Wednesday, May 12th.
After school today too, I have a study session with Hiori and the others... not, I have my part-time job. Hazuki-san too, she has her part-time job at the bookstore.
Today's study session consists of four people: Hiori, Himura-san, Kazuo, and Shimizu-san. It seems Kazuo and Shimizu-san are intereste...
2023-12-07 23:00:51 +0000 UTC View PostWe work on the assignments from today's class. While snacking on the drinks and snacks we bought at the convenience store.
Since we are sitting close to each other, I teach Kazuo Mathematics II and B, and sometimes Classics to Hazuki-san. Teaching others sure deepens my understanding of the lesson.
Occasionally, I glance at Hiori and often fin...
2023-12-07 22:55:56 +0000 UTC View PostHimura-san and Hazuki-san's cleaning duty is over. So, the six of us leave Kasagaya High School and start heading towards my house.
It takes more than 20 minutes to get there from the school on foot. Himura-san and Hazuki-san have never gone to my house. So when I ask them how we should get there, everyone says they can just walk. So...
2023-12-06 12:34:09 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday, May 11th.
Today too, I will continue my school life as usual.
I attend classes while occasionally looking at Hiori, and eat lunch alone with Hiori during lunch break. As I spend such a fun time, before I know it, it’s after school.
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“Aki! This is the first time since our second year that this per...
2023-12-06 10:19:54 +0000 UTC View PostSunday, May 9th.
I worked hard at my part-time job at Zosol all day today.
Also, today was Mother's Day. Perhaps that's why, compared to a typical Sunday, there were more customers with their families, and more customers buying coffee beans, instant coffee, and sweets to take home. Because of that, the atmosphere inside t...
2023-12-05 12:04:35 +0000 UTC View Post1:30 pm.
I arrive at Hiori's house at the appointed time. This is the first time I've come here from my house by bicycle. The sunlight is warm and the air is refreshing, so it felt great to pedal.
I park my bicycle in the yard of the Aoyama house and ring the intercom.
“Akito-san, welcome.”
Less than ten seconds after I r...
2023-12-05 12:01:56 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday, May 8th.
In stark contrast to yesterday, which was cloudy all day, it’s been sunny today from this morning. The sky is a beautiful blue with almost no clouds. Along with this, the temperature has risen and the weather is pleasantly warm.
I don’t have a shift for my part-time job today. So I had originally planned to go out somewhere wi...
2023-12-04 12:10:34 +0000 UTC View Post“Kamitou-kun. We’ve finished wiping her sweat and changing her clothes-ssu. You can come in now-ssu.”
About 10 minutes after I went out into the hallway.
The door to Hiori's room opened, and Hazuki-san said that. Hazuki-san is holding a fluffy and puffy bath towel.
“I got it, Hazuki-san. Thank you for your hard work.”
... 2023-12-03 12:18:48 +0000 UTC View PostAfter school.
It’s the long-awaited after school. Because the time was moving incredibly slowly, I feel more liberated than on usual Fridays.
“Come on, Kamitou! Let's go visit Hiori!”
Immediately after the closing ritual, Himura-san came to me with her bag in her hand and promptly said that. Such Himura-san's eyes are shining...
2023-12-03 12:16:36 +0000 UTC View PostFriday, May 7th.
I wake up, open the curtains, and... I see leaded clouds spread out in the sky. When I open the window a little, cold air comes into the room. The weather forecast last night said it was going to get cold but, to think it’s this cold.
“So cold.”
My body trembles and I hurriedly close the window. At that m...
2023-12-01 11:16:53 +0000 UTC View PostThursday, May 6th.
Golden Week is over, and school life begins again today.
Since there is no danger of rain today, I decided to go to school by bicycle. I leave the house and head for the underpass where I will meet up with Hiori.
At Kasagaya High School, we have a rule that starting May, we don’t have to wear blaze...
2023-11-29 11:50:35 +0000 UTC View Post“Welcome ba─ck! Please watch your step.”
The gondola returns to the ground and the staff onii-san opens the door. I wonder how many times I've been told “welcome back” by a staff member. I don't know the number, but it seems certain that this will be the day I’m told “welcome back” the most this year.
I ...
2023-11-29 11:48:24 +0000 UTC View PostAfter finishing lunch too, the six of us continue to go around the attractions.
We spend the afternoon visiting classic amusement park attractions like Teacups and go-karts, and riding the roller coaster for the second time. All the while, I feel happy seeing Hiori smiling so much.
But, the fun time passes quickly.
Before we know it, it...
2023-11-28 12:31:51 +0000 UTC View Post“Wow~, the haunted house was fun-ssu!”
When we reached the exit and left the haunted house, Hazuki-san said that in satisfaction. She was in high spirits from beginning to end. Because she was there, even when ghosts and specters appeared, my fear and surprise quickly disappeared.
“We made it to the exit safely I see...
2023-11-26 23:06:41 +0000 UTC View Post“Welcome back! Thank you for your hard work!”
The moment the seats reach the ground, the staff onee-san cheerfully says that. I wonder if it’s a rule in Dome Town to say “Welcome back” when a thrill ride returns to the starting point. It feels good to be welcomed back, even if it's a rule.
“Freefall was fun! How was it for you, A...
2023-11-25 22:47:51 +0000 UTC View Post“Welcome ba─ck!”
