“I thought I was going to die… No, really,” Kamijou Yuuto, sitting on his bed in his room a little after eleven, reflected on the last few hours as if they had happened to someone else. Ichinose Ayano, sitting next to him, also looked utterly exhausted, her shoulders slumped. After Mikado Kouki’s outburst in the … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 39
Episode 38: The Bankrupt Yuuto Kamijou saw the folding fruit knife in Mikado Kouki’s hand, amidst the piercing screams of a female student. “――――” His kneeling brother was bleeding from his hand, and he himself was glaring at Yuuto with bloodshot eyes. And then, “Kamijooooooo!!!!” He roared like a beast, brandishing the knife at Yuuto. … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 38
Episode 37: Counter –Monday. Before the chime signaling the start of homeroom, when there was still some time to spare, most students had finished preparing for the first period, stifling yawns as they waited for the teacher to arrive. “Well, good morning.” Into the classroom where Kamijou Yuuto and Ichinose Ayano were spending their morning … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 37
Episode 36: Friends Kamijou Yuuto took Mikado Kouki to a family restaurant near Mikado’s house. It was a weekend lunchtime, and while students and families were enjoying their meals, the atmosphere at the table where the two sat was filled with animosity. “…Aren’t you going to reconsider? This is just too much.” Yuuto started before … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 36
Episode 35: Those Who Have Younger Brothers Mikado Kazuki believed he was blessed. Born into a wealthy family, receiving ample education from his parents, and with a capable younger brother, he was expected to have a bright future by those around him. Influenced by his father, a doctor, he too aspired to walk the path … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 35
Episode 34: Situation Assessment “Congratulations on your engagement! Good for you, Ayano-chan. Please take care of my useless little brother,” Kamijou Yuna said. After somehow stopping Kamijou Yuna from storming out of the house, Kamijou Yuuto and Ichinose Ayano sat in the living room, picking at the cold, dry hotcakes, and that was her reaction … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 34
Episode 33: Because It’s Our First Time Having become Yuuto Kamijou’s girlfriend, Ayano Ichinose had visited his room countless times. It had become as familiar as her own room, but this time, Ayano hesitated at the threshold. “…Maybe, should we just have hotcakes?” Yuuto chuckled at her reaction, and Ayano snapped to attention. “It’s okay. … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 33
Episode 32: Solution “Please, Yuto—stay with me, forever—!” Ayano’s voice trembled as she was held in Yuto’s arms. “I finally became Yuto’s girlfriend, I absolutely hate to be separated again because of something like this…!” She clutched his clothes tightly. “I’ll quit school, I won’t leave the House. I know it’ll trouble Yuto, Mother, and … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 32
Episode 31: Muzzles Pointed at Each Other Just as Kamijou Yuuto finished baking the last of the hotcake batter and placed it on a plate, the door to his house was thrown open and slammed shut violently. Then, the sound of something falling with a thud. “…Ayano?” He took off his apron and went into … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 31
Episode 30: The Handsome Perfectionist Mikado Kouki is fixated on being perfect. He felt a strong sense of obligation to meet the expectations of those around him, including his parents and the school, while also enjoying being praised. Gaining the realization that he was superior became the standard for his words, actions, and thoughts. That’s … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 30