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When Haruto headed toward the hospital room where Kiyoko was staying, he found Ayaka and Kiyoko chatting happily together.
“What!? Grandma, you had a love marriage!?”
“Yes, that’s right. Back then, everyone around us was so against it—it was really difficult.”
“And you pushed through that opposition to get married?”
“Hehe, I told them, ‘If I can...
Early afternoon at the hospital.
The faint scent of bandages and medicinal patches lingers in the air as I walk quickly down the corridor.
When I reach the room I’m looking for, I stop in front of the door and take a deep breath to steady myself.
Gently placing a hand over my chest to calm my racing heartbeat, I slowly step into the hospital room.
“Oh, Kiyoko-san....
2025-10-18 08:44:14 +0000 UTC View PostStill in my pajamas, I sat on the living room sofa, blankly watching the morning news show.
Mom brought me a cup of tea.
“Here, drink this to wake up.”
“Thanks, Mom.”
I accepted the cup and gently blew on it.
The rising steam swayed and dispersed, making my reflection on the surface ripple.
I took a small sip.
“Tastes good.”
As I sl...
2025-10-18 08:43:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun peeked over the distant horizon.
Its clear light reflected gently on the rippling surface of the water, sparkling like countless jewels.
"It’s a pleasant morning. Perfect weather for some relaxed fishing."
"Yes, the sea breeze feels wonderful."
Haruto nodded at Shuichi’s words. Standing on the pier, he took a deep breath of the early morning air, filled wit...
2025-10-11 07:41:04 +0000 UTC View PostHaruto reaffirmed his feelings for Ayaka and decided that he wanted to walk through life together with her.
Then, together with Ayaka, he conveyed those feelings to Shuichi and Ikue.
"A decision that will affect the rest of our lives, huh…"
Haruto muttered softly while soaking in the bath.
Normally, when he used the bath at the Tōjō house, there was a high chance R...
2025-10-03 10:35:54 +0000 UTC View PostAs Haruto and Ayaka drew closer to the Tōjō family home, he grew more nervous than he had ever been in his life.
Not as a figure of speech—his heart was pounding so violently, he truly worried it might leap out of his chest.
"Haruto, are you okay?"
"Y-yeah. I’m okay…"
The thick tension radiating from him was so strong it reached Ayaka right beside him, and she ...
2025-09-26 08:44:15 +0000 UTC View PostBathed in the glow of a beautiful sunset, Haruto walked hand in hand with Ayaka through the residential streets.
"Today’s sunset is really beautiful too."
"Yeah, it is."
Walking beside Haruto, Ayaka looked up at the sky with a happy expression, squeezing his hand tightly.
"Doesn’t it feel like the sun’s been setting a little earlier lately?"
"Maybe so."
... 2025-09-20 08:47:32 +0000 UTC View PostHaruto enjoyed an ordinary conversation with Kiyoko, who had safely regained consciousness.
She might have been gone forever.
Having gone through such an experience, Haruto realized that being able to talk about trivial things with his grandmother was the greatest happiness of all.
While the two of them were spending a quiet time together, Ayaka came to visit after school. 2025-09-14 07:23:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Kiyoko’s recovery after regaining consciousness went smoothly.
The day after she woke up, she was moved from the ICU to the HCU, and two days later, she was transferred to a general ward.
Since Kiyoko had regained consciousness, Haruto had been going to school as usual.
But today, he was leaving at noon to deliver some things needed for his grandmother’s stay in the hosp...
2025-09-05 08:18:36 +0000 UTC View Post"Haruto, you won’t ever be alone. I’ll always stay by your side. As your family, right next to you."
Her words, spoken with a serious expression while looking straight into his eyes.
Hearing them, Haruto felt his heart gently being wrapped in warmth.
The loneliness and fear that had been gnawing at him until now suddenly eased.
"…Ayaka."
"It’s alright. I...
2025-08-29 13:37:41 +0000 UTC View PostEver since I became Haruto’s girlfriend, every single day has been shining.
