Episode 16 – At night, just saying “good night” doesn’t seem to be enough

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980524876 After school, we went to the home improvement store and then returned to Asahina’s house. “Here you go, Ryo.” “…” I casually accepted the spare key to Asahina’s house. Is it okay to accept this? I’m torn between wanting to accept Asahina’s kindness and knowing that it’s not appropriate to accept it. “Should … Read more

Episode 15 – Ryo, shall I make a spare key?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980398031 The first day back after the break. I arrived at Asahina’s house earlier than usual. There was a reason I came earlier than usual! “Asahina!” I pressed the doorbell, but Asahina didn’t come out. I know your behavior pattern! You overslept because it’s the first day back after the long break! “I have … Read more

Episode 14 – The first time a girl asked me to “take it off”

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980398031 I could feel my heartbeat through her palm as she squeezed mine back. My heart was pounding so loudly that it was almost deafening. “Just for today, can you call me by my name?” Asahina said this in a tone that sounded like a small child begging their parent for something they wanted. … Read more

Episode 13 – I wanted to call you by name

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980528004 Next day. I came to Asahina’s house again today in order to go to the festival. Let’s not worry anymore about the fact that the meeting place is naturally Asahina’s house. “Yes! I’m dressed!” Asahina came out of the changing room next to the bathroom. She is wearing yesterday’s light blue one-piece dress … Read more

Episode 12 – The day my pajamas became a permanent fixture in the home of a former national child actor

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980401463 After shopping, we decided to go back to Asahina’s house. “Hmm♪” I could hear a bad humming coming from next door. It’s funny, I thought Asahina Toka was a really good singer. “Asahina, it’s okay after all. I’ll give you the money.” “That’s why I said it’s okay. But there’s also the issue … Read more

Episode 11 – What’s your favorite color? Too much of a trap.

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980421250 “……” “Kuga kun, you’re frowning.” “Let me tell you why!” That evening. We were at a nearby clothing store. The reason goes without saying. We were looking for clothes for Asahina. “This is too much for a boy! Why don’t you at least go shopping for clothes by yourself?!” “I thought I should … Read more

Episode 10 – I’m in the mood for a little more time with you

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980394644 –It had already been two weeks since I started going to Asahina Touka’s house. April had come to an end and the season was about to move into May. “Huwah~!” Asahina was obediently having her hair combed by me. She looked very relaxed, and even yawned. “Hey, can’t you do your own hair … Read more

Episode 9 – Is that a proposal?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980390682 It was the first day of the week, and as usual, I came home to wake Asahina up. I was not nervous at all after the third time I came to wake her up. “Yes, yes.” And then Asahina comes out as usual. What the hell, she can wake up normally now. But… … Read more

Episode 8 – Am I worth signing now?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980386016 My hands stopped. The more I get curious, the more I start to get curious. There are no posters, no photos, no magazine clippings, no sign of him at all. …… I’m supposed to be at Asahina’s house, but there’s no trace of her as a child actress at all. I think Asahina … Read more

Episode 7 – Your casual clothes look like pajamas to me.

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980379255 “Make me clean the room!” “Kuga-kun is so picky…” “What do you mean? It’s normal!” Sighing with exasperation, Asahina still looked somewhat pleased. Seeing that, I couldn’t help but smile. “I want to ask you something. How messy does a room have to be for you to think it’s ‘bad’?” “When you can’t … Read more