After talking with the three highest gods, the next step is to finally talk to Shiro-san... and since it's the unpredictable Shiro-san, I was prepared for him to do something outrageous again.
　However, Shiro-san moved to stand next to me and remained silent as he poured his drink into my cupboard and stared at the scenery swaying in the wind.

''........Shiro-san?''

　Feeling somewhat out of the ordinary, I tilted my head and called Shiro-san's name, and she slowly turned her head in my direction.
　Her beautiful golden eyes gaze at me quietly, and her silver-white hair, shimmering in the hot water, accentuates her divinity.

'This is a good opportunity. I said we wouldn't talk until the time was right, but I think we should talk a bit.
...What are you doing?
About that wish you told me earlier.

　White's words, still intonationless voice........about what I asked him to do before.
　That's what I'm going to do after my year in this world has passed.......after the Festival of Heroes is over.......

　I had already decided what to do with myself, but it wasn't something I could accomplish on my own. That's why I asked White for his help.
　I remember that White said "I promise to help you" and that he would talk about the details later. So, what we're going to talk about is that.

I'm sure you'll be happy to comply with your wishes, that's fine, but I'm not going to make your wishes come true. But it takes a lot of work to make your wish come true... do you understand that?
Yes.

　Certainly what I asked Shiro-san to do is absurd and selfish in a way.
　That's why, in a way, I was prepared for this future.......to be given some kind of condition.
　I nodded quietly and waited for Shiro-san's next words.

''Therefore, I will give you one condition in fulfilling your wish.
Yes, sir.

　　At least I can tell from the atmosphere that it's not a date or something like that like before.
　That's why I felt the anxiety sprouting in my mind... but Shiro-san moves his hand lightly there.
　Understanding that the movement is to encourage him to drink, he drains the liquor in his chopstick and opens his mouth as he pours another drink.

''Well in Kaito-san's world, there's something called an RPG, isn't there?''
'What?　An RPG? A game of, what?
Yes, sir.

　Why are you doing this all of a sudden?　Yup. I liked the game, and I'm sure I've done a lot of RPGs, but why this scene?
　When I ask him back while tilting my head, White-san continues without changing his expression.

"In a game called RPG, there is a test to be overcome in the end, right?
Yeah, yeah ... pretty much ...
Well, let's get this out of the way while we still can.

　After telling him that much, Shiro-san told him the shocking words with eyes that were completely unreadable for emotion.


...What?

　What are you talking about?　Was White the last boss for me?　Why?

You've met so many people and formed so many bonds in your life. But it's not enough.
...is that not enough?
'Yes, at least for now... let's get back to the terms and conditions.
Huh?

　The moment White told him that, a feeling of intimidation that was so heavy that he couldn't find the words to express it came over him.
　It was difficult to even breathe, and while releasing a pressure that seemed to crush every single cell, the Absolute God quietly announced it.

''From now until the end of the Festival of Heroes, gain more experience. Weave as many bonds as you can. Then turn them into your own wings, not anyone else's, and stand before me. And 'show me victory.'
What?
Well that's what I'm offering you.

　Beat Mr. White?　Me?　Against a veritable god who is said to be the most powerful and nearly omnipotent force in this world?
　That's impossible to think about.... does that mean I can't make my wish come true?

　As I was thinking like that, Shiro-san read my thoughts and spoke quietly.

''Don't worry. I'm not going to give you terms and conditions that you have no chance of winning. I'm not asking you to engage in a battle with me.
Well, then, what the hell are you...
I'll put you through a gauntlet after the heroic festival is over. You must overcome it.
What if you can't get over it?

　
　So I couldn't help but say those words.

''In that case, the choices that appear in front of you will be the same as those of the rest of the other worlds.
....
But if you have survived that ordeal I will grant you your wish, even if it means 'crossing blades with the god of your world'.

　I don't know why White-san has given me such a condition.
　But maybe this is something important to Shiro-san... that's why he's wearing such a heavy and serious air.

"If you wish for more, have a reasonable amount of determination ... show me your true worth.
Yes.
If you can prove your worth I'll 'woo' you.
...Yes?

　Huh?　It's funny ... was the air so tense that it made my ears go crazy?　I thought I just heard a word that was completely out of place here.

''Um....White-san?　What did you just say?
"If you have survived your ordeal, I will ask you to marry me.
...hmm?

　I knew it was weird I thought I heard you say you were going to ask for marriage.
　Huh?　Is she confessing to me right now?　Huh?　Why?

I have feelings for you, sir.
'Heh?　Uh, yes ... what?
But I know this is all new to me, so I don't know what to do.
Huh, huh...

　Mr. White has feelings for me?　

So I need some assurance that you will be hard to find and unique. Show me what you're worth and give me a reason to believe you're worthy.
Can I ask you one thing?
Yes?
I'm sorry if I'm mistaken.
It's just a pretext.

　He assured me that he would!　Without any hesitation, he told me that the conditions were a pretext!

That's why I'm looking forward to working with you.
'What?　Oh, no, wait a minute!　
'Yes. I have a favor to ask.
Well thank you very much.

　White-san tells me so matter-of-factly that for some reason I feel more embarrassed than I do.
　But I've never thought about it, to be honest, I've never even thought about it.
　I don't know if I've ever been aware of that before...........................maybe I can't say that I haven't.

　Oh, what do I think of Shiro-san?　Honestly, I'm even more caught off guard than Mr. Zeke was, and I have no idea.

'No reply is required at this time,'
...What?
'I don't know if this favor is strong enough to override everything else either. So I'll ask after the ordeal is over.
Okay, okay.

　You have enough time to think about it... but then, I'm more and more curious about what the ordeal is all about.
　In a way, the act of trying to get the absolute god Shiro-san is also an act of trying to get the absolute god, I think it's something quite outrageous.

''So, until the Festival of the Brave, let's continue to deepen our friendship as before.
Oh, yes.
Then let's get on with it.
Hey, wait, White... why are you holding my hand?
"We shall be in fellowship with the God of Life, as well as the God of Life.
'No, no!　That's the wrong way to deepen- hey, don't put your hand on my chest!　Wait!

　Dear Mom and Dad - the words that White told me were a shock to me. I was really surprised, especially when White-san declared that he had feelings for me.