[LN] Shigoto Kaeri, Dokushin no Bijin Joushi ni Tanomarete - Volume 1 - Chapter 2 - Part 1

Chapter 02 - Monou-san's Perspective on Life (Part 1)

There is a style of expression called "dawn light".

It is an expression used in novels.

After a man and a woman have satisfied their sexual desires, time passes quickly and the scene changes accordingly. The two lie peacefully on the bed, welcoming the dawn of a new day, occasionally accompanied by the sound of birds chirping outside the room.

This style of expression is used to imply that the man and woman had sexual relations during the unmentioned period, and this scene is not described in the novel.

Based on this conclusion

I won't be able to greet the "dawn" of the next day with Monou-san.

"..."

I suddenly stood up.

I realized that this wasn't a hotel.

It was my own home.

I live alone in a 1K apartment.

When I regained consciousness, I was lying in my own bed.

I wasn't sleep deprived because I managed to get on the train just before it left and made it back home.

Also, I wasn't drunk. I had a few drinks, but I didn't drink too much.

Anyway... my head feels like it's pounding.

So far, I still can't accept her request and the conversation we had yesterday.

I even thought it was all a lie.

Last night...

"...you should go home early today."

Monou-san said this while I was still sitting on the bed.

She was wearing only a bathing suit on her naked body.

"I guess you're uncomfortable with me suddenly making this request," she said, not looking at me, but mocking herself.

"Uh... not at all," I replied.

"I know what I'm saying isn't in line with society's ethical standards. Sanezawa-kun looks so serious... Of course, you can't accept this request from me."

After saying that, she picked up her underwear from the sofa and put it on. I quickly looked away when she took off her swimsuit and put on her underwear.

"I didn't give you that order as your superior. It was just a suggestion from me..." Monou-san said.

"If you don't agree, then go with your own intentions, I don't care. Until then... let's forget everything that happened tonight and return to our superior-subordinate relationship as before."

Monou-san muttered with determination.

After changing her clothes, she immediately left the room without waiting for my answer.

I sat there alone, stunned.

I remained in a daze for half an hour before I remembered the train schedule, so I hurriedly changed and left the hotel.

As I prepared to change my clothes after waking up early in the morning, I kept thinking about yesterday's events.

"It seems... it's real."

I didn't feel that she was joking at all.

She was very serious.

Her request... it was completely real.

Monou-san was very serious when she made her request.

She wanted to have a child with me.

"Eh, but... can that really happen?"

Not wanting to get married, not wanting to fall in love.

But she still wanted to have a baby.

That's why she chose me to have a child with her.

Or to put it bluntly... she just wanted my sperm.

I understand. Of course I understand.

But I still couldn't accept it wholeheartedly.

The inconsistencies... made my head spin.

How can I describe it?

I, on the other hand, thought: It's not like that.

To give birth,

Bringing a child into the world,

It's not like that, I thought silently.

"And now we bring you the latest news. In recent years, the practice of "sperm trading" on social media has expanded. Sperm donation is carried out by users themselves and is not affiliated with any community organizations. Regarding the dangers and questions related to this behavior, today we have invited experts -"

At that moment, I had almost finished changing into my suit.

Suddenly, I turned on the TV and realized that the topic they were discussing was very relevant to me, so I listened attentively from time to time.

Sperm donation.

I don't recall ever seeing this phrase on a website or in a news article.

For various reasons, some couples choose not to conceive through traditional sexual intercourse and instead choose to use sperm from a sperm bank and medical techniques to have a child.

Thanks to advances in medical technology, people can now welcome new life through this method.

In recent years, with the development of social media, it seems that the act of sperm donation by individuals has increased.

"..."

On the train to the company,

I searched on my phone and found numerous news articles related to this matter.

There are cases where only sperm is donated - but on the other hand, there are also cases where direct meetings and relationships occur. Either way, this method provides sperm without the need to visit medical facilities, making it more practical and easier.

"..."

I feel my head spinning again.

Not only because of the shaking train.

But also because my perspective is beginning to waver.

Perhaps I have always believed that having children "should be this way. But it seems that I have been holding on to outdated and rigid views until now.

I keep thinking about these things.

With a lingering feeling of concern in my mind, I walk toward the company.

"Uh, Sanezawa-kun."

"Manager... Manager Monou...!"

I bump into Manager Monou as I enter the elevator.

"Good morning, what a coincidence."

"Yes... Good morning, Manager."

I feel uneasy. I can't help but feel uncomfortable.

For the past two days, I haven't been able to look directly at her face.

"Aren't you coming in?"

"Ah... I'll come in."

At her urging, we both enter the elevator.

Unlike me, Manager Monou doesn't change at all. Her expression remains calm, as if nothing happened yesterday. Could it be that she transforms into a different person when she arrives at the company? Impressive. Her experiences outside of work and mine are really worlds apart.

The elevator begins to rise.

The two of us stand together in this enclosed space.

In a certain hotel room, her naked body was vividly etched in my mind, so clear even though it was dimly lit at the time.

"Sanezawa-kun, are you okay? Your face is red."

"No, there's nothing...! I just... suddenly remembered what happened yesterday..."

"You remembered...~~!~?"

Monou-san's face suddenly turns pink.

"Really! You're thinking about that early in the morning!"

"I... I'm really sorry... It's just that it crossed my mind unintentionally..."

"Don't blame it on anything else..."

Monou-san puts her hand to her face and seems confused.

"If... if we're employees, we should maintain the necessary demeanor in the company. Personal matters should not be brought into the workplace. I'm also trying to... ahem, ahem."

"....Eh?"

Monou-san coughed hastily, but it was already too late.

What was she trying to (hide)?

Because I was staring intently, she covered her face with her hand and turned away embarrassed.

"Don't... don't look at me like that..."

"...I'm... I'm sorry."

It turned out I wasn't the only one who couldn't keep it together after what happened last night. She takes off her mask and tries to hide her flushed face. I find this side of her incredibly sweet.

Shortly after, the elevator reached the desired floor.

On this floor is the sales department, where both she and I work.

"I'll go first."

As soon as the doors opened, Monou-san stepped out quickly as if she wanted to escape.

So I quickly called after her.

"Wait a moment, Manager."

I quickly called her back.

About what you asked me last night..."

Monou-san stopped.

I was trying to find the right way to express myself.

We were standing in a place where we could be easily seen, and I didn't know if anyone could overhear our conversation.

"Um... I want to have a serious talk with you."