Episode 33 – Banquet

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846545215844 The night two days after the Primordial Labyrinth was cleared. The academy was filled with a cheerful atmosphere for the first time in a long while. The labyrinth, its core destroyed, had now settled down. It was predicted that it would show no significant activity for at least a month. It would take … Read more

Episode 22 – Third time’s the charm…

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051596177119746 ――Morning. “I’m off!” “I’m going.” I stop right after stepping out of the house and glance next door. Because I’ve felt this sensation countless times before, “”……Ah.”” I happened to make eye contact with her as she came out of the house next door. “……Good morning, Kensuke.”“Good morning, Mashiro.” We naturally start walking … Read more

Episode 32 – Report

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846481704239 A quiet atmosphere hung in the principal’s office. Seated behind a heavy desk, Dietrich’s gaze fell upon the report spread out before him. After a moment, he turned a page and spoke. “First of all—you did well.” Lifting his head, he spoke in a low, calm voice; his expression seemed, if only slightly, … Read more

Episode 21 – Those two words are what keep me going

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051596081778539 The room was bathed in the setting sun. At my words, Mashiro’s face gradually turned bright red, as if the color were being poured onto her. Her eyes were wide open, and her mouth hung agape. “Wh—… wh—…” To be honest, my mind was pretty fuzzy. I didn’t even fully realize that I’d … Read more

Episode 31 – After completing the dungeon

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846416789048 A night had passed since we conquered the Primordial Labyrinth, and the atmosphere at the academy had changed considerably. The heavy, oppressive air that had hung over us before the conquest had vanished, but that didn’t mean the mood was lighthearted. Instead, a tense, hushed stillness hung in the air. Elisia and I … Read more

Episode 20 – That’s why I loved you, adored you, and was crazy about you

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051596072405088 Mashiro came over to the bed. She was slightly sweaty, and her hair was, unusually, a mess. “Why are you here, Mashiro…?” “…Well, I was bored. I stopped by on my way home. See? I’m so sweet, aren’t I?” “…So you came here in a hurry.” “Huh?! N-no, that’s not—” Realizing her hair … Read more

Episode 30 – Escape from the Maze

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846349079924 We passed through the grand hall at the entrance and raced up the final spiral staircase. As my vision spun around and around, the constant, thunder-like explosions and the unpleasant screech of grinding stone vibrated against my eardrums. Something massive was collapsing below. It felt as though the labyrinth itself was being torn … Read more

Episode 19 – Like, dislike, or hate

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051596035260250 After that, the ambiguous situation with Mashiro continued. Even when I steeled myself to ask her once more what that kiss really meant, she dodged the question and lashed out at me as if to get even. The next time, she lashed out again. No matter how objectively I tried to look at … Read more

Episode 29 – See you later

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846281988543 “–!” The thunder magic I unleashed scorched the interior of the massive black iron body, causing it to explode along with its armor. Its pointlessly huge frame split vertically, and it collapsed lifelessly to the ground. Watching it vanish into black particles, I dodged the attacks of the other armored monsters closing in, … Read more

Episode 18 – You can’t date

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051596008995672 Mariko san’s words echo through the chaotic living room. “You should’ve told me right away when you started dating~ I thought I was cheering you two on from the front lines, you know? Like, being a super fan or something? Hehe, though I guess that’s probably not quite right…” “What are you talking … Read more