Epilogue

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859677408031 About three months have passed since Yua and I officially started dating. We spent Christmas together, but at the end of the year, Yua and her family (including her mother’s fiancé Matsukata san) went on a trip to Italy, and we hardly saw each other during the winter vacation. One day after returning … Read more

Episode 43 – In Your Own Color

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859645995953 “It smells like a woman.” When I was moving my textbooks and my notebooks into the drawer, Makabe, who was sitting in front of me, sniffed and then said that it smells like a woman. “It’s a fresh, sweet woman’s smell.” “What’s the matter? Are you still half asleep?” “That smell is coming … Read more

Episode 42 – This Is Because Of Love

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859622308164 Around 5:30 p.m. on the day of the dinner, I was walking near Yua’s apartment. Yesterday, my relationship with Yua changed. When I dropped her off at her apartment after the dinner, she said to me as I was leaving, [By the way, my mom is going to pick me up here tomorrow … Read more

Episode 41 – Not a Bad Regret

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859566166390 “Eh, wait, Yua…!” Before I could stop her, Yua threw her blouse onto the bed. She was exposed to her bare skin and underwear, and I turned my head away like an owl. “W-what’s the matter? Calm down.” I heard a rustling sound. The sound of something falling on the bed. I think … Read more

Episode 40 – Home Date 2

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859504506802 Yua spoke of her request. “I was hoping you would let me practice for tomorrow.” Tomorrow is–. “For the dinner?” “Yes. I was shown a picture of her fiancée, Matsukata san, and he seemed like a very serious person. So I didn’t know what to say……” She said it with a vague confidence. … Read more

Episode 39 – Home Date 1

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859436387923 [I want to have a home date at your house, Seita kun.] It was one day, a few days before the dinner, that Yua contacted me on the chat app. [When?] [Is Saturday okay?] –Saturday, huh……. I believe it was the day after her dinner with Azuki san’s fiancée. Does she need to … Read more

Episode 38 – Interview With Her Mother

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859409578443 “I heard the rumor that you’re getting married, right? Congratulations.” “Oh my, thank you. I’m a little embarrassed that I still seem to be flirting despite my age.” “No, that’s not true. You look more like an older sister than a mother.” “Oh my. Have you fallen in love with me instead of … Read more

Episode 37 – Like a Big Sister

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859358516311 Monday was supposed to be a sunny day, with all my doubts and fears gone. The sky was gloomy as if it reflected my feelings. “It doesn’t look like it’s going to rain until we get home.” Said Yua, who was leaving school with me. “I guess it’s because of my good behavior. … Read more

Episode 36 – I Want To Eat Pancakes

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859324334468 Yua’s brother is sitting in front of me. This place is a famous sweets store. It’s a store with a reputation for delicious pancakes. The atmosphere is bright and cute, with pastel colors as the base color, and the place is filled with the sweet aroma and the savory smell of coffee. Since … Read more

Episode 35 – A Reason For Neat And Clean Fashion

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700428373797124/episodes/16816927859272100904 Today, because I have an appointment with Yua’s brother tomorrow, I went out by myself after breakfast for the first time in a while. After our conversation the other day, Ishimizu san must’ve thought I had no plans on my days off. –I’m not free. I have plans……! Yes, I do have plans. … Read more