Novel Nest

Afterword It’s been a while, dear readers! This is the author, shiryu! I’m truly delighted that we were able to meet again safely in Volume 3! In today’s light novel industry, getting to a third volume isn’t easy, so it’s all thanks to your support, dear readers. Thank you very much!   In Volume 3, the focus was on introducing a new character and further developing the relationship between the two. What did you think of the new character, Tobise-san? Personally, I had a lot of fun writing her, and it made me realize how much I like this kind of gentle, easygoing onee-san type character. I’d be very happy if you all came to like Tobise-san as well. (Though of course, your favorite is Sei-chan, right?) And this time, Sei-chan and Tsukasa finally… well, yes, they did. In Volume 2, it was more like “did they or didn’t they?”—but now, it’s finally happened. And they’ve stopped hiding their relationship and openly revealed it at school. I wonder if Tsukasa will be...

Epilogue The fireworks festival ended, and the week began anew on Monday. Just when I thought my usual days were starting again… something was a little different. From now on, Sei-chan and I would be walking to school together every day. “Sei-chan, are you really sure about this?” I asked Sei-chan, who was next to me in her school uniform. Her yukata was beautiful and cute, but she’s just as cute in her uniform. “Yes. I’ve decided to stop keeping our relationship a secret. There shouldn’t be a problem with us walking to school together every day.” “That’s true. I’m happy, because I wanted to walk with you every day too, Sei-chan.” “I-I see…” Sei-chan averted her gaze, looking a little embarrassed. The way she still gets shy about things like this is adorable. “Want to ride on the back of my bike to school?” “That might be easier… but if we walk, we’ll have more time together on the way to school.” “Ah, Sei-chan…” I was so moved by her incredibly sweet words....

Chapter 3: The Fireworks Festival, Changing Feelings About two weeks had passed since the day Sei-chan came to our house, became friends with Rie, and they studied and had dinner together. That day, after I dropped Sei-chan off, we immediately ate the gyoza the two of them had made. It was delicious, the absolute best. I wish they’d make it for me every day. “ Siiigh , the exams are over…” After school, the one who collapsed onto his desk in the classroom with a sigh was Shigemoto Yūichi. The past few days had been final exams, and today, at last, all the tests were finished. Yūichi isn’t good at studying, so it must have been tough for him. “Alright, club activities start up again today!” “Good for you, Yūichi. So, how do you think you did on the exams?” “Of course I have a feeling. A feeling that by the time the results come back, I won’t be able to go to my club again.” “So you’re already guaranteed to have to take make-up exams?” Didn’t this guy get tutored by...