I was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but that World is at Peace (WN)-Chapter 2251: Miyama Kaito’s Birthday Celebration Party ㊿

Olivia-san, who was the opening act for the hidden talent competition, earned a perfect score. And that was more than understandable, her sculpture was truly incredible.

It wasn’t just technically well-made; it felt like it had a soul. Looking at it brought a warm, happy feeling. The piece depicted Shiro-san and me holding hands, likely referencing the scene during Hydra Kingdom's Founding Festival.

There were some differences, like Shiro-san wearing her usual outfit instead of what she wore back then, but the sculpture radiated a sense of closeness between us. It evoked memories of that time I went on a date with Shiro-san.

You could say it was a work that resonated with the heart, that’s probably why even Shiro-san was full of praise for it.

"Now then, let’s get some comments from the judges…… Since this is the first act, and we need to fill a bit of time, we’ll hear from everyone. After this, we’ll be asking for comments more selectively…… So, let's start with Chronois-san, what did you think?"

"I felt it was a truly magnificent piece. Even someone like me, who isn’t very knowledgeable about art, could understand its brilliance. I was especially moved by the sculpture of Shallow Vernal-sama, which seemed to radiate a sense of divinity."

"I’m honored by your praise."

Chronois-san also gave Olivia-san's sculpture glowing praise. In response, Olivia-san simply gave a quiet bow and expressed her thanks.

"I see. Next, Kuro-san, your thoughts?"

"In terms of pure skill, I think there are people out there who could create something on this level. But this wasn’t just about skill, Olivia-chan’s emotions were embedded in the piece. There’s a depth to it, a presence, as if the sculpture itself holds a kind of aura. That’s not something you can achieve easily. She must have practiced incredibly hard. It was honestly amazing."

"Thank you for the kind words."

Kuro, the next to speak, was also full of admiration, clearly impressed. Olivia-san, on the other hand, remained as calm and composed as ever, giving her usual polite bow and expression of gratitude.

"Alright, moving on, Lilia-san?"

"I’ve also seen a fair number of artworks, but I’ve never encountered a piece of this caliber. This is art that can only be created by someone who has reached the pinnacle of a specific field. That’s the impression I got."

"Thank you very much."

Like Chronois-san and Kuro, Lilia-san also praised the sculpture highly. And once again, Olivia-san responded without showing much emotion, simply thanking her in a composed manner.

You could say she was in her Founder Mode, unfazed by the compliments, accepting them with quiet composure.

"Lastly, Canalis-san, please share your thoughts."

"Tahaa~~ Well, let’s see. As Kuromueina-san mentioned, this sculpture isn’t something that can be accomplished with skill alone. I felt that it was born from Olivia-san’s unwavering pursuit of an ideal, of a vision she wanted to express. That’s what gave the piece its soul. Truly, I feel privileged to witness something this incredible right at the start."

"I’m grateful for the high praise."

As expected, Canalis-san also gave her praise with an expressionless face. Olivia-san, in turn, remained just as expressionless, quietly bowing in acknowledgment.

And since Alice had said at the beginning that all the judges would be giving comments, it naturally meant that I was up next…… Just as I was thinking that, Ein-san smoothly handed me a Loudspeaker Magic Tool, which I accepted.

"Now then, lastly, Kaito-san, what did you think?"

"Ah, errr, I honestly thought it was amazing. Not just the process of creating it, but the final piece itself gave off a feeling of happiness when I looked at it. It was surprising to find out that Olivia-san had such a hidden talent, and the whole thing was just filled with wonder and emotion, even though it was made in such a short time. Olivia-san, thank you for showing us such an incredible performance." ŕАℕОʙĚŠ

"To receive such high praise from Miyama Kaito-sama, I am truly honored and feel a joy beyond what I deserve. Of course, when compared to the real Miyama Kaito-sama and Shallow Vernal-sama, my sculpture falls many levels short, but even so, I did my utmost to faithfully recreate the noble forms of you both within the limits of sculpture. If it brought even a moment of enjoyment to you, I am deeply happy. If anything, I should be the one expressing my heartfelt gratitude for being given this opportunity." freёnovelkiss.com

"……Her reaction’s completely different from when she was listening to us."

When Olivia-san heard my comment, her eyes lit up and her face visibly brightened with emotion as she replied. Watching that, Kuro let out a wry smile, making a remark much like the one she’d said back at Kaori-san’s shop.

<Afterword>

~ ~ Easy-to-understand summary of today's events ~ ~

Chronois, Kuro, Lilia, and Canalis' comments -> Olivia : [ ( ╹‐╹ )→(* . .)⁾⁾ polite bow ]

Kaito’s comment -> Olivia : [ ✧*。(ˊᗜˋ*)✧*。→゜・*:.。..。.:*・'(*゜▽゜*)'・*:.。. .。.:*・。]