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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...

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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. Ho...

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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 Tomo...

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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 r...

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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...

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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 n...

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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...

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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 me...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 th...

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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 unfamili...

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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...

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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, s...

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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 ...

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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 matt...

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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...

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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, ...

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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. Wit...

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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 ...

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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 eye...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ge...

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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 tea...

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V2 Chapter 27: Are You a Saiyan?

Idiot, idiot, idiot, idiot...! (Baka, Baka, Baka, Baka...!)

He played the keyboard way too well! And he had the nerve to tell her he was just a beginner?

If he's a beginner, then what d...

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V2 Chapter 26: This Woman Is Not Easy to Mess With

(TL Note: We're going back to 2.5k per chap since Anon, the author's favorite waifu has her character development arc.)

Current Schedule: 2chaps/Day

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Shiina Ta...

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V2 Chapter 25: I'll Be the One to Protect Tomori!

"Ah! Speak of the devil, he's finally here!"

Chihaya Anon was the first to notice him and eagerly waved toward the staircase.

Before anyone else could react, Nagasaki Soyo shot up from ...

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