Hearing about Shuichi's problem, his doctor immediately checks Shu's eyes, then calls an eye specialist in. The news is less than good.
"The damage done is quite substantial and permanent," he says, but quickly adds; "However, there may be a way to do a corneal transplant. There is a waiting list however for this, but my records have shown it should be no longer than a month."
"A month? He's blind one day and he gets into all of this trouble. What will he do in a month?" Yuki steps up from the doorway, having been listening.
Shuichi hears this comment and shrinks down a little, heart sinking even further.
"Isn't there any way to speed it up?" Yuki steps closer, and Shuichi just lowers his head.
"The only other option is stem cell corneal transplant, but it takes longer than to find a donor." He pauses. "It's also more expensive."
"Which one has a higher success rate?" Yuki stares at the man with his golden eyes, the other visitors silent.
"Donated corneas have a longer history, but in most of the stem-cell-grown corneas, there has been no rejection, as well as reduced chance of infection or disease spreading."
"Shuichi, which one would you rather have?"
Shuichi looks up at Yuki's words, and much prefers the stem-cell one better. "Ano.. I don't want to take too long.."
"Time and money are no matter to me. As long as it's what you want."
"I-I uh--" he has to pause, since Yuki's subtly being caring. "..Stem cell," he says, then scratches at his arm.
"All right. Until then, I'll make sure he's well taken care of." Shuichi looks up at him at these words, and gets a cute smiling face.
"Reeeaaally Yukiii?" Shuichi's tail would be wagging furiously, had he one to wag.
Hiro can't help but laugh, and Ryukichi trots over to hug Shuichi. "And I'll come visit you and we can play and sing together!" Shuichi grins at this, and they hug each other as best friends should.
Hm. Yuki's caring is showing through~
