Episode 31 – Silver and sparkling

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330665075074840 After that, we ate breakfast, finished getting ready, and headed to the station. We bought two reserved seats on the Shinkansen. “I’m glad we were able to buy tickets without any trouble.” “It’s still a little early to go home. In a little while, it will be so crowded that you won’t even … Read more

Episode 30 – Her anxiety

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330664327821852 “That’s it for this year’s classes.” The professor hurriedly left the classroom. Following his lead, I finished getting ready to leave and stood up. “See you next year, Sakamaki !” “Huh, oh—next year !? What about the year-end party !?” “Sorry, I’m going home for the holidays, so I won’t be able to … Read more

Episode 29 – First season

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330659747884123 In each classroom, cultural clubs were putting on performances and exhibitions. Everywhere was filled with the energy and vitality of students. We visited the classrooms that caught our interest and took our time looking around with Towa san. After we had finished looking around, we made our way to the school cafeteria. “Hm, … Read more

Episode 28 – Mine only girlfriend

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330659346064235 “This is my first time at the college festival. It’s very lively, isn’t it?” “Yeah. It’s been a while for me too.” Two weeks have passed since then. I’ve been busy lately for a certain reason, but we came to the university festival because of what Sakamaki told us. It’s literally just for … Read more

Episode 27 – The day I cried

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330659049515756 The next day. After transferring trains several times and walking some distance, I arrived at the orphanage. “This is where Towa san…” Where she spent her childhood. It was a small, dilapidated building that could hardly be called luxurious. However, inside the building and in the small garden, I could hear the cheerful … Read more

Episode 26 – Meaning of life

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330658684019747 “So this is the university where Itsuki san goes…this campus.” After playing around for a while, it was getting late in the afternoon, so at Towa san’s suggestion, we came to my campus. “Last time, you only went as far as the school gate, right?” “Yes, that’s right.” It was right after I … Read more

Episode 25 – Couple’s time

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330658631775637 First, we decided to have lunch, and since Towa san wanted to go, we came to my favorite ramen shop, but… “I’m sorry, Towa san. I didn’t think it would be so crowded.” There was a queue of more than 10 people in front of the shop. As far as I remember, this … Read more

Episode 24 – First date

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330658404152062 “Sorry to keep you waiting, Itsuki san.” I waited in front of the apartment for a few minutes. Towa san arrived. Today was the long-awaited date. It was a beautiful, calm autumn day, perfect for a date. We were supposed to go out at noon. For some reason, I was asked to go … Read more

Episode 23 – Future talk

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330658203123080 “—Towa san.” I greet Towa san, who has just gotten out of the bath, while sitting on the floor. “I have something to talk about.” “What is it?” Towa san, wrapped in the warm steam of her nightgown, quietly sits down to match my formal posture. “Um…” I was nervous. It should have … Read more

Episode 22 – Story of how they first met

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330658051849525 “The autumn leaves are beautiful, aren’t they?” “Yes, they are. They’ve turned completely red.” This is a small park I found while exploring the area around my room. The maple and ginkgo trees make me feel the colors of autumn at its peak. It’s not quite autumn leaf viewing, but on my day … Read more