Chapter 105 Volleyball 65
When Kurikawa Sana rushed downstairs to the hotel, she saw Sakuhaya Seiomi standing under a street light not far away.
Hearing her footsteps, the black-haired boy turned his head and cast a look at her with eyes darker than the Tokyo night.
Sakuhaya Seiomi was dressed in casual clothes today, his tall figure casting a slender shadow under the streetlight. Combined with his characteristic seaweed-like curly black hair and handsome, sharp features, he inexplicably exuded the aura of an idol drama pictorial.
Kurikawa Sana was stunned for a moment.
So handsome... But why isn't Sakuhaya-kun wearing a mask today?
system:【……】
Her strange focus.
However, it is quite powerful for a person who never takes off his mask to take off his exclusive skin for another person.
Unlike the relaxed feeling of the system, Kurikawa Sana was in a state of tension as if she was about to be judged. She trotted all the way to him, bowed to him solemnly with a look of shame on her face, and said, "I'm sorry, Sakusaya-kun!"
"I'm so sorry for doing that to you! Please forgive me—I'd do anything!"
Sakuzao Holy Minister: "..."
...willing to do anything?
Does she know what she's talking about?
What should she do if she meets someone with ulterior motives who asks her to promise something unspeakable?
Sakuhaya Seiomi pursed his lips, his jawline tense.
Be thankful that you met him.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, Sakuhaya Seiomi found that his question turned into: "Really? Are you willing to do anything? For example?"
The black-haired girl looked at him seriously, "As long as it's something I can do, anything is fine!"
“………”
What if it’s a relationship?
When this thought flashed through his mind, Sakuhaya Seiomi himself was stunned for a moment. But soon, the rational and steady side of his character regained the upper hand.
...Forget it, he could imagine her reaction.
She would definitely freeze in shock, stammer, then blush as if she was about to explode, and become so nervous that it would be worrying to look at.
In the end, he was definitely the one who spoke first and took back his previous words, not wanting to see her nervous and embarrassed.
He is always the first to bow his head.
Just like every Line chat dialog box with her, almost every time he took the initiative to initiate it after he could no longer bear it and surrendered first.
After noticing this, Sakuhaya Seiomi said expressionlessly, "You can do anything, right?"
"Then explain to me why you kissed me yesterday."
Kurikawa Sana: "!!!"
Here it comes, as expected, this death issue TVT
The black-haired girl's face flushed red, and then she became visibly nervous, her speech becoming incoherent. "I'm sorry, Sakuhaya-kun, I'm really confused... I can't remember anything at all, I have no memory at all..."
Sakuhaya Seiomi pursed his lips, and the muscles in his arms under his private clothes tensed.
...He knew it would be like this, knew it would be this answer.
Even though I knew this would happen, I still felt inexplicably depressed.
But compared to the loss, there was another question that concerned Sakuhaya Seiomi more - the name she called out when she hugged him at that time, "Midorima", who was it?
Sakuhaya Seiomi clenched his fists, words were on the tip of his tongue, but his strong pride prevented him from saying them.
...What's the point of asking? It seems like he lost to that guy named Midorima whom he had never met.
Moreover, ever since he'd known her, Sakuhaya Seiomi had never heard of anyone with the surname Midorima around her, let alone seeing her in person. This meant that, whether it was her own will or due to external influence, the man called Midorima was no longer with her.
If that guy was still around, there was no way he wouldn't be by her side... No one would be willing to leave her.
So what if she called out to him in her dreams? The person who could stand by her side now was him, Sakuhaya Seiomi, not some Green Room, Yellow Room, or Red Room.
As if suddenly enlightened, Sakuhaya Seiomi felt the tightness in his chest finally recede a little, and finally spoke in a hoarse voice: "Anyway, don't get sick with a fever again."
As soon as he said this, he seemed to realize how unreasonable his words were. People can't control their own bodies from getting sick. He changed his words and said, "...If you really have a high fever, don't let the opposite sex take care of you overnight."
Kurikawa Sana fell into deep thought and immediately recalled what the system had just said. The same thing happened the last time Midorima took care of her when she had a fever. The system said that she also kissed Midorima's face when she was in a daze with a high fever last time.
So this is why Midorima and Sakuhaya both gained so much favorability after the high fever:D
After thinking about it, Kurikawa Sana nodded: "I understand, Sakusaya-kun."
If you want to increase the favorability of your target, just kiss him/her next time and he/she won’t be so enthusiastic.
Having a high fever is uncomfortable, and it also reduces your health, Kurikawa Sana thought.
system:【………】
If Sakuhaya Seiomi knew her conclusion, he would probably be furious.
"So, Sakuhaya-kun is still mad at me?"
