Anime Heart

"Hello, Auntie!" Kaoru Miyazono quickly responded. Haruko Arima's gaze made her a little flustered. The other party was Haruko Arima's aunt, so it shouldn't be wrong for her to call her "Auntie"!

"You seem to be doing quite well right now, and there should be a high chance of success. However, let's have a thorough check-up first before I can be certain of the conclusion. Mr. Miyazono, Mrs. Miyazono."

Haruko Arima took Kaori Miyazono's hand, looked at it, and then spoke to the middle-aged man and woman beside her.

"Really?! Thank you so much, Doctor! We'd do anything to save Xiaoxun! Please proceed with the examination!" Miyazono Moriichi said in somewhat broken Mandarin, just as Liu Ming had instructed him in the car earlier.

This isn't a Japanese prefecture, so please speak Mandarin as much as possible, otherwise communication will be difficult.

Haruko Arima shook her head and said, "No need. This matter is also in my favor. I can use it to verify the treatment method I have researched. However, I still have to say that although the success rate is high, the possibility of accidents cannot be ruled out. Therefore, you two need to sign a guarantee later."

"We understand! We just beg you to do everything you can to save Kaoru!" Miyazono Moriichi immediately agreed.

Chapter Seventy-Two: Settled in Properly

Haruko Arima nodded and said, "Don't worry! As a doctor, I will do my best to help the patient. Not to mention, your daughter has that kind of relationship with my nephew, so I will definitely do my best."

Next, Haruko Arima took Kaori Miyazono for a series of examinations. Hitoshi Arima and Kaori's parents waited outside, and Liu Ming didn't rest either.

"Gentlemen, considering that the treatment will last for a long time, our director has already prepared accommodation and livelihood arrangements for you here."

"There happened to be a cake shop for sale on a street not far from the hospital. It had a storefront and a house, so the director asked me to buy it. Now that the house is in your name, consider it payment for Ms. Miyazono Kaori's cooperation with the 'experiment'!"

"How can that be!" Morikazu Miyazono immediately refused. "We've already gotten a huge advantage, how can we accept this house!"

Even if Miyazono Morikazu didn't know much about it, he knew how expensive land was in the capital. A place with a storefront and living quarters would have to be at least fifty or sixty square meters! Their savings were definitely not enough.

"Don't rush to refuse. Think about it. If you refuse the dean's kind offer, you'll still need to find a place to live. As a local, I know how difficult it is for outsiders to find housing here," Liu Ming advised.

“Even if you can persist in your search, you should also think about Ms. Miyazono Kaoru! I know a little about her illness. If it weren’t for the director’s proposal of this treatment plan, other hospitals could only barely keep her alive and wouldn’t be able to cure her at all.”

"Do you expect Ms. Miyazono Kaoru to follow you around while you're running around? Forgive my bluntness, but it's better to treat illnesses sooner rather than later. The earlier Ms. Miyazono Kaoru is treated, the greater her chances of recovery."

"I hope you can think it over carefully before making a decision. Once a decision is made, it is very difficult to change it."

After saying that, Liu Ming stopped trying to persuade him and stood quietly to the side.

Seeing the struggling expressions on the faces of the Miyazono couple, Arima Kento understood their inner turmoil. This was clearly a display of their goodwill; they couldn't accept something for nothing, and unexpected windfalls would make them uneasy.

Thinking of this, You Ma Xian Dong suggested, "How about this? Why don't we let Aunt lend them that house? Once Xiao Xun recovers, we can return it to Aunt. Wouldn't that solve the problem?"

The Miyazono couple looked at Arima Kento, a thought suddenly crossing their minds. "Why don't we change it to renting? We'll pay the rent and rent it until Kaoru recovers. Then we'll go back to Japan, since that's our hometown."

Unexpectedly, Liu Ming rejected both opinions, saying, "Young Master Xian Dong, you know the Dean's temperament. How could something she gives away possibly be returned?"

“In that case, I have a suggestion,” Liu Ming said. “How about we transfer the house to your name, Young Master Xian Dong, and then you rent it to the couple? That would solve the problem.”

Yu Ma Xian Dong blinked. He hadn't expected Liu Ming to make such a suggestion, but frankly, it was the only solution at the moment.

Although the house is quite valuable, my aunt wouldn't care. When I earn money in the future, I can buy her a thoughtful gift.

“Alright! Let’s do it this way! Do you need my ID card?” Arima Xiandong agreed and handed his ID card to Liu Ming. Then he turned to Miyazono Kaoru’s parents and said, “No matter what, Uncle and Aunt, please stay here first. The most important thing right now is Kaoru’s condition.”

The Miyazono couple finally agreed, and a few minutes later, Haruko Arima brought Kaori Miyazono over.

