Episode 81 – Epilogue 2

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438505096973 (Aira’s perspective) A little while later. After Irie-san finished his shift at the shop, we decided to immediately start checking out the attractions to enjoy the rest of our first day. “We just ate, so maybe we should stick to something safe?” “There’s a puzzle game over there! How about that?” “Forget it, … Read more

Episode 80 – Epilogue 1

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438460121129 “Hey, I have a feeling my face—either unblurred or pixelated—might show up in online news tomorrow.” “Well, what a coincidence. I’m predicting it’ll be the day after tomorrow.” The live event ended safely? Back to being a corporate slave once more. I didn’t prepare, but I did attend the live event. So, my … Read more

Episode 79 – Not just words, but proof

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438442620536 (Kurusu’s perspective) A murmur of confusion and questions rose from the crowd. Well, of course… After all, just when everyone thought he’d use the remaining time for something, he stepped off the stage without any context. He walked straight through the parting crowd, heading toward a single girl. What was going to happen … Read more

Episode 78 – I

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438410052465 (Kurusu’s perspective) Just one song. From what I hear around me, this level of excitement for just one song? (And honestly, their playing isn’t exactly impressive either.) I’m not some expert on bands or instruments myself. But even an amateur can tell it feels improvised. They’re just trying to make it work, with … Read more

Episode 77 – Growth

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438403690206 (Aira’s perspective) (T-there are so many people…!) I can’t even tell anymore if this pounding in my chest is from the sound system or just nerves. Just one song. One more song. It’s just standing on stage at the cultural festival and singing, but if I let my guard down, my legs might … Read more

Episode 76 – From now on

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438379267337 ―――One week ago. “I’m thinking of starting a band.” I said that in our living room. It was past seven, but the approaching summer kept the room faintly bright. My sister was running late for her university club activities, and my parents were also working their usual night shift. Instead, sitting in the … Read more

Episode 75 – Troublesome woman

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438339977568 (From Kurusu’s perspective) “Honestly, I thought this last year too… our school festival sure draws a crowd.” Even though we’re just in front of the school gate, you can see a huge number of people. Because of the constant flow of people, it’s hard to tell who’s a student and who’s a visitor, … Read more

Episode 74 – Maid outfit

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438329415101 “Hey, Irie-kun! A super cute underclassman is calling you!” It was around noon, just as the cultural festival was getting started. Maybe because I wanted lunch, I got called by a girl from my class right when things were getting busy. I looked over, and there she was—Sakurazaka, timidly waiting at the very … Read more

Episode 73 – a different look than usual

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438311265344 ―――Well, the long-awaited cultural festival is finally here. Even though midterms are right after this, no one seems the least bit gloomy. Well, even if midterms are over, summer vacation starts right away. With two rewards like that, I guess no one minds. “Welcome! How about trying 2-B’s Maid & Butler Cafe?” Unlike … Read more

Episode 72 – Don’t run away

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792438267837862 (From Kurusu’s perspective) …I realized my limits were more fragile than I thought. Well, honestly, I guess it’s no surprise. After all, I’d been thinking about him… constantly, endlessly, all this time. I finally found him, we became friends, and I was determined to make him like me. (Just the thought of him … Read more