Worries

Makoto's POV

We are all very sorry for what happened to Shishiro's mother but sadly there is nothing we can do other than pray for her health and safety.

One week has passed since the incident and yet Shishiro's mother hasn't shown any sign of waking up but the doctor said she has passed the critical phase and we believe that it's only a matter of time until she finally wakes up.... At least that what we pray would happen.

Shishiro's father visits the hospital everyday and sometimes Shishiro does too. She has become less talkative and less energetic than how she used to be and she often looks very tired to the point that we are also worried for her.

A few days have passed and it is now Sunday and only one more week until exam time but tomorrow we have a test and because we are worried about Shishiro we all decided to visit her.

We arrived at her house together and knocked on her door.

Knock knock knock.

"Coming" A expressionless voice can be heard from inside and a sound of weak footstep is coming towards the door.

The door then opened "Oh it's you guys come in" Shishiro said from the other side of the door looking very restless.

"Shishi a-are you feeling well?" I asked worried.

"Huh? Yeah i'm fine" She forced a smile.

We decided not to say anything else and went inside her house.

"Go sit wherever I'll make some tea" She said as she walked slowly towards the kitchen like a zombie.

"I'm really worried about Shishiro" Mio said "Same here, I have never seen her like this before" Ryuji said.

"I mean I get she is sad but this is too much" Shin said.

We are all worried for her yet there is nothing we can do to help other than just accompanying her.

After a few minutes she came back with a set of glass and a teapot "Help yourself" She said as she poured a cup of tea for herself and drank it.

We don't know what to say so we took the tea and drinked it.

When the tea enters our mouth we have no words to describe how it tastes. I don't even know if I can call it tea. It is so bitter but we decided to not say anything.

What's unbelievable is she is drinking it as if it's a regular tea.

"So umm Shishiro are you ready for the test tomorrow?" I asked while putting the cup of tea on the table.

"Hmm yes how hard can it be?" She replied while pouring another tea into her cup.

"How is she drinking this stuff?" I thought to myself.

"Oh okay then, we are here just to check on you. I guess I will be going now. Sorry we can't stay for long" I said because we can't do anything.

"Okay be careful" Instead of accompanying us out like she used to she immediately went to her room.

We left her house and gathered at a nearby cafe.

"I'm so worried" Ryuji said.

"She looks really messed up. I'm concerned for her health. Maybe I should make medicine for her using the herbs from my house just in case" Mio said.

"That won't be necessary" Shin replied "All we can do is wait"

"I just hope she will be back to normal soon" I said.

After we finished eating at the cafe we left and went back to each other's home.

I was thinking about Shishiro and I couldn't focus on learning so I just sat down in the living room.

My sister then came downstairs "Hey Makoto i thought you were going to study" She said.

"I was but I can't concentrate. My mind is full" I replied.

"It's about Shishiro isn't it? I feel so sorry for her" She replied.

"But you can't stress yourself with it too much i'm sure everything will be okay just let time take care of it" She said

I nodded and made dinner for the both of us.

After we ate dinner I went back to my room while my sister was working in the living room. I studied a bit more then went to bed.

It's now Monday and 7 more days till the exam day. I woke up, got ready and went to school. I arrived earlier than usual to check on Shishiro because she usually arrived early.

Shin haven't arrived and that is nothing to be surprised about because he never arrived on time to school. I entered the classroom and as I expected, Shishiro hadn't arrived.

I sat on my seat and studied a bit more while waiting.

After about 30 minute the classroom door opened and Mio and Shin entered the classroom.

"Is Shishiro not here yet?" Shin asked and I replied with a nod.

"Never thought I'd see a day where Shishiro is late" Ai said.

"I-i'm worried but I think we better just leave her alone" Mio said.

"What do you mean?" I was confused by what she said.

"Th-there are wounds that can't be healed by others but all wounds heal over time there is nothing we can do than wait trust me i know" Mio said.

I remembered what my sister said and I guess she is right. We should just let time take care of her problem because too much meddling can cause more trouble.

"B-but of course i'm not saying that you guys should not talk to her, interaction is still important just d-don't dig in on her problems too much" Mio said.

We nodded and agreed not to worry about her anymore "A-anyways i'm gonna go to my classroom now take care" Mio said as she left the room.

Soon after Mio left Shishiro finally came inside the classroom.

She looks very different from her usual appearance. She has slight panda eyes, untied hair and a messy uniform.

She walked towards her seat "Good morning" She said with a straight expression and sat on her seat.

"Good morning Shishi are you ready for the test today?" I asked, forcing a smile.

"Hmm yeah" She replied short.

"Okay great" I said.

A few moments later a teacher enters the room. "Good morning class so bad news Mr Stephan is not available due to an accident. I'm sure most of you already know what happened. Let's all pray for the mother of our friend Shishiro's health" The teacher said.

"Mr Stephan promised to be present tomorrow so there will be not many questions in today's test so once you guys submit it i will work on the result immediately, i will give you all 5 minutes to prepare then i'll hand over the sheets" She said.

I grabbed my book while taking a peek at Shishiro and she is already reading a book.

5 minutes had passed and the teacher started handing out the test sheets.

After an hour the test is finished and we all hand it over to the teacher.

"Alright good job class i'll be marking your grades now you guys are free to do whatever you want now until i call you all back" The teacher said.

All the students went outside the classroom while the teacher stayed to mark our grades.

I saw Shishiro head towards the rooftop. I got worried so I followed her there. I know Mio said not to worry about her much but I can't help it.

I followed her to the rooftop and Shishiro was just standing near the railings looking at the city.

She noticed me walking towards her "Oh Makoto what are you doing here?" She asked.

"Oh I wanted to see the view, what about you?" I asked back.

"I'm.... Thinking, don't worry though i'm fine i'm not depressed anymore i know everything will be okay i'm here just to clear my mind i'm sorry for making you all worried" She said smiling.

I knew Shishiro for a long time long enough to tell she was not forcing her smile and I couldn't help but to smile back.

"C'mon let's go meet the others" She said and I happily agreed.

I texted the others and told them to gather at the library and went straight over there with Shishiro.

When we all gathered there Ai hugged Shishiro "Shishi! You are back to normal i'm so glad" She said.

"Hahaha" She laughed "I'm sorry for making you all worried but I'll be fine from now on" Shishiro said.

"Geez you made me soooo worried" Ryuji said.

"I'm sorry you're not mad right?" She asked.

"Why would I be mad?" Ryuji said.

"Okay lovebirds, don't get lovey dovey when i'm here" Ai said.

"Wait, you both are dating?" Naoto asked.

Shishiro blushed and Ryuji scratched his head "Oops you didn't know?" Ai asked.

"Of course I didn't when it happened?" He asked.

"It's not important, I have better news for some of you" Ai said.

"Did you guys know that our cute little student council president has a boyfriend?" She asked.

"WHAT!?" I was the first to respond.

Mio's face went red and Shin was looking in random directions.

"Wow, that is big news. I didn't know Mio was your type" Ryuji said.

"But you two look great together" Shishiro said.

Naoto let out a sigh "I'm the only one that doesn't have a date now" Naoto said.

"Say Naoto wanna be my boyfriend then? Hahahaha" I said joking.

"Sure why not" He replied.

"Hahahah..... Wait what?" I asked making sure i heard that right.

"Why not, let's go out" He replied.

I was so surprised, and happy at the same time to the point that i fainted.