Dasai translation….
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598768463113 The bell signaling the end of the fourth period rang out throughout the school. Instantly, the classroom came alive, filled with the clatter of students pushing desks together and preparing for lunch. Hirugami remained seated at her desk, stealing a glance at the profile of Houtarou Achi, who was quietly reading a paperback … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598707623200 As if slicing through the gentle spring breeze, Seika was sprinting through the heart of a residential neighborhood. Out of breath, she kicked hard against the asphalt with the soles of her loafers. Thump, thump. With every stride, her unusually large breasts bounced violently up and down, straining against her uniform blouse as … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598686809904 It was early morning in the classroom. There was still plenty of time before classes began. In the quiet, empty room, Houtarou sat at his desk, spreading out his textbooks and notebooks. For him—who lived alone due to his parents’ circumstances—preparing for and reviewing his lessons in the morning classroom had become a … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598617624047 The warm, faintly sweet aroma of the broth tickled her nostrils. The rhythmic sound of a knife tapping against the cutting board echoed through the room. To the young Hirugami Seika, her mother’s back—as she stood in the kitchen wearing an apron—was the most reassuring and secure place in the world. The meals … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598617624047 A short while later, the intercom rang, and two steaming bowls of katsu don were delivered. The moment they lifted the lids, the aroma of sweet-and-salty broth and the intense scent of pork cutlet smothered in egg filled the room. The two sat facing each other at the low table and snapped their … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598396479367 As he scrolled through the food delivery app, Houtarou spoke matter-of-factly. “I’m going to order from the soba shop in front of the station. Is that okay?” “Oh, sure. I think that might be my first time eating there. I’ve walked past it before, though.” “Is that so?” With a curt “Mm-hmm,” he … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598395974859 The rich aroma of spices wafts in from the kitchen. Seika piled white rice high on a large plate and poured piping hot curry over it until it was brimming to the very top. Carrying two heavy plates, so full that the curry seemed ready to spill over, she set off toward the … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598272845402 The sound of a kitchen knife clinking rhythmically fills the air. With a steady rhythm of chop-chop-chop, she skillfully chops the vegetables, stir-fries them with the pork, pours in hot water, and stirs in the curry roux. A spicy, appetizing aroma wafts from the bubbling pot, filling the room. Although she started cooking … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598133552421 The locker room after school. Spotting Houtarou’s back ahead of her, Seika broke into a light jog to catch up. “Achi-kun, let’s go home together!” “Sure.” At his casual agreement, Seika’s lips broke into a wide, carefree smile. (Yesssssssss!) She struck a grand victory pose in her mind and wagged her invisible tail … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/2912051597934651646/episodes/2912051598093208905 It was that time of day when the after-school bustle was gradually fading into the distance. Behind the school building, where the setting sun was streaming in, Houtarou Achi stopped in his tracks. Before him stood his childhood friend, Shiojiri Misao, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed. “So, what do you … Read more