After I Saved Kirigiri San, a Cool, Sharp-tongued Gyaru, From a Pick-up, She Started Coming Into My House the Next Day
“Oh, Kinoshita kun? Hello. What can I do for you today?”
After twenty minutes of running. When I rushed into the hospital room, I found Mikasan sitting up.
Her voice was calm, but she seemed surprised by the sudden arrival.
“It’s still lunchtime, did something happen at school?”
I catch my breath and organize what I have to say.
“I came here today to talk to Mika san. I’ve actually snuck out of school.”
“Eh? You snuck out? Why on earth?”
Mika san muttered anxiously.
Seeing her, I wondered whether I should honestly tell her that Misuzu was in danger.
I felt guilty for not fulfilling my promise, and I was afraid that I might put a burden on Mika san.
“Ufufu, for now, just sit down, drink some water, and calm down. Kinoshita kun, you’ve been looking pale since a while ago.”
In a gentle tone, Mika san encouraged me to sit on the chair and handed me a glass of water.
I felt warmth in my chest at the touch of her kindness.
“T-thank you very much. I’m sorry for all the trouble I’ve caused you.”
“It’s okay. You came here today to talk, right? Please take your time.”
Maybe Mika san knew what I was going to say. I could sense such an atmosphere.
After taking a sip of water and a deep breath, I told Mika san what had happened to me and Misuzu.
“I see……so that happened.”
“I’m sorry ! I’m just so pathetic…..if I had been strong, this wouldn’t have happened.”
I bowed my head in front of Mika san.
She trusted me, but my feelings of inadequacy for not responding to her trust were clamping down on my heart.
I wanted to be punched in the face. I couldn’t save her precious daughter. There was no way she could ever forgive me.
“Kinoshita kun, look at me. You’re ruining your handsome face.”
But contrary to my expectations, Mika san muttered in a gentle tone and touched my cheek like she was cupping it.
“B-but…..”
When I looked up, Mika san had a calm, warm, and soft expression on her face.
I wondered if she understood the situation. I felt a little uneasy.
“I know you’ve been through a lot. Don’t worry. ……I wouldn’t even know about Misuzu’s situation now if it weren’t for you. So thank you for coming to tell me.”
Mika san said with a smile.
“And by the way, she’s as stubborn as ever. She could have told me a little bit about it ! I wonder if it’s because she’s my child.”
“Eh…..so….um….”
Mika snorts playfully, seeming a little angry at her daughter’s selfish behavior.
All I could do was look at her in bewilderment.
“It’s not Kinoshita kun’s fault. It was something that had to happen. So you don’t have to take the blame.”
“But…..what about the money…..if I were to save Misuzu, Mika san will…..”
If I save Misuzu, Mika san will be burdened with hospital expenses, living expenses, etc. This is a matter for the Kirigiri family.
I must not act rashly. I had to be very careful.
Then Mika san put on a confident expression.
“Despite the way I look, I have some savings. As a matter of fact, before I was hospitalized, Misuzu and I were planning to leave home together. That’s why I had been saving money. Well, it was only a few amounts. Still, I have enough to pay back all the hospital expenses. Of course, that person doesn’t know about it, so I’m fine.”
Mika san told me the truth without hesitation.
Hearing that, a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Now I no longer had to think about money.
“I see….I’m glad to hear that.”
Mika san gently put her hand on my shoulder.
“I’ve been in the hospital for three years, and I plan to work myself to death when I get out ! There’s no need to worry !”
Mika san forced her thin, white arms out and struck a gut-punch.
Seeing that I was depressed, Mika san must have been trying to cheer me up a little.
I smiled at her and then changed my mind.
“This may be an impolite request, but please give me another chance to help Misuzu san ! So, um…..could you please tell me where Misuzu san is?”
I appealed to Mika san with a serious look in my eyes.
I could not pretend that the fact that I could not save Misuzu once did not exist. So I bowed my head to show my sincerity once again.
I must save Misuzu at any cost.
After this is over, I have to tell Misuzu something—.
“Ufufu, it feels like you’re asking me for marriage approval, it makes me so excited.”
“Eh !?”
Mika san is embarrassed with her cheeks flushed red.
Her daughter is in a pinch…..but this person is not anxious. I feel out of sync with this person. Well, that’s what I like about her.
“Of course. Can I count on you again?”
Then Mika san told me where Misuzu and Fumio were. I wrote it down on my phone.
“Please save Misuzu.”
“Yes ! I will save her for sure !
I answered strongly and left the hospital in a hurry.
Next time, I will hold Misuzu’s hand properly. I will never let go of her hand this time—-I vowed to myself.
Maigetsu