Chapters

Shizuka Hiratsuka looked at the curry bubbling away in the pot, its aroma growing richer by the minute, and gauged

“Mm. Perfect, just as expected.” The praise in her words sounded sincere, but it came wrapped in an ambiguous tease.

“You’ve tried deliberately fitting in before, haven’t you?” “I have. But afterward, the atmosphere in the group would turn strange

Dinner began amid the lingering scent of curry and the clamor of children. Twilight had fully settled, lights had come

“You…” Yukinoshita tried to recover her usual composure, but her voice carried the faintest tremor. Tadayana took the opportunity to

The two of them stood at the edge of the quiet living room, lit only by the faint glow spilling

“Gladly.” Tadayana added meaningfully, “Next time, I’ll try to be more mindful of my ‘sleeping habits.’ See you, Yukino-senpai, Yui-senpai.”

The car wound its way up the mountain road, and outside the window, the bustle and everyday warmth of the

Sunlight passed through the gaps between the leaves, scattering flecks of light across the grass. A summer breeze swept over

The light in the forest was cut into fragments by the dense canopy, and the fresh scent of earth, grass,