The dream I had always longed for was coming true together with him, and my heart was overflowing with happiness.
When Kiyoko-san started working at our house as a housekeeper, that happiness only grew stronger.
Under one roof, eating meals together, relaxing in the living room, chatting in our roo...
2025-08-19 07:38:52 +0000 UTC View PostHaruto called out through the large glass.
“Grandma!”
Kiyoko had a breathing mask attached, and various medical devices surrounded her bed.
But aside from those, Kiyoko looked as if she were just sleeping quietly.
Haruto felt relieved knowing she wasn’t suffering. Yet at the same time, a terrifying unease welled up in his chest.
A sad image resurfaced in h...
2025-08-03 08:42:05 +0000 UTC View Post“A-a surgery? An emergency one?!”
Haruto’s voice, filled with fear, echoed through the waiting room.
“Yes. Ms. Kiyoko is currently experiencing an aortic dissection.”
“Aortic… dissection…”
“If we don’t operate, her life is in serious danger.”
Hearing the doctor’s concise explanation, Haruto truly understood the urgency of the situation....
2025-08-03 08:41:35 +0000 UTC View PostHaruto rushed over to Kiyoko in a panic, dropping to his knees and peering into her face.
“Grandma!!”
“Ugh…”
“Is it your chest? Does it hurt!?”
“Ugh…”
In response to Haruto’s desperate questioning, Kiyoko could only groan faintly.
The pain must have been severe—sweat was glistening on her forehead.
Seeing her collapse, Shuichi...
2025-08-03 08:41:11 +0000 UTC View Post(A/N:) Sorry for the delayed update.
I’ll be posting several chapters in a row from here on.
Actually, everything in this story so far has been leading up to the series of scenes starting here.
Well then… enjoy.
The weekend had ended, and in the classroom filled with a sluggish atmosphere, a particularly lethargic voice was raised.
"Daaahh… why did ...
2025-08-03 08:40:34 +0000 UTC View PostHaruto sat up in bed and checked the time on his phone beside his pillow.
"Looks like I overslept a bit."
Apparently, he was more exhausted from yesterday’s trip to the amusement park than he’d realized, and woke up slightly later than usual.
After completing his regular early-morning study routine, he headed to the kitchen.
There, Kiyoko was already preparing bre...
2025-07-28 08:36:43 +0000 UTC View PostAfter parting ways with Tomoya and the others, Haruto arrived at Kids World.
Together with Ayaka and Ryota, he enjoyed the child-friendly attractions like a mini roller coaster and a treasure-hunt style game where they searched the forest for theme park characters.
*"Big bro! Big sis! I wanna play on that one next!"*
Ryota, beaming with a huge smile, excitedly tugg...
2025-07-28 08:36:09 +0000 UTC View PostAfter finishing all the popular attractions, Haruto and the others gathered at the central plaza of the amusement park to discuss what to do next.
"Should we ride the Giant Spark Mountain again?"
"I kind of want to go back to Aqua Mountain," Shizuku suggested after Saki posed the question to everyone.
"Hmm... What about you two, Ayaka?" Haruto asked.
"Oh, we're thinkin...
2025-07-08 08:19:42 +0000 UTC View PostAfter enjoying the Giant Spark Mountain, Haruto and the others continued to ride various attractions and have fun.
Thanks to the girls’ detailed planning in advance, they were able to go on a relatively large number of rides despite the heavy crowds typical of a Sunday.
Even so, wait times for certain attractions could reach up to 120 minutes.
While waiting in one particul...
2025-06-26 09:01:18 +0000 UTC View PostHaruto and the others were waiting at the amusement park’s entrance gate, sitting on a leisure sheet.
As opening time drew near, the crowd around them grew rapidly.
"Should we put the sheet away now?"
"Yeah."
Haruto stood up, suggesting it was time to pack up so they wouldn't be in the way. Ishikura followed suit, nodding as he stood.
Meanwhile, Tomoya let out...
