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Then I slept and woke up several times.
Each time, Suzukita san brought me cooling sheets and ice packs, ventilated the room, and took care of me diligently.
“I have three younger brothers, so I’m pretty good at this kind of thing. Surprising, ain’t it?”
Suzukita san told me this when it was time for my second dose of medicine.
…I see, that’s why she seemed so experienced. It’s really rude of me to judge people by their appearance, but I guess I shouldn’t do that.
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When I woke up next, the view outside the curtain was dyed in the colors of night.
At the same time, I noticed that my headache had completely disappeared. My body still felt sluggish, but I no longer felt chilly. I checked the thermometer by my pillow…it read 36.4.
“…Good, at least the fever seems to have gone down.”
I should contact Suzukita san first.
I launched RING and sent her a message saying, “The fever has gone down, thank you.”
Speaking of Suzukita san…well, she must have already left by now. It was past 7 PM. There’s no way she’d still be at my place…
“—Ayatacchi, how’re you doin’ !?”
Bang ! ! The door burst open.
A blonde beauty in an apron—Suzukita san—stormed into my room.
“…Seriously. Suzukita san, you stayed this late?”
“Of course ! I couldn’t just leave Ayatacchi looking so miserable.”
She walked over to the bed and smiled brightly.
“But you seem to be okay now. That’s good, that’s good !”
“It’s all thanks to Suzukita san. Thank you so much.”
“Ehehe, don’t sweat it !”
Even though she said that, I couldn’t just brush off this favor with a single word.
Since she had done so much for me, I wanted to do something in return.
“Suzukita san. Could I do something to thank you for today? Well, it’ll be something I can do, but…”
“No, it’s okay. It’s a repayment for helping me with the Count’s goods, so there’s no need for thanks.”
“But I can’t rest easy. …Should I pay you?”
“No cash ! But well, if Ayatacchi says so…”
Suzukita san shifted her gaze slightly.
There, lying on the table, was my smartphone, which I had used to contact her earlier.
“Ayatacchi. You haven’t claimed your login bonus yet today, have you?”
“….Eh?”
“And also, we still haven’t gathered all the materials for the new character that came out the other day.”
Suzukita san smiled broadly.
Thanks to her care, my thoughts were crystal clear. So I understood exactly what Suzukita san was trying to say.
“…That’s typical of you, Suzukita san. Alright, I’ll help you.”
I couldn’t help but smile.
I picked up my smartphone and launched Anfil.
“But as you know, I’m still recovering from my illness. I don’t want to relapse by suddenly playing a game…”
“Don’t worry ! After I finish Ayatacchi’s daily tasks and collect materials for my place, I’ll go home quietly ! So, okay? Let’s just do a little bit, just a little !”
“Well, I already said I’d do it as a thank you. Alright, let’s do it.”
“Ehehe, yay ! Then, I’ll invite you as usual !”
Saying that, Suzukita san’s eyes sparkled.
If she’s this happy, I feel good too.
Of course, I don’t think this is enough to repay my debt to Suzukita san. But, well…for her sake, I’ll enjoy Anfil to the fullest.
(Come to think of it, it’s almost 8 PM…)
I had originally planned to go to Windyland with Sena and the others today.
Did they manage to enjoy themselves? Did I cause them any unnecessary trouble?
(What is Renka doing right now?)
No—what an idiot I am.
There’s no need to even think about it.
She’s enjoying the amusement park with her childhood friends, without me, whom she hates. There’s no other possibility.
Then why?
Why do I feel so—lonely?
(…I’m such a loser. I guess I still haven’t given up on Renka after all…)
I glance out the window through the curtain’s gap.
The moon in the night sky is obscured by gray clouds.
I hope it doesn’t rain—I silently pray.
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