519 Are there beautiful nurses that… (1/2)
After resting for a while, Seiji called Shika to tell her that he was alright.
Shika wanted to immediately come visit him upon learning that he was in the hospital.
Seiji managed to somehow convince her to wait until tomorrow before coming over.
He then called Mika and told her as well about him being in the hospital.
Then, he went to go find Natsuya and informed her about Shinobu's return.
The student council president was quite happy to learn about the weak demon still being alive.
”Shinobu Miaki's body belongs to us now. However, the Mitarai Family is requesting it to be returned so that they can investigate the human puppet's body and determine the reason for Akatsuki Mitarai's death.” Natsuya paused for a moment. ”I might be unable to refuse them in the end… I'll send someone to oversee the entire process of their investigation so that they can't destroy or entrap anything.”
”How's the human puppet's body's current condition?”
”After you exorcised the demon, we returned to reality with the human puppet simply collapsed on the ground. It didn't seem to be particularly damaged.”
”Will Akatsuki Mitarai's death create a lot of trouble for you?” Seiji looked at her.
”I'm sure there will be some trouble. After all, he was a talent viewed as highly important by his family. Yet he was devoured by his own human puppet Spirit-branded Retainer, not slain by any of us, so… there shouldn't be any huge trouble.”
”That's good, then.”
Several seconds of silence fell between them.
”Seiji…”
”Natsuya…”
They spoke up simultaneously, causing both to pause.
”You first.”
”You first.”
Once again, they spoke in unison.
They exchanged glances and both chuckled.
”It's our victory.”
For the third time, they spoke identical content simultaneously.
They won… the duel was their victory!
Although the conclusion was somewhat of a surprise, with Akatsuki basically causing his own death with his actions, a win was a win.
They wanted to enjoy the joyous feeling of victory.
”I'd like to ask you what you would like as your payment for assisting me this time.” Something flashed in Natsuya's eyes. ”This is in addition to the human puppet's body that I promised you.”
”I don't have anything I want… for the time being.”
”The time being?”
”I might want something later in the future.” Seiji thought of what he still wanted to do—duel against his sister, Yui Harua.
Natsuya thought of something when she saw his serious expression. Her heart started beating at a rapider pace.
'The only thing I want is you…' What should she do if he told her such a thing?
The student council president's face instantly started flushing red.
'No, no, no, I have to stop this!'
Natsuya forcefully stopped her imagination from going wild. She averted her gaze in an effort to conceal her embarrassment.
”It's snowing.” Seiji suddenly noticed the weather outside.
Specks of white snow were falling outside the window. Soon, the snowfall grew larger and larger, leaving everything covered in a white dust.
”That's quite a lot of snow.”
Seiji recalled the emotions he experienced while exorcising the demon… giving his expression a tinge of sadness.
”That bastard got what he deserved. I hope that his victims can all rest in peace.”
Natsuya paused in surprise for a moment upon hearing this sudden change in topic before a sad expression appeared on her face as well.
”I hope so.”
The two of them quietly watched the snow together.
The faint sound of wind and snow outside sounded like crying.
The next morning, Shika, Reo, Mika, Chiaki, and Kaede, five beauties of varying ages, all came to visit him together at the hospital.
”Ha, I knew that you would never die until I get to defeat you!”
”Why are you saying something that sounds like you're my mortal enemy?”
”Because I just wanted to try saying such a line.” Chiaki chuckled as she glanced all around Seiji's hospital room. ”This is such a luxurious room. You're really getting the VIP treatment here. Are there beautiful nurses that even provide special services?”
Seiji was rendered speechless.