"Yingying, I'm sorry for making you worry."
The young man felt bad.
"I'm only letting you off because you're sick."
The girl puffed out her cheeks. "Once you're better, you have to make it up to me twice over."
"Okay."
The young man smiled.
He would get better.
He had to.
The man's mouth twitched.
The chill surrounding him grew even stronger.
He didn't have time to watch the young couple being all lovey-dovey.
The young man was in a good mood because of the girl.
He didn't mind the man's unpleasant attitude.
"Aside from Yingying, I think only doctors and nurses have come into my room."
Only Yingying knew about his condition.
He hadn't told his friends.
After all, his condition really was rather strange.
He didn't want too many people knowing about it.
"Are you sure?"
The man's question made the young man hesitate.
"...I'm not sure."
"I spend most of my time asleep."
"But..."
The young man shook his head. "Who else would come in besides the doctors, nurses, and Yingying?"
Hmm?
Speaking of which...
The young man turned his head.
"Where's Snow Snow?"
Ever since the girl had brought the little fox to keep him company, he could see Snow Snow whenever he woke up.
It would be lying obediently on the chair.
When it noticed him looking, it would tilt its head and look back at him.
It was adorable.
It had also helped ease his gloomy mood.
Only then did he understand why some people loved having pets.
Because... they really were soothing.
"Where did Snow Snow go?"
The young man looked at the girl.
The girl sneaked a glance at the man beside her.
"Snow Snow saw a stranger and hid."
The young man understood.
So that's what happened.