Isekai Tensei – Kimi to no Saikai made Nagai koto Nagai koto

Chapter 90: Hold hands

I’m getting awarded?

“““““““………………………………………………………………………””””””” (Everyone)

While all of humanity stayed silent, I unintentionally shouted out in this incomprehensible situation.

“Wait, I wasn’t told about thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis!!” (Velt)

And yet, why is Farga and the others making faces that look like they’re saying it’s only natural?

“Get going, stupid younger brother.” (Farga)

“Velt, it’s your big moment.” (Ura)

“Lord! I, I! I truly am glad to have served you, lord!” (Musashi)

“Go for it, otouto-kun.” (Cleran)

“Bro, you’re our representative!” (Dorauemon)

These guys……………………… totally knew about it, didn’t they!

“Eh, no, eh? Wh, why me………… what about you guys?……………” (Velt)

“I declined since it would be troublesome.” (Farga)

“There is no way a demon like me would be able to accept it.” (Ura)

“I have the same reason as Ura-dono.” (Musashi)

“I wouldn’t mind if they’re going to give me tasty food, but I’m not interested in medals.” (Cleran)

“I wasn’t really sure.” (Dorauemon)

I don’t want it either! Like, why me! All I did was beat up Kagami!

Weren’t we just going to participate in the parade and meet the king afterwards?

Ah! Forna and the others standing on the stage are trying to hold in their laughter!

“Get going already.” (Farga)

Getting my ass kicked by Farga, I staggered and fall down straight ahead.

“Ah………………………” (Velt)

“““““““………………………………………………………………………””””””” (Everyone)

Right now, I’m basking in the gazes of everyone here.

Crap, I’m sweating and my hands, legs, whole body is shaking.

I didn’t have the courage to say, “I’m not interested” and run away in this situation.

Like a robot that ran out of oil, I slowly, slowly walked towards the stage.

“Puh.” (Citizen)

“What’s up with him, he’s frozen solid.” (Citizen)

Pathetic.

The surrounding people started getting noisy from seeing how nervous I am.

“Hey, is that princess Forna’s lover?” (Citizen)

“Yeah, he’s the one everyone’s talking about. Apparently they’re in love with each other so much that regardless of who asks for princess Forna’s hand in marriage, whether they’re a famous noble or distinguished general, they get declined instantly.” (Citizen)

“Eh, ehhh? His eyes look scary though.” (Citizen)

“Hm~m, but he did look cool yesterday when he appeared.” (Citizen)

“He did have an amazing appearance against Mackey Mouse after all.” (Citizen)

“But he looks weird. He’s walking like some kind of metal toy.” (Citizen)

They start laughing quietly at me. Crap, this is way too embarrassing.

I can feel my face getting bright red.

Like, this is my first time in my life getting this much attention.

Ever since Asakura Ryuuma’s graduation certificate ceremony, I think? I ditched the middle school one after all.

“Guh, u-, damn it.” (Velt)

Not good, my head’s getting shaky. Rather, there’s still quite a lot of distance until the stage.

At this rate, I feel like I might collapse from being too nervous…………

Then, at that time.

“Geez, even though you’re usually so cocky, you get nervous at times like these!” (Shipp)

“But I feel like I was able to see a valuable side of you.” (Chett)

By the time I realized it, Shipp and Chett had come in front of me, laughing.

Then, they went around to my back and lowered their hips,

“We couldn’t stand looking at this, so we came to welcome you! We’re here to pick you up, young lady.” (Shipp)

“Ahahaha, there, up we go!” (Chett)

―――― Wha-!

The two held me from each side and made me ride on their shoulders.

“Ohhh!”

“Wait-, what is that!”

“Eh! Shipp! Chett! What are you guys doing!”

No really, what are you doing!

In an honourable ceremony, they started going forward with me on their shoulders.

“You, you guys, wha wha wha, what are you doing, let me down! It’s way too embarrassing!” (Velt)

“Shut up, a champion should just silently wave his hand with a smile!” (Shipp)

“We need to let everyone know about our Velt-kun!” (Chett)

With really happy faces, the two continued carrying me.

The plaza obviously started getting noisy from that, but…………

“Good grief, it can’t be helped.”

“Haha, but I think this is fine.”

“Hmph, even after all these years, he still is an idiot isn’t he.”

“Alright, then…………”

――――Clap clap clap clap

Someone started clapping.

It was Hawk and the others that had shocked faces.

Following that, the citizens and soldiers that had gathered here started clapping too.

“Go get it! You’re still young!” (Citizen)

“Pyuu pyuu!” (Citizen)

“Ahahahaha!” (Citizen)

“Uoooo, Velt-kun! Splendid, so splendid! Are you watching, Bonapa-san, Anna-san! Your child has become so splendid!” (Galva)

I, I’m being made into an exhibition…………

While passing through the middle, the soldiers next to me are patting me, saying “well done”.

