In the hospital ward, Sanada and Yukimura looked at each other in silence.
"Shinichiro …"
"We will definitely win. Tachikaidai has no blind spots!" Sanada said with determination. His face was as serious as usual.
"Please, Shinichiro … I will definitely come back …" Yukimura clenched his fists tightly.
Sanada nodded. "We … will wait for you to come back …"
Yukimura smiled gently. "Don't let them wait for too long. You should go back as well.
You can't slack off on your training … "
"Don't worry. The tennis club will be fine.
You … take care of yourself. "Sanada looked at Yukimura and opened the door to leave.
Rukawa Sakura stood at the door and leaned against the wall.
She smiled when she saw Sanada coming out.
Sanada nodded.
After being with Rukawa Sakura for so many years, he could fully appreciate her gentleness and understanding.
At times like this, with Rukawa Sakura around, they could focus on their training and realize their dreams and their promise to Yukimura. At least Yukimura had her company and did not have to face the cold hospital alone.
This way, he could be more at ease.
She had always been a trustworthy and reassuring friend.
She was so gentle that she would stand guard outside the door and give them some space. Her reassuring smile could be seen as soon as the door opened.
"Don't worry, Shinichiro -san." She smiled.
"Everyone is waiting for you. Go back.
You can't slack off on your training. "
Sanada's expression was gentle. Unexpectedly, he reached out his hand and patted Rukawa Sakura's head.
Rukawa Sakura's face turned into a bun unexpectedly.
Sanada's usually stern face relaxed and the corners of his mouth seemed to curl up.
Then, he left.
Rukawa Sakura entered the ward with a bun face.
Yukimura smiled brightly at her.
He rudely rubbed the top of her head.
Although she was upset, Rukawa Sakura didn't push away Yukimura's hand.
In fact, she was the younger one, and she was also a girl. Her two childhood sweethearts had considered themselves as older brothers since they were young. Even someone as serious as Sanada had his moments of arrogance when he was young. She was no stranger to being treated this way.
However …
"Why do they all like to touch my head? I'm not a child anymore …"
It was this kind of words and this kind of tone that brought out her cute side.
"Yes, because it feels good …" Yukimura looked at her and smiled.
Rukawa Sakura sat down on the edge of the bed and said sullenly, "That should be enough … Okay, think about what else you're missing. I'll bring it to you."
"I see …" Yukimura smiled. He seemed to think for a moment and looked at Rukawa Sakura. "Other than you, I can't think of anything else …"
The corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
Rukawa Sakura glanced at him from the corner of her eyes. "I'm going home to cook.
Goodbye, you don't have to send me off. "
"Eh?
But I haven't found my dinner yet.
How sad. How could you just leave me like this?
I'm a patient now … "
"You're not crippled. Do you need someone to bring you a meal?
Don't you have a cafeteria in the hospital?
Will you die if you take two steps? "
Rukawa Sakura stared at Seiichi Yukimura fiercely. "Besides, since you're a patient — can't you have some self-awareness as a patient?"
"You're so vicious, Sakura." Yukimura raised an eyebrow with a sour expression. "But you said that I'm a patient.
Although I'm not crippled or anything, as a patient, it's normal to be picky, right?
Do you have the heart to let me eat in the hospital cafeteria?
You usually let me eat from time to time. Why did you abandon me when I'm sick?
You're so realistic … "
Acting coquettishly … Seiichi Yukimura, it's really not suitable for you!
Please don't spoil the face of the "Son of God"!
At least you have a good reputation. You should pay attention to your image!
Sakura, are you an outsider?
Why should I pay attention to my image in front of you?
We've been childhood sweethearts for so many years. You're actually starting to dislike me?
"Got it … I'll send dinner over …" Helplessly, she gritted her teeth. "Before that — please don't starve to death."
"I won't. Don't worry." He gave her a pure and clean smile.
Rukawa Sakura returned to her usual indifferent look. "Wait for me."
"Ah, of course." Yukimura also smiled as usual.
In the Rukawa family's living room, Kaede Rukawa stared at his sister with a steamed face. Resentment began to overflow.
Who could tell him why his sister had to take care of that guy who always smiled like a lily when he was hospitalized?!
Why did his sister have to bring food to that guy?!
What kind of logic was this?!
"Alright, Onii-san, Seiji is alone in the hospital. I'm just going to bring him dinner, hm?
It's very lonely to be alone in the hospital. Aunt Yukimura hasn't come back yet.
I won't go over in two days, okay? "Rukawa Sakura began to appease her brother who was about to explode.
"Come back early." Kaede Rukawa said coldly in a bad mood.
This man's sis-con index was constantly increasing, and now, his sis-con index had already reached a certain level.
"Thank you, Onii-san.
You should rest early. You have to be energetic and train well. I want to see you go to the country. "
"Okay." He responded in a dull voice.