Episode 43  – like? 2 (*Arisa’s point of view)

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/43/ As I had been informed, Shizuku and I had come to the city’s gymnasium where the basketball team was playing. Shizuku seemed to be confused all the way up until today. I think it’s okay to take it easy if you’re on the receiving end of a confession, but I guess that’s not … Read more

Episode 42  – like? 1 (*Arisa’s point of view)

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/42/ On Sunday night, I received a call from Kogure-kun that Hirasawa Reo was going to confess his feelings to Shizuku. It seems a little early for a confession, but I don’t think it’s bad timing. Confession, huh? I’ve been confessed to by many boys in my life, but I wonder if they all … Read more

Episode 41  – After lunch, just the two 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/41/ “Well my preference for girls is ……. Why are you suddenly pulling out your phone? “I thought I’d write it down just in case.” “Ah, maybe you’ll introduce me to a girl you know, Ouchhhh!!” I don’t know why you’re pinching my arm! Asahina san is in a bad mood, so it seems … Read more

Episode 40  – After lunch, just the two 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/40/ As originally planned, we launched a plan to leave Reo and Otsuki san alone with each other. we took off from the place where the two were advancing forward and ran into the green turf. The trees were in the way, so they could not be seen from the other side, so even … Read more

Episode 39  – Love counseling re-started 6

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/39/ There were few people in the plaza where we could eat our lunch brought in, so we decided to have lunch a little early. We spread out a sheet like we do when eating in the schoolyard, and Otsuki-san took out a heavy box wrapped in a large furoshiki (wrapping cloth). The size … Read more

Episode 38  – Love counseling re-started 5

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/38/ The train ride was filled with chit-chat, and in no time at all we arrived at the amusement park. It seemed like we had been there recently, but it had been quite a while since then. “Hiyori chan was so cute back then, wasn’t she?” “That’s right. I want to meet Kogure-kun’s sister … Read more

Episode 37  – Love counseling re-started 4

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/37/ “That’s good. We’ve done what we can within the school, and now it’s time to move on.” “I’ve already talked to Shizuku and she’s okayed it. We just need to find a date.” “There are no club activities on Saturdays, so Reo and I will be fine. We can do it on that … Read more

Episode 36  – Love counseling re-started 3

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/36/ Quite simply, Operation Crepe was a success. Putting aside the fact that Asahina-san had ordered a large crepe, causing a lot of damage to Reo’s wallet, I and Asahina-san made arrangements for Reo and Otsuki-san to talk together as much as possible. Thanks to this, by the time we ate the crepes, Otsuki-san … Read more

Episode 35  – Love counseling re-started 2

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/35/ “From now on, it would be smoother to have Reo and Asahina communicate directly with each other to approach Otsuki-san. I don’t think there’s any point in having me in the middle.” “Hey, Kogure-kun.” Asahina-san’s eyes aren’t smiling for some reason. Did I say something funny? “It’s no good. The only condition is that … Read more

Episode 34  – Love counseling re-started 1

Source https://ncode.syosetu.com/n5018if/34/ “Can you repeat that?” “I’m sorry. I lied to Asahina-san. I have no feelings for Otsuki-san beyond friendship …… or even acquaintance.” With a bang, Asahina-san tapped the table and leaned forward. For a moment I thought I was going to get punched, but Asahina-san wagged and trembled, then eventually subsided and sat … Read more