Dasai translation….
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 When Fuyuka Mishima walked into “Anemone,” the atmosphere inside the shop froze for a split second. Himuro narrowed her eyes, still holding her cup of tea; Natsume stopped bringing the parfait to her mouth; and Shiina even froze the tip of her pen on the paper. “…What is it?” Mishima asked, looking puzzled. … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 After school, the student council room was filled with a different kind of quiet than during the day. The cheers of the sports clubs drifted in through the window. A whistle sounded in the distance. The footsteps of students running down the hallway could be heard. With the cultural festival approaching, the entire … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 I’m not clueless. At least, that’s what I think. I can tell when someone’s angry, and if they’re feeling down, I’ll go over and talk to them. I’m observant enough to bring a customer water at a restaurant before they even ask, if I notice they look like they want some. So, I’m … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 The day after I’d concluded, “I was wrong to think everyone liked me.” On my way to school, I noticed something was off right away. “Good morning, Kasugai-kun.” Rena Himuro was waiting for me at the intersection near my house. Her uniform was perfectly pressed as always, and her long black hair wasn’t … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 It seems that when the same situation repeats itself over and over, people inevitably start to feel something’s off. In my case, that sense of unease took on a clear form one Friday after school. “Kasugai, what time do you finish work today?” “At 8:00 p.m.” “Well then, I’ll stay until 8:00 p.m.” … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 When I returned to the student council room with Himuro, the atmosphere inside felt even stranger than when I’d left. To be precise, about three people were staring at us quite blatantly. Natsume. Shiina. And Shirasaki. “You’re late, Kasugai.” “It was only about five minutes, right?” “Six minutes and forty-two seconds.” Shirasaki corrected … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 Lunch break the next day. As I ate my packed lunch at my desk, I was seriously thinking about how I could make my way to the student council room without anyone noticing. The reason was simple. “Kasugai, have you finished lunch yet?” Himuro was standing right in front of me. “Kasugai! What … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 That day, “Anemone” was enveloped in a strange sense of tension. The cause was the enormous parfait sitting prominently in the center of the counter seating area. The glass was a size larger than usual, and the ice cream was stacked in three layers. Chocolate sauce was generously poured over the mountain of … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 The day after Maho Shirasaki publicly declared her feelings for me. The moment I walked into the classroom, I could feel the stares of everyone around me—they were strangely intense. “Good morning, Kasugai.” “Good morning.” The male student who spoke to me glanced toward the hallway before even responding to my greeting. There … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 Even before my part-time shift that day began, I felt strangely tired. I talked with Kotonoha in the courtyard, organized the cultural festival materials in the student council room, and left school while being half-watched by Himuro. Still, once I changed into my “Anemone” uniform, I couldn’t let my personal feelings get in … Read more