Naru rushes to the elevator and pushes the main floor. Once the door
opens she sprints to the payphone she had used before and speedily, dialed
Hinata Lodge's number. After 2 rings a tired voice answers the voice. It's
Shinobu.
Shinobu: Ye-Yes? I mean Hello?
Naru: Hey Shinobu! It's me Naru! Are you ok?
Shinobu: Oh hey Narusegawa-Sempai! I'm okay, just tired. How's Urashima-Sempai? Is he awake yet?
Naru: Actually, Yes! He just woke up, and I'm sure he'd be happy to see you all!
All of a sudden every trace of exhaustion in Shinobu's voice disappears and she becomes her usual happy self again.
Shinobu: Really?! That's wonderful Narusegawa-Sempai! We'll be right over!
Naru: Ok Shinobu! See you in a bit then!
Hurriedly Shinobu hung up the phone and rushed into the kitchen, jumping onto the table where she keeps her bell, she grabs it and hops up onto the dining table ringing it so loudly that Kitsune covers her ears in pain.
Kitsune: Shinobu! Why are you ringing the bell? It's only me and you here!
Just then Motoko enters the room with Su hanging off of her as usual.
Motoko: Not anymore, we got all the way to the subway and Su refused to go. She claimed she didn't want to leave that Bastar- I mean Urashima, and when I tried to go she latched onto me with death grip, rendering me unable to move, until the car left.
Kitsune: Heh, that true Su?
Su nod's and grins widely.
Shinobu, feeling ignored, once again begins to ring her bell. This time louder than before.
Shinobu: Are any of you listening to me?! That was Narusegawa-Sempai! She called to tell us that Urashima-Sempai is awake!
Kitsune: (Uncovers her ears) really? Great Shinobu! What took you so long to tell us?
Shinobu fall's over sweat-dropping.
Kitsune: Let's go you guys!
Shinobu, Kitsune, and Su, now unlatched from Motoko, rush out the front door with Motoko moodily trailing behind.
Back at the hospital Naru is anxiously waiting outside of Keitaro's room while the doctor performs her routine examination.
Naru: (Now taping her fingers on the wall) God, what could be taking so long? I've been out here for 15 minutes already!
Suddenly the doctor, with a grin, appears behind her, startling her.
Doctor: Complaining about my timing eh? Not a very nice thing to do to someone who just saved your boyfriends life.
Naru, now sweat-dropping, turns around to face the doctor.
Naru: (while bowing) Sorry about that doctor! It's been a really long week- Wait.did you call Keitaro my.my boyfriend?
Doctor: Yes, isn't he?
Naru: N-n-no! Of course not! I would never date a pervert like that man lying in there! H-h-he and I are just study partners! Nothing more! Just friends!
The doctor, now looking puzzled, scratches her head.
Doctor: Huh, I could have sworn you and Urashima-san were more than friends, especially with the way you've been by his bedside all week long. It seemed like every time I'd peek in you were there with him, holding his hand or sleeping next to him.
Naru: (now looking embarrassed) Huh? Oh yeah! Well that.well.you see um.I was there because it was my responsibility as a friend! I mean it was my fault that Keitaro got in that accident after all. We had gotten in a fight and both of us left the house. Me to blow off some steam, and Keitaro probably because he felt guilty. Then it all just went downhill from there. But that's old news. How is he doing? Is he getting any better?
Doctor: Actually he is, slowly though. He should be able to sit up in a few days. His leg is still the same that is going to take a while to heal. But everything is looking better. Although I am worried about one thing.
Naru: What is it?
Doctor: He appears to have caught a cold. He sounds kind of wheezy and is running a low grade fever. It might have come from the night of the accident. From what you said, he didn't have an umbrella and was wearing rather thin clothing for such a rainy night. That would've given anyone a cold, however in his weakened condition; a cold is just something he doesn't need right now. But I promise you, we will keep an eye on him so just relax. I'll be back in a few hours to see if his fever has diminished.
