บท 823: In My Opinion, Someone Who Wants to Be a Hero Is Definitely Not Boring
"I-I'm fine!"
Before they rushed to help her, Yotsuba stood unsteadily, turned around with a forced smile.
"Just didn't warm up properly..."
Her breath became shorter, and the color seemed to drain from her face.
Most noticeable was her trembling body and weakening voice.
"E-Everyone, I'll make sure the red team wins..."
Yotsuba tried to show a confident smile but realized it would only make her seem more useless. She turned away, forcing herself to straighten her back and take a step forward.
"—"
In an instant, a tremendous pain surged in her stomach.
Yotsuba clutched her stomach, kneeling on the ground, hair and headband disheveled and stained with mud.
"Yotsuba!"
"Yotsuba!"
Even Miku hurried out of the medical station, surrounding Yotsuba under the curious gazes of passersby, and voices of concern echoed one after another.
"Are you okay? Seriously, there's nothing you could do in such a short time..."
"How worried are you? Tsk, Dad, Yotsuba was clearly fine just now..."
"…Ebata examined her and speculated that a cold wind blew to her stomach, causing the warmth in the lower abdomen to turn cold again, leading to an instantly erupting pain."
"Just call an ambulance..."
"How about taking Yotsuba back to the bed first?"
"We're here to help..."
Amidst the chaos, everyone temporarily decided to bring Yotsuba back to the medical tent, and they would assist her.
"Don't come here!"
Yotsuba released the hands reaching out to her.
"Not much time left... Please let me through."
"Let you go there...?"
Nino rushed in front, grabbing her collar and angrily shouting, "You can't even walk anymore, what else do you want to do?! You can't even deceive yourself—"
"I know, I don't want to either."
Lifting the tear-stained face for a while, Yotsuba retorted in a thin voice.
Nino had never seen a sad expression on Yotsuba's face before.
"Even if that's the case... I have to go there."
Slowly, the cold palm pulled the hand in front of the collar, and the other hand grabbed the clothes at the lower abdomen and tightened them.
Surrounded by the stunned gazes of everyone, Yotsuba stood up little by little.
"This small pain is nothing. Sooner or later, I'll get used to it... Please, let me finish the final race."
"No, why are you persisting to this point?" Even without anger, Nino stared at Yotsuba, who trembled in disbelief.
"Are you stupid? Or have you watched too many passionate animations? There are so many athletes in the athletic club who can run; can't they replace you?"
Yotsuba shook her head, the light in her eyes dim, staring straight ahead.
"If I can guarantee victory... Only I can do it, as long as I do it, everyone will be happy."
"Everyone has something only they can do. Nino, I also... If I don't do it, what's the point of staying here? What's the point of my hard work until now?"
"NO."
"So, I'll go there."
Wanting to convey her determination to others, Yotsuba uttered those words, followed by a breath that was almost suffocating.
Every step she took was shaky, and the hand covering her stomach would tighten a little more as she moved forward.
"Even if it really passes..."
Nino was behind her, clenching her fists tightly, wanting to shake her stubborn sister to wake up.
"What can you do with a body like yours? Let alone first place, do you think you can finish the entire competition now? Wake up!"
Yotsuba stopped for a moment and continued to move forward as if she didn't hear anything.
Some people couldn't help but look at each other, not knowing what to do now. Even Nino couldn't stop Yotsuba, and no one among them had the confidence to pull her back after she was clearly cornered.
Behind Nino, Itsuki first looked at Ichika with her eyes. After receiving the answer "I'm helpless too." she glanced at Miku and Fumino again, then turned her gaze to the side.
"Asada-kun, what should I do now... Huh? Where's Asada-kun?"
When she asked, the others looked around, surprised to find out that Shinichi, who should have been closest to Yotsuba, had disappeared without anyone realizing it.
"...Enough, Yotsuba, go to the hospital with me now. Menstrual pain is the most serious, but it can develop into uterine cancer. You can't take it lightly."
Saying a seemingly serious threat, Nino no longer hesitated and stepped forward to grab Yotsuba's hand.
"You're here to help too. Really, just for this boring insistence—"
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded.
"Although a bit foolish, determination like this is not boring, Nino."
Shinichi, who had just disappeared, quickly emerged from the medical room.
As he spoke, he passed by people looking at him with surprise and stopped between Nino and Yotsuba.
"Huh? You still want to speak for her now? This... Huh?"
Nino stared at his back, about to ask, but when she touched the object in his hand, her expression changed, just like the girls behind her, wide-eyed and astonished.
"Shi-kun, you..."
"I don't want to speak for her, and I know it's no longer the time to tolerate her desires."
Shinichi shook his head.
He placed his hand on Yotsuba's shoulder and said at the same time.
"How should I put it... 'Even if it hurts so much that I can't even stand still, I can still overcome that pain and insist on doing something.' People like that are actually called foolish, but in a story, they are heroes."
"In my opinion, someone who wants to be a hero is not boring."
Then, a warm cloth was draped over Yotsuba's body.
"Asada-san?"
Yotsuba lifted her head in confusion, her expression as weak as a severely ill patient.
This was the first time Shinichi had seen her like this. Yotsuba, who always radiated energy and brought vitality and smiles to everyone, now looked worse than a stray grass blown by the wind, seemingly about to fall at any moment.
Feeling a little uncomfortable, he patted her head gently, his tone as soft as water.
"Go and rest. The athletic club will soon find someone to replace you."
"...Eh?"
When Shinichi said this, not only Yotsuba but also others did not react, and their surprised eyes stared at him more intensely.
Yotsuba muttered in disbelief.
"I thought Asada-san would support me..."
"For me, your health is more important than your determination." Shinichi said casually, even jokingly:
"Whatever happens, it's impossible for you to go on stage with a body like this, right? That's not support; it's murder."
"B-but..." Yotsuba felt anxious, and her cold fingertips gripped the corner of Shinichi's clothes.
But now, she couldn't even muster the strength to convince him, and her thoughts were completely shattered by the numbness and pain in her lower abdomen. Only cold sweat still dampened her clothes.
Shinichi sighed deeply, feeling pressured and helpless. This time, he not only helped her tightly wrap the blanket but also bent down and reached his hand to her buttocks.
Seeing his actions, the people behind widened their eyes and couldn't hold their breath.
"Hyaaa!"
His hand grabbed the thigh next to her buttocks, and Shinichi used all his strength to embrace Yotsuba, wrapped in a blanket like a princess.
Then he furrowed his brows.
"...Quite heavy. Are you really Yotsuba, not Itsuki?"
Yotsuba had a blank expression on her face and didn't realize she was being carried by him.
However, Itsuki reacted very quickly.
"Let me tell you, my average weight for women! Asada-kun, your strength is too weak!"
Shinichi ignored her. How could he be so weak when he could carry a girl?
That happened before he met the girl in his arms, and it had no connection to the present.
He looked into the distance, his mouth slightly lifted.
"Let's go to the field."
"W-wait, Asada-san?!"
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