Chapter 744: Do You Prefer Boys or Girls?
After leaving school, everyone from the volunteer club, Shinichi and Yotsuba, went to the nearest children's hospital.
On the way, Yotsuba asked what they would be doing today, which was simply assisting the orchestra in performing at the hospital and helping nurses care for the children. It wasn't too difficult.
So, it didn't take long for them to arrive at the hospital. Nagisa led the way and exchanged a few words with the hospital staff before taking them to the volunteer room to get volunteer vests.
"I've been here several times as a volunteer, and most people in the hospital recognize us." Wearing a bright yellow vest, Nagisa said to both of them, "Don't feel pressured. If you come across anything you don't understand, just ask. If there are any issues, please inform me or the hospital. I won't go into details; you should be able to adapt."
Shinichi nodded, while Yotsuba enthusiastically stated that she was okay.
"Then let's go."
The group left the volunteer room and started getting acquainted with their tasks under the hospital's guidance.
The orchestra that came to the hospital for this charity performance was titled "Hello Happy World." They presented a pop-up show in the streets and corridors with cheerful and lively music.
Of course, to avoid disturbing other patients, the orchestra performed in a well-soundproofed conference room. The children would be brought in about half an hour later. During this period, all they had to do was help each other set up instruments, prepare drinks for the children to enjoy, etc.
"Sorry, I'm really putting you to work."
A short-haired black-haired girl, who seemed to be a band member, stepped forward and apologized to Shinichi, who had just moved the speaker.
"Originally, the girl in black was supposed to prepare all this, but it seems there's something else to do there, and only two members of our team can be of use. We were too busy, so in the end, we had to ask for help from the hospital."
The hospital itself was short-staffed, so the last-minute helpers were from the Shuchi'in Academy Volunteer Club.
Shinichi smiled politely and replied, "Please don't worry. The Volunteer Club is a club originally created to help others. This is just our duty."
As for who the girl in black was and why only two of their members were useful, he was curious but wouldn't ask.
Regardless of whether Yotsuba, who was moving the DJ booth next to him, turned or not, Shinichi wouldn't take the initiative to chat with a stranger unless necessary. It was Shinichi's virtue.
"Truly admirable enthusiasm... Oh, sorry for disturbing your work. I'll get ready as well."
Sensing his distant attitude, the black-haired girl smiled meaningfully, glanced at the four band members practicing, sighed for some reason, and entered the small room used by the orchestra.
After the others left, Shinichi turned and intentionally looked at Yotsuba, showing a teasing smile.
Yotsuba blushed slightly, pretended to be calm as she moved the DJ booth, which was wider than her, onto the stage.
Shinichi turned to continue his own business.
Not long after, he glanced from the corner of his eye and saw a pink and white bear walking out of that small room.
Wait, a bear?
Shinichi stopped working, watching the pink and white bear walk to the DJ stage and start making adjustments, exchanging a few words with the band members who were having a party.
Where did that bear come from? No, the only one in the small room at that time was the black-haired girl, so did she just come in to put on this teddy bear costume?
The band consisted of five members: lead singer, guitar, jazz drum, bass, and DJ. The first four had already started practicing. If it wasn't a staff member but one of the members...
Would she be the DJ in the teddy bear costume later? None of the dedicated skin actors.
"Wow, this is Michelle..." Yotsuba exclaimed suddenly.
Shinichi turned and saw the girl still holding a handful of audio cables, but her eyes were shining as she looked toward the bear.
Shinichi didn't understand and asked, "Who is Michelle?"
Yotsuba showed an extraordinary expression, "Asada-san, don't you know!? There are posters of Michelle all over the streets, you can see them when you go out."
Shinichi shook his head honestly, "I just went out to the street and didn't see..."
Yotsuba sighed helplessly.
"Asada-san, it's okay. If you don't pay attention to things around you, you'll..."
Before she finished speaking, Shinichi grabbed her ribbon with a friendly smile on his face.
"Are you going to say it or not?"
"I said, I said!"
Like a rabbit caught in its ears, Yotsuba lowered her head and quickly told everything she knew honestly.
