519 Are there beautiful nurses that… (2/2)
”I can see that there are indeed such nurses upon seeing your expression. Have you tried their services out?” Something flashed in Chiaki's eyes as if she was seizing upon some truth.
”No such thing!”
If he really did do such a thing anyways, things would be terrible in all sorts of ways.
”Chiaki, rather than joking around, shouldn't you first be more concerned about how Seiji is doing?” Mika sighed.
”Just take a look at him and you'll understand that he's fine. He doesn't have a broken hand or foot, nor is he missing an eyeball or scarred anywhere visible. He's capable of sitting down here and chatting just fine, which means there's no need to worry at all.” Chiaki shrugged.
”Although that's true, I'd still prefer that you worry normally about me a little…” Seiji commented.
”My worrying only gets started at 9:00 in the morning.”
”Don't talk about your own emotions like they work at a nine-to-five job!”
”How troublesome. In that case, I'll withdraw ten thousand sakuras' worth of worrying just for you.”
”Don't talk about this like emotions are something that can be deposited! Besides, what's with the amount of worrying that you're allowing for me?”
”How about giving you twenty thousand sakuras worth of worrying instead, then?”
”The important part isn't about the monetary worth of worrying about someone else!”
Seiji smiled after this perfectly ordinary exchange of retorts between them.
He recalled back to when Chiaki received a phone call from her ex-girlfriend, Haruka Shimizu. Back at that time, Chiaki became a melancholic girl. This conversation was similar to the one from that time. Only, their roles were now reversed.
”Honestly, you've ruined the hospital atmosphere, Chiaki.”
”I feel like I've livened things up.”
”Hmph, you're quite proud of yourself.”
Seiji turned to look at the others.
”Brother…” Shika was looking at him.
”I'm really alright. I just need to rest here for a few days.” Seiji smiled gently.
”You're hospitalized and still insist on claiming to be alright?” Mika asked in disbelief.
”Although I'm hospitalized, I personally feel more like I'm taking a vacation.”
”Indeed, this place seems more like a five-star hotel room. It does look like a comfortable place to live in for a few days.” Kaede smiled. ”How about I come take care of you, Seiji…? I'd definitely do a better job than any nurse, including any special services you may need.”
The blonde teacher intentionally revealed a seductive expression for the latter half of her last sentence.
”Juumonji-sensei, please be more proper!” Mika commented forcefully.
”What does special services refer to?” Reo blinked curiously.
”Special services refers to additional services that can make a patient incredibly comfortable, such as—”
”Chiaki!”
Everyone soon became lively and noisy.
Seiji was quite happy with such a scene. It made him feel like the incident from last night was long past him.
This lively visit lasted for quite a while.
Some time later, everyone except Shika left.
Shika stayed behind in the hospital room that was now quiet again. The only sound was that of her peeling an apple.
Seiji watched his adopted younger sister and enjoyed the beautiful scene of her simply peeling an apple.
After peeling the apple, Shika then diced it into tiny pieces, skewered one piece, and brought it to his mouth.
Seiji opened his mouth and ate the apple piece. Nice, it was pretty sweet.
Something flashed in Shika's eyes upon seeing her adopted older brother's look of satisfaction. She continued feeding him the apple.
Seiji became drowsy after he finished the entire apple.
He told Shika that he was going to go back to sleep and pushed a button that lowered his hospital bed back to horizontal position.
Shika sat there quietly and observed him going to sleep.
After Seiji's breathing became steady and it was obvious that he had fallen asleep, she slowly reached out her hand and gently caressed his handsome face.
At this moment, if only someone was here to see her expression, they would surely be left with a deep impression. It was a pity that nobody could see it.
A moment later, Shika retracted her hand. Instead, she slowly edged her face towards Seiji's…
Outside the window, the snow was finally stopping after having fallen for an entire night.
The snow was soundless. It seemed as gentle as a lover's gaze.
Winter hadn't ended, and spring was still yet to make an appearance. However, this room… suddenly felt rather spring-like.
Seiji slept peacefully and had a dream.