Episode 7 – Oh, no. She’s so cute

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139846477611653 The interior was calm and peaceful. Apparently, the place was famous for its desserts, and most of the customers were women. Amidst all that, Mashiro and I were sitting across from each other at a two-person table. “Huh… I see… Hmm…” Mashiro looked around the shop, her eyes darting here and there. “So … Read more

Episode 6 – The Queen Loses Her Form

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139846410747861 It was, in fact, a pleasant morning. “Mmm… zzz… zzz…” —If it weren’t for my childhood friend sleeping naked right next to me. “(That’s right… I, yesterday…)” —Last night. A room just the two of us. I had Mashiro pinned down, and next to her face lay an open box of condoms. pinned … Read more

Episode 5 – What are the standard tropes of a romantic comedy?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139846410747861 Mashiro enters our living room for the first time in a while. She’s wearing a plain T-shirt and long sweatpants. It seems she’s taking what happened the other day to heart and is at least a little self-conscious about it. “I’ll leave the curry here.” “Oh, thanks.” “……Hmph.” After setting the pot on … Read more

Episode 4 – So it can actually go below that

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139846389130660 ――Morning. “♪~” I stride down the hallway in high spirits. That’s because yesterday, I finally got the upper hand against Mashiro, my queen-like childhood friend who’s always taunting and mocking me the moment she opens her mouth. “(A huge chance to redeem myself…!)” Just as I was thinking that and about to enter … Read more

Episode 3 – Standing at the entrance to Dere

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139846114746093 “Oh, man…” In the end, Mashiro and I walked out of the convenience store without buying anything. “…………” “…………” We stopped in front of the store, and then— “!!!!!!” “Mashiro⁉” Mashiro suddenly started running. However, since Mashiro wasn’t very fast, I caught up to her easily and grabbed her arm. “Hey, Mashiro!” “Huh? … Read more

Episode 2 – The Queen, Disheveled and Confused

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139845936298129 Disheveled sheets, scattered pillows. The box of tissues was missing from its usual spot, and the trash can contained used tissues and a condom. Clothes lay strewn across the floor in a vivid mess, including a white camisole and women’s underwear. “…………” “…………” The same bed, the same futon.  And lying there, her … Read more

Episode 1 – “Asa Chun” with My Childhood Friend

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139845936298129 ――Morning. “I’m off!” “See you later.” I stopped right after stepping out of the house and glanced next door. Because I’ve felt this sensation countless times before, “”……Oh.”” I happened to make eye contact with her as she came out of the house next door. “……What? Are you staring at me first thing … Read more