#84. Confession

As far as I know, confession is a religious rite in which one confesses one's sins to a priest and receives forgiveness.

Of course, confessing does not make the punishment for those sins disappear. It is merely an act of seeking personal consolation by admitting one's sins to someone else.

“...I do have some worries, but I haven't committed any sins, though?”

“That's all right. Confession isn't solely about confessing sins. Some people come to confession to share their worries, too.”

Although it felt a little unsettling, my mind was filled with the thought that I wanted someone—anyone—to listen to me right now.

When I nodded, the priest led me to a small wooden booth in one corner of the chapel. When he opened the door, a cramped room that didn't even seem large enough for one person greeted me.

I went inside and sat down, settling my body onto the small chair.

The room was better soundproofed than I had expected; once I closed the door, I couldn't hear a single sound from outside.

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen”

The priest's voice came through a small opening connected to the other side. After discreetly checking his reaction, I followed along...