Episode 26 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/64/ (Why did I accept that challenge…..) After school, while chatting with Makoto and Rikuto at a café, I was regretting my day. I got carried away and took Tokumatsu’s suggestion. “What’s with you Ken, you’ve been looking so unflattering since a while ago, what’s troubling you?” Rikuto asked me in a mischievous way, … Read more

Episode 26 – Part 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/63/ “What’s this?” When I arrived at school in the morning and opened my shoe box, I found a white envelope inside. “What is it? A love letter?” Ayaka next to me peeked in and asked. “No matter how you look at it, it’s not. I don’t even know who sent it.” I looked … Read more

Episode 25 – Part 4

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/62/ “Sorry, I was so distraught.” After regaining her composure, Kanata’s mother sat down on the sofa, drank the tea Kanata had made, and took a break. “Mom, are you okay?” “Yes, thank you, Kanata chan.” Kanata is sincerely worried about her, and they trust each other so much that it is hard to … Read more

Episode 25 – Part 3

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/61/ “And? What’s the situation here?” Ayaka, who had returned near the storefront with a large amount of goods in her basket, asks me when she sees me and Kanata talking happily. “That was quick, are you done?” “Don’t change the subject ! Who’s this girl !” “Oh, this is–” “I’m Uchida Kanata, I … Read more

Episode 25 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/60/ On the day after I thanked her, I left home earlier than Ayaka, took the train, and waited at the meeting place. The reason why we did not leave together was because Ayaka said that she wanted to meet up with me. I thought it was a hassle, but I agreed to do … Read more

Episode 25 – Part 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/59/ (Okay, today is the day.) I had been thinking of doing something to repay Ayaka for all the trouble I had caused her with Misaki Hananoi incident, but I was embarrassed to have shown my shameful appearance, and already a month had passed. There was a possibility that I would do nothing and … Read more

Episode 24 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/58/ When I started dating him, I noticed something. He is not frivolous; he cannot leave someone in need. He helps them no matter how big or small the nature of the problem. Once he got to know them, he could not overlook them. He had such a strong sense of justice. That is … Read more

Episode 24 – Part 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/57/ “What are you doing here all by yourself?” I met him in my sophomore year of college, when I was alone in an empty classroom, prepping for my next class.  “Erm, what is it?” “No, it’s just that you’re always alone. I was curious.” My first impression of him was that he seemed … Read more

Episode 23 – Part 3

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/56/ A short time after Ayaka left the infirmary, I couldn’t move. My hands were shaking as I held a glass of water, and my forehead was still sweating. As soon as I saw her face, the events of the past came back to me as if they had happened only yesterday. I was … Read more

Episode 23 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/55/ “Here, water.” “……Thank you.” After running away from the strange woman, I took Kenshiro to the infirmary. The teacher was not there, but the door was unlocked, so I let Kenshiro rest for the time being. Kenshiro’s hands were shaking and he looked pale. I had never seen my brother so weak. “Are … Read more