【Yuri Youth Short Story】A Flower Blooming in God's Margins ～Choosing Only You in an Imperfect World～

God could have created a perfect world. But He didn't. Why? Nanami, the daughter of a pastor, had already decided to attend theological seminary. Her days were calm, supported by faith. A future without doubt. But then she met Rio, a transfer student, and everything changed. Rio, who studies the philosophy of consciousness, does not believe in God. She flatly states, "Consciousness is nothing but a physical phenomenon of the brain," and Nanami engages in debate with her day after day. About theodicy, free will, and love. Eventually, Nanami realizes something. That she is "in love" with Rio. As a woman. Is this a sin? Or is it a choice made through free will given by God? Estrangement from family, condemnation from the church, isolation from the world. A path filled with suffering awaits the two of them. But Nanami learns the truth from a letter left behind by her grandmother. "Suffering itself is proof of love." Why does God permit suffering? Why am I me? The answer found by two philosophical girls is―― A story of perfect love blooming in an imperfect world.