Episode 11 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/24/ Back then, all I could always hear was a man yelling and my mom apologizing. What the man said was absolute and I did not speak so as not to provoke him. My mom always had bruises on her body. She hid them from me, but I was not stupid enough to not … Read more

Episode 11 – Part 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/23/ When I was in elementary school, I once had a high fever of almost 40 degrees. I remember my mom and stepdad were worried about me and I felt bad for them. I can still remember the taste of my mom’s porridge that I ate then. It was a simple porridge with an … Read more

Episode 10 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/22/ When the other students arrived at school, I was on my way to the clubroom after morning practice and was astonished by the sight I saw. Entering through the gate was a beautiful girl with long blonde hair.  Next to her was my older brother and my crush, Kenshiro. I rubbed my eyes … Read more

Episode 10 – Part 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/21/ “Let’s introduce ourselves then. I’m Sasagawa san. I’m Miyu’s best friend.” “I’m Wado Kinako, also her best friend !” “I’m Karasawa Makoto. Miyu and I have been together since middle school. Nice to meet you. Sasagawa, Wado.” “I’m Tominaga Rikuto ! I am a friend of Makoto and Ken ! Nice to meet … Read more

Episode 9 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/20/ I’m concerned about Ayaka’s change, but I have another problem, I need to find a safe place. “Kenchi, are you sure it’s class 3?” The problem is the girl in front of me, Sasagawa san. The lie I told on her first day of work is about to be exposed. Because, since that … Read more

Episode 9 – Part 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/19/ Two weeks had passed since the bullying incident. Since that day, Ayaka does not seem to have been overwhelmed, and her expressions were relieved. There is just one problem. “Good morning. Kenshiro.” “….Oh. Good morning.” For some reason, Ayaka comes to my room every morning to greet me. Our room is on the … Read more

Episode 8 – Part 3

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/18/ Nothing has been going on around me for the past few days. Yes, nothing is happening. This is an unusual situation. For the past month, I have been bullied by four girls from the same track team. They hid things from me, called me out and did violent things to me. The cause … Read more

Episode 8 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/17/ Around 8pm, I finished looking for something at school and looked at my phone to see a RINE message from my mom. She told me that stepfather had come home today with a surprise and they were going on a date, and she wanted me to finish dinner by myself. I sent a … Read more

Episode 8 – Part 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/16/ “Kenshiro, can I have a word?” The night I discovered that Ayaka was being bullied, I was relaxing on the sofa in the living room when Mitsui Hitomi san, who was supposed to be in her room, spoke to me in a reserved manner. Hitomi san is my current stepmother and Ayaka’s biological … Read more

Episode 7 – Part 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5612jg/15/ The interview started and the first part of the interview was about school life and higher education. Since it was only the first interview and my grades were not too bad, I did not get any nitpicking like Rikuto did. “Speaking of which, do you have a girlfriend or something, Mitsui?” After about … Read more