daily-life

【short story】After the Convenience Store, Before the Library

7:55 a.m.The convenience store on the way from the station to school was where Y...

【short story】Four-and-a-Half Tatami Reset Life

The alarm didn’t ring. There were no more deadlines, no more meetings. Okamura s...

【short story】Pedals and the Rhythm of Everyday Life

The morning air was a little chilly, but refreshing. With each pedal stroke, the...

【short story】The Afternoon in Room 206

For the first time in his life, Kei had broken a bone.It happened during P.E. cl...

【short story】Congee and a Day of Magic

When I opened my eyes, my head felt heavy and foggy. My throat burned, and my wh...

【short story】The Sign of “Welcome Home”

Yuki walked briskly through the evening streets. The cold wind brushed her cheek...

【short story】From the Train Window

Every morning, Naoto boards the same train at the same time—a habit he’s upheld ...

【short story】The Migratory Bird and Its Place

Yota was born and raised in his little seaside town. He attended the high school...

【short story】Passports and Sunrise Croissants

"Erika, where did you go!?"It was our second day in Paris. After seeing the Eiff...

【short story】After-School Café Days

As soon as school ended, Yuki naturally fell into step beside Toru. Their destin...

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