Chapter 433

Haihara thought Kazama would be better at taking care of people.

I searched for medicine, made phone calls, and looked up how to deal with a fever.

When Kazama Kiriori carefully placed a cool towel on her head, she felt her previously burning head cool down a little.

Even after doing almost everything he could, Kazama still couldn't relax.

The big girl stayed by the bedside, holding Haihara's hands in both.

It was as if they were praying for a speedy recovery.

Haihara felt her head cool down a bit, perhaps it was just a fleeting illusion, but she also felt a sense of relief.

Is this the first time Kazama has been so considerate?

"No... but when I saw you were sick, I felt a little lost..."

Kazama Kiriori looks both pitiful and amusing.

Haihara was certainly not criticizing Kazama being clumsy; if she were the one taking care of the patient, she probably would have done an even worse job.

She thought about it carefully.

If it were her, she definitely wouldn't have the courage to take care of a grown person, especially one younger than herself; that would be too terrifying.

She has a hard time even taking care of a small dog.

Haihara had no idea what time it was; every minute and second felt incredibly long, but she couldn't tell if a long time had passed or if only a short while had gone by.

For some reason, she suddenly felt like making small talk, perhaps because she was delirious from the fever.

"I'll probably never have children..."

"... Why?"

Kazama Kiriori, who was holding Haihara's hand, was taken aback.

Haihara Haibara murmured weakly:

"Because ever since I was a puppy, I've never been good at taking care of anything, not even a puppy. If it gets sick, it can easily die."

"Therefore, the child could certainly die at any moment."

She said something strange.

That's really a strange statement.

Haihara had no idea what expression Kazama Kiriori was wearing. Her words seemed a bit cold, but that was how Kirito had always been.

Previously, Kazama had always acted as if he knew Haihara very well.

But why does Kazama look so sad this time?

What exactly did I say wrong...?

It's so annoying.

Haihara did begin to realize that she wasn't just sick today; ever since she was described as "becoming a high school student" by others, she had been constantly ill, and quite seriously so.

But she couldn't bring herself to ask why the other person looked so sad, and she knew they probably wouldn't answer her anyway.

As a result, Haihara herself began to feel sad.

Why did I remember nothing, understand nothing, and yet say things that hurt others?

Why did I do something wrong?

I have absolutely no idea.

The night between the two of them passed in this indescribable, low, and mundane pain, and the heavy snow continued until the next day. They couldn't even remember whether they fell asleep afterward.

Haihara found herself unable to articulate what was troubling her.

It seems like I've forgotten something.

But when asked what was particularly important and specific that made her sad, she couldn't think of anything at all; on the contrary, the only thing that had been pleasant during this period was...

As for the others...

Lately, Haihara has been occasionally wondering: how much longer does the deadline seem to be for me?

Although a long time had passed since she woke up and she had gradually become familiar with her surroundings, she still couldn't tell whether this kind of life was good or bad.

That's not surprising.

She felt that she had been living a somewhat confused life.

Even up until high school, she still didn't understand how to make friends with others.

I'm unsure what I should do in the future or what kind of person I should become.

It seems that academic performance, like the fleeting nature of life, is merely a matter of getting by.

I'm not saying all this out of sudden sentimentality.

It was just Haihara Lily Chou's intuition.

In a few more days, she should be able to regain her memories and become an adult again.

To become that awful, meat-loving, yet beloved adult again.

Although it's completely unknown to her, thinking about it this way, it should be a good thing. Now that she's grown up, she seems to have many things she wanted, and she doesn't lack anything she already has.

Then there's no reason to stay in the past.

The next morning, Haihara Lily Chou's fever subsided somewhat, and she was able to sit up and muster the energy to do something.

When she woke up in the morning, she saw that Sakaki Chika had sent her many text messages.

Why are there so many?

Although she wanted others to care about her, seeing so many text messages while she was sick was still quite a headache.

It seems that it was Kazama Kiriori who told Sakaki Chika about her illness.

