Me, a Debt Collector and a Girl Who Was Sold by Her Parents for 50,000 Yen

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094088809262/episodes/16818622172216099184 ◇A few years later “Nngh…” I groan and rub my eyes, my vision gradually clearing. The morning light paints a soft outline on my girlfriend’s back, and the savory smell wafting from the kitchen tickles my nose. [Illustration.] https://kakuyomu.jp/users/tanakamatao01/news/16818622172216126517 Her clear skin and shoulder-length hair sway silently. As I stare blankly at her, … Read more

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Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094088809262/episodes/16818622172164961347 There was a chill in the air in this warehouse deep in the mountains. Rusty iron shutters creaked shut, and dim fluorescent lights cast a pale glow on the concrete floor. Kadokawa was tied to a chair, nodding off. His bloodshot eyes are vacant, and his shabby clothes are drenched with sweat. I … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094088809262/episodes/16818622171956716197 There was an air of tension in the office room. Cigarette smoke wafted in the dimly lit room of the old building, and the light from the street lamp leaking through the window cast a pale shadow on the floor. I formed a circle with my friends and prepared for the confrontation with … Read more

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Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094088809262/episodes/16818622171820142821 A few days later, Shindo was sent overseas. A closed-off prison country where the bossknows someone. A place where it would probably be almost impossible to escape and where he would have to atone for his crime. I breathed a sigh of relief when the boss made the arrangements and said, “Well, that … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094088809262/episodes/16818622171819897739 The air in the car was heavy and no one opened their mouths. When I looked at Akino san through the rearview mirror, she was staring out the window, her long hair hiding her face. Her vacant eyes were still intact. In the midst of all this, Yua chan muttered something. “…Why don’t … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094088809262/episodes/16818622171819684834 At that moment, a dull sound echoed outside the door. “Hello. Erm, is it correct that the people here are Yamasaka senpai, Yua chan, Sasagamine san, and Akino san? I’m a subordinate of the president. I just put Shindo to sleep, so don’t worry. I’m sure it’s too sudden for you to understand, … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094088809262/episodes/16818622171807462103 The intercom rings in the house. “…Are you there〜? Azekura san. Well, it seems that you were using a false name the other day, and I fell for it. I’ve gotten a bit sloppier.” He muttered to himself as he pressed the intercom. They already know I’m here. There is nowhere to hide. … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094088809262/episodes/16818622171714079632 The air in the boss’s office instantly froze. Aira’s words, “Rinoha’s…! She’s gone !” echoed in my head along with the scream of the rusty hinges. I involuntarily stood up and stared at Aira’s panicked face. She is usually calm and never makes a single unnecessary movement while working, but she is breathing … Read more