The black-haired girl gently grasped the other's clothes, her beautiful blue eyes like gems were filled with moisture, and a hint of pity was faintly revealed.
Sakuhaya Seiomi's breathing hitched.
"I really didn't mean it, wuwu..." Kurikawa Sana added aggrievedly.
...Really.
He hoped she did it on purpose.
Grasping her wrist with his backhand, Sakuhaya Seiomi said in his coldest voice, "Promise me to do one more thing, and this matter will be over."
When she heard that there was no risk of losing favorability, Kurikawa Sana's eyes lit up, "What is it?"
"Let me take you to get your flu shot."
“……?!”
This extremely broad and jumpy topic made Kurikawa Sana confused and bewildered.
Sakuhaya Seiomi: "Your agent told me that you caught a cold and developed a high fever after sweating from intense exercise and not keeping warm. A flu shot could effectively reduce the risk of a fever."
Of course, it also effectively reduced the chances of her kissing other people while dazed after having a high fever, Sakuhaya Seiomi thought expressionlessly.
Kurikawa Sana: "!!!"
"I see... That makes sense, but it's so late now, are there any hospitals that can give flu shots? But if it were tomorrow, Ms. Sato would have picked me up early to go to work..."
Sakuhaya Seiomi: "The private hospital run by my father's friend is still in business. We can go there."
So, why didn't they leave him even a little time? Sakuhaya Seiomi lowered his eyes, his eyebrows furrowed to hide the complex emotions in his eyes.
He learned from the hospital nurses' station that she had been discharged in the afternoon, but he never received even a single message from her.
To whom did she leave this precious time?
…
But Sakuhaya Seiomi, who originally still had some emotions, had already forgotten the unexpected incident of the previous second when he accompanied her to get the injection.
Although it was just an ordinary flu vaccine with a very small needle, for some reason, Kurikawa Sana seemed to be very afraid of the injection. Her whole body was stiff and her blue eyes dimmed.
Sakuhaya Seiomi was stunned for a moment.
The awkward feeling that had been there just a moment before suddenly receded, replaced by obvious worry.
"What’s wrong with you?"
“……!”
Kurikawa Sana's face turned pale, and she didn't dare to say it because the sight of the needle reminded her of the dark days when she was receiving treatment alone in the real world.
This time, she was in a coma during her hospitalization for a fever, so she didn't see the injection with her own eyes, and she was fine when she woke up. So now, when she sees the cold, flashing needle, she still shivers uncontrollably.
Since entering the worlds of basketball and volleyball, it's been ages since I've seen medical equipment, or had even a single injection. It's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it's harder to go from luxury to frugality. I've lived in comfort for so long that I'm now terrified.
It was just a flu shot, but Kurikawa Sana felt her reaction was over the top. But she knew her fear wasn't so much the shot itself, but rather the fear of failing and dying, or the fear of returning to the real world and continuing to endure the darkness and pain.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath and encouraged herself in her heart——
Sana, be strong... It's just one shot! You've gotten through so many shots before, haven't you?
Hasn't it always been like this?
"I, I'm fine..." Kurikawa Sana forced a smile, "It will be over soon..."
Sakuhaya Seiomi's dark pupils shrank, and his heart suddenly felt a tight and sour feeling.
...Really.
She is so beautiful, but this smile is worse than crying.
And the guy who caused her to show such a forced expression was none other than himself.
"If you don't want to fight, then don't fight."
“…Huh?!”
Under the girl's surprised gaze, Sakusaya Seiomi grabbed Kurikawa Sana's hand, turned and left, leaving only one sentence to the doctor, "Sorry, Uncle Fukazawa, I won't get the vaccine."
The director of Fukazawa Hospital: “???”
Who among his family members would understand? His private hospital had already closed after business hours, but his best friend's son called him back to open the hospital just to give his friend a flu vaccine.
Dean Fukazawa was originally surprised that his good friend Sakuhaya's son, Seichen, who was very outstanding but cold in character, would actually call him to ask for help. He felt like he was the doctor in the novel who rushed to the young master's house in the middle of the night to treat the heroine.
But the moment he saw the black-haired girl's appearance, Dean Fukazawa instantly understood.
This girl is so beautiful. No wonder Shengchen is so nervous that he, the dean, has to give her the flu vaccine himself.
But she might be a little too delicate, she is so afraid of a flu vaccine. But since she is so beautiful, it is understandable that she is a little delicate.
Looking at the back of Sakuhaya Seiomi as he walked away with the girl, Dean Fukazawa fell silent, holding the vaccine he had just opened.
Oh, it’s great to be young and full of energy.
…
At the hospital entrance.
