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

At first, there was a small incident, though it was undoubtedly due to Olivia-san's misunderstanding, that led to us feeding each other bites of food. Other than that, the meal proceeded without issue.

Being a popular restaurant, all the dishes were delicious. The menu was vegetable-centric, giving it a healthy vibe that likely appeals to women. Just in case, I endured the embarrassment of informing her in advance that I disliked bell peppers, so no dishes containing them were served. I was able to enjoy the meal without any problems.

[So, by the way, what's the plan for after lunch?]

I don’t know much about today’s date plan. I’d heard we were going to enjoy some window shopping in the morning, but I don’t know the details for the afternoon.

I don’t think we’ll just continue shopping, so I’m guessing it’ll be something like watching a play or listening to music.

Olivia-san took the lead in planning this date, with Kaori-san giving her various pieces of advice. Naturally, Olivia-san has no prior dating experience, and from the way things have been so far, it doesn’t seem like Kaori-san has much experience in this area either.

With that in mind, I’m guessing we'll be sticking to some classic activities. Perhaps a play or music performance…… If there’s a notable sightseeing spot unique to this town, that could also be an option.

This town, with its red-brick architecture, would look great at sunset, so I imagine we’ll visit a scenic spot in the evening. Then, just as night falls, we’ll have dinner———— something like that?

[As for the plan, we’ll be watching a play in the afternoon.]

[I see, a play huh…… Is there something particularly notable showing right now?]

[Unn. A very popular theater troupe is performing in this town. There have been feature articles about them in magazines and such.]

[Hehh, that sounds exciting. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a play, so I’m looking forward to it. Do you often watch plays, Olivia-san?]

In this world, there are no movies. Well, they might emerge if image reflection magic tools become more widespread, but at the moment, such things don’t exist.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Plays and music performances are standard date activities. As Kaori-san mentioned, popular theater troupes are often heavily featured in magazines.

[I have watched theatrical performances, like the Creation Story during the Festival of Heroes. That one is held at the ceremony venue leading to the Cathedral…… Other than that, I haven’t seen much. However, the reference materials I consulted stated that appreciating a play is a classic date activity. When I consulted Mizuhara Kaori-san, she strongly recommended a romantic-themed play, so I decided on that.]

[Ah, no, I don’t think…… I recommended it that strongly…… Uh, well…… I do really like that kind of thing, so maybe I got a bit carried away in recommending it……]

Somehow, it feels like Kaori-san, much like Alice, seems to have a longing for classic romantic situations.

Unlike Alice, who makes it very obvious, there was a subtle happiness in Kaori-san's demeanor earlier when we fed each other food, as if she was thrilled to experience a scenario she had idealized.

Maybe that’s why she’s so fond of romantic plays and the like. As for me, when it comes to romantic plays…… the last one I saw was with Dr. Vier, wasn’t it? If it’s adventure-themed plays, I remember watching one with Shiro-san during Hydra Kingdom's Founding Festival.

[How about you, Kaori-san, do you often go to see plays?]

[H- Hmm…… That’s a tough question. I really love them, but going to those kinds of things alone feels a little awkward, so it’s only occasionally…… I once invited Akane-san to go with me, but she said, "No way, I can’t stand romantic stuff, it makes me all itchy and uncomfortable"……]

[Ah, that does sound like something she’d say.]

Akane-san is definitely that type. Even if she were on a date, it feels like she’d prefer a straightforward outing, like shopping or sightseeing, rather than the typical romantic scenarios.

As we continued talking about plays with Olivia-san and Kaori-san, I took a bite of the dessert that marked the end of our lunch.

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<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [Watching a play, that's certainly a classic but…… what kind of development are they aiming for? Normally, in this kind of situation, the cliché is for their hands to accidentally touch, causing a moment of heart-pounding tension. But they're already holding hands while walking around the city, so…… H- Hmm, I don't get it. Olivia gets flustered and embarrassed easily, but her boldness is incredible, so I feel like she might try something unexpected.] 𐍂