In this story, set shortly after the events of the anime, the English dub’s soft and earnest tone guides our look into Adachi’s swirling thoughts as she tries to bridge the gap between "friend" and "something more." The Space Between Us
Adachi looked at her hands. She wanted to say that the gym felt too big when they weren’t together. She wanted to say that the word ‘friend’ felt like a shoe that was two sizes too small—pinching and uncomfortable. Adachi to Shimamura (Dub)
“I’m not weird,” Adachi muttered, though she knew it was a lie. She was a disaster. She was a girl who spent her weekends memorizing the way Shimamura’s hair caught the afternoon light. In this story, set shortly after the events
Adachi jumped, her face heating up instantly. “I—I wasn’t! I was just… looking at the rafters. They’re very… structural.” “I’m not weird,” Adachi muttered, though she knew
The gym loft was freezing, but Adachi didn’t mind. She liked the way the cold made her huddle closer to her knees, creating a small, safe world that only had room for one other person.