Chapter 20: A Mistake.
“Shhhhk—” The old, unlockable sliding door yanked open from outside without warning. Shock surged like ice current up Hoshiya Kaoru’s […]
“Shhhhk—” The old, unlockable sliding door yanked open from outside without warning. Shock surged like ice current up Hoshiya Kaoru’s […]
Hoshiya Kaoru felt Aina’s body tense beneath his arms as she tried to hide her lie. No amorous thoughts stirred—only
Lately, Hoshiya Kaoru had this nagging sense that his girlfriend, Ayata Aina, was… off. Like a thin, impenetrable mist had
“Alright, alright, quit dawdling—stand up, let Boss get a good look at you.” A-Hui’s face beamed with boastful flattery, ignoring
In this crowd of wayward teens, with their warped values and social circles, dating a “delinquent” girl was peak bragging
In the villa’s sprawling living room, men and women mid-revelry froze as Kawasaki Rika entered. Cheers erupted—uneven, reverent. Someone scrambled
【Damn… treating me like I’m nothing, huh…】 The sensation of being a mere pawn, toyed with in someone’s palm, ignited
“Ayata? Ayata?! Are you in there?” Curled in the icy tiled stall corner, back against the partition, Ayata Aina stared
In the company restroom’s frigid stall, Ayata Aina leaned against the frosted glass partition, fingertips blanching from the grip. Overhead
Days until your boyfriend, Hoshiya Kaoru, is stolen: ———— Ninety-nine days … The next morning, gentle sunlight filtered through half-closed