Love Hina – Blind Love

Fanfic

As they head for the door, "Mutsumi asks, "Oh dear, how are you going to find him? We have no idea how far he might have gone." Kitsune pauses, pondering the Okinawan's observation.

Shinobu looks back, trying to drag Kitsune with her. "Does it matter? Sempai is blind! We have look for him. And he's already been hurt once, how much worse do you think it is now? He might be, he might,…Aaauuuuu! We have to hurry!" Shinobu forces Kitsune to start running again.

The others, with barely a glance at each other, rush out of the room to find the blind man, praying that Shinobu's fears do not come true.

Chapter Seven

Evening on the grounds of Hinata-sou

Pulling himself out of the hot springs, Keitaro checks himself with his hands. Except for wet clothes, he finds nothing damaged. "Whew, I guess I got lucky this time. Man, those girls are pretty physical." Moving around carefully, Keitaro finds the path to the changing room doors and regains his bearings. Moving slowly, he makes his way back up to his room to apologize for whatever it was that set the girls off.

Exiting the front door, the girls spend a few frantic moments trying to decide which way to go.

"He went this way! I'm sure of it" Naru cries, pointing towards the kitchen annex.

Kitsune glances towards the stairs "No, he musta gone this way, probably half-way to Hinata Seaside Park!"

Motoko rolls her eyes. "I did not strike Urashima with my full technique. He could not have gone more than a few dozens of feet. I recommend we search the woods over there." She says, pointing towards a wooded area near the dorm.

Su scratches her head. "Ya thinks this is a rescue operation? Seems ta me that you might've killed Keitaros dead as a door mouse. If so, I gots just the thing." Pulling a remote control out, she presses a button and a tank rolls out of the bushes. "This is my flame-thrower mecha Mark One. Ya cremates yer dead in Japan, right?"

Shinobu blanches at Su's remark. "We have to find Sempai! We have to!" Running around the corner of the inn, the young cook leaves the others pondering directions as she heads for the hot springs.

Not able to agree on any other path, the girls follow Shinobu. As they come around the corner, they see Shinobu staring at the path to the changing room door. Looking, the all see the unmistakable footprints leading from the hot springs to the dorm.'

"Sempai? Sempai!" Shinobu calls out, and rushes inside, closely followed by everyone else. They see several towels, newly dampened, sitting on the shelf.

"It…It cannot be? Urashima, even if he only landed in the hot springs, should have been in no condition to just get up and walk back inside the inn!" Motoko remarks, poking a wet towel with her sword.

Kitsune: "Ah don't know about that. He seemed pretty healed from his earlier beatin'. I wouldn't be surprised if he was back in his room already looking for us!" she whispers, not quite believing her own thoughts.

With barely a glance at each other, the girls rush into the dorm and up the stairs, crashing into Keitaro as he makes his way down. "Whoa, it's me!" He cries, not knowing which girl, or girls, ran into him.

A few moments earlier

Having found no one in his room, Keitaro decides that maybe they were concerned about him and went looking. "Maybe I'd better wait down stairs so they'll see me as soon as they get back in. I wouldn't want them to be worried over me for no reason."

As he walks down the hall, he hears the sounds of someone, apparently in the changing room. "I guess they figured out I came back that way. I'd better hurry downstairs." His hand against the wall, he moves carefully to the stairwell and starts down, only to hear numerous footsteps approaching. Stopping dead still, he braces his hands in front of his body; "Whoa, it's me!" he calls out as they crash into him, knocking him backwards to the stairs, his head striking the steps.

As everyone picks themselves up, the girls stare at Keitaro. Clothes still slightly damp but seemingly uninjured, he sits there with a confused look on his face while rubbing the back of his head. (That's not good! I haven't seen stars after hitting my head in years, and now twice in one day! I'd better be more careful around these girls or I could really end up hurt pretty bad!)

Grinning while sitting absolutely still, Keitaro remarks "I think it may be better if I wait for you girls to rise first. It may not be the gentlemanly thing to do, but it is safer for me."

Naru responds, "Uh, Keitaro, I want to , that is, I'm…I mean…"

Keitaro raises his had to stop Naru. Bowing his head, his smile fading, he replies "I'm sorry, Narusegawa-san. If I hadn't come here, none of this would ever have happened. It may be for the best if I just get my things and leave. I can always talk to my grandmother some other time; find out what she wanted to talk to me about."