As soon as Kaori Miyazono arrived, she went to her parents and excitedly grabbed their hands.

Arima Kento had some guesses in his mind, but he still needed to rely on what Arima Haruko said.

Haruko Arima didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "Fortunately, Kaori Miyazono's condition is much milder than my sister-in-law's was. Before, the chance of recovery was only 70%, but now it's up to 90%."

"In other words, if we follow my treatment steps one by one, Kaori Miyazono may very well be cured and become a healthy person!"

"Thank you! Thank you!!!" The Miyazono couple thanked them repeatedly, as if only in this way could they calm their excited emotions.

"Liu Ming, take the Gongyuan couple to the residence we agreed on beforehand. Call me after you've settled them in, and I'll let you know so you can come over for a meal together." Haruko Arima said, "Since my nephew is here, I have to treat him to a good meal."

"Also, I'll call you Kaoru too!" Haruko Arima said to Kaoru Miyazono. "Come along too. I'd like to know more about my nephew's girlfriend. Also, I need to remind you of some dietary restrictions. Of course, there aren't many. This illness doesn't require any specific food restrictions, but my treatment method necessitates them."

The group split into two groups. Liu Ming led the Miyazono Moriichi and his wife into one car, while Arima Haruko pulled Miyazono Kaoru and Arima Kento into the other car.

"Xiandong, what would you like to eat?"

"I don't know much about this area, so you can decide, Auntie."

Not long after, the Miyazono couple arrived, and the group ate together at the restaurant chosen by Haruko Arima. Strangely enough, Haruko Arima preferred eating at these unassuming restaurants, but the food there was indeed delicious.

“Alright, it’s already two o’clock. Xian Dong, I’ll give you one more hour. Your father said you must be back in Japan Province before six o’clock.” Haruko Arima said, glancing at Kaori Miyazono and Xian Dong’s hands, which were still tightly clasped together.

They both knew that it was time to part ways, so their hands hadn't separated since the checkup was finished.

Hearing Haruko Arima say that, Kaori Miyazono almost burst into tears.

Back at the small shop that had been arranged, Liu Ming handed his ID card back to Arima Kento. All the formalities had been completed, including the rental agreement for Miyazono's parents.

They symbolically accepted 10,000 RMB, but that's hardly enough!

An hour together was a very short time. Kaori Miyazono and Kenji Arima held hands and talked for a while before it was almost three o'clock.

"I will come to see you again!" At the airport, Arima Kento looked at Miyazono Kaori and said these words, even though he couldn't help but shed tears.

But he held back, and as he turned to leave, his collar was suddenly grabbed by Kaori Miyazono.

The girl rushed into his arms, her arms, which were originally somewhat slender and weak, now tightly wrapped around Arima Kento's waist.

Once again, the girl raised her head and tiptoed in one smooth motion, pressing her soft lips against Arima Kento's lips, where they remained for a long time.

The two's age and appearance attracted a lot of attention, but Kaori Miyazono, who noticed this, did not leave Arima Kenji's embrace.

"Call me every day, okay?" Arima Kento's words echoed in his ears as he boarded the plane.

Chapter 73 Time Slips Away

The three-hour flight went smoothly without any unexpected incidents. After exiting the airport in Tokyo, Arima Kento suddenly felt as if he had been transported to another world.

Even though I haven't been away for long, seeing familiar places now evoked this feeling.

Just a few steps outside the airport, Ma Xiandong took out his phone and dialed a number whose saved name was 'My Important Girl'.

"Hey, Xiao Xun! I've arrived, okay? Don't worry! Also, you have to be good and accept your treatment! If you're not better by then, I'll hold you responsible!"

"Okay, let's talk when I get home. My dad's here to pick me up! Bye-bye! By the way, aren't you going to do something for me?" Arima Kento said, "Do I really need to remind you? You're so dense!"

After hearing a "me" from the microphone, Yu Ma Xian Dong replied with a satisfied "me" before turning off his phone and getting into a black sedan.

This time, instead of having dinner with his father, he went straight back to his home in Nerima Ward, where Kousei was already preparing food.

After helping with the preparation and having dinner, Kousei couldn't help but ask about Kaori Miyazono's situation.

Arima Kento answered truthfully, adding, "Although Kaoru has started treatment, she can still come back on Saturdays, which her aunt allows. However, she will have to leave again after the performance."

"So, no matter what, I hope you can practice the piano hard, brother. Xiao Xun's wish is to play a duet with you, her idol."

"Don't worry! I'll do my best!" Kousei Arima said with great enthusiasm. Kaori Miyazono's situation had inspired him, and with the help he had received before, he was determined to climb out of the abyss.

Back in his room, to avoid keeping his in-game "friend" waiting, he logged into his game account and discovered that "LXADYZ" had gifted him a Li Bai "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix" skin.

