4-37: A Careless Family (1/6)

4-37: A Careless Family (1/6)

This is a dream

To children, even the shortest distances are an adventure.

Any trip beyond their house, even within their town, is a venture into the unknown.

It varied from children to children too, but these two particular children were compelled by their curiosity and a certain circumstance to start a little adventure of their own.

It wasnt that far off, just a house across the road from their own.

It was so close it makes one laugh, but it was a direction that theyd never taken, not when they went to kindergarten, and not when they went to the park So to them it was indeed new.

T-The red roof is there!

Yup, lets go!

But the feelings they were feeling right now was not that of joy for contacting the unknown, but a sense of duty.

Children had their own pride too.

Just a few days ago, this pair of a young boy and a young girl were made fun of at the kindergarten.

It was a stupid argument that fit the concept of a kids fight to a tee.

In fact, none of them even know anymore what started the fight.

But words that couldnt be forgiven had been thrown.

Spoiled!

Cry baby!

Brocon!

Neither of the two actually understood what that last word meant, but they could understand that their relationship with their older brother was being mocked.

So they gave them tit for tat, and before they knew it, they had to undergo a test of courage to prove that they were not spoiled or cry babies.

Thats why, on this day, the two siblings left their house without telling anyone to go to the house that was known among the kindergartners to be raising a scary monster.

Of course, it wasnt actually a monster but a large dog.

Whenever an outsider approached, it would leap violently into the chained-fence surrounding it with such intensity that it seemed as though the lead leashing it would break.

Thats why the children saw it as a monster.

In order to prove their courage, they needed to pluck that dogs fur.

That was the result of their childish argument.

When the two siblings spotted the large house with red roof, they approached.

From the shadow of the gate, they stuck out their heads and tried to peek into the entry hall.

The door of the gate was open, and beside the entry hall was a dog house that seemed big enough to easily accommodate them.

But the terrifying dog was no where in sight.

Huh? Its not here?

Where did it go!?

The boy shook his head, and the girl grumbled.

They never even considered that the dog might not be here.

Please stop, just go home already

Had they understood the true meaning behind the dogs disappearance, then perhaps the result might have changed a little.

But then again, perhaps it was already too late.

Hey, you two!

Kyaa!?

Hiee!?

Apparently, she was looking for a room.

Umm Ah, darn it, why is the layout of this hospital different every floor!?

She was acquainted with some of other the patients and nurses in the hallway, but Tomoe didnt want to trouble wounded people or people in the middle of work for something as trivial as directions.

Though she didnt look Japanese, she was as overly considerate as one.

Room 306, 306 It should be around here Ah, there.

Shes been hospitalized just recently, so she did know the hospital to some extent, but understandably, she didnt know where room 306 was since it was her first time visiting it.

After confirming the name on the name plate, she knocked on the door.

Huh?

But there was no response.

The receptionist said she was resting in her room at this hour.

This was a private room, so it was unlikely shed left to use the restroom either.

Ah, Im opening it, okay? It would be bad if youd fallen or something, after all. Tomoe said in a hushed voice since she was in a hospital.

As the sliding door was gradually opened, the room gradually came to view.

There was a door next to the entrance that led to the comfort room and wash room, and then deeper into the room was a white bed.

A girl with long, black hair was sitting atop it, staring out the window.

H-Huh. So you were here. Couldve at least responded.

For a moment, Tomoe was captivated by that scene and blanked out.

As someone with a complex about how she looked, she was jealous of Youkos Japanese features.

Youko?

But there was still no response.

So she called out to her several times as she approached her, but Youko still didnt respond.

Are you sleeping with your eyes open? No way Hey, Youko!

The situation as it was, she stood in front of Youko and called out to her.

H-Huh? Tomoe!? Uwaah!?

With her best friends face suddenly appearing right in front of her, Youko finally noticed her, but the abruptness of her appearance sent her falling into the bed.

Ah, sorry, are you okay!?

Y-Yeah Sheesh, dont scare me like that. Is this that invisible spell thingy of yours? Youko asked as Tomoe helped her up hastily.

N-No! You just didnt notice me! My mom in heaven would kill me if I used my spells for a prank like this.

From the stories youve told me, your mom sure sounds amazing.

As Tomoe trembled all over, Youko wryly smiled.

After various inquiries and explanations yesterday, Tomoe and Ryou was finally able to explain to the Senba siblings a few things about the power of the blood she and Ryou held.

Although it was necessary in order to get their help to fool the academy too, it was also because she felt she owed her friend an apology and an explanation for getting her caught up in that mess.

But

Youre victims too! What are you apologizing for!? Youko said.

If anything you saved us. If not for you guys, it wouldve likely been over for us. Yousuke said.

The Senba siblings just thanked them instead, causing Tomoe and Ryou to be at a loss.

Moreover, the siblings admired their mysterious spells, and kept asking all sorts of questions yesterday.

Unfortunately, the siblings didnt have any spiritual sense, so they could only drop their shoulders in disappointment.