Rubbing his knees, Keitaro frowns. "Unfortunately, I shouldn't go out in these wet clothes, and I don't have a change of dry ones. Would it be too much of a bother if I dried these before I go?" he asks, his face turned towards the girls.

Kitsune sputters "Keitaro! Ya'll just saved Naru from serious injury, get yer ass handed to ya fer ya'lls trouble, and YOU'RE apologizing to us and saying ya is leaving?"

Motoko stands at the base of the stairs. "Urashima is only a visitor here; we have no right, reason or authority to make him stay. This IS a girls' only dormitory, as I may remind everyone."

(He's gonna leave. I hit him, and scare him away. After Granny Hina invites him over, I'm gonna be blamed when she shows up and he's gone.) Naru thinks. "Keitaro, just think a minute, okay? Granny did invite you over as a break from being at the, the Institute, and it would be a shame if you missed seeing her again." Realizing her blunder, Naru backpedals. "I meant to say, you wouldn't want to miss talking with her in person again."

"That would indeed be a shame, wouldn't it, Keitaro my boy?"

Everyone spins around. Keitaro's frown is suddenly replaced with an ear-splitting smile "Granny! You're here! I didn't hear you come in!" Keitaro cries, standing and making his way down the stairs.

"Now, now, Keitaro, you never hear me coming unless I want you to, you know that." Granny Hina stands at the door, Haruka at her side. "Haruka and I just finished having some tea down at the Tea Shop, and figured it was time to come up and talk to you. I take it from the look of things it been an interesting day for everyone here, eh?" she says, smiling at the girls.

Rubbing his neck, Keitaro says "Well, the girls didn't know I was coming to see you for a day visit, so I don't blame them for anything that's happened. And to be honest, I just decided that maybe it's better if I leave before I cause any more trouble."

The girls all start talking at once, trying to tell Granny that it was just simple misunderstandings or Keitaro's clumsiness, or it was just accidents. Naru especially tries to assure Granny that there are no problems. Granny stands there listening to everyone for a few seconds before she raises her hand. "Tut-tut. That's all in the past. Haruka, please see Keitaro back up to the manager's room so he can change. Shinobu, dear, please collect his things and put them in a dryer after Haruka leaves them outside the door. The rest of you, sit and have some tea while Haruka and I talk to Keitaro."

Haruka, a folder in one hand and shopping bags in the other, walks Keitaro up the stairs, Shinobu right behind them "You just wait outside the door a minute while Keitaro gets out of those wet things. When we get back down to the dining room, I'm sure Granny is going to want to know why Keitaro was sitting on the stairs soaking wet."

A few minutes later, as the girls sit in the dining room drinking tea, joined by Shinobu who has collected Keitaro's things (again) and put them in the dryer. Kitsune looks at her and, laughing, asks "Did ya'll make sure Naru didn't leave anything in the dryer?"

"Y-yes, I made sure. I mean, the dryer was empty." Shinobu sputters.

Naru holds her tea cup and stares at the table. Motoko, seeing this, asks "What is the matter, Naru?"

Looking up, she meets the sword maiden's eyes. "What do you think Keitaro is going to tell Granny about what has happened to him since he arrived here? We may be her tenants, but he's her grandson. If it's our word against his, I shudder to think of the mood she's going to be in when she comes back down."

Motoko nods in understanding. "I fear our actions leave little to be forgiven. We attacked Urashima, who is not only her grandchild, but is blind as well. In fact, he has been attacked several times this day. Granny will not be pleased, to say the least."

The girls sit, talking in hushed tones, drinking their tea for a few minutes until they hear Keitaro yell "W-WHAT?"

"Oh Spit! That doesn't sound good." Kitsune says. "Granny musta said something about us that confirms what Keitaro had been telling her."

Shinobu whimpers as she sips her tea. "You don't think he's going to ask Granny to make any of us leave, do you?"

Naru stares at her tea and shakes her head. "I don't know, Shinobu. Think of it from his point of view. Blind man attacked by dorm full of girls twice in one day. Granny is going to blow her stack."

Motoko agrees. "Hina-san is very forgiving, if strict. However, I have my fears that her generosity will not extend to our physically abusing her grandson."

Su sits relatively still (for her). "But, Keitaros looks like a nice guy. You don't really think he woulds ask her to do anything likes that, Shinobu, would you?"

