Episode 41 – The Morning That Began to Change

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436602793891 “Yuzuki, thanks a lot. You helped me prevent my family from falling apart.”“Wait, don’t start by praising my achievements—that just brings up awkward words.” Sunlight streamed into the living room.A table set with a breakfast I’d taken a little extra care to prepare—and sitting before it was a young girl.Her face was adorably, … Read more

Episode 40 – A Scene in the Irie Household

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436553041848 It’s been a month already since the forest school trip ended. Nothing particularly happened, yet it feels like the month just flew by. I attended classes as usual, had dirty talk sessions with the boys in my class, got dragged around by my childhood friend, and was asked by the student council president … Read more

Prologue 2

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436539300365 ―――I’ve always been aware of my good looks. My parents’ jobs meant frequent transfers, so I moved many times… and each time, people would compliment my appearance. It wasn’t exactly unpleasant. Of course not—whether it’s academics or sports, everyone likes being praised, even without some grand reason. Fortunately, I was reasonably athletic and … Read more

Epilogue

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818093077875963375 In the end, the test was suspended in the middle This was a natural decision, since once Yuzuha had fallen, safety and other personnel had to be allocated. In addition, perhaps because of Sakurazaka’s and Yuzuha’s testimony, the three female students involved were suspended from school. Although I called them out, I did … Read more

Episode 39 – unconcluded ending

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818093077873257513 Conclusions. I was scolded. [I’d like to commend you for your heartiness in trying to help Minase, but what are you going to do if that gets Irie hurt too?] I received these words from sensei over the phone. It’s no wonder, because if one of us jumped to save the other, the … Read more

Episode 38 – My childhood friend

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818093077873257513 I first met Tsukkun when I was in kindergarten. “Hahahahahaha! Justice always prevails!” “Ah, that’s not fair!” “I want to be a hero, too!” Ever since he was a little boy, he loved heroes and used to play heroes with everyone. I remember he was always standing in the center of the group, … Read more

Episode 37 – Because it’s more important than me—

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818093077705651487 (…… I wonder how hard it is for people who work in haunted houses at amusement parks and such.) I suddenly think as I wait alone in the shade of the grass. Under the chilly night sky, the wind is somewhat gently caressing my skin. In such a situation, the work is just … Read more

Episode 36 – Prince too—

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818093077685635498 (*Yuzuha’s point of view) (ugh …… still scary) A short while after the test had begun. I was walking slowly along the darkened mountain path alone. “Hiii!” The grass shook with a rustling sound. …… I’m honestly scared of dark places, so much so that I get frightened just by this. (It’s not … Read more

Episode 35 – ghost

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818093077671747513 Finally, the biggest event of the forest school – the test of courage. For safety reasons, the students walk along the mountain path in groups of four or more and return to the goal to pick up a card. We, who were on the management side, had to split into two groups: the … Read more

Episode 34 – Scene of a confession

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818093077640597534 (*Yuzuha’s point of view) “Fiii~! That was nice hot water~!” The programme finishes in the evening. The first-year students have finished bathing and are spending their free time until the evening test of courage. That is the time for the group to take a bath. After the meeting and other things, we are … Read more