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

Volume 4 Chapter 17 Because the Mountain is There Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Once Golden Week¹ wraps up, the next big thing on the horizon is the spring field trip.  The students of Hinomori Kindergarten were currently lined up on the athletic field, their backpacks noticeably bulkier than usual. The Pre-K kids were a mess of…

Volume 4 Chapter 16 The Belly Crawl Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  This year’s Golden Week¹ was another one for the books.  I spent time at the Yoshikura house, where the “Big Sister Squad” regaled me with (slightly boastful) stories about elementary school. I took strolls to the local park with Fuu-chan and Kyo-chan. And, of course,…

Volume 4 Chapter 15 The Welcome Home Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  It was the evening of the day after they had left for the in-laws. Having finished my snack, I was waiting for the Totsuka family to get home while reading a book with Mom.  ”…Does ‘glare’ mean something like ‘staring fixedly’?” I asked.  ”Yeah, that’s…

Volume 4 Chapter 14 A Second Trip Home Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Before I knew it, the atmosphere in the Rabbit Class had begun to shift.  More kids were playing together. More kids were swarming around in groups. To put it simply, I had more friends.  The teachers must have been working incredibly hard behind the…

Volume 4 Chapter 13 Girls’ Night Out ⑥ Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  ”Great work today everyone… wait, huh?”  And so, the girls’ night begins.  The new school year is officially underway, and with it, our lives in the Middle Kids division. Between the move and the new crop of Youngsters coming in, things have been absolutely…

Volume 4 Chapter 12 Loose Lips Sink Ships Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Five candles glow brightly in the dim room, the curtains drawn tight. What drifts through the air is a lovely, energetic singing voice.  ”Happy birthday dear Suu-chan~♪ Happy birthday to you♪”  As the song ends, Suu-chan takes a deep breath, puffing out her cheeks.…

Volume 4 Chapter 11 The Compromise Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  It was probably best for me to be by Suu-chan’s side when she woke up. Besides, in my current state of mind, I felt like I’d only be a nuisance to the rest of the class if I went back now. Since there was no reason…

Volume 4 Chapter 10 The Inevitable Wound Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  Two weeks had passed since we moved up to the Middle Kids group.  Yuna-chan hadn’t cried about not wanting to go since the first day; she seemed to be enjoying kindergarten every day now. She had already made a friend named Mei and reported it…

Volume 4 Chapter 9 The Power of the Forehead Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The morning after the opening ceremony. The day following my long session of flirting and cuddling with Suu-chan had finally arrived.  ”Maa-kun, you look fine. You look so handsome,” Mother said.  ”Really?” I asked.  ”Yes, of course. You’re the most handsome boy in…

Volume 4 Chapter 8 Workplace Lunch Break Edited by: Kanaa-senpai  The lunch chime rings, signaling the start of the break.  But first, I have a job to do.  Many of the employees here get so hyper-focused on work that they treat eating as a total afterthought. You’re lucky if you see someone with an onigiri…