Episode 20: Let’s Try Asking Her on an After-School Date “Sorry, for dragging you into my mess…” “It’s okay. More importantly, what on earth happened?” After pulling Hiyori-san away from Ema, I left him standing there dumbfounded and, as we entered our classroom, I asked her what had transpired. With a dark expression, she began, … Nanase Netori – Chapter 20
Chapter 19: That Ogami guy, why is he getting so chummy with Hiyori…? (Hidetoshi’s Perspective) (Geez, is Hiyori still mad…?) The fight we had about a week ago, and the breakup talk that followed… Thinking enough of a cooling-off period had passed since then, I sent Hiyori a LINE message last night, but her reaction … Nanase Netori – Chapter 19
Chapter 18: Let’s Block My Ex-Boyfriend (Hiyori’s Perspective) 【Good evening.】 【Did this reach you?】 When I saw that first, slightly formal message, I thought it was so very like him. I figured he’d probably overthought things, and as a result, the message ended up being incredibly simple… Discerning Yusuke-kun’s train of thought, I chuckled as … Nanase Netori – Chapter 18
Chapter 17: I’ve Totally Fallen for Him…♥ (Hiyori’s Perspective) “Ah~, this is bad. I’m so happy, I can’t stop grinning…!” The warmth of the hot water enveloping my whole body, and the happy feeling spreading inside me, made me grin uncontrollably. I murmured that to myself in the bath as I looked up at the … Nanase Netori – Chapter 17
Chapter 16: Because I Want to Get Even Closer to Hiyori-san —When you get the ball, first look at the hoop. Then, if there’s an open lane, drive straight for it. That’s a basketball fundamental. If you decide to do something, push forward without hesitation. If you dawdle and the lane gets blocked, your precious … Nanase Netori – Chapter 16
Episode 15: Come to Think of It, I Still Haven’t Asked for Her Contact Info “Ahh! Hiyori-chan really was a good girl, wasn’t she~! I wish we had at least one girl in our family~!” “Mom, how many times have you told that story? How many times is that story?” One night, after I came … Nanase Netori – Chapter 15
Chapter 14: Hiyori-san is Small, but Her Presence is Large “H-hug…?” “That’s right. It means I’ll hold you tight,” Hiyori-san said with a mischievous laugh to me, as I’d parroted her words once again. Hearing that voice, laced with sweetness, warmth, and just a hint of dangerous allure, my face flushed red, and I started … Nanase Netori – Chapter 14
Episode 13: Alone Together, Lunch on the Rooftop “I have purchased pudding. Please accept this offering…!” “Hmph! For this transgression, I shall forgive you on account of this!” And so, when lunchtime arrived, I was on the school rooftop, presenting Hiyori-san with the tribute pudding. It seemed her mood had recovered enough to forgive a … Nanase Netori – Chapter 13
Chapter 12: Hiyori-san, your butt’s pretty big too, huh… Hearing that murmur, I couldn’t help but let slip a comment, and a startled Hiyori-san hurriedly covered her mouth with both hands. Apparently, she hadn’t meant to say it out loud. Realizing I now knew her height, she glared at me and said, sounding rather desperate, … Nanase Netori – Chapter 12
Chapter 11: The Fitness Test (and Club Solicitations) are Such a Pain… (Fitness tests really are a pain…) Time passed, and it was now the fourth period. Today’s P.E. class, just as Hiyori-san and I had discussed this morning, was dedicated to the fitness test. The test would be conducted over three class periods. For … Nanase Netori – Chapter 11