2025-06-21 08:44:15 +0000 UTC View PostInside the train headed to the amusement park.
Since it was the first train of the day, there were hardly any other passengers besides Haruto and his group.
Haruto was sitting with Ryota between him and Ayaka.
“Hey, Sis, how long till we get to the amusement park?”
“About an hour, I think. We’ll have to transfer trains along the way, so make sure you stay clos...
2025-06-17 07:52:35 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the gradually brightening sky.
When Haruto and the others arrived at the station, they found Saki and Shizuku already waiting for them.
"Ah, hey there!"
Saki, who had been chatting with Shizuku, raised her hand lightly when she spotted them.
"Ryota managed to wake up on time too, huh? Impressive."
"Good morning, Saki-oneechan! You know what? I woke up befor...
2025-06-08 10:56:08 +0000 UTC View PostIt was the early morning of the day they were heading to the amusement park.
Still dark outside, Haruto woke up before sunrise.
After discussing plans with Ayaka and Tomoya, they had decided to take the first train to the Land of Dreams.
Rising up from bed, Haruto glanced to the side. There lay Ryota, sprawled out with his arms and legs wide open, sleeping like a starfish.<...
2025-06-04 07:30:06 +0000 UTC View PostAfter parting ways with Shizuku, Haruto walked alone through a residential neighborhood.
The sky, dyed red by the setting sun, gradually darkened as night began to fall.
He gazed down at the faintly illuminated, blurred outline of his shadow as he slowly made his way to the Tōjō household.
"Shizuku-chan Mk2, huh... Sounds just like her..."
Haruto rubbed his stomach ...
2025-05-26 09:28:54 +0000 UTC View Post"Where did Ayaka and Shizuku go?"
At the student entrance, Haruto looked around for the two of them. But the entrance hall only had a few students heading home—there was no sign of Ayaka or Shizuku.
Suddenly, Ayaka had said it would be better if she didn't go to the amusement park on Sunday. Upon hearing that, Shizuku grabbed her arm and briskly led her away, telling her they n...
2025-05-21 08:36:07 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Shizuku-chan’s mysterious team introduction, we parted ways with her and began practicing baton passes.
The practice routine was led and planned by Saki, who had experience in track and field.
To start with, we lined up in a single file at short intervals and repeatedly passed the baton in rhythm. The goal was to get our bodies used to the underhand pass motion.
Aft...
2025-05-18 08:12:50 +0000 UTC View PostAs I carried the dinner dishes to the kitchen, I thanked Kiyoko-san for preparing such a delicious meal.
"Kiyoko-san, today's dinner was really delicious."
"I'm glad it suited your taste."
Tonight’s dinner was summer vegetable tempura.
Everything Kiyoko-san fried was exceptional.
The batter on the eggplant was crispy on the outside but juicy inside, and the ok...
2025-05-18 08:11:21 +0000 UTC View PostLately, Haruto had been spending most of his lunchtimes with Ayaka, Tomoya, Saki, and now Shizuku, making it a group of five.
Today as well, under the clear blue sky during lunch break, they all sat at a table-bench in the courtyard, enjoying their packed lunches.
"Now then, everyone, let’s hold a meeting about our trip to the amusement park this Sunday."
Shizuku made thi...
2025-05-13 07:53:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe day after Haruto and the others had talked about the mixed relay,
they gathered after school on the school grounds to practice.
"Feels great to go all out in a sprint again,"
Tomoya said, wiping the sweat lightly forming on his forehead with his arm after finishing his 100-meter dash.
Haruto, who had already run his own 100 meters, replied,
"With your ...
2025-04-30 07:50:23 +0000 UTC View PostAfter finishing the discussion about the mixed relay for the sports festival, Haruto headed straight to the Dōjima Dōjō from school.
"Thank you for your guidance!"
Bowing as he greeted them, Haruto quickly changed into his training uniform.
Because the discussion had taken place after school, he arrived at the dōjō later than usual, barely making it in time for the start of p...
2025-04-27 16:17:04 +0000 UTC View Post