Kurikawa Sana was dragged out by him and asked in surprise, "Why, why don't you fight anymore?"
Sakuhaya Seiomi paused. "Aren't you very scared? Are you afraid of pain or needle sickness? If so, if you think about it carefully, there's no need to take this hit."
If she had the flu, she could have taken effective medicine within 24 hours. Even if she did have a fever, and even if someone else could take care of her... then let them take care of her, as long as she got better.
Because of that little bit of potential "danger", she actually showed such fear and pain...
Sakuhaya Seiomi clenched his fists.
"...I was too self-righteous and had to make you suffer this. I'm sorry."
Kurikawa Sana was stunned.
It was hard to imagine that Sakusaya-kun would actually say sorry... and he said sorry when she didn't think he had done anything wrong.
Just because she looked afraid of the shot, he dragged her out and threw away the vaccine he had paid for.
All the fear faded away, and Kurikawa Sana felt that her heart had softened in an instant.
"Thank you, Sakuhaya-kun." She said softly, "I... am really afraid of injections. If it's not necessary, I don't want to be pricked by a needle again in my life."
But for him, did she still agree just now? Sakuhaya Seiomi was stunned.
"……I see."
Sakuhaya Seiomi involuntarily tightened his grip a little, looked out at the deep night after running out, and asked, "...Then, shall I take you back to the hotel to rest?"
"No."
She changed her mind.
Kurikawa Sana shook her head and looked up into his dark eyes, "I want to stay with Sakuhaya-kun for a while longer."
“……!”
Everything around seemed to be silent in an instant. Only her voice remained in my mind, and I could only see her.
"……good."
Sakuhaya Seiomi heard his own hoarse voice.
…
*
In the end, the two decided to fulfill their unfinished promise and go see the kitten Koto that they rescued together.
Before going to see Koto, Kurikawa Sana went back to the hotel and brought down a large bag of super expensive cat food, cat litter, canned cat food, nutritional supplements and toys, all of which she had ordered in advance from the pet store and had delivered to the hotel.
Sakuhaya Seiomi took it with some surprise. On the one hand, he was surprised that she cared about Koto. On the other hand, he found that the brands of cat food and cat litter were quite familiar. They were the brands he was using for Koto now.
"Huh? Why did I choose this brand?" Kurikawa Sana replied with a smile: "Because I saw this brand of cat food in the corner of the photo sent by Sakuhaya-kun, so I bought it specially~ in case Koto-chan is uncomfortable if I change it."
...It turns out that the observation is so meticulous.
In fact, she did care about him and Koto.
His thoughts returned to his mind. When he returned to the door of his house, carrying large and small bags of cat litter and cat food, Sakuhaya Seiomi opened the electronic door lock of his house and spoke.
"If you don't mind, you can come in and see Koto. I'm afraid he'll have a stress reaction if I bring him outside."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "My parents and my brothers and sisters are traveling abroad. There's no one at home except me and Koto."
Kurikawa Sana: "???"
Why does this sentence sound so familiar? If she remembered correctly, Midorima had said the same thing the last time she went to Midorima's house. What a coincidence.
"Then didn't Sakuhaya-kun go traveling with us? It's summer vacation now."
Sakuzao Holy Minister: "..."
We were supposed to go together.
But in order to wait for an appointment with someone, he gave up his family trip during the summer vacation and chose to stay in China. Now that person asked him curiously why he didn't go on a trip with his family.
"I didn't go because I had training at a summer camp." Sakuhaya Seiomi said calmly.
"I see. Then I'll come in."
As soon as Kurikawa Sana entered the door and changed her shoes, she heard a "meow", which was cute and lovely.
Along with the sound, a small black cat appeared and clung to her ankle. The kitten was completely black, with soft, shiny fur, and extremely beautiful. It was completely different from the cat that had been dying in the grass in the park.
The little black cat's soft tail was curled around her calf, and its face and chin were rubbing against her, showing great affection.
Kurikawa Sana: "!!!"
Too! Cute! Right! ! !
"Finally I see you, Koto-chan!!" Kurikawa Sana picked it up and hugged it, "So cute..."
"Meow--" The little black cat rubbed against the soft place in her arms, making a "meow meow" sound of enjoyment.
Sakuzao Holy Minister: "..."
...Should we say this kid is worthy of being called a little male cat?
I'll have it sterilized tomorrow. It can prolong its life and is good for its health, Sakuhaya Seiomi thought expressionlessly.
"Koto-chan has the same black curly hair as Sakuhaya-kun!" Kurikawa Sana held up the little black cat in amazement, "She's just like the kitten version of Sakuhaya-kun!"
“………”
Sakuhaya Seiomi was silent.
