Aini probably never imagined that people a thousand years later would all start playing summoner builds.
He certainly never imagined that one day he, too, would be summoned.
Aini figured it would be nice to get summoned and see the world again.
He could help his timid master out of trouble, make friends, lend a hand with little problems, and help her get revenge for petty grudges. But as time went by, he gradually began to sense the girls' feelings.
Wait, I'm just a summoned spirit. I don't even have a physical form!
As if! We already know you've secretly gotten your original body back!