The Man Who Sees Death

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139840156187659 The week began with the start of the regular exams before the cultural festival. The exams were spread over five days, with one subject per day. Tests were held in the morning, with no classes in the afternoon; school ended just before lunch break. It was lucky for me that the memorization subjects … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139840156093116 I swear, nothing untoward happened the night I let Aoi-chan stay at my apartment. After spending the night at my place, Aoi-chan left normally the next day. Her family probably isn’t very well-off, and losing their home to fire must have been incredibly painful for them. But I believe Aoi-chan’s loving family will … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139840155999511 The flames in the building were completely extinguished. As the person who reported it, I was questioned by the police. I briefly explained that I happened to be passing by, saw smoke, and thought it was a fire, so I called it in. That was the end of the questioning. The real problem … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139840155913864 The sound of sirens echoes from afar. “Haa, haa, haa…” Carrying Aoi-chan, I descend the stairs toward the ground floor. “Run!!” “Fire!!” “It’s burning!!!” Residents of the apartment complex pour out their doors one after another, flooding the stairwell. “Don’t push!!” “The flames are still far away!! Slow down!” “Why don’t you all … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139840155806288 By the time I reached the apartment complex visible from the window, I was completely out of breath. I’ve never been particularly fit to begin with. So even a few dozen seconds of all-out sprinting leaves me gasping for air. This time, I’d kept running for over ten minutes to avoid losing sight … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139840155692213 The regular exams are fast approaching. Serious people probably make sure to set aside study time regularly and never panic before tests, but I’m not the type to diligently do my prep and review day-to-day. So, as exam season draws near, I always start studying in a panic. At least, I have a … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139839906729740 “I’m so happy Kurose-kun likes it. Actually, I wrote the lyrics for this single myself, you know?” “Huh. Really?” “Yeah. Usually I leave both the lyrics and the music to the professionals, but this time I really wanted to write it myself, so I gave it my best shot.” “That’s amazing.” “The music … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139839906690466 “Kurose-kun, shall we head home?” “Yeah.” After school. As usual, I decided to walk home with Nanase. “The cultural festival is coming up soon, huh?” “Yeah.” The cultural festival was finally drawing near. But before that, there were the regular tests. We couldn’t enjoy the festival until we got through those. “But first, … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139839906650363 “Hey, Ren! Did you see Hoshikawa san’s MV that came out yesterday!?” One morning. As I walked to school like usual, Aiba excitedly called out to me. “MV…?” “Hoshikawa san released the MV for her single yesterday!! It’s totally trending!!” “Hmm.” “Check it out…!! It’s already got over 500,000 views!! If you haven’t … Read more

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/822139838626691253/episodes/822139839906599276 In the end, I managed to get permission from the notoriously strict second-year physical education teacher. It was all thanks to Hoshikawa. “Please, teacher. Don’t scold Kurose-kun. I might have died if Kurose-kun hadn’t been there.” “But… this kid skipped class and came all the way out here? He might have snuck into … Read more