Episode 53 – On the riverbank 1

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792437349871764 Once, not far from home, I saved a girl on the riverbank. Embarrassing to admit, but I was something of a traveling hero. Kids in trouble don’t show up near home that often. It was the same back in Kirishima—back then, whenever I had time, I’d go everywhere looking for people in need— … Read more

Episode 52 – Date with the Three Great Beauties 3

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792437243296828 “Ugh… Hey, listen up, Johnny. I lost to a girl, you know? It’s not about gender discrimination, but my pride is totally wounded, man.” “Meow.” The batting cage showdown ended with me hitting nineteen out of twenty-five pitches, while Kirishima hit twenty. Just one ball difference. How agonizingly frustrating that is. Maybe I … Read more

Episode 51 – Date with the Three Great Beauties 2

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792437228187626 [This would look great on you. Why don’t you try it on?] [That’s fine, but first, count how many clothes you’re holding.] [There are at least twenty.] [Why are you throwing that number at me?] ―――That kind of exchange happened at the shopping mall. We browsed around the variety stores, clothing shops, and … Read more

Episode 50 – Date with the Three Great Beauties 1

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792437075101688 At a dirty talk session centered on Yamada, a classmate who recently got a girlfriend, I decided to listen to all sorts of stories. Using that as reference, I compiled my own thoughts and submitted them to a reliable senior for now. Then I was told, “I hate minute-by-minute schedules, Irie-san,” so I … Read more

Episode 49 – hairdresser

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792437047778657 The day after inviting Kirishima home and my sister pulling that confusing stunt about appendicitis. Perhaps because the holidays finally start tomorrow, even though it’s before morning homeroom, the classroom buzzes with my classmates’ energy. What reaches my ears is cheerful commotion. Amidst it all, I sat alone, staring at my phone screen, … Read more

Episode 48 – The Sister Who Reads the Room

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436924923208 The eldest daughter of the Irie family—Irie Ajisai—is someone who, for better or worse, doesn’t read the room. She’s self-paced and sometimes ruins the atmosphere, but other times she breaks the tension with her innate brightness when the situation calls for it. Many might see this as a flaw, but it’s also likely … Read more

Episode 47 – guest

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436921439392 (From Kurusu’s perspective) After the exchange in the living room ended, I was shown into the living room. It wasn’t my first time here, but I still felt a little nervous. A different kind of tension than during the shoot. Well, thinking about it calmly, even though it was my second time, I … Read more

Episode 46 – Onee san and Kirishima

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436921439392 “Oh, so it was just about joining me for dinner, huh?” “What did you think it was, then?” After finishing shopping at the supermarket, I finally got home after a brief chat with Kirishima, who was fidgeting nervously with her face bright red. Standing at the entrance, I said, “It’ll take a bit … Read more

Episode 45 – That girl who shouldn’t be here

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436823688277 My house is relatively close to school. Just over ten minutes on foot. Less than ten minutes by bike. My middle school teacher said I could have aimed for a higher-ranked high school based on my test scores, but I really wanted to prioritize distance. I often make breakfast, and I wanted to … Read more

Episode 44 – As I was leaving

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436789601779 We couldn’t linger too long at school after classes ended. It was summertime, and even though the sun set late, I felt it was inappropriate to keep a girl behind too late. So, we wrapped up the study session before dusk and decided to leave the library. “That’s why you add vinegar before … Read more