Episode 3 – Another “Losing Heroine”!?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 A week had passed since Rena Himuro started coming to “Anemone.” During that time, not a single day went by without her visiting the shop. “Himuro. Is the student council that idle?” “That’s rude. I’m just finishing my duties efficiently.” Five o’clock after school. Sitting at a table by the window, Himuro tilted … Read more

Episode 6 – There’s no seat left for my childhood friend

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 After lunch break, Rino didn’t come over to talk to me. That was unusual. In the past, if I showed even the slightest defiance, Rino would say something to me that very same day. She’d either get angry, tease me, or drag others into it to make me look like the bad guy. … Read more

Episode 23 – Request for Assistance

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 “Time for a break.” As soon as I said that, the new recruits all sat down at once. Heavy breathing echoed through the training ground. Lately, I’ve been teaching the new recruits how to wield swords more often. I was a little hesitant at first, but once I gave it a try, it … Read more

Episode 2 – The “Losing Heroine” Is Born!!

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 The reason going to school feels like such a chore the day after a breakup isn’t so much the breakup itself as the hassle of dealing with the aftermath. I have to run into the person I liked. I have to interact with their partner just as I always have. Every single action … Read more

Episode 5 – Even though you don’t even like me, don’t get hurt when I walk away

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 Shortly before lunch break, the atmosphere in the classroom felt off. Rino had barely looked at me all morning. Mikoto didn’t strike up a casual conversation with me like she usually did, either. You’d think it would be fine if things were just quiet, but it felt like the calm before the storm, … Read more

Episode 22 – A Time Full of Nostalgia

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 It was right after the sparring session with Leona had ended. “Alt.” “Hm?” “Would you mind training the new recruits?” I couldn’t help but look at Leona. “Me?” “Yeah.” “Leona’s stronger than me, isn’t she?” Leona shook her head slightly. “Being strong and being able to teach are two different things.” Hearing those … Read more

Episode 4 – Cold once you have a girlfriend?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 The next morning, when I left the house, Rino wasn’t waiting in front of the gate. Usually, she’d show up a little too early and complain about how slow I was. Even though I hadn’t asked her to, she’d act all put-upon and get grumpy. A morning where I didn’t have to deal … Read more

Episode 65

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051602666228059 Houtarou looked Seika straight in the eye and said, expressing his feelings without holding anything back. So that she—who was so straightforward—wouldn’t misunderstand. In simple words that left no room for misunderstanding. “I like you. I want you to go out with me.” “…………” “Of course, this is just what I want. If … Read more

Episode 21 – My First Job

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 Right now, I’m… Working at the front desk. In front of me are request forms. Ledgers. Various application forms. And a line of adventurers. “…Well.” I mutter as I scribble with my pen. “I guess it’s only natural.” I’m not an adventurer anymore. My adventurer registration has expired. I can’t accept quests. I … Read more

Episode 3 – A girl who actually tells me she likes me

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 Ever since that confession during lunch break, I couldn’t focus on the afternoon classes at all. Shiori Miyahara was taking notes in the row next to me, just as usual. She sat up straight and answered calmly whenever the teacher called on her. But I was the only one who knew: just a … Read more