Category: I Thought “Don’t Joke About Me Reincarnating as a Modern Japanese!” But It’s Surprisingly Fulfilling

Volume 3 Chapter 13 Playing with Full Power Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  After waking up from my nap and finishing my snack, I hit that awkward stretch of “dead time” before dinner arrived. Mom and Mio-san had already headed out for groceries, leaving just the three of us: me, Suu-chan, and Mitsuhisa. I wondered how we…

Volume 3 Chapter 12 An Angel’s Sleeping Face Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  It was just after noon, the day after the Totsuka family returned from Mitsuhisa-san’s trip to his childhood home¹.  Oof!  Suu-chan is tackling me with everything she’s got. To be specific, she has my head locked in a double-arm chokehold, pinning me down with…

Volume 3 Chapter 11 Time for Just the Two of Us Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Since Mom had stepped away from the game to get lunch started, I quietly transitioned into playing by myself. I spent the time with a makeshift game of Jenga, using flat building blocks of the same size and shape. I didn’t…

Volume 3 Chapter 10 Family Time Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The Totsuka family was heading out for the day. Since it had become a daily routine for me to drop by their house-and not just on holidays-spending an entire day completely alone with Mother felt surprisingly fresh and nostalgic.  (Now then, how should Mother and I…

Volume 3 Chapter 9 A Fleeting Parting Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The world is currently bustling with the chaos of Golden Week¹. On the television, special features are airing one after another, as if the broadcasters are desperately trying to drive every single viewer out of their homes.  ”There’s still time! A special feature on ultra-affordable…

Volume 3 Chapter 8 Birthday Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Kindergarten was finally becoming a routine, and today I managed to pull off another successful on-time departure. As we sat together reading a picture book, I stole a look at Suu-chan. She was fidgeting restlessly, her gaze darting around.  (Ding-dong!)  When the doorbell rang, Suu-chan’s shoulders gave…

Volume 3 Chapter 7 Kindergarteners’ After-Hours Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Dismissal time arrived shortly after we finished our snacks. Kindergarteners get let out earlier than you’d think; it was only 3:30 PM. Apparently, other schools or three-year programs wrap up even sooner, often around 2:00 PM.  In my previous life, that would’ve been the point where…

Volume 3 Chapter 6 The Afternoon Preschooler Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  (Grrr…) The sound of hungry bellies echoed from every corner of the room.  A quick glance at the clock showed it was nearly 11:30 AM. It was a bit early, but it was finally time for lunch. The Hospital Doctors¹ moved with practiced efficiency, calling…

Volume 3 Chapter 5 Every Man to His Own Trade Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The chime echoed through the classroom, bringing the morning’s free-play to an end. As the toys were tucked away, the morning meeting finally began.  ”Good morning, class!”  ”GOOD MORNING!!”  The children responded with everything they had to the cheerful greeting of their…

Volume 3 Chapter 4 Going to School Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Seven-thirty had come and gone, meaning it was just about time for the bus.  I switched off the TV and the lights, then gave the balcony door a quick tug to confirm the lock was secure. I figured Mio-san¹ would be stopping by later to…