"Oh dear, we really don't know, do we?" Mutsumi ponders, hands on her melons.

They sit quietly for another quarter of an hour. Hearing footsteps on the stairs, they all jump up and face the three people coming down the stairs.

Upstairs

After informing Keitaro that she has a change of clothes for him, he gratefully changes out of the wet clothes. Noticing that the clothes fit him very well, Keitaro asks "How did you know my sizes? These clothes fit like a glove."

From outside his door, Haruka replies "I'll let Granny explain that. I assume you're dressed now?" Haruka looks down at Granny, who nods.

Keitaro say "Yes, I guess you can come in now."

Entering the room, Granny says "So, Keitaro, how have my girls been treating you? Since it isn't raining, there must be an interesting story as to why you were sitting on the stairs in wet clothes."

With Haruka guiding him to the kotatsu table, Keitaro rubs the back of his neck. "Well, I kinda had an accident out by the hot springs. I, ah, was walking past and slipped on a wet spot and fell in. No big deal. I was on my way to get a dry robe from your room when the girls ran into me on the stairs."

Smiling, Granny replies "Now, now, Keitaro, you've never been a good liar. However, if you feel more comfortable with that story, I'll accept it. But, only on one condition."

After waiting for an explanation, Keitaro, wanting to break the silence, jokes, "On the condition I move in and try to be friends with them, huh Granny?" he laughs.

Seconds tick by. Then some more. Granny, looking at Haruka, says "Well……….."

Eyebrows raising, Keitaro sputters "W-WHAT!"

"Hush, child. You wouldn't want to scare anyone yelling like that. And no, that is not exactly what I mean. Haruka, please hand me the papers."

With a rustling sound, Keitaro hears a folder exchanging hands. Granny continues "Haruka has told me how you feel being here. I understand that it has been hard on you these past fifteen years; more so since the death of your parents. I have talked it over with the supervisory board of the Institute, and, if you are willing, they have agreed to release you to come live here at Hinata."

As Granny and Haruka look on, Keitaro's hands start to shake. His lip trembling, the young man whispers "I-I can live here? I don't have to go back to the Institute anymore?" A tear falls down his cheek from behind his dark glasses. "I-I'd give anything if this isn't a dream."

Patting his shoulder, Haruka assures him, "It's not a dream, Kei. Granny told them that you would still be able to study for college here. And you'll also be gainfully employed, so you won't have to rely on the insurance money alone to get by."

Wiping his face with the back of his hand, Keitaro contemplates what Haruka said. "Employed? You mean someone is willing to hire me? Doing what?"

Granny smiles "As of today, you are the new manager of Hinata-sou. Congratulations, my boy!"

Keitaro is speechless. Again, his eyebrows rise above his glasses as he turns his head towards his grandmother. "M-manager? Of Hinata? B-b-but how am I supposed to manage a dormitory?"

Placing the folder in his hands, Granny says "Everything is right here. As well as printed, it's all in Braille, so you can go over it yourself. It explains your duties and responsibilities, to the inn and to your tenants."

Keitaro's fingers, having been scanning the first page of the folder, freeze. "Oh heck, I just realized! Y-you want me to be the manager for those, those girls down there! After today, I don't think they'd want me to stick around for dinner, let alone live here AND be their manager."

Granny replies "It's not their choice, Keitaro. I want you to be the manager, and as long as you can accomplish the duties as described in that folder, they have no reason to complain. I have every confidence that you will do well here."

"And I've agreed to help out until you get your routine settled down." Haruka says. "The girls don't know it, but if you pick up the phone downstairs and press 1-1, it'll speed-dial the Tea Shop. Granny and I figured that would be easier for you rather than trying to dial the whole number in any emergency."

Shaking his head, Keitaro replies "I really appreciate the offer, Granny. I really do. But, I can't disregard what those girls will think, even if I am your grandson. They seem like really nice people, and I wouldn't want to be a burden to them."

"Tut-tut, dear boy. It is exactly that attitude that proves you are an excellent choice for the position. You have always thought about others before yourself." Granny tells him, patting his arm. "So, do you accept the terms?"

Sitting still for a few moments, Keitaro then straightens his shoulders and lifts his head. "I'm honored at the trust you show in me, Granny. I promise won't let you down."

