Dasai translation….
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051599637663523 Houtarou Achi turned off the faucet and set the dripping sponge on the edge of the sink. While drying his wet hands with a paper towel, he glanced sideways at Seika Hirugami, who was flustered and bright red behind him. She probably thought the roaring sound of the water was completely drowning out … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051599617434902 The sukiyaki pot was completely empty, and our enjoyable dinner came to an end in the blink of an eye. With a satisfied sigh, Achi Hotarou turned his earnest gaze directly toward me. “That was really delicious. Thank you.” “You’re welcome…!” At that unpretentious, sincere compliment, Hirugami’s heart leapt with a thud. To … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051599566697169 It was bubbling away. A violently appetizing aroma rose from the cast-iron pot sitting on the tabletop portable stove. The sweet-and-salty special sauce and the fat from the Wagyu beef, marbled with exquisite fat, melted together, filling the room with a rich fragrance. “Mmm, mmm. So good!” Seika brought a large piece of … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051599449206425 In the end, since Seika’s room next door was equipped with a proper sukiyaki pot and a portable gas stove, the two of them decided to move there. Houtarou hesitated a little at the idea of going into the room of a high school girl his age, but he was essentially persuaded by … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051599353382262 The room was deathly quiet. The only sounds echoing coldly were the scratching of a mechanical pencil on paper and the ticking of the clock’s second hand. Houtarou Achi suddenly looked up from the reference book spread out before him and turned his gaze toward the wall of his room. From the room … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051599194364696 It was dusk in the residential neighborhood. The two of them walked side by side along the school route, which was bathed in the crimson glow of the setting sun. Houtarou was walking her home. Well, since they lived next door to each other, it was only natural that they were heading in … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051599059691701 The after-school bell rang out, and the tension in the classroom eased the moment homeroom ended. Hirugami Seika was packing up her bag at her desk, wagging her invisible tail so vigorously it seemed it might snap off. The warm, fuzzy feeling of happiness from having lunch with Houtarou during recess was still … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598961697710 The sweet-and-salty aroma of yakisoba bread wafted through the quiet literary club room. Sitting next to Houtarou, whom she adored, and eating lunch together. Just that simple act made Seika so happy she could have jumped for joy; it was the most wonderful time. Still in high spirits, Seika stuffed her mouth full … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598926862972 The club room was located in a corner of the old school building, a spot where students rarely passed by. A weathered wooden door bore an old-fashioned plaque reading “Literary Club.” When Seika cheerfully opened the door, calling out, “Excuse me!” she found herself in a serene space where time seemed to stand … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598898544324 Having successfully snagged their yakisoba buns, the two of them made their way out of the crowd. The cafeteria and hallways were teeming with hungry students during lunch break. “Shall we split up here? I’m going to eat in my classroom. The cafeteria’s too crowded.” Houtarou stated matter-of-factly and turned to leave. Seika … Read more