The Warmth and Coldness of Debt Collectors

When the five sisters saw Akasaka collapse as well, they cried even harder. They thought that, just like their mother, Akasaka would never get back up again.

Now, the five sisters had completely lost their support and had no idea what they were supposed to do from now on.

When Akasaka woke up, he saw that the five sisters had cried themselves into a miserable state. At the same time, his entire body ached terribly, and even moving a finger took effort.

Akasaka had now become a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. If those debt collectors came after him at a time like this, he would have no ability to run away.

When the five sisters saw that their mother was breathing, they stopped crying and making a fuss. Together, they strained to lift their mother onto the bed.

Because the five sisters were still young, they could barely lift her and found it quite difficult.

Each sister held one of their mother's arms or legs, while another lifted her head. Only by working together did they finally manage to place her on the bed.

They tucked the blanket around their mother again and used a damp towel to wipe her face.

Unfortunately, Aunt Rena showed no reaction whatsoever. She was like Sleeping Beauty.

Akasaka felt helpless. He had only preserved her soul; he had not brought her back to life.

But to outsiders, she looked like a living corpse with breath, when in reality, she was already brain-dead.

Akasaka tried hard to lift his little head and stand up.

But after many attempts, he still could not do it.

In the end, Akasaka's little head drooped weakly and fell onto Yotsuba's thigh—onto a lap pillow.

The other four sisters were all busy taking care of their mother. Only Yotsuba