Episode 43 – Study session

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436744197202 “So, we put this formula here…” “…I see.” The usual class ended as usual, and outside, the sky was already beginning to glow with the crimson light of sunset. In a sparsely populated classroom, the sound of pens scratching echoed. Amidst this, I quietly looked down at the familiar textbook and thought for … Read more

Volume 4 Episode 9 – When I asked what she wanted, she said, “A child”

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/822139837192717049 September 1st. About a week remained until Toka’s birthday. “Onee chan, how’s school?”“It’s really fun.”“Hmm, then maybe I’ll go to the same high school as onii chan and onee chan.” Today was a holiday. Toka and my younger sister, Yuzuha, were having a normal conversation over breakfast. Both of them seemed completely comfortable … Read more

Episode 6

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139838627188319 “Hey, when did you two start dating?” “Huh…?” After school. As I was getting ready to leave, Aiba suddenly asked me that. “Don’t play dumb. I’m talking about Nanase Misora.” “Oh.” “What do you mean ‘oh’? You two have been together all the time lately. Are you two dating or what?” “Hmm… I … Read more

Episode 42 – Underwear

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436616530434 After finishing breakfast and cleaning up, I lazed around a bit before heading to school.That was my usual morning, my usual routine.And after finishing that routine, it was time to go to school, so I locked the door and stepped out the front entrance. “Phew, it’s gotten really hot lately, hasn’t it?” Yuzuki, … Read more

Volume 4 Episode 8 – The “Development Club”—just for the two of us—is officially launched!

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/822139837192819933 On the way home from karaoke that evening—the conversation was all about Toka. Her singing was truly unmatched, an overwhelmingly powerful performance. “Asahina-san, you sing way too well!”“Pros are just on another level!”“I feel embarrassed singing myself now!” I learned something. You can’t count on Tohka’s self-proclaimed weaknesses. If I’m around level 10, … Read more

Episode 5

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139838627096665 Nanase Misora’s parents divorced when she was young, and she was apparently raised by her mother. Later, her mother remarried Nanase’s current father. She had two children with him, so Nanase now has a younger brother and sister who are quite a bit younger than her. Her parents get along well, and her … Read more

Episode 41 – The Morning That Began to Change

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093075629868223/episodes/16818792436602793891 “Yuzuki, thanks a lot. You helped me prevent my family from falling apart.”“Wait, don’t start by praising my achievements—that just brings up awkward words.” Sunlight streamed into the living room.A table set with a breakfast I’d taken a little extra care to prepare—and sitting before it was a young girl.Her face was adorably, … Read more

Volume 4 Episode 7 – Classmate Girl: “Because there’s an Asahina-san barrier around Kuga-kun…”

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/822139837660564183 After school, I finally made it back to my own classroom. I’m exhausted. Today really wore me out. In the staff room, the teacher lectured me endlessly about what school is all about. “Having Asahina-san here disrupts discipline,” “When Asahina-san speaks, the classroom descends into chaos”—she said whatever she wanted. But this time, … Read more