Episode 47 – Twitter

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/1177354054935510183/episodes/16816700428424906048 The day before the school trip. On my way home from school, I was heading to a bookstore near the station. Tattat “Welcome.” I arrived at the bookstore and went straight to the novel section. Erm, it was released today, so it should be in the new book section– “I-I guess this is … Read more

Episode 84 – New Daily Life

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700427224608463/episodes/16817139555770713715 I know it’s too abrupt, but I love my family. My brother, who I grew up with and understands me better than anyone else. My father, who taught me the importance of love and affection even though what he did often turned out to be ineffective. My mother, who is frail but always … Read more

Episode 46 – Group Selection

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/1177354054935510183/episodes/16816700428363224858 Ding dong ding dong “All of you, in your seat now. All right, let’s do today’s morning meeting…” It was the first Monday of the week. Normally, I would have been reading, but today was a little different. “Hey, what are you going to do?” “Oh, I’ve already decided.” “Wow, seriously?” Buzzz buzz … Read more

Episode 83 – Faraway

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700427224608463/episodes/16817139555655086563 It is the night after the festival. On the ground, students who have volunteered are having some kind of event and making a lot of noise. I don’t know if they’re in a band or not, but there are students with guitars performing outdoors. Combined with a campfire in the background, it was … Read more

Episode 65 – Little by Little

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330649941556887/episodes/16817330656525999712 I wake up naturally. That was a rare thing for me. I always get woken up by the alarm when I go to school. ……Lately, I’ve often had Nagi wake me up. I have to do the laundry and go shopping on my days off as well, so I rely on the alarm. … Read more

Episode 45 – Yakiniku

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/1177354054935510183/episodes/16816700428311405318 “So, what restaurant would you like to go to?” “Well, let’s see……. [Kakugyu] or something like that.” [Kakugyu] is a yakiniku restaurant that’s part of a nationwide chain. It’s not that good, but it costs about 3000 yen for 2 hours of all-you-can-eat, which is pretty cost-effective. “Hmmm, but also I want to … Read more

Episode 82 – Closing Ceremony

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700427224608463/episodes/16817139555460051229 [This concludes the athletic festival.] The students in charge of the event are clearing away the chairs and event tents, and the teachers are giving them their instructions. The sports festival has just ended. “……” Not that I hadn’t thought about it, but it’s not that I didn’t expect it either. In short, … Read more

Episode 44 – Someone Who Looked at Me ③

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/1177354054935510183/episodes/16816700428266296981 (Sigh, what to do……) I was in a building in Shinjuku. When I opened the door in front of me, I found myself in a studio where a recording session was about to take place. “Ugh, I wonder what kind of atmosphere it will have…” It’s a little scary not knowing what kind … Read more

Episode 81 – Relay~Bonds of Siblings~

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816700427224608463/episodes/16817139555270836999 I was standing at the top of the lane. Just as the third girl, a senior, started to run, I saw my step sister standing at the top of the lane on the other side of the track. I also saw Nanase excitedly preparing next to her. She’s going to overtake. At this … Read more

Episode 43 – Someone Who Looked at Me ②

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/1177354054935510183/episodes/16816700428103480566 “Let’s see, today’s location is……” Weekday morning. It was just after nine o’clock. After taking a formal absence from school, I was on my way to the studio in Shinjuku, looking at the map attached to the email from my manager. Tattta “–Seven years have passed since then.” While dozing in bed yesterday, … Read more