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

They sat side by side on a bench, watching the cityscape as the sunset descended. The red-brick buildings glowed in the evening sun, creating a scene that, while full of life, also exuded a mysterious charm. Although it wasn’t for a long time, Kaito and the others etched the beauty of the spectacular view into their memories.

As the sun set and darkness enveloped the surroundings, the Illumination Magic Tools installed in the park illuminated the area. Naturally, the conversation turned to heading back to the city and making their way to the restaurant, their final stop of the day.

[Do we still have quite a bit of time before the reservation?]

[Yes. Even if we take more time going back than we did coming up, it won’t be a problem. We should even have a little time to browse some shops along the way……]

[……Olivia-san?]

After responding to Kaito’s question, Olivia seemed to be deep in thought, occasionally glancing at Kaito’s face. She looked as though she wanted to say something but hesitated. Noticing her demeanor, Kaito spoke to her, prompting Olivia to make up her mind and open her mouth with a resolute expression.

[……Miyama Kaito-sama. I am fully aware that this is an extremely rude and irreverent request, but I have a wish that I hope you can grant. I am willing to accept any punishment afterward, so I humbly ask for your compassion……]

[Unn? No, there’s no need to make such a big deal out of it. If it’s something I can do, please feel free to ask.]

It was very rare for Olivia to ask Kaito for anything. Though Kaito tilted his head in slight surprise, being the inherently kind person he was, he would never dismiss a request from someone close to him.

[My heartfelt gratitude for your generosity…… To explain my request to Miyama Kaito-sama, I would like to ask for the honor of the act known as the princess carry that I received earlier…… Would you please also grant it to Mizuhara Kaori?]

[……Eh?]

[Uehhh!?]

Olivia’s words were completely unexpected. While Kaito looked surprised, Kaori was utterly shocked.

(Eehhh!? W- Why am I suddenly being brought into this!? There’s no way this conversation was heading in this direction, right? Olivia-sama also looked completely serious there…… Eh? Ehhh? Why?)

Kaori was bewildered as to why the conversation had taken this turn. Olivia, however, was entirely serious. Noticing Kaori’s astonishment, Olivia turned toward her and gave a small, gentle smile.

[……Mizuhara Kaori, I am deeply grateful for the kindness you showed earlier by suggesting that I be carried up. Even though you’ve mentioned before that you admired the act of a princess carry, rather than wanting it for yourself, you prioritized me instead. Your selflessness is something I deeply appreciate. That’s why I hope to assist in fulfilling the wish you set aside for my sake.]

[……Huh? Eh? Ah……]

Hearing Olivia’s words, spoken with a serene, almost saint-like smile, Kaori was left speechless…… A moment later, her expression shifted as if she’d remembered something.

(……A- Ahh, I did say that. I’m pretty sure I said something like, "I long for princess carries" or "I’d like to experience it once" when we were chatting about date ideas!)

At her core, Olivia was a pure-hearted person. She held no resentment or embarrassment about the suggestion Kaori made earlier regarding the princess carry.

Instead, she had interpreted it as Kaori’s thoughtful consideration of her physical limitations and sincere effort to create opportunities for a date-like experience.

Because of this, Olivia felt a deep sense of gratitude. It was this gratitude that drove her to take such a significant step————- asking Kaito for a favor, something she rarely did, all for Kaori’s sake.

[Going downhill shouldn’t be an issue. Even during the previous trip to Hero’s Hill, though I was fatigued, I managed to make it down without any problems. I believe I can do the same this time without Miyama Kaito-sama’s help. So, if Miyama Kaito-sama doesn’t mind, I humbly ask that you grant Mizuhara Kaori this kindness.]

[……Errr, I’m fine with that but…… what about you, Kaori-san?]Nôv(el)B\\jnn

[…………………]

Kaito, clearly puzzled, turned to Kaori, who had a complicated expression on her face. If she were to be honest, Kaori did feel some longing for the idea of a princess carry, and she had always wanted to experience it at least once. However, the embarrassment she felt far outweighed those desires, so under normal circumstances, she would have declined.

However, right now, Kaori was wrestling with a slight pang of guilt in her heart. When she had suggested the princess carry during the climb, she had genuinely been thinking of Olivia’s well-being and trying to offer her support. That much was undeniable, and her primary motivation had indeed been out of care. But…… there had also been a small part of her that simply wanted to see a princess carry up close, to witness a scene straight out of a youthful romcom. That selfish, personal desire had played a minor role in her suggestion.

Yet Olivia had accepted Kaori’s proposal with pure and genuine intentions, completely free of malice. Driven by that same sincerity, Olivia had then asked Kaito to offer Kaori the same opportunity, out of sheer kindness.

Faced with such a pure request from Olivia, Kaori felt overwhelmed with guilt. It was impossible for her to disregard the kindness of someone who was so wholeheartedly considerate of her.

After a brief silence…… looking somewhat exasperated, Kaori finally sighed and nodded.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [In this way, she's kind of similar to Isis———– completely pure-hearted, 100% good intentions, and probably needing an enormous amount of courage just to make a request to Kaito…… With that much sincerity, Kaori can’t exactly refuse…… D*mn it! That means the princess carry is pretty much a done deal!!!]