Chapter 153

“No, no, no.”

I’m a little curious, but still, there’s something rustling inside, maybe a groan or something similar, and I’m kind of interested, but I don’t think I should keep eavesdropping.

Of course, I can’t help but have such thoughts.

After all, doing such things inside a convent is a bit much.

I don’t believe in any deity. But that doesn’t mean I reject all traditions.

Before getting into any logical arguments, having people living together behave in a sexually promiscuous manner could cause some issues. Of course, if you were to ask if a couple doing things together is wrong, you might say it’s not really problematic—but—

Then again, two women getting up to things won’t lead to any babies—

No, still, doing such acts in a place dedicated to serving a deity feels a bit off—

… But then again, I don’t even believe in a deity.

“……”

It’s like I want to argue against it on many fronts, but nothing comes to mind. Maybe I just spent too long in the convent?

Yeah. The library. It feels like watching students cause a ruckus in the library. Let’s just ignore it for now.

Even so, I couldn’t just go in and scold them.

The more I keep hearing the noises, the more anxious I feel, and I just wanted to leave that spot quickly.

“… Ah.”

And that urgent feeling translated, without me realizing it, into me pulling on Ria’s hand.

I don’t think it’s a big deal. As I said, they’re not going to point out light physical contact in the convent.

However, in this atmosphere, with these feelings, I can’t help but be conscious of Ria. Ever since that incident last time.

I had seen Ria wearing a slightly smaller swimsuit, but I didn’t expect to actually see the silhouette underneath with my own eyes. So… in a way, her body was covered, but it actually looked more visible to me.

…

But now, letting go of her hand at this point feels a bit off too. It might just reveal that I’m nervous about it.

So, I just kept holding onto Ria’s hand.

If I decided to resist, Ria would have definitely not moved an inch, but surprisingly, she came towards me easily even though I wasn’t pulling with much strength.

I quickly moved my feet.

Yeah. Paina and Pertia. They aren’t seriously trying to become nuns anyway.

It’s not like they completely lied their way in. Both of them had their own kind of faith. Their attitude changed a bit after they saw my power.

But still, it’s also true that the vibe of treating this place more like a getaway is stronger. I wouldn’t say anything about that. If they want to behave like that among people they like, who am I to complain?

Maybe even that higher being thinks the same way.

“Sit there.”

To my annoyance, Ria, who had arrived at the interview room, said this with a completely indifferent expression and started preparing to boil ramen.

Should I cry? It would seem right to help, but I didn’t want to show Ria my current situation. My face was all red.

Thanks to Paina and Pertia, I had a reason to blush.

… Nope, wait. It’s those two that made the atmosphere feel weird. Regardless, I couldn’t express my gratitude or scold them directly.

I put water in a pot and waited for it to bubble. In the meantime, Ria prepared the ramen, along with green onions and kimchi from the fridge, tearing open the ramen packet.

I found myself staring at Ria’s back, suddenly thinking she looked really pretty.

Even from behind, Ria’s body is nice. When viewed from the front, her nun outfit that slightly elongates below the chest hides her figure, but from behind, it seems mysteriously form-fitting. It’s almost like it’s pulled forward, making it more pronounced.

And, looking at Ria’s back, her waist was incredibly slim, and the lower part was rounded in various ways. Her genes did their work, sure, but Ria was also dedicated to her efforts. Of course, training every day keeps her body healthy.

I realized I was unconsciously focused on the swaying parts and covered my face with both hands.

“Hmm? What are you doing?”

Once she finished preparing, Ria turned around and asked. Naturally, I couldn’t respond.

“Is it because of what happened a little while ago?”

Ria asked playfully.

“… Well, yeah.”

I decided to just go along with that. Thankfully, it seemed Ria didn’t realize I was staring at her behind.

“Because we’re close, it’s natural for such things to happen when it’s just the two of us alone without needing to mind others. Still, it seems the next room can’t hear us.”

With Amaria’s level of hearing, she would likely have heard us. This church is old, after all, with rather thick walls.

“What do you think?”

As I pulled the ramen towards me, Ria asked.

“What do you mean?”

“It’s inside the church. You’re a nun… treated like a saintess.”

“… Remember that I’m an atheist?”

“But don’t you think there are some things that still feel natural?”

“If we’re talking about what’s natural, I wouldn’t really have a say. We probably just naturally ended up liking each other.”

The argument that homosexuality shouldn’t exist because of species propagation is outdated at this point. After all, it’s derived from a strictly human perspective.

Nature isn’t that beautiful. To think everything is balanced perfectly so that as long as humans don’t meddle, it maintains its beauty is foolish.

When one animal devours another, it doesn’t ponder the latter’s population. Trees don’t worry about blocking the growth of smaller trees that are overshadowed by them as they reach for the sky.

That whole scene is primal. A herbivore with young has its belly cut open, and a fully formed cub screams as it’s devoured right in front of its mother—that’s what the ‘natural’ animal world looks like.

Actions thought to be unnatural in humans, like fratricide, abuse, rape, prostitution, war, and slavery, are frequently observed in other animals as well.

So, honestly, casual sex for pleasure or sex between the same sexes shouldn’t even be debated.

Ria looked at me with wide eyes, as if my nonchalant response surprised her.

“Really?”

Ria said that, and when no further words came from her, I raised my chopsticks.

“Well then, I’ll enjoy this.”

Just as I picked up a piece,

“So, is there someone you like? Someone you just naturally ended up liking?”

“…….”

Thank goodness Ria asked that question before the ramen went into my mouth. If not, I might have sprayed half-eaten ramen all over her face.

“I’m sorry, but I haven’t really had a chance to meet any men.”

Since I couldn’t exactly say there’s one right in front of me, I said this instead.

“Why? You have one, don’t you?”

“Do you really think so?”

This time, I stared wide-eyed at Ria.

Ria let out a bitter laugh and shook her head.

“No. I’ve thought about it a little, but not anymore.”

“Right?”

At this point, I feel like I’m being a bit playful, but I’m still on team childhood friends. After all, we’re both adults, so I wish one party could simply confess.

Honestly, I used to think Ria might be interested in Siyoon, but honestly, at this point, that kind of thought feels like a mere guess.

Rather, it’s Glaria who doesn’t seem to be pursuing Siyoon that makes me more suspicious.

“Then, what about women?”

Just as I thought the conversation had wrapped up and lifted my chopsticks again, I paused once more.

“…… No one.”

“Really?”

Ria looked at me and smiled.

I don’t know why, but she seems a bit pleased.

She can’t possibly know how I feel.

“Why? Is it that great that I have no first love?”

“Oh, no, um.”

Only after I asked that did Ria fumble her words, realizing a bit late that I was being rude.

“Well then, what about you, Ria?”

Eventually, I put down my chopsticks and asked.

“Ria, have you ever liked someone?”

“…….”

Just as I did, Ria stared at me wide-eyed.

Then, after a moment of thought, she let out a low sigh.

“…… No.”

“Really?”

Oh, I shouldn’t have done that.

I stifled a laugh and quickly lowered my head. Then I moved my chopsticks and pushed the ramen into my mouth.

Seemingly unfazed by my sudden actions, Ria chuckled but soon began to eat the ramen herself.

… Today at least, I didn’t eat everything meant for Ria.

For some reason, I find that a bit odd.

Oh, but do girls worry about eating a lot and such too?