All the patients affected by the Counter-Curse had been examined. Their bodily functions were normal, but they remained unconscious.
Miwa Chisei, who had been busy dealing with the series of incidents at Yasohachi Bridge, was delighted to see Kasumi Miwa again.
Kasumi had balanced her studies and work very well, even exceeding Chisei's expectations.
"Kasumi, I'm sorry. I've been so busy lately that I haven't come to see you."
Sitting in Kasumi's room in the Kyoto Jujutsu High dormitory, Chisei spoke apologetically.
"Miss Qianxing, please don't say that... I heard about what happened to the Miwa Branch Family, too. You must be terribly upset."
Kasumi's eyes were full of concern. She understood even more clearly now why Chisei had told her not to reveal her identity.
She could be threatened and exploited, turned into a weapon against Chisei.
Chisei had originally planned to put Kasumi in charge of the shops in the Kyoto District, but now she hesitated.
Their surname was a sensitive issue in itself. She worried that someone might suspect a connection between Kasumi and her.
Kasumi seemed to sense Chisei's worries and gave her a sunny smile.
"Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Just keep doing what you're doing, Kasumi. Live happily and become an excellent jujutsu sorcerer."
Kasumi looked earnestly at Chisei, then shook her head.
"Miss Qianxing, Mom told me that when she first met you in secret, you were only fourteen, shouldering the burden of the Miwa Main Family all on your own."
"I'm already fifteen this year, and I'll be sixteen next year. I want to become someone who can stand on her own, too."
What a sweet girl. For a moment, Chisei didn't know what to say.
Kasumi lowered her head, a little embarrassed.
"I know you're surrounded by outstanding