Episode 29 – And then

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818622177766928094 After leaving the family restaurant and returning home, I decided to study for the time being. The midterm exams would begin in two weeks. I had been listening attentively in class lately, so I hoped I wouldn’t fail, but my school was an advanced school, and the tests were extremely difficult. There were … Read more

Episode 6 – A beautiful girl with no room and no food

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176151504327 A convenience store at night. The unnecessarily bright lighting leaked out and stabbed my eyes, causing me to look away involuntarily. The night air was muggy. Two elongated shadows stretched across the asphalt. Moist breath fell to the ground. “I can’t believe I’m hungry.” “…I’m hungry. Let’s eat.” It sounded like a beast … Read more

Volume 2 Episode 31 – I’m the one dating him!

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622176203883003 “Today, I wanted to clear up some misunderstandings, so I asked everyone to come here! I’ll answer your questions as much as I can! But please, let’s make this the last time!” As soon as I finished speaking, I bowed deeply to the people who had gathered here. “How did you meet Asahina … Read more

Episode 20 – Nagamine Seiji’s Second Day of the School Camp, Part 1

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/1177354054897729140/episodes/16818792437091655197 The morning of the second day of the camp. I woke up feeling surprisingly fine. It must be because I was able to express all my feelings toward Karen last night. The words I said to her were my true feelings, without any lies. I just want to move forward. My deceased father … Read more

Episode 28 – About what?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818622176550308690/episodes/16818622177709361869 “…The heck? Renka is here too? Then you should have said so from the start.” Akito said that, then immediately looked away from me. He didn’t sit down for a while after that. …That’s right. Of course he wouldn’t want to be with someone like me. “Come on, Akito kun, just sit down … Read more

Volume 2 Episode 30 – Asahina Toka is my girlfriend!

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093093152263860/episodes/16818622176203878662 ――The next day. I decided to contact all the numbers listed in the letter. “Hello, I’d like to explain about the article!” On the other end of the line, I heard a clearly surprised voice. It seemed that the person featured in the weekly magazine didn’t expect me to contact them. Even though … Read more

Episode 19 – [Tadokoro Erika is hoping]

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/1177354054897729140/episodes/16818093084322646724 I have been passionate about kendo since I was in junior high school.   I don’t have particularly good athletic ability; in fact, I think I fall into the category of those who are not very athletic.   Nevertheless, during my junior high school club activities, the only thing that piqued my interest was “kendo.”   … Read more

Episode 5 – If you are found, you cannot escape

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176151448860 Rescue means getting involved. Getting involved also means having a conversation. A coffee shop. There is only one cup on the table. The water poured into it is crystal clear, with ice melting slightly. Condensation drips onto the table and spreads. I am at a loss for words, so much so that I … Read more