In this crossover anime, I've been bound to two systems.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Ten p.m.

Hospital ward.

The Isshiki couple and Isshiki Iroha, who insisted on staying, were persuaded to go back by Suzumiya Chisato.

There's no point in having the whole family stay here; let them go home and rest, and come back tomorrow to cover their shift.

He will stay alone tonight, and that will be enough for his beloved wife who just had a miscarriage.

"They've already left, haven't they?"

"kindness."

Suzumiya Chisato turned her gaze away from the window; the familiar car had already driven away from the hospital gate from the parking lot.

But just to be on the safe side, he locked the door to the private room before sitting down by the bed.

How did I do today?

Midori threw off the covers and crawled on her hands and knees, beaming as she approached Suzumiya Senri, looking like a puppy begging for food. There was not a trace of the extreme weakness she had shown that afternoon.

As she wished, Suzumiya Chisato extended her finger, parted her lips, and felt the softness of her tongue.

"The performance was very good. Was the blood actually strapped to the thighs beforehand?"

"Yeah, when I fell down the stairs, I put my legs together and strained, and it burst open. It was sticky and uncomfortable on my body."

"Were you really anesthetized when you went to the emergency room?"

"No, I just stayed inside to change into a hospital gown, wiped myself clean, and dozed off for a while."

"What about the medicine you took this afternoon?"

"Just vitamin pills."

"Hehe, it's all thanks to that money-grubbing doctor."

"It's because you have the ability, Qianli."

"Keep going in the same way as today. I've already taught you how to do it before."

"kindness."

The North American nods.

After that, things were much simpler for her. She no longer had to wear padding on her stomach every day like a pregnant woman, which was tiring and stuffy.

“...I want a reward.”

Midori pulled Suzumiya Chisato's hand and placed it on her fair thigh, her eyes filled with seductive allure.

Suzumiya Chisato pinched her cheek, smiling wickedly.

"Now is not the time."

"But I want it now."

"I will give it to you when you are 'recovered' and discharged from the hospital."

…………

Chapter 139 The Prelude to Shattering

[Your and Mid-American performances were superb, resulting in a flawless play.]

[The Isshiki couple and Isshiki Iroha begin to feel intense guilt towards you and towards Central America Rei; feelings of unease, regret, and a desire to make amends surround them.]

But you know very well that this is far from enough; it's still far from what you expected.

A healthy adult's mind isn't so fragile that it would break down simply because of one incident.

What you need is a mountain of guilt, pressing down on Iroha so hard she can't breathe, can't think straight, and will be subtly guided by the information you inadvertently reveal, leading her to think about the things you desire.

[After two weeks in the hospital, Zhong Meili was discharged. Before leaving, you specifically sought out the doctor you had bribed and asked him a question.]

The doctor looked surprised after hearing your question, but still answered you. He told you that a cut on the inside of the wrist is a good method. It involves a lot of bleeding, which looks intimidating, but aside from pain and a scar, there won't be any long-term effects because the blood will clot on its own as it flows.

Finally, from a doctor's perspective, he advised that for safety reasons, one should not make such a deep incision, and that the knife should be sterilized.

Chisato Suzumiya: "?!!"

Me in The Sims! Asking such a dangerous question! Who do you want me to do what?!

You listened to the doctor's answer, nodded in satisfaction, and handed him the thick envelope from your pocket.

After returning home with your beloved wife, you realize it's time to take the next step.

You chose a beautiful, sunny day and took your beloved wife to visit your bedridden stepmother. The Isshiki couple, feeling guilty, and Isshiki Iroha naturally followed behind.

Inside the sanatorium, the stepmother, no longer wanting to be "cared for" by you and only wanting a quick and easy release, is putting on a show, just as you had instructed.

[She smiled, initially appearing very happy that you had come to see her. Then, as if oblivious to the gloomy expressions on your faces, she took Zhong Meili's hand and complained, "Why did you take so long to come see me this time? Do you look down on this old woman?"]

