第１２４１堀：難しく考えるのが難しくなる原因だったりする (Part2)
"Well, I know it’s hard to say when the shock will wear off, but still... something just doesn't sit right with me."
Just as that thought crossed my mind, Lilishe-sama suddenly looked my way, nodded, and broke into a radiant smile.
"Yuki-san, let’s leave this to Hairen-chan."
"“Eh?”"
Yuki and I spoke in unison.
"Unraveling everyone’s worries is one of the Church’s most important duties, after all. And if it involves the administration of the country, a swift resolution is preferable, isn't it? In that case, Hairen-chan should be the one to listen to their concerns~."
"“……”"
I mean, I understand the logic, but why me?
"Besides, Rurua-chan can’t stay by their side for counseling forever, can she~?"
"That’s true, I suppose."
"Then it’s decided~."
And just like that, I ended up in charge of the care for Fiora, Orelia, and the others, along with Wasfi and Nairua.
How did it even come to this?
Still, the work itself isn't much different from what I usually do, and I did receive some advice from Lilishe-sama.
*“It’s alright~. You’re making it difficult because you’re thinking about it in a difficult way. The answer has been decided from the very beginning~. You just need to remind them of it. I think Hairen-chan understands that better than anyone~.”*
*“I do?”*
*“Yes~. Yuki-san and the others have to consider every possibility and weigh the risks due to their positions, so it’s hard for them to take that first step, but it’s something only Hairen-chan can do~.”*
She said whatever she pleased and then headed back to the Church.
Well, she didn't give me the answer outright, but Lilishe-sama never gets these things wrong. Even if she does tend to go a bit overboard when it comes to having fun.
"So, since you lot are currently incapable of doing your jobs, I, as a Goddess, have decided to personally hear your consultations today."
"““……”"
When I announced that, everyone stared at me with, well, a rather deadpan expression.
"What? Are you doubting a Goddess?"
"N-no, it’s not like that, but..."
"It’s just... we still can’t quite keep up."
"Yes... we don't think you're lying, not at all, but..."
"It’s just that my understanding comes to a complete standstill..."
"Ah, just as Yayui said. The logic is so chaotic that it feels impossible to reach an answer, doesn't it?"
"Y-yeah. I, too, don't think Hairen-sama is lying, but I just... I can't grasp if this is reality."
Listening to everyone’s feelings, I still felt that something was nagging at me.
"Hmm. I think you all have the wrong idea."
"Eh? What do you mean by 'wrong'?"
"The idea that you can't keep up, or that you can't understand, or that you can't reach an answer—I feel like that’s where you’re going wrong."
"Eh? But Yuki-sama clearly told us his true nature. If we don't understand that, wouldn't we be failing to live up to his trust?"
Orelia’s murmur made everything click into place.
"That’s it! You don't actually *have* to 'understand everything perfectly.' That’s not what living up to trust is about. Besides, Yuki told you everything precisely *because* he trusts you."
That was it.
Everything connected. This was the piece that had been bothering me.
"Um... what does that mean~?"
Hovis tilted his head, looking completely lost. The others seemed just as confused, staring at me with wide, curious eyes.
*Sigh.* Maybe these kids are a bit dim after all.
"Listen. You can never fully understand another person. Even now, there are things about Sota and Enol that I don't understand. But just because I don't understand them, or can't comprehend them, doesn't mean I feel untrusted."
"““……”"
"I don't want to understand Sota’s technical jargon or Enol’s common sense—my head would explode. But I know they care about me, and I think that’s enough. Don't you agree?"
"Y-you’re right. That is true. Why were we worrying about such things?"
Fiora muttered this, looking genuinely surprised by my words.
"Well, you probably had this mindset that if you didn't understand Yuki’s words perfectly, it would 'hinder your work,' so you felt you had to grasp it all completely, right?"
"““Ah.””"
This time, everyone let out a sound of realization.
"So, if there’s something you don't understand, you can just ask Yuki for more details to deepen your understanding. Besides, Yuki never told you to understand it all in one go. So, there’s nothing to worry about. The real problem is that you’ve all been so busy worrying that your 'work has come to a standstill,' isn't it?"
"““!?””"
With that, they all scrambled back to their workstations in a panic.
"Yep. I really am amazing, aren't I?"
I reaffirmed my talent as a Goddess once again.
Taking too many detours only leads to confusion. That’s why you should just keep things simple. Can you trust them, or can’t you? Are you the kind of people who can laugh together, even if it’s just a joke or a lie? That’s all that matters.