Naru: Ok, thank you.
With that the doctor walked away leaving Naru standing outside of Keitaro's room, a worried expression replacing the one of joy she just had.
Naru: Not only does he get in an accident, but now he has to battle a cold? Don't things ever get easier for that idiot?
Just then, before Naru goes any deeper into her depression, Kitsune and the others show up. Su, not even stopping, runs by Naru with Shinobu being dragged behind in a flash only uttering a "Hiya's Naru!" Kitsune ignores Su and Shinobu and walks over to Naru with Motoko trailing behind.
Kitsune: Hey Naru! We're here! How's Keitaro? Didja talk to the doctor yet?
Naru: Hey Kitsune! The doctor? Um.yeah she just left.
Kitsune: Well, what'd she say? All good news I hope?
Naru: Well.yeah his injuries from the car incident are healing nicely, but the doctor said he has a cold. He's running a low fever as well, and this combined with his injuries is giving him low resistance. Right now things could go either up- hill or down.
Naru looks down at the floor while Kitsune and Motoko trade worried looks. Suddenly Motoko steps foreword, placing her hand on Naru's shoulder.
Motoko: Look Naru, I know Urashima and trust me, what he's going through right now is nothing compared to what he goes through at Hinata Lodge every single day of his life. If your not slugging him into another dimension for being perverted? I am swinging madly at him with my shisui. He'll be up in no time, back at home, getting thrashed.
Naru looks up at Motoko with a sad smile.
Naru: Thanks Motoko.
The three of them share a moment of silence before they hear Keitaro shouting out loud in pain. Naru, Kitsune and Motoko all look at each other in utter shock, then rush into Keitaro's room. Expecting to see the worse, but are surprised at what they actually do see. Shinobu, attached onto Su's leg, is evidently using all of her strength to pull Su, whom is attached to Keitaro at the waist, off. Keitaro, as usual, is whining and swinging his arms madly in protest.
Shinobu: Su! Let go of Keitaro! You're hurting him!
Su: Nu uh! Nya ha ha! Keitaro is MINE!
Keitaro: C'mon Su! I'm happy to see you but you're really hurting me!
Su: No! I am not letting go!
Shinobu: Su! Let go!
Kitsune, once looking surprised, softens her worried expression into a devious grin.
Kitsune: That's Keitaro all right! Hey guys I wanna join in!
Kitsune runs over and jumps onto the other side of Keitaro, wrapping her arms around his neck and hugging him tightly.
Kitsune: What'sa matter Keitaro? Embarrassed at the fact that beautiful woman are throwing themselves at you? I've missed you ya know? Have you missed me? You've been out for a week, have any naughty dreams that you just didn't want to wake up from? You bad boy you.
Keitaro now doubly whining and sweat-dropping begins to protest Kitsune as well.
Keitaro: W-w- What are you talking about Kitsune?! Ow! That hurts!
Kitsune: (Nuzzling even closer) Awww your so shy Keitaro.were both adults, just be honest! I know you like me!
Motoko and Naru, now completely in awe simply stare at the questionable situation. Soon Motoko catches on and runs over to Keitaro's bedside as well, the confident look, she's always known for, has returned to her face.
Motoko: You know Urashima; you've had us all worried for a while now. The least you could do was apologize. However, the damage has already been done. I have a newly formed stress line on my forehead, and it's all your fault! I'm a junior with middle age marking! You're gonna pay for this you bastard!
Motoko has unsheathed her sword, and now holds it up to Keitaro's neck. Keitaro, held down by two girls is now frantically squirming to get away, but its no use, he's pinned down for the count. Naru finally realizing that they are all trying to lighten the mood, slowly walks over to Keitaro, her face showing no sign's of stress or worry.
Naru: You know Keitaro. In the week you've been out you've missed a lot. Like studying for the Exams coming up in 3 weeks! You slacker!
With that Naru pitches her study book at his face, making a smacking noise.
Naru: Keep this up and you'll be a 4th year ronin for sure!
