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Volume 1, Crychic! Chapter 143: So expensive?!

"Okay, hurry up and eat something. When we get to the hospital, you'll have to register your friend and take them to their ward. There's a ton of trouble to do... so eat something now."

The doctor smiled at Xiangzi and placed the lunchbox in front of her. The girl, who had never expected to face this again under these circumstances, bit her lower lip and asked the doctor with some displeasure.

"What does this mean? I don't remember, I brought this with me on the bus."

The implication is simple: even emergency responders cannot touch other people's belongings without permission.

After a moment of surprise, the doctor opened the lunchbox for her. The delicious aroma of the warm food wafted to the hungry girl's nose and began to linger inside, stimulating Xiangzi's appetite.

I do not need.

Xiangzi told himself this.

This wasn't something she bought with her own hands; it was a handout from her former self, a relationship she had always wanted to sever ties with.

Her pride and reason told her to put this aside for now, settle Jieyue in, and then go home.

But her hand still unconsciously reached for the chopsticks.

When you're hungry, go find food.

This is an instinct that humans have retained after millions of years of evolution.

A person's will can fight against this instinct, but her subconscious cannot.

Noticing that he had unconsciously picked up the cutlery, Xiangzi quickly put it down and prepared to explain to the doctor.

"Alright, whatever the reason, you shouldn't skip meals, right? Or is it that you're not feeling well and that's why you don't want to eat? Should we get you checked out again?"

Some of the enthusiastic doctors raised their instruments again, waiting for Xiangzi's answer.

The blue-haired girl quickly shifted her gaze to the window, afraid that if she continued looking out like that... she wouldn't be able to resist eating the food that Yuzuki had brought.

but…

She gently covered her stomach, which was starting to stir from the aroma of food.

Couldn't Yuzuki have made these dishes a little less palatable? We really can't let our guard down at all…

"No need, thank you for your kindness, desiwa."

I wonder when Chuhua will be able to come and help me...

The tired and hungry girl yawned.

The doctor gave up trying to persuade her to eat; after all, she was so hungry and still not eating… it might be due to an illness. It wouldn't be good if something went wrong…

"But judging from your appearance, you're probably middle school students, right? I had a similar experience with dieting when I was a high school girl. Back then... I didn't eat for five or six days straight for someone I liked, and I ended up in the hospital when I found out..."

She started chatting with the nurse, and Xiangzi listened to the doctor's story as well.

Would anyone really abandon their dignity and everything else to beg for someone they like?

She didn't understand why this was happening, but she still listened politely...

Ok?

So, am I being treated as that kind of person?

Realizing why the doctor had been urging her to eat, Xiangzi took a deep breath, then covered her forehead and gently rubbed it.

It's strange, why does it seem like no one understands my pride? Yuzuki doesn't understand, my family doesn't understand... none of the adults in society understand.

Am I wrong?

She didn't know how many times she had this thought, but this time, like the previous times, it was quickly erased.

Is it wrong to want to live with dignity in this society?

how is this possible.

Xiangzi regained her composure and turned to look at the doctor, who had fallen silent at some point. As she prepared to inquire about Yuzuki's condition, she was surprised to see that Yuzuki had removed the mask she had been wearing.

It was a face exactly like Yuzuki's.

Are you surprised to see me?

Xiangzi didn't know how to describe this feeling...it was a bit...creepy.

It wasn't because she was afraid of Yuzuki, but because she suddenly saw two girls who looked exactly alike, and it was hard for her to accept it for a moment.

Give her a little time, and she'll recover.

But 'Yuezuki' didn't want to give her that time.

"Didn't you remember everything?"

Xiangzi paused for a moment, then subconsciously asked back.

"What...? What did I just remember?"

'Yuzuki' raised a scalpel and slowly approached her body.

"Do you remember all the times the three of us went to class and played together?"

'Yue' grabbed her chin, forcing her to look into his eyes.

"So what are you thinking? You personally drove Yuzuki to this state, and then you forgot about her... Now you want to tell her that the past you is dead?"

Through the gleaming scalpel, Xiangzi seemed to see that afternoon again.

That afternoon when I said goodbye to myself.

