Episode 36 – Five Years of Research

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 The carriage rocked gently. Outside the window, the evening view of the capital spread out before us. “Come to think of it…” I spoke up as if suddenly remembering something. “What?” “How did you know I was still at Serena’s guild?” Lilia’s hand paused. Just for a moment. “…Well.” “It was a hunch.” … Read more

Episode 15 – You’re going to get stabbed someday

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 When I returned to the student council room with Himuro, the atmosphere inside felt even stranger than when I’d left. To be precise, about three people were staring at us quite blatantly. Natsume. Shiina. And Shirasaki. “You’re late, Kasugai.” “It was only about five minutes, right?” “Six minutes and forty-two seconds.” Shirasaki corrected … Read more

Episode 18 – I’m not used to being told that someone likes me

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 On Monday morning, I arrived a little too early at the intersection where I was meeting Shiori. After getting home, I kept replaying yesterday’s date over and over in my mind. The book Shiori had picked out at the bookstore. The hamburger steak we’d split in half at the Western-style restaurant. The metal … Read more

Episode 35 – The Day We Agreed On

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 The setting sun streams into the treatment room. “…Hmm.” I slowly open my eyes. How long had I been asleep? The exhaustion from staying on the move without a single moment’s sleep since yesterday finally seemed to have left my body. “…I slept well.” Just as I was about to sit up— I … Read more

Episode 14 – Jealousy

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 Lunch break the next day. As I ate my packed lunch at my desk, I was seriously thinking about how I could make my way to the student council room without anyone noticing. The reason was simple. “Kasugai, have you finished lunch yet?” Himuro was standing right in front of me. “Kasugai! What … Read more

Episode 17 – Our First Real Date

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 On Sunday, I was waiting for Shiori at the ticket gate in front of the station. We’d already met last week on our day off. We saw a movie and went to a café. But that day, I still hadn’t quite come to terms with the fact that we were actually dating. Just … Read more

Episode 34 – Lives Saved

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 Along the highway bathed in moonlight. Alt and Serena were riding their horses. “We’re almost there,” Serena said quietly, holding the Night Moon close to her chest. “Let’s hurry.” Alt gripped the reins tightly. They couldn’t hide the exhaustion on their faces. Even so. They couldn’t stop now. Because that girl is waiting … Read more

Episode 13 – I want to see Senpai’s costume

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 That day, “Anemone” was enveloped in a strange sense of tension. The cause was the enormous parfait sitting prominently in the center of the counter seating area. The glass was a size larger than usual, and the ice cream was stacked in three layers. Chocolate sauce was generously poured over the mountain of … Read more

Episode 16 – Even Shiori gets anxious

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 The following week, Shiori seemed a little different. Whether on the way to school, during lunch break, or after school, she was right beside me as usual. She told me what would be on the quiz, and when I was hesitating at the school store, she calmly stopped me, saying, “You said that … Read more

Episode 33 – Moonlight Forest

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 As the full moon rose into the night sky. Serena and I had been riding for several hours. The night breeze brushed against my cheeks. The lights of the capital had already faded into the distance behind us. We barely spoke. We had to find the Night-Traveling Moon as soon as possible. That … Read more