Volume 3 Episode 14 – “Let’s take a bath together…?” Eh?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436236361426 August 6th. While packing my bags in the living room for tomorrow’s trip, Mom called out to me. “How nice—going on a trip with your girlfriend. I’d love to go too.” “……” For the past few days, Mom and Yuzuha’s constant nagging had been driving me crazy! Every time she saw my face, … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 13 – “I want you to see what’s inside, not just the swimsuit” — Haa!?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436232882631 That afternoon, I ended up helping Toka pick out a swimsuit. …Though really, it’s just browsing shopping sites together. I don’t think we’re ready to go shopping in person yet. Right now, we’re sitting on the sofa, looking through shopping sites on Toka’s phone. “But… is it really okay for us to go … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 12 – Overflowing with affection, made to understand through a kiss

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436232838346 The day after Kagurazaka attacked. I came to Toka’s house like always, but today she seemed somehow off. “Ryo-kun, are you feeling okay now?” She was restless, acting strangely—something was clearly different from usual! “Yeah, I’m fine now. I finally went home yesterday after so long, and it feels like my body’s rhythm … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 11 – Don’t cry just because your cold’s gone

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436173574442 Toka approached, muttering, “Well, I guess I have no choice.” Kagurazaka followed close behind, tiptoeing to stay right on her heels. “Are you idiots?! How could you show that to elementary school kids?!” I couldn’t help but jump up from the bed! “No, Ryo-kun, you haven’t slept yet.” “That’s right. You’re not feeling … Read more

Volume 3 Side Story – I want to be dyed in Ryo-kun’s color!

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792437376310804 One day in July. I was looking at Toka’s old profile section. Name: Asahina Toka Age: 10 Birthday: September 9 Favorite: Mom Least Favorite: Bell peppers ・Known as the “Little Chameleon” in the child acting industry for her genius-level acting and the thorough character preparation that backs it up. ・Her breakthrough role was … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 10 – Kagurazaka: “Here, I have a pair of accommodation vouchers.” Toka: “I’ll take them.” (immediate reply)

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436173541612 Two days later――. Kagurazaka came to Toka’s house incognito. Apparently, Kagurazaka’s manager (?)—the one I saw at the shopping center—had gone out of their way to drive her here and back. A luxury foreign car, completely out of place in this apartment complex, was parked in the lot. “Long time no see, Onee … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 9 – Kagurazaka: “I’d like to apologize” Toka: “No need” (immediate reply)

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436173511628 Seeing that message, Toka let out a deep sigh. “Haa, this is such a pain…” Kagurazaka’s message somehow radiated a sense of desperation. The text itself was filled with cute emojis, very much like a typical girl her age… Wait, typical girl her age? It felt a bit like an old man’s style, … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 8 – Is a kiss a topical ointment? Or an oral medication?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436173477831 The morning of the third day of nursing care. After sleeping soundly for two full days, my health was steadily improving. “Ryo-kun, Aahn.”“Aahnn.” I was starting to get used to being fed rice porridge. Today, too, I opened my mouth as Toka instructed. “My porridge’s gotten better, right?” “Yeah, it’s pretty good.” For … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 7 – It’s Ryo kun’s fault for teaching me how to kiss!

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436173458014 Toka’s face flushed all the way to her ears! Her eyes welled up, and she covered her face with both hands! “It’s Ryo kun’s fault for kissing me! It’s Ryo kun’s fault for teaching me how to kiss!” “W-What? My fault!?” No, no, you don’t have to say it’s my fault! I know … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 6 – The time I got caught giving my sleeping boyfriend a “goodnight kiss”

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792435693556011 Oh no, once I started paying attention, I suddenly became wide awake. My head, which had been dominated by sleepiness, suddenly cleared like fog lifting. “Alright, alright, I’ve totally mastered the rice porridge! Should I make some side dishes too? Eating just porridge all the time gets boring, right?” Toka’s voice drifted over … Read more