Dasai translation….
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330666567215936 It was the morning of the day of the second exam. I arrived at Hokusei University much earlier than the start of the exam and stood near the main gate where we were to meet. The campus was hectic even though it was a Sunday. No wonder. Today is the second round of … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330666469959231 “When I say I can’t lend you, I mean not right now, Nobuhiko.” Nobuhiko’s wailing stopped suddenly. Then, he raised his head and stared at me so hard that it burned a hole in my face. It wasn’t just Nobuhiko’s cries that stopped. I was enveloped in a world of silence where I … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330666435855405 “Here, I signed it.” I handed the signed paper to Nobuhiko. Nobuhiko’s face broke into a bright smile. Holding it up to the cloudy sky, he looked up with joy as if he had received a blessing from God. He must really be in a pinch. But this should put Lyconess out of … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330666175466323 It was the last Sunday in February. On the day of the entrance examination for Hokusei University, the weather was strange and gloomy with light clouds covering the sun from the morning. According to the forecast, it was going to be cold all day and the weather was going to gradually break down. … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330666175393751 Harajuku, Takeshita Street. A town where young people pursue the latest fads. After finishing her part-time job at a trendy café on Takeshita-dori, Yua walks through the crowded streets with a blank stare and a vacant eye. It is already evening, but she has no intention of going back to her room. When … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330666175251842 Marunouchi, Tokyo Station at night. Nobuhiko, who had finished his part-time job at a beef bowl restaurant, was gazing absent-mindedly at the station building with a face as lifeless as a ghost. The reason for this is not only fatigue from work. He has been in this condition for a long time now. … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330665906639457 A rental studio at a favorite music store. The sound of an electric guitar blends into a space that is acoustically cut off from the outside world. A soundproof space is a place filled with a very unique atmosphere. There is no noise because the outside sound is shut out. Not only that, … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330665347292811 Ding…..dong…… The New Year’s bell rings from a temple somewhere. Tonight is New Year’s Eve. It is the last night of the year when the bell rings as if counting down the seconds to the end of the year, erasing all our troubles one by one. “Shino〜, another glass of hot sake〜” But … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330665906538918 ◆Four People Group Chat◇ [(Ryoko)Let’s go to the sauna !] [(Kingo) Why suddenly?] [(Ryoko) Since Ari chan has been so busy preparing for the second exam, so I thought we’d take her to the sauna to refresh her.] [(Ari) Yay ! Thank you, Ryoko san !] [(Shino) Sometimes it’s important to refresh yourself, … Read more
Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330665347996574 It was a holiday. I got up earlier than usual and spent the morning tidying up my room. Today, I was supposed to have a visitor in the morning. Ding-dong. “Yes, I’m coming out.” I opened the front door and there was…… “Good morning, Ryoko san ! I’m sorry to bother you today !” … Read more