After learning everything that had happened, Kanade Amou put the things she still could not fully understand out of her mind for now and turned to question Genjuro Kazanari.
"More or less. We were going to discuss a few matters, but before everyone arrived, we received word about her, so we came here first."
"I also wanted to discuss a few things with you now that you're awake. Mostly confidential information and our plans for the future."
Genjuro Kazanari briefly explained what they had been working on to Kanade Amou.
"Master! Is Miss Kanade really awake? Ah, Miss Kanade, I'm so glad you're looking so healthy!"
While he was explaining things to Kanade Amou, Hibiki Tachibana appeared at the door. She had also been invited to the meeting and had come racing over after hearing that Kanade was awake.
"I... idiot! Don't run so fast! And don't be so loud! There are p... patients in here! Hah..."
Right behind her was Chris Yukine. Training had noticeably improved her stamina, but keeping up with Hibiki Tachibana still left her gasping for breath.
"Whew... hah. Are you okay, Chris? Do you want some water?"
Kohinata Miku had followed them too. As someone who was still technically in the track club, she was doing slightly better than Chris.
"Ah, sorry. Um, Miss Kanade, do you remember me? I'm the girl you saved. I'm a fan of you and Miss Tsubasa."
At Chris's reminder, Hibiki Tachibana lowered her voice, though she was still visibly excited.
She knew about Kanade Amou's condition. Even knowing that her life was not in immediate danger had not stopped her from worrying. Seeing her safe and sound now loosened one of the knots in her heart.
"Hibiki Tachibana, right? Yeah, I'm glad you're still alive. Boss Genjuro just told