Ventustium
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Bathed in the glow of a beautiful sunset, Haruto walked hand in hand with Ayaka through the residential streets. "Today’s sunset is really beautiful too." "Yeah, it is." Walking beside Haruto, Ayaka looked up at the sky with a happy expression, squeezing his hand tightly. "Doesn’t it feel like the sun’s been setting a little earlier lately?" "Maybe so." "That means autumn is coming." "Yeah." "Autumn has so many delicious foods." "Mm." Ayaka chatted away…-
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Haruto enjoyed an ordinary conversation with Kiyoko, who had safely regained consciousness. She might have been gone forever. Having gone through such an experience, Haruto realized that being able to talk about trivial things with his grandmother was the greatest happiness of all. While the two of them were spending a quiet time together, Ayaka came to visit after school. "Oh, Ayaka-san. Thank you for coming to see me," Kiyoko bowed her head politely with a smile, and Ayaka returned a…
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Kiyoko’s recovery after regaining consciousness went smoothly. The day after she woke up, she was moved from the ICU to the HCU, and two days later, she was transferred to a general ward. Since Kiyoko had regained consciousness, Haruto had been going to school as usual. But today, he was leaving at noon to deliver some things needed for his grandmother’s stay in the hospital. During the lively lunch break, as Haruto was getting ready to go home, Ayaka quietly came over. "I’ll come…
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"Haruto, you won’t ever be alone. I’ll always stay by your side. As your family, right next to you." Her words, spoken with a serious expression while looking straight into his eyes. Hearing them, Haruto felt his heart gently being wrapped in warmth. The loneliness and fear that had been gnawing at him until now suddenly eased. "…Ayaka." "It’s alright. I’ll be by your side. Tomorrow, and from now on, forever and always." Ayaka’s words carried a certain strength. They showed…
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Ever since I became Haruto’s girlfriend, every single day has been shining. The dream I had always longed for was coming true together with him, and my heart was overflowing with happiness. When Kiyoko-san started working at our house as a housekeeper, that happiness only grew stronger. Under one roof, eating meals together, relaxing in the living room, chatting in our rooms, watching movies or dramas— Haruto and Kiyoko-san became part of our family, and our days turned lively and full of…
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Haruto called out through the large glass. “Grandma!” Kiyoko had a breathing mask attached, and various medical devices surrounded her bed. But aside from those, Kiyoko looked as if she were just sleeping quietly. Haruto felt relieved knowing she wasn’t suffering. Yet at the same time, a terrifying unease welled up in his chest. A sad image resurfaced in his mind. The face of his grandfather, beautiful and peaceful, eyes closed in a coffin. That image overlapped with Kiyoko lying…
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“A-a surgery? An emergency one?!” Haruto’s voice, filled with fear, echoed through the waiting room. “Yes. Ms. Kiyoko is currently experiencing an aortic dissection.” “Aortic… dissection…” “If we don’t operate, her life is in serious danger.” Hearing the doctor’s concise explanation, Haruto truly understood the urgency of the situation. Surgery was the only way to save Kiyoko. The rational part of his mind immediately understood that. But the emotional part…
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Haruto rushed over to Kiyoko in a panic, dropping to his knees and peering into her face. “Grandma!!” “Ugh…” “Is it your chest? Does it hurt!?” “Ugh…” In response to Haruto’s desperate questioning, Kiyoko could only groan faintly. The pain must have been severe—sweat was glistening on her forehead. Seeing her collapse, Shuichi quickly came running as well. “Ikue! Call an ambulance!” “Right!” “Kiyoko-san! Can you hear me!?” When Shuichi…
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I’ll be posting several chapters in a row from here on. Actually, everything in this story so far has been leading up to the series of scenes starting here. Well then… enjoy. The weekend had ended, and in the classroom filled with a sluggish atmosphere, a particularly lethargic voice was raised. "Daaahh… why did I have to come back to reality from the dream world?" Tomoya was lying across Haruto’s desk, dramatically arching his body and looking up at the…
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Haruto sat up in bed and checked the time on his phone beside his pillow. "Looks like I overslept a bit." Apparently, he was more exhausted from yesterday’s trip to the amusement park than he’d realized, and woke up slightly later than usual. After completing his regular early-morning study routine, he headed to the kitchen. There, Kiyoko was already preparing breakfast. "Good morning, Grandma." "Good morning, Haruto." They exchanged greetings, and Haruto stood beside Kiyoko to…
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