Episode 9: First Year, Class A’s Lunch Break Girl Talk “Did you hear? Mikado-kun confessed to Ichinose-san from Class C this Tuesday!” “No way!? That’s like the birth of a beautiful couple!” “But apparently, she turned him down.” “Eh, turned him down? Ichinose-san rejected Mikado-kun!?” “Yeah. And instantly.” “Instantly? Instantly!? A total crushing defeat!?” “Apparently, … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 9
Episode 8: A Gaze of Hatred The fourth period for First Year, Class C, was physical education. The 50-meter dash. Using the straight part of the track on the school grounds, they were currently measuring times separately for boys and girls. From the boys’ side, you could hear things like, “I’m faster,” “I’m not even … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 8
Episode 7: It’s Not About Qualifications, But… “Good morning, Ayano.” “Good morning, Kamijou-kun.” The next day. Kamijou Yuuto and Ichinose Ayano, who had met in front of his House, greeted each other with a hint of embarrassment. Her expression and tone were demure. Yuuto wryly smiled, feeling a sense of distance from her school persona. … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 7
Episode 6: Because I’ve Never Done Anything Before “…………” Kamijou Yuuto finished his meal and bath, and was now fidgeting at his desk in his room. Today’s homework was relatively light. Usually, he’d be happy to have more free time, but now he felt restless and couldn’t settle down. Even the gacha in his smartphone … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 6
Episode 5: Father’s Intuition The Ichinose father and daughter had considerably more conversations during dinner compared to others of their generation. However, tonight, from the initial “いただきます” (Itadakimasu – Let’s eat) onward, the daughter hadn’t uttered a single word. “…Ayano. You don’t seem well. Did something happen?” “Eh? Ah… no. Nothing really…” To her father’s … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 5
Episode 4: Mother and Older Sister’s Deduction “Oh, Yuto. You’re awfully late today. Did you stop by the convenience store or something?” As Kamijou Yuuto entered the house, his mother had already returned from her part-time job and was standing in the kitchen. A savory aroma filled the air, accompanied by the sound of oil … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 4
Episode 3: Just Bento “Speaking of which, I wonder if Akimoto-kun saw us?” “I wonder. I immediately went down the stairs on the opposite side, so I think it’s okay, but… does Ayano really not want people to know about us?” “It’s not that I don’t want to, but…” Yuuto Kamijou and Ayano Ichinose were … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 3
Episode 2: First Kiss – The Bitter “I’ll go buy drinks, what would you like?” “…Milk.” Kamijou Yuuto gathered the scattered pads and led the sobbing Ichinose Ayano to a bench on the rooftop, comforting her like a child. After a while, she calmed down, and as he put coins into the vending machine next … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 2
Chapter 1: A Confession Too Late –The season is spring. About a month into being high school students. Most students were beginning to grasp their “place” in the class. Kamijou Yuuto heard rumors that his childhood friend, Ichinose Ayano, had been confessed to by Mikado Kouki, a handsome and intelligent student from another class who … Childhood Friend Romance – Chapter 1