Keitaro looks from Su, to Shinobu, Motoko, and Kitsune, and Naru, then smiles.
Shinobu: Ye-Yes? I mean Hello?
Naru: Hey Shinobu! It's me Naru! Are you ok?
Shinobu: Oh hey Narusegawa-Sempai! I'm okay, just tired. How's Urashima-Sempai? Is he awake yet?
Naru: Actually, Yes! He just woke up, and I'm sure he'd be happy to see you all!
All of a sudden every trace of exhaustion in Shinobu's voice disappears and she becomes her usual happy self again.
Shinobu: Really?! That's wonderful Narusegawa-Sempai! We'll be right over!
Naru: Ok Shinobu! See you in a bit then!
Hurriedly Shinobu hung up the phone and rushed into the kitchen, jumping onto the table where she keeps her bell, she grabs it and hops up onto the dining table ringing it so loudly that Kitsune covers her ears in pain.
Kitsune: Shinobu! Why are you ringing the bell? It's only me and you here!
Just then Motoko enters the room with Su hanging off of her as usual.
Motoko: Not anymore, we got all the way to the subway and Su refused to go. She claimed she didn't want to leave that Bastar- I mean Urashima, and when I tried to go she latched onto me with death grip, rendering me unable to move, until the car left.
Kitsune: Heh, that true Su?
Su nod's and grins widely.
Shinobu, feeling ignored, once again begins to ring her bell. This time louder than before.
Shinobu: Are any of you listening to me?! That was Narusegawa-Sempai! She called to tell us that Urashima-Sempai is awake!
Kitsune: (Uncovers her ears) really? Great Shinobu! What took you so long to tell us?
Shinobu fall's over sweat-dropping.
Kitsune: Let's go you guys!
Shinobu, Kitsune, and Su, now unlatched from Motoko, rush out the front door with Motoko moodily trailing behind.
Back at the hospital Naru is anxiously waiting outside of Keitaro's room while the doctor performs her routine examination.
Naru: (Now taping her fingers on the wall) God, what could be taking so long? I've been out here for 15 minutes already!
Suddenly the doctor, with a grin, appears behind her, startling her.
Doctor: Complaining about my timing eh? Not a very nice thing to do to someone who just saved your boyfriends life.
Naru, now sweat-dropping, turns around to face the doctor.
Naru: (while bowing) Sorry about that doctor! It's been a really long week- Wait.did you call Keitaro my.my boyfriend?
Doctor: Yes, isn't he?
Naru: N-n-no! Of course not! I would never date a pervert like that man lying in there! H-h-he and I are just study partners! Nothing more! Just friends!
The doctor, now looking puzzled, scratches her head.
Doctor: Huh, I could have sworn you and Urashima-san were more than friends, especially with the way you've been by his bedside all week long. It seemed like every time I'd peek in you were there with him, holding his hand or sleeping next to him.
Naru: (now looking embarrassed) Huh? Oh yeah! Well that.well.you see um.I was there because it was my responsibility as a friend! I mean it was my fault that Keitaro got in that accident after all. We had gotten in a fight and both of us left the house. Me to blow off some steam, and Keitaro probably because he felt guilty. Then it all just went downhill from there. But that's old news. How is he doing? Is he getting any better?
Doctor: Actually he is, slowly though. He should be able to sit up in a few days. His leg is still the same that is going to take a while to heal. But everything is looking better. Although I am worried about one thing.
Naru: What is it?
Doctor: He appears to have caught a cold. He sounds kind of wheezy and is running a low grade fever. It might have come from the night of the accident. From what you said, he didn't have an umbrella and was wearing rather thin clothing for such a rainy night. That would've given anyone a cold, however in his weakened condition; a cold is just something he doesn't need right now. But I promise you, we will keep an eye on him so just relax. I'll be back in a few hours to see if his fever has diminished.
Naru: Ok, thank you.
With that the doctor walked away leaving Naru standing outside of Keitaro's room, a worried expression replacing the one of joy she just had.