Haihara could probably guess what was going on, like wanting Sakaki Chika to help buy medicine, since Kazama and Sakaki Chika seemed to be on slightly better terms.

She had to ignore her headache and concentrate on reading the text message from Chika.

[Teacher, I've bought all the medicine I might need for a fever. May I come see you for a moment? Just a quick look from the window will do!]

Do I really need to do something so humiliating?

Although Kazama seems to really not want to interact with other people right now, Sakaki Chika shouldn't be an exception.

She replied with "Okay".

She is indeed a little lonely now.

After taking care of her all night, Kazama was too tired to sleep, but he went to the room where Haihara used to sleep.

He was probably afraid that his bad habits would affect her.

Yes, Kazama Kiriori is a bit clingy when she sleeps.

While thinking about these things, Haihara didn't realize just how highly mobile and fast a Magic girl who could pilot a mobile fortress would be.

Subtracting the time that might be needed for preparation, in less than half a minute, a Roses Witch riding a broom arrived at the window of the room where she was lying.

This Magic girl, whose appearance is now quite stunning, still leans against the window with the innocent look of a little rabbit, watching Haihara with concern.

Haihara somewhat speechless, and simply picked up her phone.

[Come inside quickly, you can come in, just keep your voice down.]

I can't let Kazama know that I already know they are Magic girls.

Then, Star Flower easily cast a Magic, her entire body passing through the wall and entering the room, without even needing Haihara's help to open the window.

Although Star Flower was extremely worried, she still lowered her voice:

"Teacher, can I take a look and see if I can cure you?"

The current Star Flower actually possesses some healing Magic.

Haihara shook her head.

It wasn't that she didn't want to be treated, but her intuition told her that the Star Flower's Magic probably wouldn't work on her.

Star Flower still gave it a try, and as a result, a frustrated and sad expression appeared on Star Flower little face, as if she was blaming herself for being useless.

Haihara now wants Star Flower to calm down a bit.

My fever is already subsiding.

There's no need to panic.

Besides, one person was already in a rush last night.

"Okay, I'm fine."

Haihara is starting to say some gentle things now.

He probably learned it from those Magic girls.

Star Flower also realized that she shouldn't make her patients worry about her.

She carefully crouched down beside the bed, peeking out with her head and shoulder, looking at Haihara Lily Chou lying on the bed:

"Teacher, would you like some hot water? Or I can go buy you and the president some breakfast now."

"... I have no appetite, but I want to drink water."

Haihara definitely felt her mouth was very dry.

Little Star Flower secretly went to the living room to get hot water for Haihara.

Then, Haihara took the water glass from Star Flower, and when she held it in her hand, she could feel its warmth even through the porcelain glass.

She tentatively touched the rim of the cup with her lips.

It's slightly... a little hot.

She tried blowing on it.

"Shall I blow on it for you?"

The Star Flower is like a warm, comforting little cotton-padded jacket.

Haihara felt this was a bit too embarrassing.

However, Star Flower had a better idea. She used Magic to adjust the hot water in Haihara's hand to a more suitable temperature.

Not too hot, not too cold, just right.

Hot water flowed down my throat, warming my stomach as I slept.

"Magic is so convenient."

Haihara sighed softly.

"Whee."

Star Flower squinted her eyes.

As Haihara lowered her head and gazed at the water glass, the bluish-green Crystal pendant around her neck swayed occasionally, drawing attention.

Star Flower's gaze was inevitably drawn to that familiar Crystal.

At first, her gaze was merely one of curiosity, but then suddenly, a barely perceptible look of confusion appeared on her face.

Unfortunately, Haihara noticed it.

Are you looking at this pendant?

She asked.

Star Flower paused for a moment, then nodded:

"Hmm, this is... the president's Transformation Crystal, right?"

Haihara certainly knew this.

"Yes, she gave it to me as a talisman."

According to online information, this Crystal appears to be called "Gale," and it is one of the two most important Crystal used by the Magic girl Phantom Wind for her transformation.