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V3 Chapter 12: Who is the woman this time?!

The next day at Haneoka, in the afternoon.

Even though the weather was sweltering, the classroom had already grown restless with the school day nearing its end. The teacher's writing on the board had become half-hearted, and the students weren't paying much attention.

Kazami Haru sat at his desk, ...

V3 Chapter 11: I’ve Always Thought of Taki As…

Shiina Taki's sudden apology genuinely caught Kazami Haru off guard.

He never imagined that someone as prideful and assertive as Taki would be so honest and straightforward in apologizing. Honestly, he'd always thought of her as a dependable bro through and through.

Thanks to the simulation, Haru was already famil...

V3 Chapter 10: Is This a Confession?

Turns out, the limit of a genius far surpasses what most people can imagine.

After just one night of work, Kazami Haru had managed to compose part of a melody using the lyrics written by Tomori. While it was only about half a song, it was still miles better than where he started at "just created a folder."

"You al...

V3 Chapter 9: If You're Going to Confess…

Noon, Sunday — RiNG.

"So slow…!"

Shiina Taki stood with arms crossed, her deep violet eyes tinted with a trace of irritation and impatience.

She had taken a rare day off from work to come here early to RiNG's second floor, today's purpose being a band meeting, where Kazami Haru was suppo...

V3 Chapter 8: The Blond Girl is So Pitiful

"Huh?!"

Sitting alone in her room with pale lavender headphones on, Miss Taki's voice echoed with disbelief.

Maybe she had just gotten out of the bath. Her long, waist-length black hair still shimmered with a damp gloss. Her deep violet eyes shook violently from shock, and even her fingers gripping the phone tremb...

V3 Chapter 7: What a Gorgeous Face

For once, Yamada Ryo's usual cool expression visibly cracked. A glint of surprise flickered in her pale golden eyes and Ikuyo Kita hadn't even recovered from Ryo's last comment when this new one hit.

Takamatsu?

Did she mean Takamatsu Tomori?

Tomori had visited STARRY once before, and everyone rememb...

V3 Chapter 6: Ryo, the You of Now

Yamada Ryo had heard before that Kazami Haru was in another band.

She also knew that Haru was secretly giving guitar lessons to another girl. But because she had never seen the girl in person, Ryo couldn't judge how much of a threat she posed.

Still, the fact that they were practicing at home already mean...

V3 Chapter 5: Any Request?

As it turns out, guitarists really do have a natural talent for escape.

Ever since Bocchi-chan had fled from Anon's house yesterday, Kazami Haru had only received occasional replies to his messages. Even her "Guitar Hero" YouTube channel, which usually uploaded on a fixed schedule, hadn't posted anything all night.

V3 Chapter 4: Ikuyo Kita’s Grand Victory?

Anon walked out of the room with her hands behind her back, pacing calmly as she headed toward the living room. She began rummaging through the cabinet in a familiar manner, looking for the snacks and drinks she had already prepared.

Her relaxed movements seemed like she was waiting for something.

Sure enough, Kit...

V3 Chapter 3: Kita Ikuyo Is About to Crack

Now that you mention it… it really does sound like Ryo-senpai!

At that moment, Kita Ikuyo finally sensed something strange.

The song had struck her with an intense sense of déjà vu the moment she heard it.

That proud, fierce rhythm, it was just like Yamada Ryo on stage, completely immersed in her music. ...

V3 Chapter 2: “Guitar? I Only Know a Little”

It was an old guitar. Visibly worn, its surface scratched and weathered by time.

The body had faded, the metal parts dulled and oxidized, the tuning knobs clearly replaced more than once, but even now, it held its tune. Despite its age, it was obvious the owner had treated it with deep care and affection.

This gui...

Volume 3 Chapter 1: Chihaya Anon’s Joy

If I could marry Wakaba Mutsumi… maybe I wouldn't need to work at all?

Such was the passing thought in Kazami Haru's mind today.

Yesterday's date with the little wooden doll had been his first real one-on-one date with a girl in real life. Compared to the simulations of just text, vague feeling...

V2 Chapter 42: She Held His Hand

Who are they?

Shiina Taki stared at the two girls who had suddenly appeared in front of her, her face filled with confusion. Judging from their uniforms, they were from Haneoka High. Could they be friends from the same school as Tomori and that pink-haired girl?

Tch, this is annoying.

If she hadn't transferr...

V2 Chapter 41: Maybe It Was Just My Imagination

"No matter what… I can't just sit back and do nothing."

Chihaya Anon lightly twirled a lock of cherry-pink hair draped over her shoulder. When she saw Kazami Haru walking with that unfamiliar girl earlier, her heart had started pounding uncontrollably. A strange sense of loss and unease crept into her chest.