If you put it that way, they really do look alike.
Forget it, I won’t sterilize it.
"Sakuhaya-kun, you really take good care of Koto-chan..." Kurikawa Sana's eyes were sore when she recalled seeing Koto in the park, skinny and on the verge of death.
"Well, it's very well behaved and is working hard to recover." Sakuhaya Seiomi's eyes softened. He reached out and gently scratched its chin.
Kurikawa Sana looked at him quietly for a while.
This boy in front of me, with a cold exterior but a warm heart, would meticulously care for the stray kittens he rescued and adopted, would take her to get a flu shot late at night, and would immediately stop when he noticed her fear...
"Sakuhaya-kun, you're actually very gentle," she couldn't help but say.
Sakuhaya Seiomi was slightly stunned.
As if he wasn't used to being praised so directly, the boy turned his head slightly embarrassed, raised his hand and coughed softly, "...Please sit down for a moment. I'll get you some water."
"Uh-huh!"
When he came out after filling the water, the scene that Sakuhaya Seiomi saw was a scene that he could still remember clearly and touched his heart for a long time.
In his living room, a black-haired girl was playing with a black cat using a cat teaser, a bright smile on her beautiful face. The black cat also looked particularly cheerful and lively, preferring to cuddle with Kurikawa Sana rather than the cat teaser.
The warm and bright light falls on the person and the cat. The girl's laughter and the kitten's cute cry echo in the living room. Everything is so beautiful.
——"I want to stay with Sakuhaya-kun for a while longer."
Her words just now appeared in Sakuhaya Seiomi's mind again.
He gently put down the cup of water without disturbing the other person until Koto got tired of playing and jumped into her arms.
Kurikawa Sana seemed a little flattered. Looking at the little black cat sleeping in her arms, curled up quietly, she didn't dare to move at all for fear of waking it up.
"Koto fell asleep..."
Sakuhaya Seiomi said, "Hmm," and said, "You can put it back in the cat bed."
Kurikawa Sana shook her head, "No, it's so cute, I can't bear to let it go."
If I don’t hold Koto for a while now, I don’t know if I will have the chance to hold her again in the future. She lowered her head in frustration.
"Are you going to hold it like this all night? It's a very sleepy dog. Won't it affect your filming tomorrow morning?"
"No, no, I'll ask Ms. Sato to pick me up here tomorrow morning."
After saying this, seeing the somewhat surprised look on Sakuhaya Seiomi's face, Kurikawa Sana was also stunned for a moment, then she realized that she might be too familiar. "Ah, sorry! I actually said that I would stay here all night. I think I was a bit too presumptuous——"
Before she could finish her words, she heard Sakuhaya Seiomi interrupt her: "No."
"It's okay to stay here for one night."
[Sakuzao Holy Minister, favorability +3. 】
The boy's dark pupils were so deep that they seemed to be able to suck people in.
Kurikawa Sana suddenly felt her cheeks getting hot, "...Okay."
The atmosphere became quiet.
Kurikawa Sana didn't have the heart to speak and wake the kitten, and Sakuhaya Seiomi wasn't a talkative person either.
The two people and the cat lived quietly in the same room, and they all felt safe and happy.
…
The clock was ticking and I had no idea how much time had passed.
It was so long that Sakuhaya Seiomi discovered that Kurikawa Sana was sleeping quietly like the cat in her arms.
When the girl was swaying with sleepiness, Sakuhaya Seiomi stepped forward and gently placed her head on his shoulder until he heard her long breathing.
——She fell asleep.
The girl's sleeping face is soft and beautiful, and the little black cat in her arms is also quiet and cute. When the girl and the cat lean over together, she inexplicably feels like she owns the whole world.
Sakuhaya Seiomi lowered his eyes and looked at her, his thoughts full of complex emotions.
She will leave early tomorrow morning.
...I don’t know when I will see her next time.
I don’t know how long it took.
Sakuhaya Seiomi slowly lowered his head and gently placed a kiss on the black-haired girl's forehead.
Just like she did to him in the hospital.
"Meow……"
Noticing his master's actions, Koto in the girl's arms slowly opened his eyes and watched his master's kiss fall on the girl's brow.
Sakuhaya Seiomi raised his hand and made a "hush" gesture to the little black cat.
——Don’t wake her up.
Koto read this meaning from the master's eyes.
The little black cat shrank quietly, and stretched its tail in front of it to cover its eyes.
Before the tail completely covered his eyes, Koto saw that his master's kiss seemed to fall a little lower.
The night in Tokyo is deep, hiding the boy's secret thoughts in the deep darkness, forbearing and restrained.
Time passed slowly until dawn.
A new day is coming, and also a day of separation.
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