Episode 28 – Escape (Yu)

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846213903547 Near the entrance, by the wall. In the shadow of the rubble, a mass of white hair lay scattered. The moment I realized it belonged to the girl who’d just been knocked aside by the monster, I found myself instinctively heading toward her. I broke through the crowd of cheering people and ran. … Read more

Episode 17 – Mashiro’s Mom’s Surprise Attack

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051595996293861 A cup of coffee is placed gently in front of me. “It’s been ages since Ken-kun came over to our place, hasn’t it? I’m actually getting a little excited about it.” “Hahaha… y-yeah, I guess so.” My face tenses up involuntarily. It’s not that I’m nervous about visiting the Kamikurokawa household for the … Read more

Episode 27 – Battle Against the Core (Yu)

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846167674806 Beyond the fully open door lay a dimly lit space bathed in a pale blue glow. The space, as large as—if not larger than—the hall outside, had a ceiling so high it was hard to look up at, and the walls were adorned with candelabras bearing blue flames spaced evenly apart. A massive … Read more

Episode 16 – Of course, on Hard Mode

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051595934528492 “What are you saying?! you are the one who kissed me while I was sleeping the other day!” My voice echoed throughout the room. “…………” Mashiro froze at my words. But then, just like ice melting in the heat, her face gradually turned bright red… “W-what? W-what…? W-what⁉ W-what⁉⁉⁉” Mashiro’s voice, unusually high-pitched, … Read more

Episode 26 – Dungeon Conquest (Yu)

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846143860745 A horde of monsters filling the passageway bares its fangs at us. Growling and howling, the monsters surge toward us from all directions. They come in all shapes and sizes—some are four-legged beasts, while others barely retain a human form. The sight of them closing in would normally be enough to make anyone’s … Read more

Episode 15 – You’re the one who kissed me, right!?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051595922379579 “Haa…” I walked along the path to school, yawning. Lately, I hadn’t been able to sleep well and was feeling a bit sleep-deprived. All of this… —Chuu. “Huh?! What the… What is this? What is this? What is this?!” I clutched my head, letting out a cry without meaning to. The light was … Read more

Episode 25 – Begin the Dungeon Quest (Liene)

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846012203296 A short distance from the entrance to the Primordial Labyrinth. The makeshift base set up there was filled with a tense atmosphere. Inside the barrier designed to keep monsters at bay. Standing before us students, lined up in orderly rows, was the Headmaster, his white beard swaying as he appeared. His piercing gaze … Read more

Episode 14 – I see

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051595866107493 After school. The sun was setting, and the orange glow of the sunset was faintly spreading across the town. I was walking home alone. Then, ahead of me, I spotted a female student walking along at a leisurely pace. “…………Haa.” Lustrous black hair and sleek black tights. Even from behind, I could tell … Read more

Episode 24 – I won’t leave you alone (Liene)

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139845947060736 ――I had a dream that brought back memories. It was back when I was still an apprentice maid. Soft spring light streamed down from the sky, sparkling over the flower fields along the stream. Tiny white and pale purple flowers bloomed in profusion, swaying in the breeze and filling the air with a … Read more

Episode 13 – What we talked about there

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051595796877078 “Mashiro…” Standing in the night breeze, Mashiro looked at me with a surprised expression. To be honest, I was surprised to see Mashiro there, too. “What are you doing out at this hour?” “…Nothing. It’s none of your business, Kensuke.” Mashiro turned her gaze back to the scenery. I stepped back a little … Read more