Episode 17 – Seeds that sprout and seeds that disappear

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176153034974 I couldn’t resist.My momentum-driven body soared through the air, heading straight down. …How far would I fall? A split second with no margin for error. The world flipped upside down.My vision spun completely, and only vast, blooming flowers spread across the night sky. You think you’ve got me beat? “Seriously…what the hell!” My … Read more

Episode 16 – The big flower blooms, but my feelings are not conveyed

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176152957544 And then a few days later—the day of the festival. “Kasugai kun, let’s go to the festival.”“I’m not going. I have no reason to go.”“I don’t really get it, but let’s go!” That proposal was armed with the three letters: unreasonable. I couldn’t make heads or tails of it. The sudden disappearance of … Read more

Episode 15 – This is how a gift should be

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818792437863079204 The area around the station was undergoing some kind of land development project, transforming into an overly stylish streetscape. The bustling crowd filled the air with noise, people and cars flowing restlessly, never stopping. Occasionally, the air carried a hint of decay, making my eyes sting. ──I’ll pick it out for you. I … Read more

Episode 14 – Birthdays are celebrated after it’s over

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176152772692 “…I’m bored.” It was a Saturday in the midst of a heat wave. A lazy holiday with nothing to do. I felt restless during this rare moment of free time. When I’m busy, I can focus my attention on the task at hand. Perhaps it was a reaction to that. I felt fidgety. … Read more

Episode 13 – Inori is always at her own pace

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176152303135 “Kasugai? Yeah, Kasugai.” The next day, when Oritomo and I entered the classroom, someone called out to us from below. I looked down and saw a head of swaying blond hair. “Wha!? I’m scared…” “Kasugai it is. No doubt about it.” Startled, I stepped back, and Orimoto, with a suspicious look on her … Read more

Episode 12  – Something is up

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176152342717 With the summer festival approaching, I was enjoying some rare alone time. I had an unavoidable errand to run. Needless to say, it was the release date of the latest volume in the series I’ve been following. After all, I am a member of the library committee. I’m not a fanatical reader, but … Read more

Episode 11 – Broken heart warning

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176151707992 The story took a major turn after the rainy season ended. The sweltering heat continued, and the intense sunlight was unbearable, but July began with no sign of relief. Was it an exaggeration to say that the story took a major turn? In the end, everything was a failure. Orimoto tried to provoke … Read more

Episode 10 – Whose lunch is this? Sera’s?

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176151690846 Even the person she has feelings for can’t see her. Having no choice but to accept that reality, Orimoto showed up at my front door again the next morning for some reason. But Orimoto isn’t the type of person who can easily give up on love. The surveillance of Sera Keiichi continued. I … Read more

Episode 9 – Morning, folded book, drop warning

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176151344244 I’ll pick you up in the morning. She said. She was like a woman cursed with bad luck. When it came to her, Orimoto Ryoka wasn’t as perfect as her reputation suggested. Especially when it came to listening to others, she was in a league of her own. “Good morning, Kasugai kun.” She … Read more

Episode 8 – Love warning

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16818093094101424177/episodes/16818622176151329141 Keep your voice down. But be clear. “Hey, am I really necessary? I’m definitely not necessary, so if I can go home, I’m going home.” “I’m not saying you can go home.” “My bed at home is waiting for me !” After school, I was called out. For some reason, I, Kasugai Kotaro, … Read more