''Un... Anyways, I don't really have anything to do in particular."
Besides, I'd like to meet the other gods too! I put the letter back in my inventory and headed for the church again.
When I arrived, I went inside and prayed just like before. Then, like last time, my consciousness left my body and I opened my eyes. It was the meadow where I had spoken with grandpa before.\n\n
............... And there was Grandpa, in a dogeza yet again.
"Haa? What happened this time?"
''The other gods found out...''
That's the reason why...
"I don't mind. Besides, I wanted to meet them too."
After saying that, someone suddenly hugged me from behind.
"Uu!"
I couldn't help but let out a strange sound.
"See?! It was just Gramp's imagination after all!"
Said the person who hugged me. But what do you mean imagination?
"Anyways, can you please let me go? I'm in pain."
"Ah, sorry!"
She hurriedly let go. Phew...
"Who are you?"
The person who hugged me... probably a goddess, had blue hair and blue eyes. Even I couldn't help but be fascinated by them.
"I'm Oceanis! This is the second time I've spoken to you, Marina-chan!"
Second time? When was the first?
"I'm the one who registered your recipe!"
Oh! That voice!
"I remember now. Thank you very much!"
I gave Oceanis-sama a bow.
"It's fine! Besides, I'm curious about that dish!"
Why is it the food you're worried about?
"Nee, nee* Do you have it now?"\n
*Pronounced "neh." It's the Japanese equivalent of hey. I put it here just in case to solidify your image of her.\n
"No, I don't. Speaking of which, how am I even supposed to bring it here?"
"You can put it in your inventory"
"But I don't think I can use it here, can I?"
"It's just the status."
Ok, I see.
"I'll make some next time I'm allowed to use the kitchen."
"You need a kitchen to cook?"
"I mean, you really just need the right tools-"
"Just the right tools?!"
"...yes"
When I affirmed that, she disappeared. So, I was left with Grandpa, who was still in a dogeza. I'm not sure this is the right time to do this!
"Ummm, can you please get up for now?"
We're not going to get anywhere if you're like this.
"... I will but I'm sorry."
With that, Grandpa got up from his knees and laid out the goza mat just like before, urging me to sit down. I plopped down down with a 'thump'
As I sat down on my knees, I asked, "So, what did Oceanis-sama mean when she said you were making stuff up?"
"Ugh! I..."
He looked away from me. Why?
"Are you unable to answer that?"
"No, not that... just don't get mad at me, okay?"
I think it depends on the situation.
"Anyway, what happened?"
"... I told the other gods... that you would only agree to talk to me."
......... Hmm?
"When did I say that?"
My inquiry caused him to do a dogeza once again.
"I- ! I wanted to have Marina-san all to myself! So... this lie..."
......un. What is this.
"Haa, this is what happened?"
That's all I'm aware of.
"I want to talk to other gods, and I don't want to be kept to you alone."
"I'm sorry.
"It's fine now, but you'll have to explain everything to the other gods."
I need to clear the misunderstanding.
"I will. I'll apologize to them later."
"That's good. And you said you wanted to discuss my race?"
"Oh, that."
He stopped kneeling and sat down next to me.
"It seems that your race isn't a [Shinryu] anymore."
I'm sure you're right. I've never checked my status so I'll do it later.
"I believe you already mentioned that."
"Yes. I said that I didn't know if you could become a dragon. But seeing the results of my research, I realized it is possible for you to become a dragon."
"Become a dragon..."
Well, I don't think I'll ever want to be one.
"Yes, it is possible to become a dragon partially."
"Partially?"
"For example... you can take out just the wings."
Ooh. I might actually use that to fly in the sky.
"What will happen to my clothes then?"
Since wings grow out of your back, I think they'll tear through my clothes.
"The wings will be built using mana, so your clothes will be fine."
I see. I guess I'll try it later.
"It's done!"
As I was thinking about testing my wings, I suddenly heard the voice of Oceanis-sama. I was also hugged from behind again.
"Uuu!"
...I made a strange voice again. powerful!
"Oceanis, Marina-san is uncomfortable."
"Ah! Sorry!"
"I- it's okay..."
No, it's actually not okay! If I was a normal person, I would be dead already. Well, at least I'm not injured...
"So what are we doing with this?"
"This- !"
She pulled out an object from thin air.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
It was something that I had seen before on Earth. ......
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*I'm not sure whether a one piece and jeans can be worn together, but maybe it looks like this:\nI don't know... or this with jeans?\nThey're still cute though.