Volume 5 (Before) Chapter 7
ā€˜Even if this is within the Shrine, the roads are dangerous at night. Why don’t you stay here for today?’
Said the oblivious, insensitive, airhead Kami-sama, which I turned down as politely as I could before excusing myself. The sun had completely set as I headed towards the dorm with heavy feet.
ā€˜In the end…’
The night breeze that was too cool for summer blew on me, and I bit my lips while pondering.
A heavy sigh escaped me when I recalled the conversation we had inside that room.
ā€˜Nothing was explained — whether it’s the reason for his transformation, or even that divine aura.’
We did talk about a lot of things after that, but the only thing I managed to grasp was that ā€˜Kami-sama himself doesn’t know what’s going on.’
The filth was still within him, his memories still forgotten. He has that much divine aura, but he doesn’t even know what he’s capable of.
ā€˜He insisted that Adoracion-sama is just obligingly sincere… But, is that really true? No matter what, isn’t he too oblivious about this? Oh, but I feel like Kami-sama was serious when he said that!’
But! — I shook my head.
If it’s airhead Kami-sama, it does make sense that he’s too clueless about himself… but…
The cold expression that he showed for just an instant flashed in my mind.
Unfathomable eyes, a smile totally devoid of feelings — chills ran down my spine just by the memory of that.
At that time, that moment…
Kami-sama’s appearance was too — godly. He truly looked like a proper deity.
ā€˜He’s scarier than Adoracion-sama…. I wonder if he really doesn’t know anything about himself like he claims.’
But if he’s aware , then did Kami-sama deliberately put an airheaded act in front of me?
Maybe he’s just pretending not to know anything, lying, glossing over it.
In truth, he already knows everything — could it be that he’s just deceiving me?
ā€˜No.’
I immediately shook my head in face of those thoughts.
I’m not even sure. It’s way absurd for a mere human like me to even think of deciphering a deity’s lofty thoughts.
ā€˜He seemed happy…’
I didn’t want to think that Kami-sama’s smile whenever our eyes met as he gazed on me is just a lie.
That soft, gentle smile oozing of joy that’s beyond words — just thinking about it made my cheeks burn up.
ā€˜ā€” Ack! No! It’s not burning up! Never!’
I clapped my hands and hurriedly shooed those thoughts away in a fluster.
I’m currently contemplating serious matters, serious matters it is.
Ugh, what am I gonna do with myself, turning cold one moment then burning after right the next second?
ā€˜I-I might develop emotional instability at this rate!’
Unsure whether I was getting goosebumps or blushing, I pressed my cheeks in an attempt to keep my expressions in check.
I’m sure I’m gonna melt down at this rate if I leave it as it is. That can never happen. Absolutely.
ā€œArrghhhh!! It’s useless wracking my brains on my own!ā€
I shouted and shook my head, trying to gloss over whatever I was feeling.
The number one solution for times like this is to talk it over with somebody else.
But…
Thinking about the person I wanted to consult the most made me heave a deep sigh.
Lydianne — she’s the one I wanted to talk to, but we’re in the middle of a fight. Currently —
Nobody in the Shrine doesn’t know of the fact that Lydianne is best buddies with Amalda.
Tsk.
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