He noticed that Hikari's complexion had grown rosy and her breathing had steadied. She had fallen into a relaxed, deep sleep.
"Thank you, Mother," Seiichi said to Mikoto.
Mikoto smiled. "You're welcome. However, Hikari's physical condition is rather unusual. She needs a good period of rest."
Seiichi nodded, then picked Hikari up and left the Medical Room. He decided to find somewhere quiet for her to rest properly first.
"Mm... huh? What's this?"
"Hikari, you're awake."
Seiichi smiled at Hikari in his arms.
"Mm. Huh?"
Hikari opened her eyes and saw Seiichi. She rubbed her eyes, then suddenly opened them wide.
With a whoosh, she leaped out of Seiichi's arms.
She raised her hands to inspect them, then looked down at her body.
She raised her knees, kicked sideways, stretched, bounced, jumped, and did a few opening and closing movements.
"I'm better, and my vision is clearer too. Ah, I've never felt so light and free! Seiichi, how long was I asleep?"
Hikari was both delighted and puzzled.
"Not long. My mother healed your injuries, including the side effects of frequently activating your Mangekyō Sharingan."
"Your mother is amazing!"
Hikari did not understand just how much information Seiichi's words contained.
She simply thought Seiichi's mother was amazing.
Sigh, her education really was limited.
"Thank you, Seiichi." Hikari happily threw her arms around him.
"Ah!" Caught off guard by Hikari's tight embrace, Seiichi's face instantly flushed scarlet.
"Um... Hikari, let go of me first." Seiichi tried to wriggle out of her embrace.
"Oh, sorry, I got too excited!" Realizing her behavior was a little inappropriate, Hikari hurriedly let go.
Seiichi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. "It's fine. As long as you're all right."
Hikari carefully surveyed her surroundings and found herself in an unfamiliar room. A trace of