Chapter 22: The End of Summer Vacation 3
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There doesnt seem to be any major problems, but since you mentioned drinking a lot of water, Im concerned about edema. Lets admit you to the hospital for a day as we monitor your condition.
That was the doctors conclusion after looking over all the tests.
Midori replied from behind Miyuki.
Alright.
If you go to the admission-discharge office and fill out the consent form, we will guide you to your hospital room.
Thank you so much
Miyuki bowed slowly, and dragged her feet out of the doctors office.
Wateru, Kanna and Tetsuya were waiting for Miyuki outside.
Miyuki looked at them and asked Wateru.
Dad Wheres Matsuda-kun?
He didnt have a change of clothes or spare shoes, so he left to buy them.
Is that so? Did you give him some money?
When I tried to give it to him, he refused it quite adamantly.
You should have still given it to himmm Is he coming here after getting some clothes?
He didnt say anything about that? But we did tell him the name of the hospital, so probably.
Now that she was no longer panicked, she can clearly remember what happened at the beach.
Not only did she almost drown Matsuda-kun when he came to save her, she even tried to grab him when he was rescuing her from behind.
She got hit in the forehead twice He must have been angry.
But what was she supposed to do.
At that moment, Matsuda approaching her seemed like a relief pitcher with a zero defense rate. (TL Note: I have honestly no idea what this means, since I dont watch baseball lol. Sorry if it doesnt make sense.)
Even on the lifeguards boat, she needed something to grab on to, so she instinctively approached Matsuda and then threw up on him.
She was extremely sorry, embarrassed, and grateful.
What about your number? You told him right?
Wateru nodded.
I wrote it on a piece of paper.
Piece of paper?
Matsuda lost his phone. He said he probably dropped it in the ocean.
Miyuki tightly closed her eyes.
She already owed him her life and now even a phone
She had no right to see Matsuda.
Miyuki, what did the Doctor-nim say?
Tetsuya asked as he took a step towards her.
She looked at him with hazy eyes and replied.
There arent any problems But I have to stay here for a day as they monitor me
Thats a relief I was really worried.
Thanks Wait Tetsuya-kun, arent you spending the break with your family?
How can I relax when you are like this. My parents were worried too.
Ok Ill contact you later.
You dont have to, so just focus on getting better.
She lost all energy from her body, and couldnt find the strength to keep talking.
She must have expanded all of her energy struggling earlier.
Miyuki, thanked Tetsuya, then completed the admission procedure with her family and was assigned to a hospital room.
They said that not even family members are allowed in hospital rooms. Well wait in the lounge so let us know as soon as you need something. Alright?
Miyuki who finished a shower and changed into a hospital gown, told Midori she understood.
She followed the kind nurses lead and laid down on her bed, and took a look around.
Even though its a 4 person room, there wasnt anyone else there.
When she was left alone in a quiet place, many thoughts began swarming her.
Kanna told her. That Matsuda rescued her very quickly.
She said it looked like he ran as soon as she fell into the water
Does that mean he was looking at her the whole time?
Or was it a fate-like coincidence?
I want to ask him
Just like at the bookstore
No, the image of Matsuda looking even more desperate than at the bookstore flashed before her eyes.
When will Matsuda get here?
No way he lost the paper with the phone number right?
On top of that, since Matsuda was such an idiot he might have forgotten the name of the hospital.
Miyuki was staring at the ceiling filled with worry,
Buzz!
She looked at her phone when it began vibrating.
Upon seeing Waterus text, she suddenly stood up.
[Matsuda is here.]
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Thank you so much If it werent for you Miyuki would be
No, mother-in-law. Hearing the same thing tens of times is getting a little boring.
But that was just on the outside, she didnt say anything.
Meaning other than me making fun of her, she wasnt bothered by anything I did.
Saving you really did wonders.
I shouted hurrah on the inside, and pointed towards an empty corner.
Wait there. Dont go anywhere else.
Matsuda-kun, whatll you have?
Donkatsu.
You cant Eat the home cooking instead.
Why should I?
Since you always eat unhealthy foods At least eat healthy foods here.
After saying that, Miyuki herself pressed the button for the home-cooked meal and took a ticket.
And then she stood at the back of the line and gestured towards me.
It kind of feels like a wife worrying about her husbands body, am I wrong?
I stood behind Miyuki with a happy heart.
Obviously I didnt forget to complain on the outside.
After receiving the food, we sat down at the spot I pointed to before.
Miyuki didnt touch the side dishes, and just nibbled on the rice.
Looks like she is worrying about a lot of things. I ate a large scoop of rice and spoke.
What is it? You dont like the food?
Thats not it Matsuda-kun.
What.
Your phone Sorry I made you lose it
Your mom and dad said the same thing. I guess for you its the first and last time Ill say it, but dont worry about it. I was gonna get a new one anyways.
Also, thanks for saving me
Miyuki put her hands on her knees and greeted me.
I scoffed and pulled out my new phone.
Havent you already said that greeting already? Anyways, just put in your number.
Ah, ok
Miyuki carefully typed out her number on my phone and gave it back to me.
After I saved her number and resumed eating, she spoke feebly.
Matsuda-kun.
What now.
Is my forehead bruised?
Nope.
Look carefully. Im sure theres a bruise
Show me your forehead then.
She pushed her head forward, revealing her forehead to me.
It was not clearly visible as it was covered by her bangs.
You sly little Is she hoping that I move her hair?
Ill do as you want.
I naturally moved her hair with my hand, and stared at her forehead.
I shrugged my shoulders.
I dont see anything.
Is that so?
Its unfortunate isnt it? Since you could have sued me for assault but now you have no evidence?
Thats not funny.
Thats unfortunate.
Miyuki laughed weakly, then fiddled with her phone and sent me a picture.
It was none other than the one we took last time when we got food.
Where our heads were so close they almost touched.
I would like for you to save it.
Okay. Ill do it later.
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I was going to put my phone away and resume eating, when Miyuki kept staring at me, so I slightly furrowed my eyebrows.
Right now?
Yes now.
She wanted the very first picture on my new phone to be one of her and I.
So thats why shes making me do it now.
I did everything I could during the summer break, and finished this event too.
I earned quite a bit of things today.
And Miyuki was generously giving me gifts to me who had this kind of intention.
Not only did she allow me to touch the back of her head and forehead, which was completely different from her usual attitude, but she also showed an obsessive side by forcing me to take the first picture
In Miyukis mind, there was a balance scale with me and Tetsuya on either side.
I can almost see that its coming towards my side.
Wanting anything beyond this is just greed.
Miyuki showed enough of courage.
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(TL Note: Sorry will keep having these terrible release schedules until the end of April probably.)
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