Episode 27 – The day I cried

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330659049515756 The next day. After transferring trains several times and walking some distance, I arrived at the orphanage. “This is where Towa san…” Where she spent her childhood. It was a small, dilapidated building that could hardly be called luxurious. However, inside the building and in the small garden, I could hear the cheerful … Read more

Episode 24 – Choose?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093073037597822/episodes/16818093074830664040 The first date was going much better than expected. We ate our way through the city, stopping at any shops that caught our eye and showing each other the things we liked, which allowed us to learn about each other’s tastes. So this is what a date is like…not bad. Just as I … Read more

Extra – Sakine-chan’s Diary

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093083511177921/episodes/16818622176547231514 January 1st, Monday, sunny Today, I went to the first shrine visit of the year with nii chan and nee chan There were so many people at the shrine! nii chan and nee chan held my hand tightly so I wouldn’t get lost. Their hands were warm, and I was so happy! We … Read more

Episode 25 – “There’s only one bed?”  For some reason, I was asked this twice.

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622170980616803 The next day after school. I came home with Asahina to her house. This had become completely normal, but today was a little different. “Here you go, make yourself at home.” “Thanks…” In one hand, I held a bag containing my school supplies. And on my back… “You can think of this as … Read more

Episode 34 – A former genius and a pitiful childhood friend fall into despair again

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622172789075625/episodes/16818622174838227618 A few days after the mock exam. Takagi Rio heard a rumor. “Did you hear about Edano kun?” “Oh, you mean his self-scoring on the mock exam? He got a perfect score in math.” “That’s it.” As he walked down the hallway, he heard the voices of the girls talking. Takagi listened to … Read more

Episode 26 – Meaning of life

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330656338883634/episodes/16817330658684019747 “So this is the university where Itsuki san goes…this campus.” After playing around for a while, it was getting late in the afternoon, so at Towa san’s suggestion, we came to my campus. “Last time, you only went as far as the school gate, right?” “Yes, that’s right.” It was right after I … Read more

Episode 23 – Date with a cold-hearted beautiful girl

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093073037597822/episodes/16818093074597922142 It was the weekend, the day of our date. I was waiting outside my room for Nanase to arrive. “Sorry to keep you waiting.” After a while, the door opened and Nanase appeared, dressed in casual clothes. She was wearing a white blouse and a flared skirt, a neat outfit that suited her … Read more

Episode 83 – Winter, snow

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093083511177921/episodes/16818622176546892247 New Year’s was over, but the winter cold remained as harsh as ever. It was the afternoon after winter break had ended. After finishing class, Hina and I were walking toward the entrance when snow began to fall outside the window. Unlike the first snowfall, the flurries seemed to foreshadow a heavy snowfall. … Read more