Though the other girls had decided to leave for a few
hours during lunch time, Yui chose to keep her junior
company. This was of little use because, within
minutes, she was curled up in one of the chairs,
sleeping softly in the afternoon sun that warmed the
one corner of the room while Azusa read a book that
her friends had brought for her.
Ui came in at lunchtime with a bento box wrapped up
in a blue and white striped cloth. Immediately, Azusa
placed her finger to her lips and mouthed a 'sshhh' in
order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance. Ui
softly closed the door and tiptoed over to the bed.
"I brought you something to eat. Don't force yourself
though," Ui whispered to her friend.
Azusa put down her book and looked at the box,
happy to have a home-cooked meal.
"I'm sorry I haven't visited yet, I hope you haven't
been too lonely."
"I feel a little spoiled actually," she looked over to the
senior who spent every moment she could at the
hospital with her. "You must be getting lonely by
yourself all the time. I just wish my mother and father
would come to see me."
Ui tried to hide a small tear that welled up in her right
eye.
"I'm alright. You shouldn't worry about me. You only
need to get better."
The younger Hirasawa untied the cloth and opened
the box to reveal a simple, but mouth-watering meal.
"I checked with the doctor to make sure you were
allowed to have this."
'How can she make white rice and a plain omelet look
so good?'
Yui's nose twitched and she shifted in the chair.
Azusa had instantly shifted her gaze to her. Startled
by her friend's sudden movement, she followed
Azusa's line of sight to where Yui was sleeping.
Azusa let out a small chuckle.
"One of Yui-senpai's favorites?"
With a small smile, Ui nodded.