“…I see. I already know the reason for that, but I haven’t been able to probe the background yet. If you’re okay with uncertain information seen from only one side, I can provide it…”
“That’s enough. Please tell me whatever you know.”
When I asked for the information from the slightly unenthusiastic Gaia, he let out a light sigh and looked at me.
“I don’t like spreading incomplete information, but I suppose I have no choice since it’s a client’s request… Apparently, the King of Grandsans Kingdom asked the King of this country for permission to use the venue.… Read more
Delta and Gamma Volume 1 Chapter 5 part 2
Reagent (指示薬).
Literally “the entity that indicates.”
Change a character and it becomes—director (指示役).
A term that’s become commonly used recently in contexts like fraud and illegal part-time jobs. The mastermind who plans and moves people. Certainly a fitting word for this person.
Rather than anger, fear filled my chest.
A feeling close to awe for the intellect and boldness that could make this a reality.
“To get members into the Biology Club, you incited Mizusaki to introduce Iwama and me, commanded Mikage to get Mizusaki and me to join, and used Kannabi to push Iwama’s back.… Read more
Mind-Reading Detective Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 4
“I’m embarrassed to show off my deduction in front of a great detective, but since this involves information only insiders would know, please don’t think I’m trying to one-up you or that I’ll brag about winning.”
(I don’t think there’s winning or losing in deduction. Is this kind of male-oriented consideration?)
Katsura-san couldn’t hide his irritation at that condescending way of speaking.
“What is it? Why don’t you just say it clearly?”
Kai-san pointed to the spot where Director Shimoda had been sitting in seiza, grinning.… Read more
Spirit Master Who Is Volume 3 Chapter 1 Part 6
“Roark.”
“Thanks for buying me time. It really helped.”
After blowing Kyle-sensei away with a gust of wind, I reached out a hand to Lily, who was lying on the ground, soaked.
“Are you okay now?”
“Yeah, thanks to you.”
I nodded to Lily’s question. It took more time than expected, but I managed to adapt…… I think.
“Then, would you care to tell your teacher? The trick to how you managed to use spiritual arts at your original level again?”… Read more
Delta and Gamma Volume 1 Chapter 5 part 1
Chapter 5: Don’t Let Them Kill the Little Giant
I was brought all the way to Sansetsu-cafe. The setting sun streamed into the shop through the wide windows.
Even the orange color that should have been beautiful felt somehow suffocating.
As if the sky was telling me—in the end, you can’t escape from this cycle.
At the very back of the shop was a single private room. The door across from the restroom that was always closed.… Read more
How I Came to Call You “Natsuki” Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 9
“Oh, about the favor I mentioned earlier? The truth is—”
After some small talk, Isago finally got to the real reason she was here: distribute the tickets.
Judging by the excited reactions of the upperclassmen around her, it looked like she’d have no trouble.
“She’s the type… other girls probably hate, huh. Isago.”
“Nah, not really.”
“Seriously?”
“Well, if she acted like that all the time, then yeah, people would probably hate her.… Read more
C-level magic student Volume 2 Chapter 11 part 1
Chapter 11: Breaking Through Limits
The most intensely contested vice-captain match of this year’s tournament had ended, leaving only the captain’s match to determine the victorious school in this year’s inter-academy competition.
The audience had been greatly stirred by the heated battle in the vice-captain match, but as the captain’s match approached, tension gradually began to permeate the venue.
This was a competition where the honor and prestige of their respective academies was at stake, and the victor of this battle would finally be decided.… Read more
Delta and Gamma Volume 1 Chapter 4.5
Interlude: Erythronium japonicum
“Riō, why are you so full of yourself?”
When someone finally said it straight to my face for the first time, rather than feeling shocked, I actually felt relieved.
She finally spoke her true feelings. The reason they disliked me and ignored me wasn’t because I’d done something critically wrong.
It wasn’t because I insisted on conducting a vegetation survey in drizzle despite poor weather, or because I tried to increase our twice-weekly activities, or because I turned down a sudden confession from the boy Sana liked—
It was simply because I was full of myself.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 5
“Can’t we… do something?”
As I covered my mouth and racked my brain, I saw Nifl trembling out of the corner of my eye.
Looking closely, she seemed to be trying hard to keep the corners of her mouth from turning up.
“Wh-What is it?”
“N-No… I just thought, you really are the Corpse King.”
“What does that mean…”
Setting aside her inner thoughts, Nifl usually doesn’t change her expression much. Seeing her looking at me with her cheeks visibly softening made me feel restless.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 8 part 3
First strike. Ur bent his body even lower, slipping under the tail’s swing.
Even so, it was a close call. The sound of his armor and skin being gouged rang out, but he didn’t hesitate and kept moving forward.
Second strike. The tail shot straight out like a spear.
Ur twisted his neck, and the tail grazed his cheek, drawing blood. But it wasn’t a direct hit. He kept moving forward.
Third strike.… Read more