Episode 13 – Pretending to Be Friends for Exclusivity

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 After school on Wednesday, I got a message from Mikoto. “Can we talk for just a little bit today? I’m really struggling with this thing about Sano-kun. If possible, just the two of us. Please don’t tell Miyahara-san.” The moment I saw that last line, I turned my phone face down. A few … Read more

Episode 30 – The Princess of a Neighboring Country

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 A few days later. “It’s kind of hectic today, isn’t it?” Ever since morning, the guild had been noisier than usual. Guild members were coming and going in the hallway. Some were arranging flowers. Others were tidying up desks. It wasn’t usually this hectic. I called out to Serena, who was walking nearby. … Read more

Episode 9 – I don’t want you to get hurt

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 Once Kotonoha and Ren were seated, I set down water and menus in front of them. “Let me know when you’re ready to order.” “What do you recommend, Yuto?” “If you’re in the mood for something sweet, try the seasonal fruit tart. For a drink, I’d go with the blend.” “Okay, then I’ll … Read more

Episode 12 – I thought I could get away with it because we were childhood friends

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 The day after, I came home earlier than usual. Because of the rumors, just being at school had left me feeling a little exhausted. It wasn’t as if Mei had completely changed her tune. But now that Tanabe and a few other classmates understood my side of the story, at least the atmosphere … Read more

Episode 29 – The Work of a Saint

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 “Thanks for the meal!” “Alt-nii!” “Let’s play again!” “Promise!” “Of course.” As I replied with a smile, the kids ran off, waving their hands energetically. “That was so much fun!” “See you tomorrow!” Their lively voices gradually faded into the distance. I let out a deep breath. “That took more energy than I … Read more

Episode 8 – Winners in Love vs. Losers in Love

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 The day after I’d been forced to serve as an assistant to the Culture Festival Executive Committee. At “Anemone,” the café where I work part-time, the same three familiar faces gathered as usual after school. “A café area at the Culture Festival?” Natsume, sitting at the counter, tilted her head as she took … Read more

Episode 11 – Who started the rumor?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 On Monday morning, the moment I walked into the classroom, the atmosphere grew slightly tense. No one said anything to me out loud. No one blatantly avoided me either. It was just that, in the brief moment before I reached my seat, a few pairs of eyes met mine and then quickly looked … Read more

Episode 28 – The Saint’s Hiding Place

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051601476634937 The time I spent working at Leona’s guild. Those remaining days. In the end. I ended up devoting them to my recovery. “This was partly my fault, too,” Leona said quietly. “So don’t worry about it.” “I’ll pay you in full for the wages you lost while you couldn’t work.” “No, that’s really—” … Read more

Episode 7 – A New Heroine!? A Junior-Type Heroine?!

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603008595869 Starting the morning after we exchanged contact information, my school life became noticeably more chaotic. “Good morning. How are you feeling today?” “Are you awake? I’m at morning practice!” “You only got up to page 32 last night, didn’t you?” 6:20 a.m. Staring at the messages that arrived almost simultaneously from all three … Read more

Episode 10 – I stopped pretending to be a nice guy in front of her

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051603068864073 On Saturday afternoon, I was waiting for Shiori under the clock tower in front of the station. It was our first day off together since we started dating. We were going to the movie theater and a café inside the station building. It wasn’t exactly a special date. Still, I’d been restless since … Read more