After expressing his gratitude, Yu Ma Xian Dong took concrete action, gifting the recipient a Xiao Qiao "Pure White Wedding" skin. The recipient was quite skilled at playing Xiao Qiao. (Note: Limited-edition skins are available for sale whenever the author needs them, no problem!)

But the other party was not to be outdone and directly gave him a Zhou Yu skin, which made him both amused and exasperated. Zhou Yu is currently in a weak position, so even if they gave him a skin, he wouldn't use it.

Now, let's get down to business. Today is Tuesday, and Arima Kento probably won't be able to play games for a while. Writing web novels and talking to Miyazono Kaori every day will take up most of his free time.

Tell the other person that you will be unable to log in for a while, and that you may resume playing the game after some time, so that they don't need to wait for you in the future.

Also, tell her that after you get to Diamond, it's Draft Mode, which requires expanding your hero pool, so remind her to buy more heroes, runes, etc.

Before the other end could reply, Ma Xiandong quit the game. He needed to prepare to write and then have a long phone conversation with Xiao Xun!

In Arima Shiki's villa, Ako pouted in distress. She couldn't accept that a game without Lucien was meaningless!

But soon she recovered and, following Ma Xiandong's advice, bought some heroes, along with their corresponding skins and runes.

Lucian didn't say he wouldn't log in anymore! I wait every day; who knows, maybe one day, maybe tomorrow, he'll log in!

Yes! That's the decision. Also, I'll continue playing ranked matches. When Lucian logs in, I'll play a few games with him, then reveal my identity. He'll be very surprised!

After playing a few ranked matches, with both wins and losses, Ako's enthusiasm for climbing the ranks waned.

At that moment, she suddenly remembered the PUBG game that Lucian had mentioned before. Out of curiosity, she bought and downloaded it, and then turned on her computer to play it.

Without a doubt, Ako was also a box spirit, the kind that gets eliminated as soon as she lands, but she was having a great time until Risa Taneda came to tell her to go to sleep, and that's when she stopped.

This game looks fun! I'm looking forward to playing it with Lucian! With that thought in mind, Ako drifted off to sleep.

It was already 11 o'clock. Ma Xiandong shut down his computer and prepared to go to sleep.

The unfortunate thing is that Kaori Miyazono was asked to go to bed at 10 pm, so after finishing writing, he only talked to Kaori Miyazono for half an hour. After that, out of boredom, he played a computer battle royale game for a while. Although he still couldn't win, he experienced some strange ways to die.

With Ma Xiandong's extensive gaming experience, his skills have improved significantly.

He actually managed to kill four people, but when he was about to kill the fifth, someone blew his head off with a frying pan!

He still couldn't believe it was true. He clearly hadn't seen that person at all, so he thought the other person might be cheating or something!

In a fit of anger, he couldn't help but start ranting, until the other person responded with a few words, and then disappeared back into the tree roots, leaving him dumbfounded.

He's learned something! He'll definitely give this incredibly powerful technique, known as 'Wood Release Technique,' a try.

Next, he kept trying this technique and killed many people, but he also failed sometimes! In any case, he had a lot of fun.

When it was time for bed, after washing up, Ma Xiandong fell asleep peacefully. He had resolved many things today, and most importantly, he no longer had to worry about Xiao Xun's health.

Once Xiaoxun recovers, we'll take her to enjoy all the rides at the amusement park. She doesn't have any fear of heights, so there's absolutely no need to worry.

The following Wednesday, everything returned to normal. Apart from Arima Kousei, who had started playing hard, and the daily phone calls to the capital that proved that Miyazono Kaori had once been a part of their lives, almost all traces of Miyazono Kaori had gradually disappeared.

Sawabe Tsubaki's class was used to Miyazono Kaori taking leave, so they didn't find anything strange about it.

But Ma Xiandong will never forget that girl. If he dares to forget her, she might just fly back and beat him up.

As daily life went by, Ma Xiandong's "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality" successfully signed a contract with Dianping, gaining access to many resources, and its collection count increased day by day (the author was heartbroken).

Saturday morning arrived, and this afternoon was the music competition that Kaori Miyazono was going to participate in. It was also the perfect place and opportunity to test whether Kousei Arima could truly stand up.

At this moment, Arima Kenjiro was standing in the airport waiting hall. He had come to pick up Miyazono Kaoru.

I already mentioned this to Kaori Miyazono last night; she will be coming back with her mother.

The act of picking them up at the airport was something I volunteered for.

It was almost time, and as Arima Kenji eagerly awaited her arrival, Miyazono Kaori appeared first, ran over, and threw herself into Arima Kenji's arms.

Feeling the girl's touch, Arima Kento couldn't help but hug her tighter.