Chapter 2278: Miyama Kaito's Birthday Celebration Party Continues

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I accidentally set the reservation update date to the 16th and didnt notice Lets just say yesterday was a break from updates

When I returned to the venue after the break, Alice at the commentary desk made an announcement.

Now then, theres a bit of time before the next side event, so please feel free to enjoy some casual conversation until then.

That line I had heard about it in advance from Shiro-san. Apparently, starting from this line that Alice says after the break, Ill begin using the parallel world mechanic to receive my birthday presents.

Specifically, Ill spin the garapon, and after receiving a present from the person it lands on, Ill transition into a parallel world. From my perspective, itll feel like Im looping back to this exact scene where Alice speaks.

Then, Ill spin the garapon again, and the person I received a gift from in the previous world will already be considered as picked, and Ill repeat the process of receiving another present. So, Alices line now marks the starting point of this whole thing.

Well, for this very first time, it doesnt really matter, so I might as well get on with the first draw without overthinking it.

The one I drew was Epsilon-san, and after a short wait, she arrived.

[Miyama Kaito-sama, happy birthday. Its modest, but Ive prepared a gift for you.]

[Thank you very much.]

I accepted the wrapped gift from Epsilon-san. The wrapping was neat, so I couldnt tell what was inside, but judging by the size and weight, it felt like it might be a tea bowl or something similar.

At that moment, Epsilon-san offered another package this one wrapped in a traditional arabesque pattern.

[This is from someone who wasnt able to attend the party today. I was asked to deliver it on their behalf.]

[Eh Thank you for going to the trouble but who is it from?]

Pretty much all of my acquaintances had been invited to this party. Even those Id only briefly introduced myself to. Basically, if Ive seen their face or know their name, theyre here.

So if someone wasnt able to come, it means I likely have no connection to them but they still went out of their way to prepare a gift?

[Shes my housemate hmm, if I had to describe our relationship, Id say shes like a wife to me. Were not legally married, but thats what she means to me.]

That really caught me off guard, Epsilon-san has a wife? Well, a same-sex relationship is a personal matter, and I dont see any issue with it.

Though, since theyre not officially married I suppose its more like de facto marriage? Either way, the way Epsilon-san spoke about her made it very clear how much she cares for her.

[My housemates name is Tendouin Miyabi actually, she used to be a Hero Actor, a former Otherworlder.]

[Eh!? R- Really? Wait, former?]

A former Hero Actor, an Otherworlder who migrated here? Thats unexpected But hold on. When I asked Alice about past Hero Actors, I dont remember her mentioning this Miyabi-san

[Yes, Miyabi was a Hero Actor from quite a long time ago. Ordinarily, she wouldve already reached the end of her lifespan as a human, but I reincarnated her as a Demon, so she now lives on as a Demon.]

[I- I see I never imagined someone like that existed. Thats surprising.]

[Perhaps I should have introduced her sooner, but there were certain circumstances. You see, because I was inexperienced at the time I performed the Racial Reincarnation, Miyabi lost all memory of her life before the Hero Summoning. As a result, she had virtually no awareness of having once been an otherworlder.]

After hearing Epsilon-sans explanation, I understood why Alice hadnt mentioned Miyabi-san back when we talked about the immigrants. I see, If she lost her memories of her life on Earth and had even become a Demon, things would naturally be more complicated. And since she herself didnt feel like an Otherworlder, it made sense that Alice left her out back then.

[However, very recently, she was granted a bit of mercy by Earth God-sama, and Miyabi has regained her memories of her life in the other world. It seems that led her to take an interest in other Otherworlders, including yourself, Miyama Kaito-sama. And so, she decided to take this opportunity to send something Its pickled vegetables she made herself. I may be biased, but personally, I think they taste wonderful.]

[Thank you very much. Please pass my thanks along to Miyabi-san as well.]

[Certainly. If the opportunity arises, I would love to introduce her to you.]

[Yes, Id look forward to that.]

Epsilon-san smiled gently, and once again I could clearly feel her deep affection for Miyabi-san. Honestly, it even felt stronger than what she shows toward Ozma-san though thats probably not my place to judge. Still, while unexpected, I was genuinely happy to learn about another person from my homeworld.

If I ever get the chance to meet her in the future, Ill be sure to properly thank her then.

Serious-senpai : [Miyabi and Epsilon are always flirting Honestly, Im not too fond of dealing with them.]