I was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but that World is at Peace (WN)-Chapter 2306: Miyama Kaito’s Birthday Celebration Party Continues ㊿

With the end of the quiz tournament, all the side events came to a close, and a sense that the long birthday party was finally wrapping up began to settle in.

"Well then, now that the timing feels right, and it’s a good stopping point, we’ll be ending the party here…… but before that, just like last time, I’d like to take a group photo."

"Well, last time it was a drawing, though~~"

"This time, we have the recorder magic tool, so we can take an actual photo. For those who didn’t attend last time, we’ll all line up and capture the moment, that’s basically the idea."

"But, Shall-tan, with this many people in the photo, won’t each person end up looking really tiny?"

"Yeah, well, last time that's also the case last time with Magnawell-san being in the photo, so we had to pull the camera way back for the composition…… but don’t worry, I’ve already considered that."

It was true that compared to last time, there were a lot more participants this time, nearly 500 people. That meant the photo would have to be taken from quite a distance, and individual faces likely wouldn’t be very clear.

Still, as a memento, even a distant group photo would be totally fine…… or so I thought, but it seemed Alice had a plan to solve that issue.

"So with that in mind, Makina, make it so the photo can be zoomed in or out nicely with a finger swipe or something."

[…….That’s so sloppy. Your instructions to me are extremely sloppy. And it really feels like you're just throwing it at me assuming I can solve everything with my omnipotence.]

"Make it a photo-frame-sized image, suitable for placing on a table, and allow it to be operated by touch through the frame’s cover. Make sure it doesn’t malfunction if touched accidentally. Also, let Kaito-san be able to zoom in if he wants to look closer. Make it operable not just by touch, but also remotely through thought. While you’re at it, since saving state data is a pain, make sure it doesn’t degrade over time. Also, let the frame’s outer design be changeable for fun. Oh, and one more thing, use that feature you included in the photo you gave as a gift, where it triggers a mental image. I want it so that when someone picks it up, they’re flooded with vivid memories of today’s birthday party."

[……No, can we go back to that sloppy one instead!? No, well, I can do it, yeah, but aren’t you treating me like a tool way too casually!?]

As it turned out, her plan was simply to have the omniscient and omnipotent Makina-san add a bunch of convenient features to the photo. Well, I guess if it’s Makina-san, she really can do anything……

"……Well, you see, I got my dependable best friend Makina after all. When I need something complicated done, you’re naturally the first one I want to rely on."

[S- Seriously? Well, then I guess it can’t be helped~~ Yeah, that makes sense. When you're in trouble, of course you’d turn to your best friend. And I am omniscient and omnipotent, so I can totally do it no problem. I guess I don’t have a choice~~ If my best friend’s asking, there’s no way I could say no~~]

Easy! You're way too easy! Just moments ago, she looked so grumpy, but Makina-san’s expression instantly brightened into a happy smile as she accepted Alice’s request.

Makina-san, by nature, was clearly indulgent on Alice, doting her on her whims, so it probably made it easy for Alice to ask for complicated things. Though, to be fair, I’m sure a lot of that is because she genuinely trusts her as a best friend……

Now that the issue with the photo composition had been resolved, it was time to take the group picture. Last time, we’d gone outside the castle and lined up based on Alice’s instructions, but this time, since there were Gods who could literally do anything, it seemed we were going to be teleported directly into our preassigned positions.

It looked like I’d be surrounded by my lovers, with Shiro-san and Kuro on either side of me, the rest forming a circle around us. Everyone else was arranged based on things like body size and height.

『Well then, this unit shall be taking the photo.』

[Arehh? Electrone-san, aren’t you going to be in the photo too?]

『May I be included as well?』

[Of course.]

『Emotion output…… <My oshi's fansa is just overwhelming, I’m crying. If it’s an invitation from Kaito-sama, I’d be delighted~~!> ……And so, this unit will handle the photography.』

Even though she’d joined midway through the event, Electrone-san had helped with the concert effects and such, so I had hoped she’d be in the photo too. When I invited her, she gladly accepted and joined the group photo, leaving behind her cat ear device to float in the air and handle the camera.

『A countdown will now appear above this unit. The photo will be taken at zero, so please prepare yourselves.』

As Electrone-san said this, a giant digital number 10 appeared above the cat ear device in the air, beginning the countdown.

Just beneath it, a message read: "Look in this direction for the best photo", so I turned my gaze to match.

Before long, the count reached zero, and the photo was taken…… Thanks to Makina-san, the photo was instantly developed, placed in a photo frame, and delivered right to my hands.

As I held it in my hand, the memories of today’s lively yet fun party vividly came to mind, and I felt a warm sensation in my heart.

And since the moment called for it, I borrowed a Loudspeaker magic tool from Alice and briefly addressed the crowd gathered here.

"Everyone, thank you so much for throwing such a grand party today. There were many confusing moments, but even more than that, it was a joyful and happy day."

Yeah. There really were a lot of surprises and moments of confusion, but I had the chance to talk with each person who came, and it was truly a fun, happy time…… well, uh, except for the scale of it all…… I kind of wish it had been just a little more modest…… But that’s no longer an option, is it? I mean, they made an entire world just for this. They’re definitely going to use it again for the next one, aren’t they?

……U- Unn. Well, I’ll worry about that when the time comes. For now, I’m just glad to have made such a wonderful, happy memory today.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [The party’s over, but there are still a few things I'm curious about…… the additional attacks on the Stomachache Warriors, the almost certain assault on Electrone by the gorilla, and that modest celebration Nebula mentioned……]

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