Seeing that everyone was a little reserved, she quickly laughed and said that what she had just said was all a joke. She then changed the subject and asked about Zhong Meili's recent situation and whether they had chosen a name for the baby in her belly.

[To her mother-in-law's words, Zhong Meili forced a smile but couldn't answer her question directly.]

[Taking a deep breath, Mrs. Isshiki steeled herself and prepared to pull Isshiki Iroha forward to apologize and tell the truth, but you stopped them by reaching out. You dismissed Nakano Rei and sat down by the hospital bed.]

You stated the fact of the miscarriage in as gentle a tone as possible, but you didn't say that the miscarriage was caused by Iroha Isshiki; instead, you simply explained it by saying that your beloved wife had accidentally fallen.

After hearing these words, your stepmother leaned against the headboard, staring blankly for a long time. She called for Midi Meili, who took her hand and comforted her for a long time.

After that, she asked everyone else to leave, leaving only you to speak.

The others stood in the hallway outside the door, having witnessed the stepmother's earlier display of dejection. They all fell silent, exchanging glances.

About ten minutes later, your loud voice rang out from the ward, "No! I absolutely disagree!" and was clearly heard by everyone.

Fearing something was wrong, they hurriedly pushed open the door and came in.

[In the treatment room, you were no longer the gentle person you once were; instead, you stood by the bedside, looking extremely excited.]

[Iroha Isshiki and Nakano Rei rushed over and took your arms, while Mrs. Isshiki sat by the bedside, asking with concern what had happened...]

[First-person perspective immersion...]

Inside the sanatorium.

The atmosphere was a little awkward. Suzumiya Chisato's stepmother leaned against the hospital bed and slowly shook her head in response to Mrs. Isshiki's question.

"It's not a problem of Qianli, it's my problem. I was too selfish."

"You're too selfish?"

Mrs. Isshiki was puzzled.

The stepmother, lying on her sickbed, slowly nodded, looking at Zhong Meili with pity.

"I was thinking of taking one last look at my precious grandson before speaking, but I'm sorry, Qianli, I can't hold on any longer."

"Please don't say things like that, you'll get better!"

"I know my own body best. Besides, do you know the pain I'm in?"

pain?

Everyone was completely baffled by the conversation between the mother and son, until Mr. Isshiki finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Qianli, what exactly were you arguing about just now?"

Suzumiya Senri's face turned ashen, and she did not answer.

The stepmother said softly,

"I want to go see my husband."

Everyone was stunned at first, and then they were all shocked.

"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Zhong Meili sat down on the edge of the bed and took her hand.

Mrs. Isshiki also quickly tried to persuade them.

But it didn't work; her expression remained unchanged throughout.

"Beautiful gift."

"Yes, Mom."

"Help me lift the blanket."

"..."

The North American and Central American families hesitated.

"hurry up!"

"Yes!"

Zhong Meili lifted the blanket covering her stepmother, revealing a bare, deformed body missing its lower limbs, and instruments and tubes protruding from her clothes.

“I can’t eat by myself and need to be fed. Because I’ve been bedridden for years, my muscles have atrophied, making it difficult to even lift my arms. I can’t even defecate normally. I can’t sleep soundly every night. Because of the long-term neglect of my body, I don’t know when I will experience intense pain in some random parts of my body. Do you know how painful that is?”

As the stepmother spoke, tears silently streamed down her face.

"I'm sorry, Qianli. My original plan was to see my beloved grandson before going to find your father, but I really can't hold on any longer. I don't want to suffer here anymore, and I don't want to bring you any more burden."

She reached out and held onto Midi's arms, her hands trembling and shaking from the force.

She slowly lowered her head to face everyone.

"Please allow me to retain the last shred of human dignity and leave with some semblance of grace."

As Isshiki Hachiman looked at her like this, her gaze gradually lost focus.

…………

Chapter 140, Step Two

[In the eyes of others, your personality has begun to change. Before, you never drank alcohol, and you would even detour if you saw someone smoking on the street.]