Episode 23 – The Battle in the Great Hall

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139845879269541 At the bottom of the stone steps lay a vast hall. It was the same enormous space as when I had visited before, but this time, it seemed to be on high alert from the start; the magic circle in the center was glowing bright red. With every pulse of the circle’s patterns, … Read more

Episode 12 – I don’t know, and I don’t know

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051595728293330 Once again today, Mashiro sat next to me, looking thoroughly miserable. It was already late at night, yet she showed no sign of wanting to go home. “Kensuke really is the worst. Making me feel this miserable… What right does he have to still be living a normal life? Isn’t he serving a … Read more

Episode 22 – Decoy Operation Underway

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139845811352983 ――A few days later, the day of the dungeon raid. I woke up feeling warmth and weight. Peering through half-closed eyes at my chest, I saw a familiar head of light brown hair. Breathing softly and steadily, Liene was holding me tightly in her arms. Perhaps because today was the day of the … Read more

Episode 11 – I’m going to make a hole in the wind with my bare legs

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051595660258011 Mashiro is sitting next to me. Her eyes were far sharper than when she was the Queen, and a chill ran down my spine. Mashiro shifted her legs and let out a small, icy breath. “It’s not that I’m jealous at all, not even a little bit… but it’s strange, isn’t it? How can … Read more

Episode 21 – Mock Battles and Instruction

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139846077736864 The sound of wooden swords clashing fiercely—clang, clang—echoes through the training ground. The sharp, dry clashes repeat over and over; with every attack parried or evaded, clouds of dust swirl into the air. “――! Raah!” My sparring partner—Yu—stomps forward, his foot gouging into the ground. Closing the distance in one swift motion, he … Read more

Episode 10 – An overflow of “white” and “black”

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/2912051595365011880 The school after classes. Amidst a bustle that feels different from the daytime, I walk alone down the hallway. “Oh, it’s Kita-cchi~” On my way back to the classroom, Hase came up to me, shouting, “Yay~!” “What are you doing out at this hour… wait a sec.” “Hm? Is something wrong?” “No, it’s … Read more

Episode 20 – In the main dining hall

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139845661427069 A little time had passed, and it was lunchtime. After listening to Lloyd san explain the class schedule, I met up with Elisia and Rio, then joined Liene, Yu, and Ciel—who were in Class A—and we all headed to the school’s main cafeteria. “It’s so crowded…” “Yeah, it is.” I nodded in agreement … Read more

Episode 9 – A Romantic Comedy Begins Here

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139846650656086 Mashiro appears behind the school building. With Mashiro’s arrival, the air grew thick with tension, and a palpable sense of unease hung in the air. “I saw you lot taking Kensuke behind the school building, so I followed you out of curiosity… but this is truly disgusting.” Mashiro faces the third-year students head-on. … Read more

Episode 19 – S Class

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139844414118669/episodes/822139845596077433 After parting ways with Liene, I used the magic circle to teleport instantly. As my entire body was enveloped in light, a sensation of floating washed over me. It felt as though I were rising rapidly from the bottom of the water. It was a slightly strange feeling. When my vision cleared, I … Read more

Episode 8 – The Essence of Kamikurokawa Mashiro 

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139845923627658/episodes/822139846584267127 “Hey, have you heard the rumors about Kamikurokawa?” “There’s no way she has a boyfriend, right? I mean, it’s Kamikurokawa we’re talking about. She’s always shot down anyone who’s confessed to her.” “I heard she’s not even interested in guys to begin with.” “But apparently she has a male childhood friend, and he’s … Read more