Dasai translation….
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792436863291819 The lunch bell rang, and at the same moment, Suzukita-san called out to me. Lately, Suzukita-san hasn’t been going to buy that amazing curry bread anymore. She says she just got bored with it. That fickle vibe—that’s exactly what makes her a gal. Yeah. “Ayatachi! Let’s go to lunch!” “Mm, got it.” As … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792436798365059 The sports festival ended without incident, and the next day arrived. It was nearing the end of June, yet the muggy weather persisted as usual. I hate this time of year’s heat the most. The oppressive humidity always makes it impossible for me to fall asleep. No… this time, that’s just an excuse. … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792435517281755 A mini-celebration for the sports day—that notification had arrived in the group chat of our five childhood friends. It was Sena who’d suggested it. Yuri’s in a different class, I thought, but well, if he’s up for it, then fine. ‘What shall we do?’ asked Renka, walking beside me. I hesitated just a … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792435506958388 “Akito! I’m so glad I finally found you!” The girl before me—Fujisaki Renka—grinned happily. Meanwhile, I could only blink, wide-eyed. “Fujisaki? Why are you here…?” “I came looking for you. I thought maybe you’d be here.” Saying that, Fujisaki started walking towards me. For some reason, she was still wearing her uniform, just … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792435503909008 After losing the match, I remember my mind going completely blank. In the end…the score was 28-140. After that, instead of catching up, we just kept falling further behind. In the final stretch, Team A’s players—they started mercilessly targeting the hole in our defense that was me. My pointless taunting of Machida kun … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792435499956446 The final whistle echoed through the gymnasium.In the end—Akito and his team had lost.The score was 28-140. The comeback that started with Akito’s three-pointer…quickly lost momentum, and from there on, Class A dominated the game. “Ahhh! Akito kun’s lost.” Sena messed up her hair with a sigh. Next to her, Hideki was saying … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792435496538509 ――I heard my childhood friend’s voice.It was an unfamiliar, slightly raspy sound. I think it was her best effort at cheering, given she usually didn’t raise her voice much. That voice propelled me forward.I caught the pass. The timing couldn’t have been better.I positioned the ball in front of my face. My body … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792435486307653 The men’s basketball game began, and finally entered the fourth quarter. The score was 18-111. Right after the start, they conceded a three-point shot, and the gap widened again. We watched the outcome of the game from the second floor of the gymnasium. But…the atmosphere was so heavy that no one could speak. … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792435430255318 To cut to the chase—Nakajima kun was right. The members of Class A weren’t just good. Not only me, but even Nakajima kun and the other basketball club members couldn’t compete with them at all.And that difference was reflected in the score.By the time the third quarter started, it was 18-104. …Literally, there … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792435425627439 No matter how confused you feel, time continues to move forward.The day after Fujisaki and I practiced basketball together.Today is finally the day of the sports festival. When I arrive at school, I can feel the excitement in the air. “—–Akito kun, good morning! How are you feeling?” Sena asks me this with … Read more