An, annoying…………

“Ooooi, Barts! Shalt!” (Shipp)

After slowly advancing forward, he finally arrived at the stairs of the stage.

Shipp and Chett let me down there, and without going up the stairs, they just called out to Barts and Shalt who are on top of the stage,

“Take him!” (Shipp)

“Alright!” (Barts)

“Leave it to us!” (Shalt)

And tossed me to them.

“Wha, what the hell are you doing!” (Velt)

“Ohh! He’s here!” (Barts)

“Ahaha, we welcome you, Velt.” (Shalt)

Barts and Shalt catch me.

How could these guys laugh in this kind of situation?

I feel admiration for them again.

“What? Is he close with commander Barts and commander Shalt too?” (Soldier)

“Yeah, the commanders seem natural too.” (Soldier)

“This is my first time seeing commander have such a childish smile.” (Soldier)

I can hear all sorts of things from the surroundings, but to be honest, I don’t have the room to catch those words.

Even though Barts and Shalt are with me, the moment I went onto the stage, I felt even more nervous.

So many people have gathered that the crowd continues to the other side of the horizon. Is it really okay for me to be here?

It’s pathetic, but I’m feeling self-conscious.

However…………

“Hey!” (Barts)

“Well then, we will entrust this person to guide you through the next few steps.” (Shalt)

………… Ah?

I raise my face after being told that, and see Forna in front of me.

“May I go together with you until then?” (Forna)

Forna holds out her right hand to me with the back of her hand facing up.

It feels like she’s inviting me to dance at a high-class ball.

However, I felt a lot more at ease after seeing her face.

“Good grief, can’t be helped I guess.” (Velt)

“By the way, kissing the back of my hand before taking it would be better next time.” (Forna)

“There’s no way I could do that, idiot!” (Velt)

I felt like my nervousness had suddenly disappeared, and I held Forna’s hand while laughing a little.

Then, Forna gripped my hand back and smiled.

“Velt, you said this yesterday, that I had already become a resident of a faraway world.” (Forna)

“Well yeah. Like, I still think that though.” (Velt)

“However, look at this. You have climbed up to the same stage as me, reached a place that has the same scenery and you are holding hands with me like this.” (Forna)

I realized now that she said it.

That’s right, I’m standing on the same stage as these guys that are being called the champions of all humanity.

“It has been like that since we were children. No matter how lost I had become, how deep I was in despair, how far away I had gone, you found me like this, came to where I was and held my hand.” (Forna)

I see………… I had………… held this hand like it was only natural, huh.

“I love you!” (Forna)

“Y, you, you don’t have to say it so many times, I know that.” (Velt)

“Fufu, I will say it a myriad of times to my mean Velt.” (Forna)

“~~~, whatever, let’s go already.” (Velt)

“Ah, geez, Velt, wait for me! You need to walk more slowly.” (Forna)

“You have way too many orders. Like, why are you making me practice during the actual ceremony!” (Velt)

Crap, this is embarrassing. She pushes things too far when she sees my shy face, so I’m just going to go already.

Wait, huh? I feel like………… it’s gotten kinda quiet here…………?

Huh? Damn, did we push it too far?

Everyone fell silent with dumbfounded faces!

However…………

“Higuu, uu, higgu.” (Sannu)

“Hey, what are you crying for, Sannu.” (Hawk)

“Uuu, but, Hawk, your eyes are wet too, you know?” (Sannu)

While everyone had become speechless, my old friends are smiling with shining eyes for some reason.

What is it?

“Everyone had their hearts taken away enough to lose their words. They were all surprised. Even though they’re commoner and princess………… these two are…………”

“Well, it is regrettable but I have to admit that. It has been like that since the past after all. Even though their social status was so different, their combination just looked too natural.”

“I wish Sea and Gau were here to see this. That’s right, we………… love seeing princess and Velt-kun smiling like this!”

They were only silent for a moment.

In the next moment, they raised their biggest cheers of the day to me, no……… to us two.

In those cheers that shook the world, Forna and I continued walking.

“It must have been arduous, Velt-dono.” (Army Commander)

The strict-looking army commander and king had been waiting for me.

Seeing them up close like this really makes me feel their force.

On top of that, they aren’t smiling, but could they be angry at us for screwing around in this situation?

The moment I wondered that, the king presented the treasure sword to me while speaking in a clear tone.

“Your actions were great, but for committing the worst sin in human history, of stealing princess Forna’s heart and making her feel lonely, I will have you atone for that with your life from now on.” (King)

Everyone burst into laughter at the king’s words he said in a serious face.

I take back everything I said. This king……… is good at playing along.

“I’ll……… I’ll do my best………………” (Velt)

Anyway, this experience was too embarrassing that I never want to go through it again.