Episode 49 – Awakening

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816452219468102061/episodes/16816927860106663858 After the Kaneshima incident had settled down and we had some time to kill, we came to a seaside park located a ten-minute walk away. Although it is a small park, it is a beautiful park with a sandy beach and a view of the ocean. It was past 18:00, but the sky … Read more

Episode 5 – Rock, Paper, Scissors All Won by Childhood Friend

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662140414210/episodes/16817330662469652804 [Let’s go home together.] Around noon, a message arrived. The sender was Rika. I was just getting frustrated with Kisaki Saki. I had a self-centered wish that she would accept my blurred feelings, not to mention hug me again. “Of course.” I returned immediately. No reason to say no. [I’m glad to hear … Read more

Episode 40 – I Won’t Tell You

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330649624871134/episodes/16817330650608497156 ♤ “Ha…… no good, I fell asleep.” As soon as I woke up from my nap, I looked at my phone and the time was past nine in the morning. And there were several messages. [Sendai, we just arrived at our new residence.] [Are you sleeping? It’s okay to rely on Shion chan, … Read more

Episode 48 – Avoidance

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816452219468102061/episodes/16816927860142040663 [Eh, Fujisaki kun…..?] [Is Onii chan going to interrupt?] [Fujisaki kun helping Misaki sensei……?] “……W-what is it?” I looked into Kaneshima’’s eyes, who was frowning with a hint of confusion or disgust. “We just happened to meet with Misaki sensei, and then we invited her to spend some time with us.” “……Oh. I … Read more

Episode 4 – Ex-girlfriend Never Changes

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662140414210/episodes/16817330662451216510 The next day. I went to school as usual. The festival was just around the corner. Just because I had been rejected did not mean I could stay in my shell, waiting for my wounds to heal. “Good morning, Nagai kun.” “Good morning, Kisaki.” “You’re looking good today, aren’t you? Keep it up … Read more

Episode 39 – Day Off

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330649624871134/episodes/16817330650574385920 ♤ “Nn……” I woke up to the sound of a notification of a message from someone. In the dimly lit room, I touched my phone on my bedside table and saw a message from my mother. [I’m just about halfway there now. I’ll call you when I get over there.] She even took … Read more

Episode 47 – Small Trouble

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816452219468102061/episodes/16816927860142011440 After thinking for a moment, Misaki sensei was about to say something. “Oh? Isn’t that you, Misaki sensei?” I hear a familiar voice. I looked toward the voice and saw Kaneshima sensei, whom I had passed in school, standing there. Our seats were facing the aisle, so he must have spotted us from … Read more

Episode 3 – Fall Into a Hug

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330662140414210/episodes/16817330662445961804 “Is it okay for you to hold me like this? I’m trying to push against the pain of being dumped by my girlfriend.” “Have I ever said no to you?” “No.” “I’m on Masatoshi’s side.” There was no need to suppress my feelings anymore. I slowly rested my body against Rika’s chest. It … Read more

Episode 38 – Have a Good Day. And, Welcome Home

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16817330649624871134/episodes/16817330650572755612 “Haa……” I sigh as I lie on my bed and look up at the ceiling, still unable to hide my bewilderment at the sudden decision to live alone. My parents and I always failed to meet each other so much that we didn’t really talk much, but I felt lonely when I realized … Read more

Episode 46 – Question

Source https://kakuyomu.jp/works/16816452219468102061/episodes/16816452220160636554 When I returned to the burger joint, they greeted me with smiles. “I’m sorry I’m late.” “Sorry.” We both bowed our heads, but neither Misaka san nor Misaki sensei seemed to be bothered by it. “Don’t worry about it. I also took up extra time with Takuma, and you had a lot going … Read more