"Michelle was originally a member and mascot of 'Hello Happy World.' Then, following a mascot competition held in the city, it managed to win first place. It became popular and is now the representative mascot of the city."
"Do you like it?"
"I quite like it..." Shinichi tied her ribbon and Yotsuba quickly changed her words, "No, I really like it! It's very cute and fluffy, and it can also play DJ. The cool and cute image is very appealing."
"Is that so." Shinichi nodded, untied her ribbon, and said sincerely, "Yotsuba is right~ It's not embarrassing to express one's feelings honestly. Try being honest again."
Yotsuba looked at Shinichi with a blank stare.
"Honest...?"
"Yes. Of course, it also depends on the subject and the timing—"
"Asada-san, the short and clumsy one, can sometimes be very cruel and make people angry."
After making her confession, Yotsuba asked hesitantly, "Is this... okay?"
"..."
Shinichi smiled gently, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
"Of course not."
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The orchestra was ready, and the children were guided by a nurse.
To take care of some wheelchair-bound children, everyone sat together on the freshly cleaned carpet. The innocent voices of the children without barriers instantly brought cheerfulness to the atmosphere in the conference room.
Shinichi who could finally rest, took the drink provided by the hospital and stood with everyone in the volunteer section. Now that they weren't doing anything, they watched the five girls in the orchestra interact with the children.
"The children are so cute..." Nagisa sighed with a maternal glow on her face, unconsciously touching her stomach. "Tsubasa, which do you think is better, a boy or a girl?"
Tsubasa placed his hand on the back of his hand and said affectionately, "As long as it's our child, it doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl."
Nagisa leaned shyly against him, "I hate that~"
"..."
The other two female members rolled their eyes as usual, expressing their disgust at the daily affection shown by the couple.
Shinichi is calm; in fact, he's not single, he won't experience any psychological turmoil when faced with scenes like this.
After hearing Nagisa's words, Yotsuba thought hard. After pondering for a moment, as if unable to find an answer, she involuntarily asked Shinichi softly.
"Asada-san, as a child, do you prefer boys or girls?"
"Of course, girls. If I have a son, raise him as a girl." Shinichi reflexively responded, then paused for a moment, looking at Yotsuba with a strange expression.
Yotsuba still lowered her head in contemplation, nodding while thinking, "I think so too... But what should I do if the child is lonely? Is it better to have both a son and a daughter?"
"...Then have two daughters and raise one of them as a son."
Yotsuba suddenly applauded and laughed happily, "Great idea! Everyone will be happy this way!"
(Not everyone will be happy...)
Shinichi fell silent and didn't know whether to complain or not.
Just when Yotsuba was looking at him with keen interest and wanting to say something, she suddenly realized and looked around. The two members of the volunteer club were staring at her with sad expressions, saying, "Damn, why are there other couples here?"
Those eyes stared in her direction, bringing a burning heat.
Nagisa and Tsubasa looked at them with warm eyes.
Only at this moment did Yotsuba realize that what she had just asked, when she was too engrossed in her thoughts like an unmarried couple next to her, discussing whether the child would be a boy or a girl, wasn't it something only a future couple would have?
"Eh, ah..." Yotsuba opened her mouth, her entire face reddened with embarrassment. She looked at Shinichi, busy thinking of reasons, "Asada-san, I didn't mean it like that..."
"I know, this isn't the first day I've faced your foolish attitude."
Shinichi pressed one palm to her head, causing Yotsuba to lower her head and look at her toes in surprise.
"The show is about to start, please be quiet."
"...Yes."
Yotsuba answered softly, closing her eyes under her palm, with a smile on her lips.
Soon, amid the cheers and applause of the children, a cheerful prelude sounded, and the orchestra on the stage began to play.
Shinichi swayed his feet to the lively melody, and suddenly noticed that the door of the conference room opened, and a nurse entered with a petite girl.
"The child is here. If you want to visit the patient, it's better to wait until the show is over."
"I understand. Thank you for your help."
Due to the music playing around, Shinichi couldn't hear what they were saying. He saw the girl bowing to the nurse upright, turning around, and walking towards him.
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