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

The gift reception proceeded without any particular trouble, and with probably less than 50 people left now, even if I assumed it took 10 minutes per person, that’s 500 minutes…… It would be done in around 8 hours. But realistically, each conversation would probably only take around 5 minutes, so it’d be finished in about 5 hours.

Still, looking back, I feel like most of my lovers were clumped toward the beginning. Maybe my desire to receive gifts from them early influenced the order.

<ELISE>

And now it was Elise-san’s turn. Before long, she appeared, led by Ein-san, wearing a gentle smile…… or rather, a customer service smile.

Ah, I see. Since there are all kinds of people around, and with Ein-san right beside her, she’s in “fake nice” mode……

[Hello, Kaito-san! Happy birthday!]

[T- Thank you very much.]

I felt a shiver down my spine. I mean, I know it’s rude to say, but she sounded completely different from how she normally talks to me that it was jarring.

Still, I thought it couldn’t be helped…… but just as that crossed my mind, the scenery around me suddenly changed. Or rather than changed, it was more like…… we were still in the same spot at the party venue, but everyone else had vanished.

Judging by the surprised look on Elise-san’s face, this wasn’t something she had done either. So…… what was going on?

Just then, I suddenly heard Canalis-san’s voice echoing throughout the space.

[Yes hello, this is a support feature courtesy of your helpful God! Since I’m an Omnipotent and Omniscient God, I totally understand the situation there. So, I created a space for just the two of you. Feel free to hand over your gift here. Tahaa~~ sorry for the after-the-fact explanation! Once the gift exchange is done, you’ll automatically return and then move on to the next parallel world.]

That’s Canalis-san for you, such precise support. Seeing that Elise-san couldn’t act like herself with others around, she moved just the two of us to another world.

Elise-san let out a deep sigh after briefly showing a very complicated expression.

[……Haahh. Well, there’s no hiding things from an Omnipotent God. It’s just handing over a gift anyway, so it wouldn’t have made much difference to stay in character, but I suppose this way is more relaxing.]

[Honestly, I’m glad like this. If we’re going to talk, I’d rather talk with the real Elise-san.]

[You really don’t hold back with your womanizing lines. The fact that you say them so naturally makes it worse. But if that’s what you prefer, I won’t complain. Anyway, here, I brought your present, so accept it gratefully.]

[Thank you very much…… By the way, is it okay if I ask what’s inside?]

What Elise-san handed me, now back to her usual self, was a small box just big enough to fit in the palm of my hand. The wrapping was stylish and tasteful, very fitting for someone with her taste.

[It’s nothing special. It’s an artichoke ornament.]

[Artichoke?]

[It’s a vegetable. A vegetable, yes, but it’s also considered a plant of good fortune. It’s often used as a motif for ornaments. It’s said to ward off evil and bring good luck…… Basically, it’s a kind of interior decor that’s auspicious in fortune-telling terms. I don’t really think someone like you needs any help improving your luck, but I chose it since it’s unlikely to overlap with anyone else’s gifts and ties into my area of expertise. Just put it somewhere, on a table or a shelf or something.]

[I see. Thank you very much.]

As expected of Elise-san, a fortune teller, it was an ornament meant to boost luck. It was small and could be placed just about anywhere, so I decided I’d decorate my room with it once I got home.

[So, is your gift receiving going smoothly, Human-san?]

[Yes, I’m in the final stretch. I think I can finish within a few more hours.]

[You really are as absurd as ever. Well, I guess someone as thick-skinned and over-the-top as you can manage it without a problem……]

After listening to me, Elise-san gave me a slightly exasperated look, then pulled out a magic box and took out a few bite-sized cookies, handing them to me.

[Not like you need them, but have a little sugar or something.]

[……Thank you. I’ll have some then…… Ah, they’re gently sweet and really delicious.]

[Sheesh…… Well, do your best there. Within reason, that is.]

As she said that and gave me a small smile, I once again thought, despite the things she says, Elise-san really is a kind person.

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<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [God’s support is way too generous…… But since it’s already the final stretch, what I’m really curious about is, who’s going to be the one to give the last present? I feel like all the major characters have already shown up……]

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