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

Volume 3 Chapter 3 Morning Routine Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  When I woke up, the futon beside me was nothing but an empty shell. With sleep-crusted eyes, I rolled over and buried myself deep under the covers. A lingering warmth remained, along with her scent.  (This might be total creep behavior, but it’s the only thing…

Volume 3 Chapter 2 Friends Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  After the nyuuzenshiki¹ and the bathroom break, I was separated from Mother and the others for a while. It seemed there was going to be a talk specifically for the PTA. (It’s that thing, isn’t it? The kind of club where you become a social pariah if…

Volume 3 Chapter 1 Entrance Ceremony Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  A stiff spring breeze swept away the soft sunlight, and the day I’d been waiting for finally arrived: the kindergarten entrance ceremony.  We pulled up to Hinomori Kindergarten¹ in a minivan driven by Mitsuhisa. A sign wrapped in white cloth stood at the main gate, announcing…

Volume 2 Chapter 17 Character Introduction Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  [Yashiro Makoto]  Birth Month: December  Age: 3  Gender: Male  Height: 93 cm  Weight: 13 kg  Makoto is the protagonist of this story, though most just call him “Ma-kun.” He’s hauling around a full set of memories from his past life in modern Japan. After a brief…

Volume 2 Chapter 16 A Small Back Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The thing that caught me off guard once my life started revolving around Ma-kun began was just how “bright” he was.  Whenever he wanted to tell me something-whether he was hungry or needed to use the bathroom-instead of crying, Ma-kun would gently tug-tug on my…

Volume 2 Chapter 15 A Mother’s Feelings Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Becoming a mother.  The weight of that responsibility bore down on me.  Would I really be able to raise this child?  Could I truly protect him?  Back then, my only saving grace was that I was a straight arrow¹. I would spend all my time…

Volume 2 Chapter 14 Fashion Show Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The day of the entrance ceremony¹ was finally arriving tomorrow. To mark the occasion, the final fitting-slash-photoshoot session was currently underway-at the Totsuka house!  ”Okay, Ma-kun, this one’s for you~” Mio said.  ”Okaay,” I replied.  Mio-san handed me a set of clothes. It was the formal…

Volume 2 Chapter 13 Throwing a Tantrum Before Entering Kindergarten Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Before I knew it, I had turned three.  That meant the day of my big debut was drawing near.  Starting next spring, we’ll be attending kindergarten.  With Su-chan, of course.  Since our mothers are best friends and our apartments are side-by-side, there…

Volume 2 Chapter 12 Peaceful Holiday Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Today is the long-awaited holiday!  It’s not like I have to go to school or an office; I’m a two-year-old who plays all day. So, what exactly am I waiting for?  The answer to that is obvious.  Mother is off today!  It’s a day where I…

Volume 2 Chapter 11 Parting and Reunion Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  With the bath finished and dinner out of the way, the time to head home finally arrived.  - Ding-dong.  At the signal, Su-chan gave a tiny shiver.  She’d been playing so happily just a moment ago, but now her face completely fell, the corners of…