Episode 28 – A New Normal

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 “Rintaro, what are we having for lunch today?” “Class ended a little early, so let’s just go to the cafeteria.” “Okay!” A few days had passed since I revealed that Ellis and I were childhood friends. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I became the talk of the entire university, but … Read more

Episode 3 – Just one thing before I go

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 It’s been two weeks since I set out on my journey. I’ll get straight to the point. It was amazing. “Mmm, so good!” The words slip out before I know it as I take a big bite of the freshly grilled fish. La Mer, a town by the sea. It’s quite a distance … Read more

Episode 46

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051601216989051 In his room. Sitting at his desk, Houtarou read the message from Seika and let out a sigh of relief. “That’s a relief…” He hadn’t wanted to go on a date without being properly prepared. Besides, even if he went out at this hour, he’d have to come right back. Anyway… “…Thank you,” … Read more

Side Story 2 – Production of Loans and Borrowings

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 ■Borrowing and Not Returning “Rintaro, I’m making some tea. Want to join me?” Late one night, while I was playing a video game in the living room, Ellis called out to me. I’d reached a good stopping point, so I set down the controller and turned around—and saw Ellis blowing on her hands. … Read more

Episode 2 – A Note Left Behind

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 A week has passed since Alt first mentioned wanting to go on a trip. But nothing has changed. “I said it’d only be for a month,” I said, resting my face on the cafeteria table, and Leona, sitting across from me, shook her head slightly. “No way.” Her answer was immediate. “Why not?” … Read more

Episode 45

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051601144227276 ……Before she knew it, Seika found herself in the bathtub. “W-what’s going on……? Oh, when did I end up in the bath!?” She had no memory of anything from the moment Houtarou asked her out until now. She was soaking in the bathtub at her own home. “W-w-what!? What’s going on……? H-have I gone … Read more

Side Story 1 – Each Scent

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 ■ Scent ver. Ellis “Oh no… I ran out of shampoo.” After getting in the tub, I realized I was out of shampoo. I used to leave it entirely up to my mom to restock household supplies, so I’ve made the same mistake a few times since she left Just as I was … Read more

Episode 44

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051601070557338 Will Seika understand? The feelings behind these words. “…………” she’s looking down. she tends to overthink things a little. she gets carried away by unnecessary thoughts. I find that endearing, but in this situation, I hoped she wouldn’t. “I…” I thought I’d make sure to get the message across clearly… but… “W-w-w-w-wait!” “Wait…?” … Read more

Episode 18

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051600327232539 The first train of the day is a ghost ship carrying the all-nighters who’ve dropped out of society. A merciless conveyor belt that forcibly repatriates the debts of yesterday—the past—back to the reality of today. There is not a shred of refreshing hope for the start of a new day; only inertia and … Read more

Episode 27 – Sunny, then cloudy 

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 “…I wonder if I really played the part of Shino Aizawa well.” When I—Shino Aizawa—got home, I collapsed onto my bed without even taking off my makeup.My body felt completely drained. My breathing felt shallower than usual. I know all too well that acting like a tragic heroine at times like this—crying alone … Read more