Episode 4 – First Battle

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139844733778003 Gravel erupted as her body lunged forward. Straight toward the approaching shadows of black and brown—a pack of Gravehounds—she charged. “—I’m going first!” Liene beside her surged forward with astonishing explosive force. The instant she raised her right hand, the air warped and light converged. The gathered light formed the shape of a … Read more

Episode 26 – After Christmas, games

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139843121925685/episodes/822139844297470754 “Hey, Yu… Is there anything you want?” The day after Tsukino confessed to me. Yukina asked me that question. “Something I want…? Not really…” “Hmm… Really? Anything at all? Nothing…?” “Well, even if you say that… I got a ton of games to kill time the other day…” If I had to say… … Read more

Episode 3 – A Moment on the Way

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139844562875129 How long had the carriage been moving now? By the time we left the cobblestone streets behind and turned onto the Royal Capital Road, my heart had calmed somewhat. The restless fluttering in my chest from the moment of departure had subsided. All that remained was a fierce vow: I would return alive, … Read more

Episode 25 – After the Confession, the Bride Competition (Puff Puff Again)

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139843121925685/episodes/822139844297469376 “Of course. I… I like you, Yu.” Tsukino said it… as if it were the most natural thing in the world. “I see…” It seemed I had… managed to win over every heroine in this gal game. …How did this happen? “From the looks of it… I guess I was the last one … Read more

Episode 2 – New Beginnings

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139844498170401 The next morning, Liene and I left the duke’s household, seen off by all our parents and the entire staff. A large crowd lined the stone pavement before the entrance. Every single face was familiar—from the head butler to the gardener, the head maid, the head chef, down to the young boys and … Read more

Episode 24 – Puff puff, then confession

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139843121925685/episodes/822139844297465856 “Haa… Really… What should I do…” I sighed deeply, recalling yesterday’s events. ‘—I’ve fallen for Yuu…’ Following Karen, even Yukina had said something like that. Because of this, I—had to choose one of them. No… I could try for both of them, but— “Come on, that would be downright dishonest… This isn’t some … Read more

Episode 16 – After healing her heart, her childhood friend came to visit

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844261747978/episodes/822139845444846142 “Huh?” I stood there dumbfounded for a moment after Tomoka’s surprising action and dash away. Then Yukina returned. She was holding drinks for all four of us, but… “Ah, Yukina-san. Where’s Mitsuki-san?” “Well… She said, ‘I saw Tomo, onee chan, go back to Yui-kun’s place,’ and headed that way…” …I see. She was … Read more

Episode 23 – Confession and Temptation

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139843121925685/episodes/822139844267582403 “――I… I’ve fallen for Yuu.” Yukina… said it plainly. …Like… like? …Huh? In the dead silence—a silence that ruled between us. “…I see… You like me… huh?” I never imagined… I’d hear those words twice in one month… “So, you’re surprised?” “…Yeah. Unlike Karen, Yukina… never showed any signs of that at all.” … Read more

Episode 15 – After counseling the third daughter about her troubles, I ended up hugging her

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844261747978/episodes/822139845174786720 “Yui? What’s wrong?” Tomoka ilted her head, watching Yui return to the bench next to her after her two sisters had left. To her, Yui recounted what Mitsuki had just said. “!” Tomoka looked startled for a moment… then her eyebrows knitted together. “Ugh… Mitsuki, she seems spacey normally, but she’s surprisingly sharp…” … Read more

Episode 22 – After rehab, night jellyfish

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139843121925685/episodes/822139844267580629 Several days passed. My injury seemed to be healing… I’d been doing rehab exercises like walking practice a few times. “…Here goes…” Holding onto the handrail, I managed to step forward with my injured right foot. The next instant— “…Guh…” The strength drained from my leg, and I nearly fell. Somehow, the rehab … Read more