Chapter 49: Side Story: Mikoto and Mikoto
"Mikoto-san, it's your turn next!"
I am Mikoto Shiranui, a hero in another world.
Currently, I am undergoing intense training from the Grim Reaper, Mikoto-san.
"Now, the question is... When the leader of the Primera Knights, Celestina, calls for Kakeru, what does she say?"
"Yes, my lord!"
"But... When Sakura, the captain of the Esperanza Fortress Squad, refers to Kakeru, what does she call him?"
"Um... Prince, I believe!"
"Correct. You're getting better."
"Yay! Thank you!"
"Now, here's a slightly tougher one. Are you up for the challenge?"
"Of course, I've thoroughly prepared for this."
"When Celestina, who was about to be killed by Valonos, angrily shouted at the demon Valonos, what did Kakeru say?"
"It's a long sentence. 'What the hell did you do to my Celestina!!!'"
"Perfect. Mikoto, you're quite amazing."
"Hehe, well, I try."
"Don't get too confident. Let's raise the level. What was Kakeru's first summoned beast?"
"Hmm... It's the horned rabbit, Rabi."
"But what does Rabi say when it talks?"
"Um... I-I don't know."
"Hmph, Mikoto, you're still naive. The answer is... 'Usa'."
"What?! Was that even mentioned in the reports? Besides, that's irrelevant to Kakeru! It's not fair!"
"Well, maybe. Anyway, that's enough for today."
"Alright! But Mikoto-san, does this kind of training really make a difference? If someone I just met knows so much about me, I'd be terrified..."
"Don't worry. Even if it does happen, Kakeru will accept it. His capacity for understanding is god-tier."
"Well, he does accept unrealistic little sister settings without a problem... Ugh, but if it's revealed, it'll be bad!"
"More importantly, have you decided yet?"
"Decided on what?"
"...How to address Kakeru."
"Huh? Can't I just call him Kakeru-san?"
"No... It's too similar to Freya's."
"Freya? Oh, but she's still just a kid, isn't she?"
"In five more years, who knows? The early bird catches the worm."
"But... There won't be any decent options left!"
"That's not true; there are quite a few."
"Really? Like what, for example?"
"...I have some ideas."
"Why are you talking like a politician? I bet you don't have any ideas!"
"Besides, if we're going to talk about similarities, you and Cecilia are in the same boat!"
"Don't worry; I'll figure something out... with the help of Ilise."
"Oh, the goddess again... My first impression of her was something else, but lately, I've started feeling sorry for her."
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"Hello? Hey there, Mikochin, what's up? I sent you the report earlier, though."
"Huh... You want me to change how Cecilia calls Kakeru? Well, I guess I can do it, but wait, don't cry, Mikochin! I get it, okay? So, what should I change it to? Huh... I have to come up with it? I'm pretty busy, you know... Oops, sorry, sorry, I got it! I'll come up with something suitable. Huh... You want me to set it up so that the women in this world can't call Kakeru 'Kakeru' anymore? Well, that's a bit... Huh, otherwise, every time they'll have to come up with a different name? Huh, and you say only I, your best friend, can handle this? Hehehe, alright! Leave it to this best friend!"
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"Mikoto-san, how did it go? Even the goddess couldn't possibly handle this, right?"
"It's fine. She said she'll take care of everything."
"Really? Ilise-sama is a true goddess."
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"You summoned me, Ilise-sama."
"Yes, everyone, thank you for coming. By the way, I want you all to choose one from these options."
"...Kakeru-cchi, Kakerun, Kacchin... What is this?"
"Don't overthink it; just pick based on your feeling. It's an important matter, and it depends on your sensibilities! It's not too much to ask of you!"
"U-Understood. We'll have an emergency meeting with everyone now."
"Yes, I look forward to the result."
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"Good morning, Cecilia-san."
"Morning! Kakerucchi, you're a great guy as always."
"K-Kakerucchi?"
The emergency meeting in the Celestial Realm lasted for three days, and the decision was finally reached.