Chapter 227: A Day Without Haruko

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: A Day Without Haruko

Getting up in the early morning, even in sub-zero temperatures, Ichiko washed her face with a small amount of cold water first.

Only after feeling the biting cold did she become much more awake.

She then walked to another storage room, which contained boxes of unopened items.

Supplements sent by Inari out of concern for her physical condition.

Various skincare products sent by Shin, fearing she would neglect herself too much.

And highly nutritious instant noodles that Haruko had mysteriously told her about a long time ago.

During these days of self-isolation, Ichiko hadn’t touched any of these things.

Since she had to live well for Haruko now, she couldn’t continue being like before.

There was no need to mention the skincare products and supplements; sent by these two Young Masters, they were certainly of good quality, and the price was likely astronomical.

This box of instant noodles...

Reason told her that her current physical condition was very poor, and she shouldn’t eat instant noodles, but something more nutritious.

But Ichiko thought of the pill Haruko had given her last time.

She had said that seeing her in a very bad state, that pill could help her sleep well, reduce stress, and restore her spirits.

At that time, she didn’t believe it, nor did she dare to believe it.

She was afraid that like before, after taking that pill, she would no longer be able to resist.

Only after taking it in self-abandonment did she realize, belatedly, that the medicine was real.

That was a wrong choice.

If she had chosen to believe Haruko then, and recovered her spirits the next day, she wouldn’t have lost her mind and argued with Haruko.

Nor would she have forced her to the window by the balcony.

And the subsequent death wouldn’t have happened.

"Very nutritious instant noodles, I remember Haruko also said it would be better to eat them with the organic eggs she left in the refrigerator."

Ichiko opened the refrigerator and took out an egg.

"I’ll have this for breakfast, and heat up a cup of milk."

"Although the snow has stopped outside, my current physical condition isn’t suitable for exercise. My body has become sluggish during this period. I should first go to Inari’s Hospital to check my physical condition, and then..."

As Ichiko spoke, the hand pouring milk paused.

She murmured the two words she cared about again, "Hospital..."

She wondered how Haruko’s body was doing now.

Emi also went to the Hospital last night.

Her mood dropped significantly in an instant.

Then Ichiko took a deep breath and patted her cheeks, "Regret stays before sleep, pain stays in dreams. Now I should look forward."

After eating breakfast, giving Dan a bath, and tidying up the blankets Haruko had spread on the floor, she gave the house a thorough cleaning before the New Year.

After being busy until noon, she went out to buy groceries and cook.

Immediately after, she went to school in the afternoon. She hadn’t attended the final exams before, and she had failed four subjects in total, combining major and elective courses.

These were courses she would have to retake next semester.

Although it would be very tiring then.

But she couldn’t blame Haruko; this was all her own doing.

After packing up Haruko’s dorm items, she turned around and went to her own dorm.

Yuri had already gone home, leaving only Haruko sleeping on the bed.

She continued packing her personal belongings to go home for the holiday. Her movements were quite large, and she inevitably woke Haruko.

The girl with a round face yawned and rubbed her sleepy eyes, "Oh, it’s Mimi. Are you leaving too?"

Ichiko smiled apologetically at Haruko, "You can go back to sleep. I’ll clean the dorm after I finish packing. You can just move your things out whenever you leave. I’ve caused you trouble during this time."

Haruko chuckled, "You don’t really need to clean much. Yuri swept once before she left. But why do you have so much luggage?"

"Some of it is Haruko’s. I’m taking it back for her."

Haruko blinked, "Oh, I remember now. You said Rito Chengzi went back to her hometown early last time."

Ichiko’s packing paused.

She no longer avoided the issue with a low mood like before.

Instead, she raised a bright smile, "Yes, she even chatted with me last night."

Facing this reality directly.

No longer escaping Haruko’s death.

No matter what, she would always live in her heart.

After packing up her things and saying goodbye to Haruko, Ichiko also conveniently showed her face to her new Teacher.

The old Teacher had been caught and arrested for academic plagiarism, and under the guidance of the new Teacher, she also verified her previously plagiarized paper.

Then she went home.

Although she had been maintaining an optimistic state, the sadness in her heart was not something that could be eliminated just by saying so.

Ichiko just didn’t show it on her face, occasionally spacing out for a while when doing something.

Imagining what it would be like if Haruko were by her side.

But that was ultimately a luxury.

Ichiko did not rearrange Haruko’s room; she still wanted to preserve it as it was in her memory. However, most of her belongings had been packed and sealed by Ichiko.

Hairpins, handkerchiefs, many small accessories she liked, and that fruit knife she could never forget.

As evening approached, Ichiko put on her down jacket and went out.

Arriving at the community entrance, a red supercar was already waiting for her. The man leaning against the driver’s seat brushed his bangs and raised an eyebrow at Ichiko, "Get in. This is the first time you’ve called me without asking for help."

Inari seemed to be in good spirits, but it was also obvious that he was observing Ichiko.

Paying attention to her energy, spirit, and emotions.

Seeing Ichiko able to show that familiar smile, he completely relaxed, "Looks like you’re much better. Honestly, if you hadn’t improved, I would have had to find Dr. Chen to see you."

Ichiko naturally sat in the passenger seat and joked, "Dr. Chen is a Doctor specializing in Haruko’s field. Isn’t it inappropriate for him to see me?"

After all, I’m not yandere.

Inari started the car and stepped on the accelerator, "Dr. Chen knows a lot; he’s not just limited to areas like Haruko’s schizophrenia. But looking at your current situation, there’s no need to ask Dr. Chen to come over."

Ichiko leaned back in the passenger seat, her eyes distant, "When I slept last night, I dreamed of Haruko. Although it was just a dream and she can’t come back, I still talked to her for a very long time."

Inari glanced at Ichiko, "So you’ve figured things out now?"

"Yes!"

Ichiko nodded seriously, "She saved me. If I continue to be so decadent, it will only disappoint her."

"I’ve been avoiding it for a month; it’s time to face it."

That tenacious and unyielding aura she once had emanated from her again.

Inari’s lips curved upwards upon hearing this, "Then what now? Are we going to the Hospital?"

Ichiko nodded forcefully, "Is Haruko still at the Hospital? If she is, let’s go. I want to... see her one more time."

Inari pressed the accelerator a little harder, his lips curving upwards, "Don’t worry, she’s always been at the Hospital, and... I have some good news to tell you."

"Good news?"

Given the current situation, was there any news that could be considered good for her?

But Inari’s expression didn’t seem like he was lying; it was serious and expectant, "Anyway, you’ll know when we get to the Hospital."

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