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

Kaito is certainly more experienced in romance compared to Olivia or Kaori, having even embraced his lovers before. However, wrapping his arms around two women simultaneously, neither of whom is his lover, was a first for him. He hesitated over whether or not to act.

(H- Hmmm. Neither Olivia-san nor Kaori-san is saying anything. There’s no way they didn’t see those words, and I can feel their nervousness coming through…… so, probably, they’re leaving this up to me to decide? ……Doesn’t that basically mean they’re signaling me to just do it? No, but if I’m wrong, this is going to be beyond awkward, and the atmosphere will turn awful.)

Kaito could only sense emotions, not read the surface-level thoughts of others like Lillie could. Currently, both Olivia and Kaori emanate a mix of nervousness, hesitation, and anticipation. The jumble of emotions transmitted through Sympathy Magic made it difficult for Kaito to gauge the right course of action.

(Besides, hugging both of them at once like this, wouldn’t that make for a pretty bizarre sight? Like one of those suspicious stock photos you’d see in ads for shady self-help materials. N- No, but still, this silence is unbearable…… I’ll have to do something about it myself.)

Both Olivia and Kaori remained silent, waiting, as an uneasy tension hung in the air. It was clear that the situation wouldn’t resolve unless Kaito took the initiative.

After agonizing over the matter for a while, Kaito steeled himself.

(……Unn. There’s no other choice but to go for it. They’re probably expecting me to act, and asking “Can I hug you?” here would just ruin the moment. Let's do this…… If I misread the situation and they weren’t expecting this, I’ll apologize as sincerely as I can later.)

Resolving himself, Kaito slowly moved his hands and placed them gently on Olivia’s and Kaori’s shoulders. Both of them flinched slightly at the touch, but neither resisted nor said anything in protest.

Judging from their reactions, Kaito decided it was okay and applied a bit more pressure, pulling them closer. Olivia and Kaori leaned lightly against him, accepting the gesture.

Though he had braced himself to act, Kaito’s face turned faintly red at the sudden closeness. Had they been his lovers, he might have been able to justify the situation as natural, but since neither Olivia nor Kaori was his lover, the tension created by the embrace was intense.

Of course, Kaito wasn’t the only one feeling overwhelmed……

(H- Hwaahhh…… Y- You really did it, Kaito-kun. To be honest, I was kind of hoping for this but…… wow, this feels nice…… It’s making my heart race——— it’s so sweet and feels like such a youthful, romantic moment…… If I let my guard down, I might end up grinning like an idiot. It’s so embarrassing I can’t even bring myself to look at Kaito-kun’s face…… But still, I like this feeling. It’s comforting somehow…… W- Well, what’s done is done, so I might as well enjoy this for a little while.)

Kaori, though initially flustered by being pulled closer, quickly regained her composure thanks to her naturally adaptable personality. She decided to enjoy the situation of being embraced by Kaito.

Resting her body against Kaito's, she felt his warmth. While her cheeks were tinged with red, she gazed at the passing scenery with a soft, happy smile.

In contrast to Kaori, Olivia’s outward expression showed almost no change———- or rather, she was completely frozen. As usual, her mind was in a state of utter panic.

(……The sensation of Miyama Kaito-sama's strong, powerful hands on my shoulders, his firm embrace, it all evokes the image of a hero from legendary tales. The warmth he exudes feels like the sun's gentle embrace, and yet, as I bask in it, my heart burns as though consumed by flames. In the first place, do I even deserve such a reward? Everything today seems to be unfolding far too conveniently in my favor. The blessings bestowed upon me by Miyama Kaito-sama feel far too great compared to my own actions. While I feel a deep sense of unworthiness, I am also reminded once again of Miyama Kaito-sama's boundless compassion and grandeur. Even in this gesture of pulling me close, he first placed his hand on my shoulder, paused briefly to gauge my reaction, and only then embraced me. This thoughtfulness and kindness nearly bring me to tears of gratitude. In the first place, Miyama Kaito-sama is an existence far above me, so he does not need permission for anything he wishes to do to me…… I intend to accept everything about Miyama Kaito-sama, and if he were to ask something of me, it would be my please———- no, with utmost devotion, I would fulfill his every request without reservation. I would serve him with the same dedication as a lover, as a spouse, wholeheartedly devoted to Miyama Kaito-sama…… Me and Miyama Kaito-sama as lovers…… That would be quite the happiness. I am inexperienced, and I am sure there will be many times, like today, when Miyama Kaito-sama will guide me. Yet, Miyama Kaito-sama will gently smile and take my hand, and while I may feel ashamed of my own inadequacies, I would take his hand with even greater joy than shame———– ! ? ! ? What kind of shameless fantasies am I indulging in!? Even if it's only in my imagination, this is far too disrespectful! Not only have I conjured up my own desires, but I've also presumptuously decided Miyama Kaito-sama's actions in my mind——— such an unforgivable act requires deep self-reflection…… Ah, but even so, the supreme warmth of Miyama Kaito-sama’s exalted presence as I lean against him feels so overwhelmingly blissful that it threatens to melt all my thoughts…… N- No, first, I must properly reflect on myself……)

Though Olivia's expression remained relatively composed, her mind was in complete chaos———– a remarkably skillful form of confusion. Yet, despite everything, being held close by Kaito seemed to bring her happiness, as her slightly flushed face showed a faint, gentle smile.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [Ghaak!? W- What…… This should be a long, chaotic sentence that could be described as the lineage of that Mad God, but why does it have sweetness instead of madness……]

? ? ? : [Well, you could say there's no madness like Makina's, right?]