"Didn't the future me become a great scientist like Father?" Little Himeko froze, her expression darkening slightly... as if she had thought of something.
Following in her father's footsteps was not just something she said casually. She had truly been working toward it, striving for it. This outcome undoubtedly made her feel a little upset.
Her efforts had not borne fruit.
"The future you earned her doctorate at nineteen, but in the end, she still did not become a scientist. However..."
"However what?"
Little Himeko hurriedly asked.
"However, the future Himeko became a true hero—a hero who stood shoulder to shoulder with gods in a mortal body! She was a true teacher, a powerful Valkyrie."
"Even when gravely wounded, even with death looming before her... she was never discouraged. She continued to charge forward, willingly taking on the most dangerous missions to clear the way for her companions!"
"..."
Little Himeko stared at the Himeko before her in utter confusion.
Was she talking about her future self? Her future self was that incredible?
A hero who stood shoulder to shoulder with gods in a mortal body?
Little Himeko simply could not connect the person Himeko described with herself. It was too unbelievable. How could she possibly deserve such honors?
Could this future version of herself be lying to her?
"You don't believe it? That makes sense... if you only hear about it and have never seen it with your own eyes, it is difficult to believe. But... this is the truth."
"It feels too... too exaggerated."
Little Himeko felt a little uncomfortable.
"It is not exaggerated. That is simply the truth! But... the process was very painful, and the outcome was painful too."
"True heroes rarely get good endings. All right... go to sleep!"
Himeko gave Little Himeko a faint