August 9: Kenji’s First Heartbreak
I left Shin-kun's house right around two in the afternoon. Before I left though, he gave me a small box of gingersnaps for Grandma and Grandpa, warning me not to take even one from it. I felt a little offended though, seeing as he already knew that I...
August 9: The Cat in the Forest
After breakfast, I got my stuff together and left the inn the same time as Torahiko did. We went to my house first to drop off my things, greeting grandma and Grandpa once we arrived, then went straight to the bus station. When the bus to Kazenari was...
August 9: Breakfast Vignette
When I woke up this morning, I saw myself alone on Torahiko's bed. The door was left open, and the smell of something cooking came from the other side. Fixing myself up, I followed the scent, leading me to the kitchen where I saw Tora, wearing an...
August 8: Sleepover
Rummaging inside each and every single dusty old box in the attic, I found an old photo album with my name on it. Judging by the scribble-like characters, it was most likely my handwriting from before I entered grade school. Nothing could be more...
August 8: Secret Guitar Lesson
There was still enough time so I went for a little stroll, eventually making my way into the forest out of a craving for natural surroundings. I wanted to savor every bit of nature that I could get, since things like these would be a rarity by the time...
August 8: Ghost Pictures - After
I arrived at the candy store and saw that Kounosuke, Shun-kun, and Tora were already there. Kounosuke took the photographs out of his bag, and while Shun-kun was excited to see them, Tora was trying his best to not be scared. That night, Kounosuke and...
Canines' Autumn Ch. 7: Two-Player
Sitting on the side of the ring, Kouya was watching Juuichi and Ten bow to each other in the center, the two finished with today's training. Juuichi waved at the wolf as he went first to the changing room. Ten on the other hand went and sat to Kouya's...
Canines' Autumn Ch. 6: Visitation
The morning sunlight went through the windows of Kouya's apartment that Saturday, brightening the whole place up. Inside, there were clothes scattered around the living room floor and old magazines stacked without order by the side of the couch. The...
Summer Holiday with Rai and Kuro
For a student, nothing could come close to that feeling of freedom from schoolwork during the summer break. Some would spend it being idle at their homes, others with relatives from faraway places. The more outgoing bunch would spend it roaming around...
Canines' Autumn Ch. 5: Shun's Day
I stood in front of our doorstep as the wind blew all around the streets. Brr! My scarf and jacket were already on, but the cold could still pass through. Guess it's just a few more months before winter would come, then Hiroyuki-san could play with me...
Canines' Autumn Ch. 4: Birthday
One late Saturday morning, Kouya and Shun were inside the Kazenari dojo watching Ten and Juuichi have a practice match. Seeing the bear perform an inner reap and the wolf countering with a shoulder throw, Shun marvelled at the two fighters and...
Canines' Autumn Ch. 2: Band Practice
Many days had passed since Kouya and Ten had that match in the Kazenari dojo, the two becoming acquainted with each other after that. Since then, the husky has been making regular visits to the place on his way to work, watching Ten and Juuichi have...