Thump
Nagito collapsed on the floor. What the heck? How did that happen? That isn't good. I need to take him to the nursery.
Gnnnn
I can't carry him, he's not that heavy but he is very dense. I need help. I look around. There is no one. I don't want to leave him alone like that. And that pervert might still be around… Maybe I should look further without going too far to see if there is someone beyond that wall.
"Ha!"
I nearly bumped into someone.
"S-sorry… I didn't see you… p-please forgive me! ?"
A girl with a whiny voice starts crying for my forgiveness.
"D-don't worry! There is no need to cry. But can you help me? My friend collapsed and I needed to take him to the nursery.
-Your friend is feeling unwell? I can help you, I'm the Ultimate Nurse. I hope you will be able to forgive me if I help you."
She wipes her tears and follows me to where Nagito is lying still unconscious.
"Huh? Are you friends with Nagito? I didn't know he had friends… Sorry I d-didn't mean like that!"
She starts crying again. Is she another of Nagito's classmates?
"Can you do something then!? I don't know what happened. He just suddenly collapsed.
I-it could be a loss of consciousness due to hypoglycemia… that's something that could easily happen to someone as skinny as Nagito… He's p-probably going to regain consciousness very soon. We just need to make sure he gets all the nutrients he needs…
Is he safe then?
P-probably… I'm so sorry I can't help more! ? ﾟﾘﾭ? ﾟﾘﾭ? ﾟﾘﾭ"
Damn it. She is too sensitive to be a nurse. Is she going to keep crying while Nagito's head is resting on her lap? That's not very professional. I never let my emotions control me when I work. I just shut them and focus on what I have to do.
Nagito finally opens his eyes and reaches out for his cheek:
"What is this? Mikan, is that your tears? Did Hiyoko bully you again?
Y-yes! ? ﾟﾘﾭ? ﾟﾘﾭ?
Nagito! Are you alright? Can you stand up?
I guess."
That whiny girl called Mikan and I helped him stand up.
"N-nagito… I suggest you take this sugar cube now and then head to the restaurant and eat a lot of carbs. That will help you feel better. Don't hesitate to come to see if you ever feel dizzy again. A-and… p-please forgive me for crying over you when you're unconscious! ? ﾟﾘﾭ?
It's alright… thanks Mikan."
Still supporting Nagito by his waist, we head toward the restaurant, leaving a crying Mikan behind us. Jeez. That Hiyoko must be truly awful if she can make a girl cry that much. I kind of feel bad for her. No one deserves that.
I'm still confused with what just happened. But Nagito seems normal now. I didn't expect that bringing him back to reality would be so violent for him. All the layers of madness and despair covering his eyes are completely gone now. Is he finally awakened? Or is it just a mask? Why do I doubt it? I chose to believe in him. Even if I'm wrong, I want to believe there is always hope in the darkest despair. Nothing is all black or white. So I will bleach his darkest greys no matter what.
We continue walking silently. I don't really know what to say. I think it was enough words for tonight. I watch the last rays of sun vanishing behind the trees. I find it funny that the brightest lights always make the darker shadows. Or maybe, the darkest shadows make the brightest light?
Jeez, I'm starting to sound like a cheesy pop song.
I can barely see my feet right now but there is still enough light to illuminate Nagito's face, giving him a warmer tone and highlighting his white hair and his pale skin. I can feel warmth emanating again. For some reason, this warmth is all I want to feel. It's all I want to think about, like nothing else matters. It might be as fragile as a little flame, but it's guiding me somewhere. I'll protect it to see where it leads.