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

The kitchen in Kaito’s house…… Since Kaito usually eats at Lilia’s mansion’s dining hall, meals are rarely prepared here.

However, sweets for tea time are made here, so the kitchen is better stocked with baking tools than cooking equipment. In this kitchen, surrounded by various ingredients, Illness had a slightly troubled expression.

Tomorrow was Valentine’s Day, and Illness was planning to give her beloved Kaito a chocolate filled with love. With cacao cultivated by Nebula among the ingredients, the preparations for making chocolate were perfect.

The question was———— what exactly should she make?

(……If one were to think about it normallyyyy, Kaito-sama’s preference leans toward slightly sweet truffles or chocolates with berry saaaauce, so going in that direction would be ideaaaaal. Buuuut, is it really fine to keep it that simpleeeeee? Kaito-sama will surely receive many chocolaaaaaates. Naturallyyyyyy, many of them will be flavors he liiiiiikes, so I’m worried he might get bored of having only the same type of chocolaaaaaate.)

Indeed, many people would be giving chocolates to Kaito. And naturally, many of them understood his preferences…… That meant there would be plenty of sweet truffles and chocolates with fruit sauce.

However, giving him a type of chocolate he didn’t like would defeat the purpose. She also considered making something other than chocolate, but it was likely that others had the same idea. As a result, there was a risk that too many people would avoid chocolate, leading to an abundance of non-chocolate sweets instead.

(For nooooow, since I have the ingredients, let's make some chocolaaaaaates. Buuuuut, I should keep the quantity in check. Even though they can be stored in a magic box without spoiliiiiiing, there’s a limit to how much Kaito-sama can eat at oooooonce. A small amount, juuuuuust enough for tea time, would be ideaaaaaal.)

Illness had one major advantage in this situation. As Kaito’s personal maid, she was responsible for all household chores, including preparing his tea and snacks.

That meant she could naturally serve her chocolate alongside tea without making a big deal out of it.

As she skillfully proceeded with the preparations, Illness continued to think.

(Of course, it should be a flavor Kaito-sama enjoooooys, but I think it would be nice to include something that reflects my personality toooooo. Before, I thought such a thing was unnecessaryyyyyy…… but I believe Kaito-sama would be happier if it had something unique to meeeeee.)

When she considered something that represented her, the first thing that came to mind was roses. Using rose ingredients might overlap with Rosemary, so instead, she decided to incorporate roses into the chocolate’s appearance.

She crafted a chocolate mold featuring a rose motif. Thanks to her experiences creating various things with Nebula, she quickly produced an exquisite mold.

She then mixed cacao butter with edible coloring to create a red chocolate shell. Using magic, she turned the mixture into fine particles and coated the surface of the mold before letting it harden. By pouring chocolate into this mold and letting it set, she could create chocolates with a red exterior.

(Kuhihi, maaaaaaaking sweets while thinking of my beloved is quite enjoyableeeeee.)

With that thought in mind, Illness continued crafting the chocolates she would give to Kaito.

The next day arrived, Valentine’s Day……

Due to the intense competition among those, including Shallow Vernal, who sought to be the first to give their chocolates the moment the date changed, Kaito was already somewhat exhausted. After finishing his breakfast and returning to his room, Illness prepared his post-meal tea with a wry smile.

[Kaito-samaaaaa, it seems today will be quite a busy one for youuuu.]

[A- Ahaha…… Well, it’s something to be grateful for. But at least I’ve already gotten through Shiro-san and Makina-san, so I can relax a little now.]

[Kuhihi, I see~~ In that caaaaaase, I shall take this opportunity to give mine noooooow. I thought it might be overwhelming if I prepared too muuuuuuch, so I made just three pieces for youuuuu.]

[Thank you, I really appreciate it…… Oh, these chocolates are shaped like roses. That’s so fitting for you, Illness-san. They’re beautiful and look delicious.]

Illness had prepared three chocolates modeled after the three roses she often used as a symbol of her love for Kaito. They were bite-sized, making them easy to eat.

Seeing them, Kaito happily expressed his gratitude, then picked up one chocolate and popped it into his mouth, his face lighting up with a smile.

[It’s delicious. The flavor is rich and sweet, yet the aftertaste is refreshingly light, making it really easy to eat.]

[Kuhihi, if it suits your taste, then nothing could make me happieeeeer. I poured all my love for you into it, Kaito-samaaaaaa.]

[Ahaha, hearing you say it like that is a bit embarrassing…… but it makes me really happy.]

Watching Kaito smile as he spoke, an indescribable sense of happiness welled up in Illness’s heart. Having the chocolates she carefully prepared be praised as delicious, and above all, being able to witness Kaito’s joyful smile up close…… there was no greater happiness for her. Mirroring Kaito's own radiant smile…… Illness’s expression was filled with warmth and contentment.

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Serious-senpai : [Fuah!? I just got sucker-punched by a sudden blast of pure, refreshing lovey dovey moment!?]

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