you’re young, like in your teens, "youth". So in this case, I think it’s referring to youthful romantic feelings?]

[U- Unn. When I try to explain it again, it’s kind of difficult…… To Olivia-sama and others, I probably still seem like a child at my age, so it’s really hard to explain but…… I guess it's something like that?]

[I see. So couldn't you just experience that youth from now on?]

[H- Hmmm…… I guess my youth is still ahead of me? No, now that I think about it, that isn't necessarily impossible…… I think I just had this strong sense that youth is something for teens……]

This is a very tough question. After all, Olivia-san is over a thousand years old, and from her perspective, the difference between teens and people in their 20s is probably negligible.

It’s hard to explain youth in a way that Olivia-san can easily understand because, to be honest, even Kaori-san and I use the term somewhat loosely, so when asked "What is the definition of youth?", it’s hard to give a concrete answer.

[W- Well, um, I think it depends on your mindset, and I think it’s fine to interpret it in your own way. If I had to say, it’s like a time of youth, immaturity, and emotional sensitivity?]

[I see. I appreciate your teachings. So, it seems like the definition is somewhat vague. There are also sacred texts that leave certain things open to interpretation, so I understand.]

Unn, I think she’s misunderstanding a bit. Sacred texts would refer to holy scriptures, so there might be a small misconception, but explaining that accurately is difficult, and since Olivia-san seems to understand, I’ll leave it at that.

[By the way, holding hands like we did in the play felt pretty youthful too, don’t you think? But Kaito-kun, you’re really amazing. Honestly, I was wondering if we could smoothly transition from holding hands to that, but it went so smoothly…… I guess it’s probably just a matter of getting used to it?]

[Ah, well, about that, I was planning to mention it at some point but…… I’m sorry. I overheard your conversation on the way to the theater.]

The topic Kaori-san brought up was something I had planned to bring up at some point, so in a way, this would be a good time to do that.

[Eeehhhhh?! Kaito-kun, you were listening to that?!]

[Yes, thanks to Shiro-san's blessing, it seems I can pick up on magical wavelengths like that. I couldn’t find a good moment to bring it up, so I ended up eavesdropping, sorry about that.]

[K- Know you heard that makes it pretty embarrassing…… But I totally understand why it would be hard to bring it up in that situation! If you'd told me you could hear it back then, I probably would’ve panicked and messed it up…… So, in that sense, it might have been better? But, still, it's kind of embarrassing…… Wait, Olivia-sama, you're calm though?]

Hearing Kaori-san’s words, I turned to look at Olivia-san, and indeed, she seemed as calm as ever, with a faint smile on her face, showing no sign of being flustered.

[……Yes. In front of Miyama Kaito-sama, who possesses wisdom that sees through all things, it would be foolish to think that anything could remain hidden. I am ashamed of my own foolishness, but upon further reflection, there is nothing to hide from the great Miyama Kaito-sama. I should have explained everything from the beginning and hoped to receive your sun-like compassion. To witness the wisdom of Miyama Kaito-sama in person, how remarkable it is…… the brilliance of the intelligence reflected in your eyes seems to pierce through the three realms……]

[……I think my understanding of Olivia-sama has increased quite a lot today…… I mean, her face is as calm as usual, but she’s totally panicking and confused, right?]

[……I think so.]

While she looked calm on the surface, it was clear that Olivia-san had entered praise mode, and there was no doubt she was flustered.

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<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [It was repeatedly mentioned before how her expression doesn't change much, but I feel like Olivia's emotional shifts are actually pretty easy to read.]