Episode 75 – Bye

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792437985111111 Then—before I knew it, time had flown by. The morning after talking with Suzukita-san. We met up with Sena and Renka and thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast buffet. For some reason… Sena and Renka seemed closer than usual. They held hands as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and well, … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 28 – After I graduate high school, I’ll live with Ryo-kun

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436242722181 Before we knew it, our group had swelled to six people, and we sat down at a round table covered with a white tablecloth. We were shown to our seats, but after that it seemed to be self-service—we could eat as much as we wanted from the food laid out around the venue. … Read more

Episode 74 – With all my strength, earnestly

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792438240621195 “I can’t return Suzukita-san’s feelings.” That day. In the classroom, bathed in sunset light. Hearing Suzukita-san say she liked me—it was the first time anyone had ever confessed to me. I was happy, but just as confused. I remember my mind going completely blank as I tried to figure out what to do. … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 27 – Birthday present “me” apparently can’t be returned or exchanged

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436242058167 August 8th What a refreshing morning—not a cloud in sight! Today I turn sixteen! The new Kuga Ryo has arrived! “Ryo-kun… mmm…” As I gazed at the morning sun through the sliding window, I heard Toka’s sleep talk. We’d chatted late into the night yesterday, so she was still fast asleep. Toka was … Read more

Episode 73 – This feeling

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792438240227504 After finishing the dinner buffet, I parted ways with Renka and Sena and returned to my room. “Can’t eat anymore…” Hideki and Yuri groaned painfully. I was pretty full too, but I was better off than those two. Watching them flop onto their futons like dead frogs, I couldn’t help but feel exasperated. … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 26 – Ryo’s New Training Plan! “Don’t let Toka attack. It’s my turn to strike!”

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436242016030 “Dad, you like Ryo kun way too much! I hate you!” When I returned to the room, Toka started sulking angrily. Even though she said that, her expression looked just a tiny bit pleased. Dad’s words were stuck in my mind— I care deeply about Tohka. That much is certain. That’s why I … Read more

Episode 72 – I

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792437151972924 “Maeda-san, you see… she called me a plague god.” Sena had already released her embrace around me. But her hands remained tightly intertwined with mine. Feeling the warmth of Sena’s skin made me realize I had to tell her properly. “At first, I wondered why she’d say something so cruel. But… I ended … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 25 – Toka’s father makes a comeback! “I came to look after Ryo kun too!”

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436242208898 As soon as I reached the entrance, I spotted Toka’s father (dressed in a suit). “Dad, what are you doing here?” “Toka!” Spotting Toka, Asahina’s father’s face lit up instantly. Compared to before, his expression seemed much brighter! He used to have this intimidating aura about him, but that seemed to have faded … Read more

Episode 71 – The greatest happiness

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792437109734600 “But you know—I don’t just like Akito-kun, I really like Renka too, okay?” Sena intertwined her fingers with mine. …It felt warm, I thought. Sena’s body heat felt wonderful against my body, chilled stiff by the air conditioning. “Hey, Renka. Remember the sports day in sixth grade?” “Ah… uh, yeah…” “I became the … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 24 – A birthday present from Toka 

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436241205910 My voice cracked. No way, what just happened… no matter how you look at it…! “… everything…?” While I searched for words, Toka shyly averted her gaze. She stayed perched on my lap, then turned away abruptly. Even from the side, I could clearly see she was flushed all the way to her … Read more