"That's what I wanted to hear. I'll finish the paperwork with the Institute in the morning. I told them to not expect to see you around again. Haruka and I will let you have until morning to get used to the idea, before we break the news to the girls at breakfast. I assume you learned how to handle cooking at the Institute?"

Keitaro rubs his neck and grins. "As long as everything is kept in the same place, I can do a pretty decent job of it. My presentation may be off a bit, but I've been told I'm a fair cook."

"Great, then you shall also prepare breakfast for the girls tomorrow, to help convince them you are able to handle the responsibilities. Haruka, will you take Keitaro through the kitchen tonight and explain where everything is located."

Haruka answers, "Of course, Granny. And I'll keep an eye on him in the morning during his first run through, just in case he needs a pointer. Oh, and before I forget, we brought all your things from the Institute over this afternoon. They are in the suitcases next to the window when you are ready to unpack. I can help, or you can ask one of the girls about shelf space tomorrow."

Keitaro sits there nodding his head as everything that has occurred in the last half hour sinks in.

"Well, now that that is settled, let's join the girls downstairs for some tea before dinner. Shinobu is the regular cook, but you will be expected, as the manager, to do your share. That's why making breakfast for them tomorrow should set you off on a good start with them." Granny rises and waits for Keitaro to step over to the door, where she puts her arm in his elbow. "Yes, I know you remember the layout of Hinata like the back of your hand, this is just your old Granny taking a moment to be close to her grandson. You lead."

Keitaro smiles down at his grandmother. "Right! Shall we?" He raises his right arm to indicate the door, which he reaches out confidently to find and slide open.

Downstairs

The girls rise, seeing Keitaro leading Granny Hina down the stairs, Haruka right behind them. Granny takes the lead, and guides Keitaro over to the couch to sit. Naru happens to be on the same couch and makes to step away for Granny, but she waves her back. "No, child, you stay there. Haruka and I will grab some tea and be right back. You just sit here and relax, Keitaro, we'll bring some tea for you as well."

"Th-thanks Granny" Keitaro says as he sits carefully on the couch he feels on the back of his legs. The girls all resume seating as the two older women pass through the dining room door.

A few nervous moments pass, as no one can think of anything to say. Suddenly, Motoko speaks. "So, Urashima. What is going to happen to us?" The others stop and stare at Keitaro, who turns his head towards Motoko with a questioning look on his face.

"Huh? What do you mean 'what's going to happen to you'? I don't understand." Keitaro says.

Kitsune continues "Ya'll know, what are Granny and Haruka going to do to us?"

Still unaware what they are talking about Keitaro can only repeat "Huh? I don't understand."

Beside him, Naru responds, a hint of anger in her voice. "You were up there long enough to tell Granny everything we did since you showed up. It can't have been a pretty discussion, and we all heard you yell. So, are we going to be kicked out of here?" A vein throbs on Naru's forehead as she clenches her fist.

Mutsumi and Su, along with Shinobu, look on anxiously.

Keitaro thinks (A-after everything, my walking in on them while bathing, showing up here with no warning, they think I told Granny to kick them out?). He clears his throat, "Oh. N-nothing is going to happen." He rubs the back of his neck nervously.

Naru continues "Oh, you're gonna try and make us believe that your own grandmother is going to ignore the fact that we attacked you twice, and let us all stay here anyway? What kind of idiot are you?"

"Apparently the kind of idiot who told his grandmother his clothing was wet because he slipped and fell into the hot springs. And the kind of idiot that never mentioned that wasn't the only incident that happened to him today, Naru." The girls spin in their seats to face Granny, who, along with Haruka, walks out of the dining room, Haruka carrying two glasses of tea, one of which she places in Keitaro's hand as she sits on the opposite side of him as Naru.

Sputtering, Naru stares at Keitaro. "Y-you didn't t-tell her? But w-why?"

Keitaro turns towards Naru and bows his head. "This is your home, not mine. I was wrong to walk in on you all while you were bathing, and I did apologize for that. I don't know what I did wrong the second time, but for that, I also apologize. I didn't tell Granny anything because I didn't want you to get in trouble because of me. Please, Granny, can you just forgive and forget?"

The girls look at Keitaro with unbelieving expressions on their faces, and then they all turn to Granny, hope warring with their guilt.

Granny smiles at the girls as she steps over and places a hand on Keitaro's arm. "Since Keitaro has already forgiven you all, I have nothing to add to the matter. I'm proud of my grandson for standing up for you all, even though you are total strangers."

