597-Will you draw the poor lottery?






 Finally, it was White's turn. I don't think he's ever prepared a common-sense gift for the general public. In fact, it's definitely not possible.
 Of course I'm happy to receive a birthday present, but there is a limit to what I can give him. But there is a limit to how much you can give me, so you have to read the atmosphere around that....

''Well, a full house has appeared. It's Sharovanal-sama! Oh, you, you rotten angel! 'Don't increase your causal interference!

 Everyone's attention is drawn to Shiro-san as he walks up to the stage with an imposing gait... but... Huh? Is it my imagination? It looks like White-san is in a bad mood or sulking.

''...White-san? You look like you're not happy about it?
Yes, I'm a little frustrated.
What's the matter with you?

 Why? I'm pretty sure that wasn't the case at the karaoke contest earlier... were you unhappy with the order? No, that's not it.
 Could it be that you've upset White without realizing it?

"Kuro and I just got hit with a present.
....

 I knew it would be a silly reason anyway! I mean, did Black and the gift happen to be covered? Of all the gifts I've received so far, this is the one I'm least likely to wear....

''Here's the gift I've prepared for you.

 With a slightly dissatisfied look on his face, Shiro-san held out a mysterious object that looked like a black block of iron about 30cm square........

"..........Um, White-san?
What is it?
'Well, I don't feel like I'm wearing it at all... no, more importantly, what's this square thing?'
Here's your birthday present.

 Natural reply, as usual, is a natural reply, as usual. No, no, I'm not, I just want to ask what this mysterious object is....
 The fact that it's covered with Black means it's also VR or something?

It's a video game console.
...You mean that console?
'Yes. At this point in time, you can play 'every game that exists on Earth.'
...What?

 I didn't immediately understand the meaning of what White had said for a moment. A game console? Can you play every game that exists on Earth? In this 30 cm square box?
  No, O-Parts? What a ridiculous thing to do. No, more importantly.....

''.........Um, I thought this world was not allowed to have mechanical products, right?
'Not exactly. I had a contract with the Earth God forbidding mechanical products. But this time, my interests and the Earth God's interests are perfectly aligned. Therefore, I have terminated the contract on the condition that it is limited to this item.
Ha, ha, I see...
...but she was wearing a black one.

 Nah, it's just that there's so many things that are outrageous that I can't keep up with my thoughts, but let me just say this.

'No, I'm not wearing it at all!
Is that so?
The only thing he's wearing is a game.
"Hmm.

 And yet, its frankly a pleasure to be able to play the game I played on Earth. I love the game, and since I decided to stay on this world, I knew I wouldn't be able to play it anymore.
 So, I'm happy, but........

''.........well, Shiro-san....
What is it?
Can you play all the games on earth... including internet games?
Yes, sir.
...Where does this lead?
It's a cybernetic organism we've created in this world.
"...any other players besides me?
He's not here?
....

 In a sense, it's a true solo play. No, I mean, I mean, it was just a quick flush but didn't you say you built a cyber space? I'm afraid to ask too much about it, so I won't ask too much about it.
 For now, let's use this to play something other than internet games. I'll do that.

But how does it work?
This is the owner's manual.

 What a dictionary-like instruction manual! No, well, when you can play all kinds of games at this size, it might take such a huge amount of explanation....
 I'll have to read it slowly some other time.

'Well, Shiro-san. I was surprised by many things, but I'm glad. Thank you very much.
I'm glad you liked it. Oh, and Mr. Kaito.
Yes?

 Hearing my words of thanks, White-san raised the corners of his mouth slightly, then suddenly remembered and announced.

"........Do you want this castle?
I don't want it.
Okay.

 I answered immediately, but I guess this castle is the flying castle we're using as a venue now... Yeah, I knew I didn't want this ton of castle. I can't have it completely.
 Shiro-san didn't seem to be particularly bothered by it, moving his gaze and waving his hand lightly from the platform.

''........Huh? What about me?
"Human, Lilia Alberto.
What? The Creator God! Ha, yes!

 Then Lilia-san, who had been fainting, woke up and got into a knee-jerk posture in a panic as Shiro-san spoke to her.

''After today's use, this castle shall be 'your property'.
Huh? ....What, huh? Ehhh!

 A murderous pass from White to Lilia, who has just woken up. Naturally, Lilia-san is unable to take it. She is screaming with an expression that seems to be a mixture of despair and astonishment.
 Still, I should say it's a stone, but she manages to regain her composure and opens her mouth, upset.

''...So, but--''Lilia! --Mr. Cronor?
'I know how you feel! It's painfully obvious! But no! You see, this is a gift from Lord Sharovannal. Only Miyama is allowed to have the 'rudeness to refuse' to do so, and if you refuse, all of the gods will turn against you... give up.
Yes. I'd like to.... thank you... please take...

 With Kronor-san's advice, Lilia-san lowered her head while crying.............................and passed out again in that position.
Well, how should I put it.......I'm sorry, Lilia-san. I didn't expect you to go over there.

Dear Mom, Dad - for now, I'll help you discuss what to do with this castle later on. Either I'll take it back, or I'll ask Rise-san to manage it in the country, or I'll try to make it as unburdened as possible for Lilia-san. But even though I'm also the cause of the problem, why does Lilia-san attract so much--poor money?