"Sougo, the way you've chosen to deal with this seems rather ordinary." Lying with her head on Sogo Doma's lap, Utaha Kasumigaoka blinked her eyes, which held a hint of amusement, then looked again at the person sitting with his back against the wall in the corner. The scene was just like something she'd imagined in her mind. Even so, she still stubbornly refused to admit it.
"I can't help it. I happen to know a little medicine. Unlike those people who just pretend to be calm, I know what Utaha needs right now..." As Sogo Doma answered, he gently placed a hand on top of Utaha Kasumigaoka's head.
"Huh!?" Utaha Kasumigaoka froze before he could finish. "You really know medicine, Sougo? I thought you were joking just now..."
It was no wonder she'd thought that. In a country where one's birth determined everything, there were only a handful of ways for commoners to change their lot in life. Becoming a doctor was definitely one of the best choices.
Of course, Utaha Kasumigaoka didn't think Sogo Doma would lie to her. There was no need. Although becoming a doctor was one of the best options for commoners who wanted to change their lot in life, judging by Sougo's cooking skills, he could become a prominent figure with ease even if he knew nothing about medicine...
Fortunately, Sogo Doma didn't know what Utaha Kasumigaoka was thinking. Otherwise, he would've been left with a face full of question marks. A prominent figure? Did she mean those people who'd followed him around, showering him with praise?
Still, this proved once again that Sogo Doma was an incredibly low-key person. Showing off his medical skills was something he'd never do. His modesty wouldn't allow it, so:
"Ah..." Sogo Doma sighed, his voice tinged with