Shinobu stands and bows to Keitaro "I-I'm sorry Sempai. I hope you won't think badly of us when you leave."

Su leaps over to land between Keitaro and Naru. "Yippees! Keitaros is alright in my book. I just wish ya could stays around and plays with me."

Mutsumi "Oh my, what a sweet young man, and so forgiving, too. You really deserve my best melons!"

"Well, I guess he's okay. Thanks for being such an understanding guy, Keitaro-san." Kitsune says, a slight blush on her face.

Motoko sits quietly. (What is Urashima thinking? He can't possibly be so naïve as to believe we'll forget his actions just because he doesn't have the nerve to admit he was beaten by a few females. However, he does seem genuinely concerned for us, strangers though we may be.)

Naru puts her hand on Su's shoulder to stop her bouncing around. "Uh, well, I guess if you look at it that way, I guess Granny's right."

Haruka turns to Shinobu "Could you get dinner started? And don't forget to set an extra place for Keitaro. He will be staying overnight," before the girls can argue "and for HIS safety, he can stay down in the Tea Shop apartment. He is a guest, you know."

Granny replies. "No. I will stay in the apartment. Keitaro will stay in the manager's room. After everything he's gone through, I don't want to risk him losing his footing on the stairs and hurting himself."

Shinobu rises and looks around at the others. "Hai. Dinner will be ready in half an hour."

"Wait for me, Shinobu." Naru says as she also rises. She turns quickly to explain "I told her I'd help make dinner. We shouldn't be long."

Shinobu looks at the other girls for support, but they are unsure what they can say as Naru walks to the kitchen, whistling a wordless tune.

Shinobu mouths "What about Sempai?" to the others, who bow their heads at the thought of what he is soon to go through, making the rest of the day look like a pony ride. Touching the pocket of her apron, she ensures herself that the stomach pills are still there. "Ex-excuse me, I've got to stop, uh, I mean, help Naru!"

As the young cook hurries to the kitchen, Granny calls out "Do not set a place for me, Shinobu. I ate a rather large meal in Tokyo this afternoon. I think I will go down to Haruka's and turn in for the night." Standing, she turns to Haruka. "I trust you have a handle on everything here?" she asks, slightly emphasizing the word 'everything'.

Haruka nods, understanding that Granny is taking this opportunity to leave on her un-announced (to the girls) trip. "Yeah, yeah, whatever. Take it easy, Granny." Haruka waves to the older woman.

"Well, girls, I'll see you. Don't be too rough on Keitaro, he IS my favorite grandson."

"He's your only grandson." Haruka corrects her.

"Tish-tish." Granny says with a backwards wave of her hand as she walks to the door. Turning to face everyone, she bows "Good night."

Everyone rises and calls out a 'Good night' to Granny, and she heads out the door.

As they sit down, Keitaro turns to Haruka and whispers "I'd feel better if Granny was still here."

Haruka pretends to sip her tea as she whispers back. "Don't worry. Everything's gonna be okay."

They all sit there, barely speaking a word. Haruka has to encourage the conversation along when no one can think of anything to say. After an uncomfortable few minutes of completely useless small talk, Shinobu comes and walks to stand in front of Keitaro and announce, to everyone's relief "Dinner is ready."

When Keitaro stands, she asks, sputtering, "W-would you l-like me to e-escort you, S-Sempai?"

Keitaro stands and is surprised to feel both of his elbows are taken in hand. Shinobu, obviously, on his left, and to his shock, Naru on his right. Sensing Keitaro's sudden freezing, Haruka glances over to see Naru and Shinobu looking at each other, then to her, huge blushes on their faces.

Smiling slightly, she rises and says, "Just don't tear him in half walking him to the table. Okay?" Turning, she heads for the dining room.

Embarrassed, the two girls smile at each other and nod. Holding on more confidently, they hurriedly escort Keitaro towards the dining room.

Naru tries to hide her emotions. (I can't believe he was willing to deceive Granny just to protect us. He seems so sweet.)

Shinobu contemplates the situation. (I hope Naru-sempai is gentle with Sempai this time.)

Neither girl is paying much attention to the path they are taking to the dining room, that is, until Keitaro suddenly jerks out of their arms.

SMACK! "OW!" THUNK!

Spinning towards the young man, they see Keitaro lying on the ground, a hand to his head.

