Episode 70 – Tears spilling over

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792436795338124 “Renka… Hey, Renka. What happened…?” Sena crouched down, peering up at my face with concern. But I—I couldn’t look my best friend in the eye. I ducked my head away, as if fleeing. Tears fell, plop plop, right in front of me. “…Renka. Did Suzukita-san do something to you?” —No. I couldn’t speak. … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 23 – Ryo and Toka’s Night!

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436241882059 Plop. I got into the private open-air bath first and waited for Toka. I had my towel and swimsuit ready… but what’s this? I was totally fine at the beach, but suddenly I felt embarrassed in the bath. I don’t even understand why myself. “Phew, this water feels amazing!” Man, this is the … Read more

Episode 69 – Fujisaki Renka 2

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792437796295474 One day, a girl in my class asked me this—what kind of relationship do I have with Ayata-kun? At that moment, I was at a loss for words. What was Akito to me…? Just a childhood friend? Or did I harbor special feelings for him…? As I kept asking myself these questions, I … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 22 – Kagurazaka: “I want a boyfriend like Ryo-nii too.” Toka: “Haa?”

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436241958230 “Help?” Kagurazaka stared at me, her mouth hanging open. “Like I said before, Kaede-san, you worry too much about me. I’ve told you countless times not to worry about me.” Touka’s chin rested on my shoulder. “So, I’ll help you out too, so no one says you failed at training.” “B-but how…?” “Actually, … Read more

Episode 68 – Fujisaki Renka 1

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792437791874038 When I was in second grade, a boy in my class confessed his feelings to me. He was rumored to be the coolest boy in the grade. One day after school in the classroom, he told me in front of everyone, “Fujisaki-san. I’ve liked you for a long time.” I was happy, I … Read more

Volume 4 Episode 5

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094471724561/episodes/7667601420122503287 “We’re here. This is the vacation home.” “Whoa~” The four of them couldn’t help but gasp. Seeing something this incredible just makes you gasp, I guess. I knew what the inside looked like, but I’d never seen it from the outside before, so I naturally reacted the same as the other three. Having … Read more

Episode 67 – Because of me

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792437753299291 “Sena-chan, you know. She probably likes Ayata-kun, right?” …Huh? My mind went completely numb. “She’s so devoted, isn’t she, Sena-chan? Even though she really likes Ayata-kun herself, she’s suppressing those feelings for her best friend’s sake, right? She’s such a good girl, Sena-chan. Unlike someone else out there…” Sena… likes Akito? So… that’s … Read more

Volume 3 Side Story – Ryo pushes the former child actor into the valley

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792438081855069 ――Some day in August. I came to the nearby indoor pool with Toka. Due to the relentless heatwave, there were fewer people than I expected. Especially the 50m pool where serious swimmers train was almost empty. “Come on, Toka! Swim properly!” “Waaaaaah!” On a day like this, I decided to put Toka through … Read more

Episode 66 – wound

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818792437748840568 “…What… what does this mean…?” Her lips trembled. Still, she managed to speak. My heart pounded painfully fast. “Ah. Don’t get the wrong idea. It’s not like Miyuki-chan asked me to do this. This is purely a request from me personally.” “…………, Maeda-san, you…?” “Yeah, that’s right—Miyuki-chan is my benefactor.” The night wind … Read more

Volume 3 Episode 21 – Failed Training (Planned) Girl

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818792436241660385 “I can’t eat anymore!” Back in the room, I flopped down onto the plush sofa. My stomach hurt from overeating. The hotel dinner buffet was insanely luxurious! Meat, fish, Japanese, Western—everything imaginable was all-you-can-eat. You could pile on as much salmon roe as you wanted, they even had roast beef, and the pizza … Read more