Episode 15 – A Mature Woman

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 “Rintaro, I got invited to this club’s welcome party. What do you think?” Just as I was about to head home after parting ways with Shino, I received that message from Elis. I had a bad feeling, so I immediately checked the chat screen, and a photo of a colorful flyer was sent … Read more

Episode 14 – Dangerous Invitation

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 The day after the entrance ceremony. The event consisted of various instructions regarding university life and orientation sessions. To be honest, though, that was just the opening act; the main event came afterward. It was my first meeting with the classmates I would be seeing regularly in the same department. Gathered in the … Read more

Episode 13 – It was just the two of us at the entrance ceremony

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 The day of the entrance ceremony. I gave up on going back to sleep, got out of bed earlier than usual, and slipped into the business suit I’d bought in preparation for this day. A shirt, a jacket, a belt, and a tie. In terms of the outfit itself, it wasn’t much different … Read more

Episode 12 – A Promise Between Two People

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 I walked through the twilight streets of March on my way home. I held a convenience store bag in my hand, containing two éclairs. When I spotted them in the dessert section, I remembered that Elis used to love them. The reason I hadn’t thought of Elis when I saw éclairs until just … Read more

Episode 11 – Just a friend

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 [Hey, I managed to get some info on easy courses from a senior. Don’t you want to know, Rintaro?] It was just before noon one day as my college entrance was drawing near. I was in my room looking over the materials the university had sent when a message like this popped up … Read more

Episode 10 – Our First Matching Outfits

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 We made our way through the crowd to the floor where the women’s clothing brands were gathered. The first store we entered sold sophisticated, elegant clothing. Naturally, this was the kind of place I would never go into on my own. The moment I stepped inside, I felt completely out of place. Even … Read more

Episode 9 – I’ll dye it for you

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 “Rintaro, I don’t have enough clothes, so I want to go shopping. Is that okay?” The next morning. Elis, who woke up a little late due to jet lag, finished eating the breakfast I’d prepared with sparkling eyes, then said that. “I didn’t bring much with me—like clothes to wear to college or … Read more

Episode 8 – A Record of the Two of Us

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858 “Have a drink and calm down. I’ll take care of your luggage.” “Thanks, Rintaro. You’re such a gentleman!” I took Ellis, who was pestering me to show her more of my room, out to the living room. I decided to make some tea to help Ellis relax. Sitting on the sofa, Ellis seemed … Read more

Episode 7 – The Ideal Girl

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858/episodes/2912051599016413019 Above me, as I lay pinned to the ground, Ellis was smiling seductively. That image bore no resemblance whatsoever to the shy, reserved Ellis of the past, and I was forced to realize just how much time had passed. (Ah, I see.) I finally realized it. That this was my original sin. After … Read more

Episode 6 – A Distorted Reason

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051598917319858/episodes/2912051599011628664 It became the most precious photo in my room. When I displayed it on my desk, it felt like Rintaro was always right there with me. But because I was trying so hard not to cry in the photo… I don’t look very cute. Every time I looked at it, I wished I’d … Read more