226 Maturity (1/2)
Seiji headed to the hospital that Natsuya was staying for a checkup. He didn’t go into the details about his injury.
The president didn’t ask him for details, either. She informed him that he had been registered on the ”VIP special guest” list for this hospital. As long as he came to this hospital or called them, he would be able to receive the best available service, which even included magical-related treatment, without her having to arrange it.
Seiji was very thankful for all this. He didn’t know what would happen in the future. Having a good medical facility as a safeguard was always reassuring.
And his injuries today were on the light side, just as he assumed. He was fine after some basic treatment.
Seiji and Shika took a taxi home.
”Shika-chan, about secretly following me… although I still think it isn’t a good thing… this time, thank you for protecting me.”
After consideration, Seiji decided to express his gratitude.
His adopted younger sister secretly followed him and ambushed Iroha. Even though there were some problems with her actions, what she did was for his sake, so he was quite grateful.
”Brother Seiji…”
”Rather than worrying about myself, I’m more concerned that something will happen to you, so please try not to do dangerous things on your own, alright?”
Shika looked at her adopted brother’s smiling face and nodded.
And so, this night came to a conclusion.
On the next, brand-new day, during the morning.
Seiji exited his apartment and walked to the Uehara residence.
When he knocked on the door, Mika greeted him!
”Good morning…”
”Good morning…”
The two of them exchanged glances.
Then, Seiji smiled.
”Let’s go,” he said.
”Okay.”
Mika didn’t smile as she averted her gaze, but she also nodded.
She hadn't recovered completely yet, but she was definitely feeling better.
‘This must be thanks to Juumonji-sensei.’ Just as Seiji was thinking this, the blonde teacher walked downstairs.
”Good morning, Haruta-kun.”
”Good morning… eh?”
Seiji realized that she'd addressed him by his real name rather than his alias.
Kaede smiled. ”Yesterday, I chatted with Uehara-san about many things, including Haruta-kun.”
”Oh… I see.” Seiji blinked in understanding as he glanced at Mika.
She had a calm expression.
The three of them started walking to school together.
Seiji was curious as to what they chatted about yesterday night, but it would be imprudent to pry.
Kaede acted just like normal. She started a conversation with the school festival as the topic, although she only talked to Mika.
Mika answered her normally.
The two of them acted just like an ordinary student and teacher who had a good relationship.
Seiji was left out of it.
He didn’t believe that he was the center of the world or anything like that, but… this still seemed rather odd to him.
He had no clue what happened last night or what they'd talked about.
It was slightly uncomfortable for him.
However, Mika had indeed gotten better, and this was thanks to Kaede. Seiji decided to believe in that Kaede could help Mika recover fully from whatever was on her mind.
After a few minutes, the three of them arrived at school.
After separating from Kaede, Seiji and Mika headed for their classroom.
On their way, they met Chiaki.
”Good morning, you two.” The tomboy smiled just like usual.
”Good morning.”