PeaChii: Whew! I had to watch YUA File 48 to write Chapter 6! That was fun. I noticed that the lines differ between the English and Japanese versions (depending on who did the sub) so the lines were "mixed" depending on what I like heh. I hope that it turned out well, with the exemption of a few typos...

Disclaimer: This Chapter is Natsumi's POV, based on File 18 (Season 2). I did not include the main story since as the description goes, it is a Natsumi and Toukairin centric, along with a few information from websites.


Observation Chapter 6

"I thought it was seeerious..." I groaned, resting at the side of Shouji Toukairin's hospital bed, with both Miyuki and Aoi on the same room.

"Sorry, I was exaggerated, we had to rush here too to see what's going on," Aoi apologized.

Shouji was hospitalized because of an accident while doing a rescue mission. He fell and slightly cracked his rib. Fortunately he was transferred to the Tokyo Police hospital so that he can be thoroughly checked on. Fortunately I can see him again without the hassle of travelling. Upon hearing the surprising news, I rushed to the hospital, making me exhausted. I am going to enjoy every second he is in Tokyo with me.

"I will be under your care for a while" he said with a depending yet sincere tone.

"Just leave it to me!" I excitedly replied. "I'm going to cook miso soup with broth!"

"What is that?" Miyuki questioned my dish.

Shouji only smiled at his brown-haired girlfriend. "I'm looking forward to it."

I, Natsumi Tsujimoto, is so excited I'm gonna cook for him again!


The next day

I have always known Shouji as a very strong person, in physical and emotional. It was shown during the first few weeks when I met him more than two years ago.

Until now I am still amazed on how he practices rappeling using the precinct building, which he must not do for now because of his injury. And today, since he needs me more than anything else, I have to show him my loving support. He is going to be released from the hospital today. He told me that I should be there as early as possible.

And until then I discovered that my boyfriend (I still can't believe that I'm saying that) has this fear.

He doesn't like going to the doctor, injections, and even needles. He needed me to be there when his dextrose will be removed! Shouji's like a child sometimes!

When I got there, I saw the nurse who was also waiting for me who will be performing the procedure. Shouji save me a scared, sheepish smile. He asked me to come near him. "Can I hold you when she removes it?" he whispered. Of course he does not want to destroy his manly pride by saying it aloud. "Of course," I smiled. "I'd do anything for you." So he did. His face was leaning on my shoulder while my arms wrapped his body. I could feel him shaking with fear, but I'm sure that he'll be fine as long as I'm with him.