Naru: Not only does he get in an accident, but now he has to battle a cold? Don't things ever get easier for that idiot?
Just then, before Naru goes any deeper into her depression, Kitsune and the others show up. Su, not even stopping, runs by Naru with Shinobu being dragged behind in a flash only uttering a "Hiya's Naru!" Kitsune ignores Su and Shinobu and walks over to Naru with Motoko trailing behind.
Kitsune: Hey Naru! We're here! How's Keitaro? Didja talk to the doctor yet?
Naru: Hey Kitsune! The doctor? Um.yeah she just left.
Kitsune: Well, what'd she say? All good news I hope?
Naru: Well.yeah his injuries from the car incident are healing nicely, but the doctor said he has a cold. He's running a low fever as well, and this combined with his injuries is giving him low resistance. Right now things could go either up- hill or down.
Naru looks down at the floor while Kitsune and Motoko trade worried looks. Suddenly Motoko steps foreword, placing her hand on Naru's shoulder.
Motoko: Look Naru, I know Urashima and trust me, what he's going through right now is nothing compared to what he goes through at Hinata Lodge every single day of his life. If your not slugging him into another dimension for being perverted? I am swinging madly at him with my shisui. He'll be up in no time, back at home, getting thrashed.
Naru looks up at Motoko with a sad smile.
Naru: Thanks Motoko.
The three of them share a moment of silence before they hear Keitaro shouting out loud in pain. Naru, Kitsune and Motoko all look at each other in utter shock, then rush into Keitaro's room. Expecting to see the worse, but are surprised at what they actually do see. Shinobu, attached onto Su's leg, is evidently using all of her strength to pull Su, whom is attached to Keitaro at the waist, off. Keitaro, as usual, is whining and swinging his arms madly in protest.
Shinobu: Su! Let go of Keitaro! You're hurting him!
Su: Nu uh! Nya ha ha! Keitaro is MINE!
Keitaro: C'mon Su! I'm happy to see you but you're really hurting me!
Su: No! I am not letting go!
Shinobu: Su! Let go!
Kitsune, once looking surprised, softens her worried expression into a devious grin.
Kitsune: That's Keitaro all right! Hey guys I wanna join in!
Kitsune runs over and jumps onto the other side of Keitaro, wrapping her arms around his neck and hugging him tightly.
Kitsune: What'sa matter Keitaro? Embarrassed at the fact that beautiful woman are throwing themselves at you? I've missed you ya know? Have you missed me? You've been out for a week, have any naughty dreams that you just didn't want to wake up from? You bad boy you.
Keitaro now doubly whining and sweat-dropping begins to protest Kitsune as well.
Keitaro: W-w- What are you talking about Kitsune?! Ow! That hurts!
Kitsune: (Nuzzling even closer) Awww your so shy Keitaro.were both adults, just be honest! I know you like me!
Motoko and Naru, now completely in awe simply stare at the questionable situation. Soon Motoko catches on and runs over to Keitaro's bedside as well, the confident look, she's always known for, has returned to her face.
Motoko: You know Urashima; you've had us all worried for a while now. The least you could do was apologize. However, the damage has already been done. I have a newly formed stress line on my forehead, and it's all your fault! I'm a junior with middle age marking! You're gonna pay for this you bastard!
Motoko has unsheathed her sword, and now holds it up to Keitaro's neck. Keitaro, held down by two girls is now frantically squirming to get away, but its no use, he's pinned down for the count. Naru finally realizing that they are all trying to lighten the mood, slowly walks over to Keitaro, her face showing no sign's of stress or worry.
Naru: You know Keitaro. In the week you've been out you've missed a lot. Like studying for the Exams coming up in 3 weeks! You slacker!
With that Naru pitches her study book at his face, making a smacking noise.
Naru: Keep this up and you'll be a 4th year ronin for sure!
Keitaro looks from Su, to Shinobu, Motoko, and Kitsune, and Naru, then smiles.