Tha...

V2 Chapter 40: You Can’t Just Say That Out Loud!

(TL music Rec: An Eternity in a Moment — Carlotta Story Theme Music)

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"Mutsumi… why is she with him?"

"What's their relationship?"

Shiina Taki, worried about being noticed, took a few cautious steps back. She genuinely hadn't known that Kazami Haru was in contact with Wakaba Mutsumi, a ...

V2 Chapter 39: Silent Love

Wakaba Mutsumi stood obediently at the school gate, still holding her bag. As she saw Togawa Sakiko walking briskly out of the school, she gave her a small nod. Instantly recognizing the gesture, she turned and followed after her, expressionless.

She had come all the way to Haneoka just to see Sakiko, because she had no...

V2 Chapter 38: That Pink-Haired Brat Ruined Everything

Chihaya Anon hurried back to class and, the moment she stepped inside, her eyes shot straight toward the back by the windows, near the curtains. There he was—Kazami Haru, with his black hair and dark eyes, sitting in his usual spot, chatting casually with Takamatsu Tomori.

The sight made her heart skip.

Today fe...

V2 Chapter 37: You Even Thought of the Kid’s Name?

Before they knew it, evening had already arrived.

The Kessoku Band's meeting for the day had wrapped up. Assigning roles and choosing a band name were just the minor details, what really mattered now was preparing for their very first live show. Each member had to sell five concert tickets as part of their quota.

...

V2 Chapter 36: Chihaya Anon? That Evil Pinkhead!

In Japanese, the words for "him" and "her" are pronounced very differently. Anyone would immediately hear the distinction. This was no slip of the tongue and Haru didn't really have male friends to speak of.

So "her" could only mean a girl.

Everyone's mind went straight to the same question: Who is her? 2025-05-12 01:12:02 +0000 UTC View Post

V2 Chapter 35: Thank You, Sakiko

So warm.

It was like being curled up in a fluffy winter blanket, comfortable and safe. Like sunlight on a chilly morning, warm but never blinding. A gentle heat that wrapped around her body, with the faint scent of flowers lingering in the air.

It felt like a dream—one where even someone like her, so shadowy and...

V2 Chapter 34: The First Perfect Simulation

"..."

As the simulation came to its serene conclusion, Kazami Haru returned to reality, pulling himself from the immersive experience.

This simulation had gone on for quite a while. With so many vivid memory fragments flooding into his mind, it felt like he'd truly lived another life through a first-person lens. 2025-05-12 01:10:38 +0000 UTC View Post

V2 Chapter 33: A Spring Day with Cherry Blossoms in Bloom

(Music Rec: Kibou Refrain, One Room Ending 3)

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"I'm Anon's boyfriend."

"B-boyfriend?!"

The two trendy gyaru girls were completely stunned. They genuinely hadn't expected Chihaya Anon to suddenly show up with such a handsome boyfriend, and not even a hint of it beforehand.

All that remained in ...

V2 Chapter 32: This Is a Trial

[The band now acknowledges your skill as a composer. Taki's opinion of you has shifted, though her attitude remains cold. Perhaps it's because she's seen Tomori looking at you with disheartened eyes.]

[Tomori's quiet sadness hasn't drawn much attention from you, but from Taki's point of view, your growing closeness with...

V2 Chapter 31: Taki-ni Bro Definitely Has a Crush on Me

[Sakiko didn't want to be indebted to you. The next day, she gave you a plain, homemade bento as thanks. The ingredients weren't expensive, but for someone living frugally, it was clearly the best she could manage.]

[You notice several flesh-colored bandages on her fingers during work. It becomes clear she hurt herself ...

V2 Chapter 30: Easy to Win Over Woman

W-What now?!

Even Sakiko Togawa couldn't keep her usual cool in this situation. Her calm amber eyes flickered with panic as she stared at the utensils like they'd betrayed her.

This was an indirect kiss!

She'd gone to all-girls schools her whole life and never really interacted with boys. 2025-05-11 03:49:11 +0000 UTC View Post

V2 Chapter 29: I Just Wanted to See That Face

The warm, golden lighting of the ramen shop gave Raana's silver-white hair a soft, almost fluffy glow. Her mismatched cat-like eyes twinkled slightly, and that cottony-soft voice felt like a paw gently scratching at his chest.

"..."

Haru's hands froze. He looked up, expression a little off, at the stray cat across...

V2 Chapter 28: Oops, Let This Pinkhead See Through Me

[Simulation count +1 acquired]

Though he hadn't done a simulation with Anon yet, that didn't stop Haru from quietly "mining" her.

For some reason, being close while teaching music gave him a bonus simulation count, twice in a row.

With the previous rewards, he now had three ...