"Oh, Spit! Are ya'll trying to give Keitaro-san a concussion?" Kitsune yelps, rushing over to the prone victim, kneeling and placing his head against her chest.

Mutsumi hurries to his other side "Oh my! Oh dear! Poor baby!" and drags him from Kitsune's grip to hold Keitaro's head between her breasts like a mother comforting a child.

Kitsune pulls Keitaro back "Hang on, ya'll can't hog Keitaro-san!" and shoves his face between her 'babies'.

Mutsumi pulls Keitaro back to comfort him.

Then Kitsune.

Mutsumi. Kitsune. Etc…

Blood dribbles non-stop from both Keitaro's nostrils as a goofy smile covers his features. "Gu-gu-gu-gu-gu-gu-gu!"

Motoko, with Su on her shoulders, places her hand to her forehead and shakes her head. "Naru-san, Shinobu-chan. How many times have the two of you passed that pillar and yet forget it now?" she asks.

Su: "I thinks ya broke him again."

Naru and Shinobu slowly turn and stare at the support column between them, and then back to the young man being smothered alternately by Kitsune and Mutsumi.

Shinobu's hands go to her mouth as she watches Keitaro nearly being asphyxiated by the two sets of large-, uh, by the two sets of overly-, uh…, being 'mothered' by Kitsune and Mutsumi.

Naru, seeing the smile on Keitaro's face, balls her fist, a vein throbbing on her head. Her attention is distracted by the look of bliss on Mutsumi's face, and the one of, well, if lust isn't the right word, it'll do for now, in Kitsune's eyes.

"KI-TSU-NE! MU-TSU-MI! Get your hands and, and, and other body parts off Keitaro NOW!" Naru glares at the two older girls.

"Oh dear! Oh my! Naru seems rather angry." Mutsumi places a hand on the side of her face and smiles, sliding away from Keitaro without appearing to move her legs.

Kitsune, a few seconds behind Mutsumi, glances up as she realizes the Okinawan isn't pulling Keitaro away from her again. "Huh?" A sensation of heat to her left causes her to look up. Naru, her eyes glowing red, stands over her.

"Aaahhhh! I didn't do anything, Naru! Don't get yer panties in a twist! Sake! I want my sake!" she yelps as she drops Keitaro and backpedals away, his head hitting the floor with a 'thunk' and another "Ouch!"

Naru kneels beside Keitaro. "Are you alright, Keitaro? I'm so sorry; I should have been paying more attention."

Shinobu whimpers, kneeling on his other side "P-please forgive us, Sempai! It was an accident!"

Sitting up, Keitaro rubs his head. "Uh, I think I'm okay. Nothing broken." He tilts his head up and smiles. "I'd appreciate a hand up, if it's no bother."

Raising his left hand, not realizing how close she is, Keitaro accidentally lift Shinobu's skirt up, her teddy-bear panties smiling up for everyone to see.

"Aaauuuuu!" Shinobu cries out, "You saw my teddy-bear panties!" she turns and runs.

Having a good idea what just occurred, Keitaro pulls his hand back quickly. "I'm sorry, Maehara-san! I didn't mean to…"

Shinobu suddenly stops and thinks, (Wait a second, Sempai is blind, and he couldn't have seen them!) Spinning back,"N-Naru-sempai, w-wait! He didn't see anything!" she calls out, her words falling on deaf ears.

Keitaro is silenced as Naru grabs him by the collar and lifts him bodily off the floor. "You pervert! She's only in middle school!" Rearing back, she punches Keitaro in the jaw, sending him flying back towards the common room.

Where Motoko meets him, sword drawn faster than the eye can follow! "Foul, deceitful, vile, lecherous male! Shinmei-ryu no Zanganken! God's Cry Attack of The Stone Cleaving Sword!" Her vortex smashes into Keitaro, blasting him through the door to the dining room.

Haruka pokes her head around the corner of the door frame, her eyes hard as nails. "Did all of you forget that Keitaro is BLIND and couldn't have seen Shinobu's panties?"

Shinobu whimpers, "I-I forgot, Haruka-sensei."

Lying on the floor near the kitchen door, Keitaro holds his throbbing head in his hands, stars swimming in his mind's eye, (Damn, this isn't good! I'd better make an appointment to have Hikari-sensei check me out tomorrow) he thinks just as he loses consciousness.