The Unforgiven from Shinigami
The ward fell into a deathly silence.
Only the sound of cicadas continued.
That sounds so frustrating.
Shiraishi's eyes darted around as he pondered how to smooth things over, finally arriving at a conclusion.
The only solution is to pray to the gods.
Helping Soi Fon, Nemu is heartbroken.
If you help Nemu, Soi Fon will be annoyed.
If he doesn't help either of them, it will make him seem irresponsible.
He wanted to protect all the beautiful flowers, not let Flower Wither.
What should we do?
This oppressive atmosphere put him under even more pressure than his battle against Tsukikage Yagyū.
"Um," he said, and both of them turned to look at him, but neither spoke, waiting for his next words.
Nemu Kurotsuchi's eyes were gentle, and her expression was like that of a loyal minister who would accept whatever decision the king made.
Soi Fon's eyes were sharp, like a defiant farmer who, at the slightest provocation, would immediately shout, "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"
Damn it!
Gu Dong, Shiraishi swallowed again, his words of mediation stuck in his throat, unsure of what to say.
In the midst of this distress, the savior arrives belatedly.
" Captain Soi Fon, Lieutenant Kurotsuchi."
Retsu Unohana stepped into the ward, a gentle smile spreading across her fair face. "The patient needs to rest and cannot receive any visitors. Please go back now."
Soi Fon raised an eyebrow, looked away, and said, " Captain Unohana, it's me."
" Captain Soi Fon, you don't need me to repeat myself, do you?"
Retsu Unohana interrupted her with a smile, her eyes narrowed into crescent shapes. Despite her smiling face, the inexplicable pressure made Soi Fon swallow her protest.
It's not that she's a coward.
The key point is that she was seriously injured and on the verge of death last time, and it was only thanks to Retsu Unohana that she recovered from her injuries.
It was really difficult to stand up to her savior, so she softened her stance and said, " Shiraishi, you get some rest. I'll go back first. I've left the bento here; remember to eat it."
After thinking it over, she decided to leave her rice ball behind.
There's a saying that goes, "The heart is the most delicious ingredient." With sincerity, even an ordinary rice ball can be a delicacy.
Nemu Kurotsuchi didn't insist on staying, and said gently, "The nutritious meal can stay here. If you can't finish it, you can throw it away. Don't force yourself."
"Hmph." Soi Fon was very annoyed. How come she never noticed before that Nemu Kurotsuchi was so annoying?
She previously accused Shiraishi of making the request, but judging from this, it's clear she willingly seduced Shiraishi.
She won't lose to that vixen!
Oops, you've got it wrong, she has absolutely no interest in Shiraishi!
The debt of gratitude for saving her life is undeniable; she can't just watch her benefactor fall into the hands of a cunning vixen.
Because she's a grateful person.
After justifying her actions, Soi Fon left the house feeling at ease.
Nemu Kurotsuchi wasn't intimidated by Soi Fon's attitude; the only person who could make her leave Shiraishi's side was Shiraishi.
Furthermore, no one can shake her resolve.
"Phew," Shiraishi let out a heavy breath, watching the two women leave. His face beaming with relief, he said, "Lie, thank you so much for your help."
"I just don't want any damage to the General Infirmary."
Retsu Unohana explained her reasoning, then corrected him, "Don't call me that so affectionately."
"We've even taken a bath together."
Shiraishi replied with a grin.
Retsu Unohana gently patted his right arm, and a cramp-like pain instantly shot through it. "Ouch~"
He screamed in pain, sweat beading on his forehead, finally understanding why he had been tied up so tightly.
After a while, the cramping pain subsided.
"Phew." He exhaled again.
Retsu Unohana smiled and said, " Captain Shiraishi, please don't forget this is the Fourth Division. No one can disobey me here."
"I'm sorry, I was wrong." Shiraishi honestly admitted defeat.
Retsu Unohana walked to the bedside, sat on the stool, and asked, "Which one do you want to eat first?"
Women are really strange. One second they're emphasizing that their relationship isn't intimate, and the next they're feeding each other.
Shiraishi thought about it and realized that he was the one who should feel strange. It was such a simple thing as a doctor taking care of a patient who had difficulty getting around, yet he was still overthinking things.
That's definitely a bit narcissistic.
" Captain Shiraishi."
"Oh," he snapped out of his reverie and quickly said, "Let's eat Soi Fon's bento first."
He had eaten plenty of food from Nemu, but this was the first time he had ever seen Soi Fon's cooking.
Retsu Unohana helped open the bento box, which contained two rows of rice balls. She picked up a chopstick and grabbed one.
Shiraishi opened his mouth and took a bite.
Sweet, fucking sweet! Rice balls filled with honey and sugar—what a brilliant idea!
It was so sweet it almost made his teeth fall out.
I hadn't tried Soi Fon rice balls before?
Or is it that she just has such unusual tastes?
Retsu Unohana noticed his strange expression, glanced at the rice ball again, and could tell from the golden honey and sugar inside how sweet it was. "Do you want more?"
"Eat."
Shiraishi gritted his teeth and said something.
This is the first bento that Soi Fon has ever made by hand. Throwing it away would be a waste of that precious sentiment.
"Okay." Retsu Unohana continued feeding the child, unsurprised by the decision.
From questioning Soi Fon before he fell into a coma to eating rice balls now, it's enough to prove that Shiraishi is a good, philandering man.
He endured the pain of his mouth turning into a sugary mess, finished the whole meal in one go, and continued to savor Nemu Kurotsuchi's nutritious meal.
The aroma wafted out as soon as the food box was opened.
The difference in culinary skills between the two became immediately apparent. Wait, is rice ball even a dish?
After thinking for a moment, Shiraishi felt it barely qualifies.
Retsu Unohana looked around and picked out a few spicy dishes. "You can't eat spicy food right now, so I'll take care of these. You eat these."
She picked up the non-spicy fish meat, which had no bones.
When Nemu Kurotsuchi prepares fish, she always carefully removes all the bones to ensure that only the fish meat ends up in Shiraishi's mouth.
The fish, coated with the aroma of scallions, balanced the sweetness of the rice ball. With one bite, the fish soup overflowed, Shiraishi almost shed tears of emotion.
It's so delicious.
Although I feel bad for Soi Fon, if possible, Shiraishi hope she won't have to cook for me anymore.
That kind of taste is probably something only a silver-haired, naturally curly-haired, dead-fish-eyed person could enjoy.
Is it really that delicious?
Retsu Unohana was very curious. She picked up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth. It tasted really good.
Shiraishi's eyes widened as he said, " Unohana, I licked that jelly with my tongue."
She said casually, "What a surprise, you're so innocent."
"Ugh, you used someone else's kiss, that's like indirect kissing! You have to take responsibility for that!"
Shiraishi transforms into a clip.
Retsu Unohana wouldn't tolerate his bad habit, and raised her hand to take a picture.
Just kidding, please don't be angry.
Shiraishi instantly returned to normal; he didn't want to experience the cramping sensation. "I want to eat that braised beef."
Retsu Unohana picked up a piece of braised beef and stuffed it into his mouth.
Shiraishi opened his mouth and swallowed, not minding at all that the pair of fingers had been used.