A Way To See Her More

Takahiro dialled Ryoma's number and the moment it had started to ring, Ryoma picked up. "Good morning boss, how come you weren't at home or work?"

"I'm taking today off."

"Oh okay. Please call me when you need."

"Okay."

Click.

Takahiro stood up and stretched. He went into the kitchen and opened the fridge. There was miso soup in a bowl. Takahiro took the bowl out and put it in the microwave.

As he waited for the soup to heat up, he noticed a plate of an egg roll that was sitting on the counter. Takahiro lifted the plate up and there was another note:

"Don't forget to eat this too!"

Takahiro smiled and after he heated the miso soup, he placed the egg in the microwave. Other than his heart racing fast, he felt something else. The feeling felt good and he constantly grinned when he thought about Kahoru.

He had not felt this feeling for a long time. After scooping the rice, he placed all the dishes on the table and started to eat.

Kahoru's food made him feel like he was home. He could eat it all day and everyday if he could. "This is delicious."

He savoured each bite he took until the last bite. After finishing his meal, he stared at the plates and bowls. He wanted to see her more, but it was hard since Kahoru would spend most of her day at the hospital.

She would only come home to eat and sleep. Takahiro wanted to change that. He stood up and cleaned his dishes, still thinking about ways to see her more.

Even in the bath, he pondered. Takahiro then finally thought of something, pumped his fist in the air. "I'm going to try and convince Kahoru to let me stay with her."

Takahiro got out of the bath and dried himself. He got dressed and headed out. He called Ryoma to pick him up.

Ryoma came in a few minutes and Takahiro hopped him. Ryoma was quite confused, "Boss why were you at Kaho's home?"

"I ended up staying the night, and planning to again."

Ryoma could not believe what he was hearing. He never thought Takahiro would stay at a lady's home, let alone Kahoru's home. "Come again?"

"I will continue to stay at her home."

"But why?"

"She is my wife, is she not?"

"Well I supposed that is true sir."

"Let's go to my home. I will be packing some of my clothes."

"Okay boss. Have you told her about your plan?"

"I don't plan to until she comes home. She will be mad, but overtime she'll accept it."

"Be careful boss. She is quite strict if you stay over."

"Tell me more."

...

Kahoru was eating at the cafeteria with her coworkers Reika and Yukio. As she quietly ate while listening to Reika and Yukio bicker, she suddenly sneezed.

Reika and Yukio turned their heads to face Kahoru. Kahoru was shaken from her sneeze, "Someone must be talking about me."

Reika looked quite concerned, "Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yes. I don't feel sick."

Yukio leaned towards Kahoru. He took an infrared thermometer and aimed it at Kahoru's head. "You never know."

"Why do you have that Yukio?"

"36.5 degrees Celsius. You are fine."

Kahoru rolled her eyes. Soon Reika and Yukio started to laugh. After a few minutes, Reika took her phone out and looked at the calendar. "By the way guys, what are you doing this weekend? I have nothing to do."

Kahoru responded, "I'm going out to the shopping centre."

"You're going shopping? I will come with you then."

Yukio excitedly grabbed his phone and was scrolling. He stopped and flipped his phone around, showing an image of a little girl.

"I'm celebrating my daughter's second birthday tomorrow."

"Wow, she's such a cutie!"

"Right? I can show you more photos."

"It must be tough being a single father."

"I guess. It's a little hard since I don't really get to see her all that much."

"Why don't I go celebrate with you?"

"If you want to." Yukio grinned.

"Sorry Kahoru, I think I'll celebrate with Yukio."

"That's okay. Go have fun."

"We will. Oh look at the time, we need to go back to work."

"Oh yes, let's go."

The trio quickly headed back to work. As Kahoru walked down the halls for her usual rounds with Reika, she had run into Shintaro.

"Ah Shintaro."

"Good afternoon Doctor." Shintaro gave a slight smile to Kahoru and continued on walking towards his destination.

Reika has become curious and tapped Kahoru on the shoulder. "Hey Kahoru, who's the cute guy? You attract such hot men."

"My little brother."

Reika stopped and grew silent. Her face had started to become beet red from the embarrassment. "Oh, I'm really sorry."

"He's single if you're interested."

"I-uh-"

"let's go."

"Oh, okay." Reika quickly followed behind Kahoru. They soon walked into a ward and washed each patient.

...

Takahiro had finally finished packing his suitcase. He took what he needed and his teddy bear chain. After getting the suitcase out, Ryoma took the suitcase and placed it in the trunk of the car.

He brought his hands to his hips and loudly sighed. "Okay boss, where to next? You don't have access to her apartment and she doesn't finish until another six hours.

"Let's get lunch."

"Okay boss." Ryoma then drove them to a fancy Japanese style restaurant. As he parked, Ryoma had gotten a business call. "Boss, please go inside first. I have to take the call."

"Okay." Takahiro got out of the car first and headed to the entrance, as he arrived, a familiar figure had bumped into him. Takahiro suddenly felt somewhat irritated. "Mr Hasegawa?"

"Oh I am so sorry Mr Ichinomiya. But how are you today?"

"Good."

A waiter then came out, "Welcome, Would you like to be seated together sirs?"

"I have an extra coming soon."

"Table for three? Come in."

Takahiro and Keiichi sat down at the table and quietly chatted. Keiichi was quite hesitant but he said something that made Takahiro fume, "About Kahoru, I am considering about taking her back. I think it's best before she spends all your money."

Takahiro wanted to knock Keiichi out, but he maintained his composure. "She has never asked me for a single penny but I'd like to see you try and get her back."