Episode 52 – (Traitor Side) Farewell, Lyconess

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330666558416524 Around the time Kingo burst into a bandman spirit for Ari on campus……. Nobuhiko spent what little money he had and jumped on a train bound for Tokyo. However, he had to take a conventional train instead of Shinkansen because of the limited amount of money. It took him a tremendous amount of … Read more

Episode 51 – (Ari Side) Rockstar

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

Episode 49 – (Kingo & Nobuhiko) Guitarist For Whom (Part 1)

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

Episode 48 – (Kingo & Nobuhiko) Lip Service Skill

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

Episode 47 – Torrent of Fate (Yua Side)

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

Episode 46 – The Wind Blows Towards Hokusei (Kouhen. Nobuhiko SIde)

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

SS (Girls’ Side) Now Win !

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

SS (Ryoko Side) Uniform Exchange

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

Episode 44 – (Traitor Side) Stranded

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330665854032789 January ended and February arrived. The city of Tokyo had quickly forgotten its New Year’s mood and returned to its daily routine, filled with the busyness of businessmen and the vitality of young people. Such was the usual bustle of the Ebisu office district. Nobuhiko, Yua, and new guitarist Itsuki Hiroshige were visiting … Read more

Episode 43 – [I don’t want to give up !]

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662545387095/episodes/16817330665701308983 “That’s what happened…….” I serve a second cup of tea to Ari san after she finishes recounting Sunday’s events. A comforting sweet and sour aroma rose from the deep reddish amber tea, but Ari san’s expression remained somber. “I thought that with the amulet Kingo gave me, I would definitely pass the exam. … Read more