Xiao Xiao picked up another apple and began to peel it.
"Old Master Zhao should be the one who doesn't stand on ceremony with me."
"Even Tiger Cub doesn't stand on ceremony with me."
He'd come straight to Xiao Xiao's door.
The old man chuckled.
He, too, had been surprised that Tiger Cub had gone to find someone to visit him.
As for choosing Young Friend Xiao Xiao, after his initial surprise, it seemed only natural.
In this place, the most suitable person—and the only one Tiger Cub could turn to—was Young Friend Xiao Xiao.
Tiger Cub had never been the thoughtful sort.
This time, he really had made it worry, hadn't he?
The old man stroked Tiger Cub's head as he lay quietly on the hospital bed.
He knew.
Tiger Cub felt guilty and remorseful over his unexpected injury.
Even though he had never thought it was Tiger Cub's fault.
He had been careless.
He'd been so captivated by the beautiful scenery that he hadn't watched where he was going.
If anything, he was the one who should apologize to Tiger Cub.
He'd made him worry.
And they didn't have much time left together.
He realized this more with each passing day.
That made him cherish every day they spent together even more.
He wanted to make as many more memories with Tiger Cub as he could.
Visit more places.
See more scenery.
In the end, had he really been too eager and ended up getting nowhere?
Had he been too impatient?
The old man sighed.
And now he'd ended up like this.
Who knew how long he'd have to stay in bed...
Xiao Xiao kept the old man company for a long time.
After that, the old man spent the whole time telling him about the