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

Volume 4 Chapter 37 A Couple Alike Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  ”Yeah, this is a good job, even if I do say so myself.”  I pop a scrap of the homemade roasted pork that had been resting in the fridge overnight into my mouth to check the flavor. Today’s lunch is Hiyashi Chuka¹. The roasted pork…

Volume 4 Chapter 36 The Chasing Child Prodigy Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  After finishing our water fight, the three of us hydrated while our hair was still wet. (Ah, that hits the spot. I feel human again.)  ”Maa-kun, you have a mustache,” Suu-chan said.  ”You too, Suu-chan,” I replied.  With cups in hand, we pointed out…

Volume 4 Chapter 35 Summer Vacation Morning Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The closing ceremony at Hinomori Kindergarten¹ wrapped up the other day, marking my second plunge into summer vacation in this life. Since I spent last summer stuck in the Summer Enrichment Program², this feels like my first real taste of freedom.  Now that Mom doesn’t…

Volume 4 Chapter 34 Scout Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The rainy season hadn’t let up yet, but these days, summer vacation was all anyone could think about. My mother and I were currently hanging out at the Totsuka family residence.  I was sitting on the living room floor, leaning my back against the sofa. Mother and…

Volume 4 Chapter 33 Girls’ Party ⑧ Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  ”Thanks for the hard work, everyone!”  And so, the girls’ party began.  Having finally slogged through the “June from Hell”¹—and with our summer bonuses tucked safely in our pockets—today’s venue was a slightly upscale cake cafe. It felt like a proper girls’ party setting for…

Volume 4 Chapter 32 The Little Girl Who Learned Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Ding-dong.  ”Suu’s¹ gonna get it!”  Suzuki had somehow managed to finish tidying up just seconds before the chime rang. Determined not to let anyone else take the lead, she made a beeline for the entrance.  ”Try not to trip, now,” Mio said.  It…

Volume 4 Chapter 31 Editor-in-Chief Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  It was a quiet weekend morning.  ”Mom, I brought ’em!” Makoto called out.  ”Hehe, you look like a little ghost, Maa-kun,” Akari replied.  Makoto had gathered the stripped bedsheets, carrying them so they draped over his small frame like a shroud. Though his vision was blocked, the…

Volume 4 Chapter 30 A Child’s Potential Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The Sunday parent observation day¹ finally concluded as the last of the classes wrapped up. Shortly after we returned from the gymnasium, the Sheep Group finished their closing meeting ahead of everyone else. I met up with Mio, and we chatted idly while waiting for…

Volume 4 Chapter 29 Child’s Growth Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  While exchanging information under the guise of small talk with my mom-friends, I watched over Maa-kun. It felt more accurate to describe him as looking “busy” rather than “having fun.” Five minutes before the morning free time ended, a girl gave the signal to start cleaning…

Volume 4 Chapter 28 The Hardships of a Popular Person Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Today was the Sunday school visit. Under a dismal sky, I boarded the shuttle bus I see off every morning and arrived at Hinomori Kindergarten¹.  Maa-kun and Suu-chan were as inseparable as ever when they stepped off the bus. As if showing…