Three girls who grew up together stood together, and Xiao Jieyue hugged Xiao Mu tightly as she said goodbye.

Xiao Xiang, on the other hand, was hesitant to approach because of the incident where Xiao Jieyue chased her with a knife last time.

Even though she knew that Yuzuki didn't have anything in her hands, she was still... afraid.

She was afraid that Yuzuki would hit her or do something else aggressive.

The terrified little blue octopus didn't notice that Yuzuki had opened her arms to her, as if she wanted to hug her.

Driven by instinct, she took a step back.

She dodged Xiaojieyue's hug.

"Then... let's forget about each other, okay? That way, if we meet again in the future, we can still be good friends... What do you think, Xiao Xiang?"

They put their two fingers together and made a pinky promise, a promise that both of them had forgotten.

“You’ve been like this ever since then… You said you wanted to forget Yuzuki so you could be better friends with her in the future. But what are you doing now?”

'Yuzuki' forcefully plunged the scalpel into her throat, causing her to feel excruciating pain.

Amidst the pain and suffocation, she asked in a low voice.

"Are you really going to forget her?"

"!"

Startled, Xiangzi woke up from her seat, her movements startling the doctor and nurses.

"Little sister? Did you have a nightmare?"

The doctor, who was just about to wake her up, patted her on the shoulder.

Xiangzi looked at the doctor and Jieyue several times to make sure they were two different people before he came to his senses and apologized.

"terribly sorry."

Am I asleep?

She gently touched the cushion beneath her, and to be honest, she felt it was more comfortable than her bed at home.

At least she won't fall asleep unconsciously in bed.

Yuzuki's fingers twitched slightly, but she ignored it.

End of Month...

Xiangzi reached out and stroked Jieyue's cool, soft cheek.

Have I forgotten you?

Yes, that's right! I just forgot about Yuzuki, I just accidentally forgot about her!

Xiangzi, who denied that he was shirking responsibility because he didn't want to take it on, accepted the bill from the doctor.

"so much…?!"

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The talkative doctor shrugged.

"After all, those tests we just had cost money, and I already asked for your opinion, so it's not mandatory."

Suddenly understanding why the doctor insisted on having him get on the ambulance, Xiangzi gritted his teeth.

She did the mental calculations and realized she could barely afford the bill. However, this also meant that all the savings she'd accumulated from working over this period would have to be given to the doctor…

"whispering sound…"

Yuzuki... if you never show up in front of me...

Xiangzi clenched his fists and then let go of his arms weakly.

The doctor raised an eyebrow, waiting for her to pay. After all, the child's upbringing and expensive clothes gave her the impression that he was well-off. So, she kindly reminded him of something…

"It's okay, you can ask your parents for more pocket money if you don't have enough. Do you need your sister to write a certificate for you to get reimbursed by your parents?"

The blue-haired girl's breath hitched, and then she shook her head in exasperation.

"No need! Thank you for your concern. Also... when should we go to the hospital?"

What a little hedgehog.

The doctor glanced out the window, thought for a moment, and then gave her an answer.

"If nothing unexpected happens, we'll be there in two minutes."

Xiangzi looked at the pale-faced, still unconscious pink-haired girl. He reached out and patted her head, trying to wake her.

"...Yuzuki?"

There was no response, so it seems I'll have to take this guy to get admitted to the hospital and get him a private room later.

Could you please wake up quickly and give me your insurance card or something? Otherwise, I won't have the money to pay your hospital bills...

While poking her cheek, Xiangzi was looking forward to this guy handing over his bank card or medical insurance card to him soon.

After all, Japan is known for its free healthcare...

She sighed.

True free service means that those who pay monthly are exempt from bearing this cost.

This is what free healthcare should be like...

The ambulance gradually came to a stop, and the doctor helped her open the cabin door and asked her to get out.

Xiangzi was stunned for several seconds before she understood that the doctor meant she should take Jieyue, who was unable to move, to the hospital to complete the admission procedures.

Seemingly understanding her thoughts, the doctor rubbed her gloved hands together.

"It's not that we can't help you, but it costs money~ I wonder if that's what you're thinking, little sister..."