When the roller coaster train returned to the boarding area, the staff onii-san from earlier said that to us. The train was quite fast, and the course had some pretty scary points. That's why when I hear the onii-san’s voice, saying, “It's over!” I feel relieved.
“It was so much fun!”
“It was the best wasn...
2023-11-25 12:19:38 +0000 UTC View PostPast 10am.
Our train arrives on time at Suishabashi Station, the closest station to Tohto Dome Town Attractions.
When they get off the train, Kazuo, Shimizu-san, and Hazuki-san cheerfully say, “We're here!” and right as I am thinking ‘we’re still in the nearest station, though’,
“Fufu. Haven’t we only arrived at the near...
2023-11-25 12:17:27 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday, May 5th.
The last day of the consecutive holidays. For consecutive holidays, during the morning of the last day, some would find their excitement at rock bottom, thinking “Today is the last day, huh? There is school starting tomorrow huh...”
But, this holiday is different.
Today, I'm going to an am...
2023-11-24 04:14:57 +0000 UTC View PostTuesday, May 4th.
Today is the 4th day of the consecutive holidays, and I have a part-time job from 9am to 5pm. I thoroughly enjoyed the Hagikubo date with Hiori yesterday, and tomorrow I have plans to hang out with Hiori and the others at the amusement park. Let's look forward to them and do my best. Himura-san and Hazuki-san also s...
2023-11-24 04:11:03 +0000 UTC View Post“Aneki. Do your best with your part-time job.”
“Please do your best, Akemi-san. Please excuse us.”
“Yeah! I'm happy you two came. Thank you for coming to our store! Enjoy your date after this too!”
Waving hands with my sister who shows a bright smile, Hiori and I leave G and L.
Is it because she was able to buy a one ...
2023-11-22 04:30:52 +0000 UTC View PostOn my recommendation, we have lunch at Delizioso Hagikubo, a pasta restaurant on the 8th floor, Romine's restaurant floor. By the way, Delizioso means delicious in Italian. I chose this place because Hiori once told me that “I like noodles in general.” It's delicious and reasonably priced, making it easy on a student' wallet.
Hiori orders ca...
2023-11-22 04:27:52 +0000 UTC View PostAfter paying the bill, we leave Animake.
“I'm satisfied to buy the new issue of my favorite manga and Nyantaro-sensei's goods. Animake is a good shop, isn’t it. I think I will continue coming here.”
“I'm glad you said that.”
I'm happy that she likes the shop that I often go to. I wonder if Hiori felt the same way the other day, ...
2023-11-21 12:25:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter 11am.
After the 60 minutes of usage time is over, Hiori and I leave Hagikubo Nyafe. It's been more than an hour since we arrived at the shop, so the sunlight is stronger compared to that time.
“I interacted a lot with the cat-chans, so it was very relaxing. I'm satisfied.”
“I’m very satisfied, too. I never thought I'd end ...
2023-11-21 04:34:28 +0000 UTC View Post“This is the place.”
“Hagikubo Nyafe... no doubt about it.”
Since we used a map app, we were able to get to Hagikubo Nyafe without getting lost. It has a distinctive white exterior, and the words [Hagikubo Nyafe] written in soft font and black letters on the wall. Hiori takes a photo of the exterior with her smartphone.
“I took so...
2023-11-20 11:53:21 +0000 UTC View PostMonday, May 3rd.
The third day of five consecutive holidays. Today marks the turn of the consecutive holidays.
Today I have a date with Hiori around Hagikubo Station. Last night, we messaged each other and decided to go to the store that Hiori wanted to go to and the store that I recommended.
9:50 am.
I am at the place where I dropp...
2023-11-18 22:31:37 +0000 UTC View PostSunday, May 2nd.
The second day of the five consecutive holidays. Today I'm working part-time at Zosol from 10am. It's a seven-hour shift, ending at 5pm. It's a long shift, but I have a date with Hiori tomorrow, so I use that as an incentive and work hard. Also, about 30 minutes before I started my shift, I received a message from Hiori....
2023-11-18 10:07:52 +0000 UTC View PostI already looked at the photos from her middle school days. So, my Hiori's Album Viewing ended not long after that.
I drank all the iced coffee she brewed after lunch, so Hiori served me iced tea then.
“The iced tea is delicious too.”
“Thank you very much... By the way, Akito-san. For giving me a massage and relieving my sti...
2023-11-18 10:04:52 +0000 UTC View PostHiori and I once again sit next to each other on our cushions.
Hiori drinks all the iced coffee that is left in her mug and takes a long breath.
“When I entered junior high school, there was a girl I started getting along with because we were in the same class and our attendance numbers were close. We deepened our friendship b...
2023-11-16 12:01:22 +0000 UTC View PostWhile taking occasional breaks to use the restroom, Hiori and I watch [Miyabi-sama wants to be confessed to] up to the final episode of the first season of the anime. We do this while talking about our impressions, so we finish the final episode in a blink of an eye.
“The first season was very interesting.”
“It was interesting. It's ...
2023-11-15 12:02:55 +0000 UTC View PostHiori slowly opens the door to her room.
“This is my room.”
“Ooh...”
The room’s atmosphere is refreshing and calm. Is it because the carpet and cushions are in cool colors? But, there is a stuffed calico cat lying on the bed, and mini figures and small stuffed animals on her study desk, so the room also has a cute atmosphere...
2023-11-15 11:59:22 +0000 UTC View Post