Her entrance and appearance were incredibly gaudy—a sensory overload of flashy effects—but I managed to grasp that her name was Electrone.
Just as I started wondering what to do next, Electrone struck a final pose, and the concert-hall illusion vanished, returning the scenery to the party venue.
"Are all World Creators this unhinged?" Alice muttered, serving as the voice of reason.
"Taha~ well, I suppose you have to be at least a little out there to think about making a whole world," Canalis replied. "But actually, she’s one of the saner ones on the list. For instance, the World Creator of EX2 is... well, in human terms, about four thousand times the size of the Milky Way Galaxy. It would have been quite an ordeal just to get them to fit here."
I was grateful for Alice and her reliable, relentless commentary. As for Canalis’s staggering revelation... the sheer scale of these World Creators was beyond comprehension.
While I was lost in thought, Electrone's silhouette blurred, and she appeared right in front of me in an instant.
"This unit expresses its gratitude for being selected. My name is Electrone. It would be an honor if you would speak to me as casually as you do with Canalis and the others."
That was strange. Judging by her debut, I’d expected someone high-energy, but she was surprisingly cool. Her face held a faint smile, yet it remained nearly expressionless, and her voice was detached. It sounded unique—like it was being broadcast through a speaker. Up close, her red eyes looked less like human eyes and more like high-precision camera lenses. Perhaps she was an android or a robot.
"Nice to meet you. You probably already know me, but I'm Kaito Miyama. I’ll call you Electrone-san, then. I look forward to getting to know you."
I offered my greeting, a little taken aback by the shift from her idol-like entrance. Electrone gave a slight nod in response.
"Outputting Deep Emotion... <<Aaaah!! My favorite—my idol—recognizes me! He called my name!? Haan~ Preciousness Carnival confirmed! This passion is overflowing, I can't stop it! This moment is going straight into my memories!>> ...I also look forward to our acquaintance."
I froze. Wait, what just happened? For a split second there, she sounded like she'd reached her limit as a hardcore fan. I thought I'd seen her turn into a bubbly, idol-obsessed high school girl, only for her to flip a switch and return to her original voice and expression immediately.
The contrast was so sharp that I wondered if I’d hallucinated it. However, she looked perfectly composed now. Had I really just misheard her?
"Um... right. Electrone-san, thank you for the wonderful gift. I’ll make sure to use it well."
"This unit is gratified that it has met your approval. Outputting Emotion... <<Haaaan! My favorite is so precious today! I'm so moved that I can speak with Kaito-sama this closely! I’ve been a fan ever since I heard about your exploits, so being able to meet you like this is truly a dream come true!!>> ...To reiterate, it is an honor to meet you."
"Oh... okay."
I definitely hadn't misheard her. Halfway through her sentence, she had spiked into a high-tension state, her expression and movements becoming incredibly animated.
Was it a split personality? No, it didn't feel like that. Was she just manually toggling her excitement? The jarring transition made it impossible to know how to react.
"I'll ask again," Alice said. "Is everyone in the World Creator business this crazy?"
"As a World Creator myself, it’s a bit awkward to answer that," Canalis replied. "But truly, she is in the sane category. Her energy levels are... what they are, but she’s the type who strictly observes rules and etiquette. Despite how she looks, she never loses control."
"Well, she certainly sounds like she’s about to pounce, but I suppose she is maintaining a respectful distance from Kaito-san," Alice noted.
Now that she mentioned it, while the contrast in her personality was startling—and her declaring me her "idol" was intense—I didn't sense the same aura of insanity I felt from someone like Machina-san. She was loud, but it didn't feel malicious. She just seemed genuinely, overwhelmingly happy to meet me. Still, her behavior was exactly like an obsessed idol fan...
Serious-senpai: [So, I guess this is how it works? She normally suppresses her feelings, and only when she declares that she’s "outputting emotion" does she let them through? Kaito’s so shocked by the contrast because it isn't a conscious personality shift; it’s a built-in system that makes the toggle instantaneous.]