It wasn't easy to explain things clearly to the psychiatrist (Kamiyama Rikuo's self-assessment).
The psychiatrist left with a smile, and secretly said a few words to Sakiko.
'She must have said that my mental state is very good and that Sakiko should learn from my lifestyle!'
"This patient is extremely excited; it's probably nerve excitement caused by emotional agitation, anxiety, tension, etc. Perhaps he has recently experienced some major upheaval. As his family member, you must counsel him well and try to go along with what he says."
Now Rikuo's mental illness was confirmed.
Sakiko possessed great composure, and her expression didn't change even after hearing these words.
"I understand. Kamiyama-kun is fine, isn't he? Thank you, Doctor."
'Sure enough, Kamiyama-kun is under a lot of mental pressure. I'll have to find a way to spend more time with him in the future. It seems he doesn't have many friends, but I also have a part-time job and not that much time... Speaking of which, isn't Kamiyama-kun also working part-time? Perhaps I could find the same place as him?'
Sakiko showed ample concern for the mentally ill person in her heart.
"Kamiyama-kun, you can be discharged today. I won't ask much about you stepping forward during the conflict between my father and the thugs; in short, I am very grateful for your efforts for me and my family."
Sakiko bowed deeply to Rikuo.
Rikuo chose not to help Sakiko up, not because he was lying in bed, but because he knew this was Sakiko's little pride, and he had to accept this bow. This cute little hedgehog could easily get upset.
"Togawa-san's gratitude has been received. Let's continue to help each other as neighbors in the future."
Rikuo wiped his right hand and extended it to Sakiko. Sakiko saw it and also extended her right hand to grasp his. (Shaking hands, oh oh both hands.)
'Hehe, the plan worked. I got to hold Sakiko's hand.'
"Why just neighbors? Kamiyama-kun, are you unwilling to be my friend? Kamiyama-kun, you can just call me Sakiko from now on! If you don't call me Sakiko, I won't talk to you!"
"Calling you Sakiko is fine, but could you change your address for me? It always feels like you're about to tell me that the Sakura in my hometown has bloomed. Just call me by my name, Rikuo."
"Although I don't know what you mean, if Rikuo-kun likes it, then so be it."
Their relationship grew a step closer, and both were very satisfied with this. After completing the discharge procedures, Rikuo followed Sakiko on the way to the apartment.
Although Rikuo's face was terrifyingly green, it was evening. There were fewer people now, the sky was darker, and it wasn't time for police night patrols, so at least he wouldn't be questioned all the way like last night.
"Speaking of which, doesn't this look like Beauty and the Beast? Hulk and Black Widow? No, Black Widow would have to be played by Soyo."
Coincidentally, a Tsukinomori Agent was tracking them from behind.
After seeing Tomori off (no need to worry about Taki, she would follow Tomori on her own), she observed near the hospital. When Sakiko and Rikuo walked out of the hospital, she wanted to secretly understand Sakiko's situation.
'Sakiko is my friend. This isn't stalking; at most, it's walking together at a long distance!'
Miss Soyo hypnotized herself like this.
'Also, that boy is actually going home with Saki-chan? Are they really in that kind of relationship? No, Nagasaki Soyo, you must be overthinking. Saki-chan is only 16, and just a month ago she was in a band with us. How could it be so fast?'
At that moment, Soyo's phone popped up with [Shocking! The Current State of Young People's Flash Marriages! Revealing the Unknown Sides of Young Boys and Girls!]
'!!!!! Impossible! Saki-chan can't be that kind of casual woman! I must be overthinking! Even if she is, Saki-chan must have been deceived! I'm going to save Saki-chan!'
Rikuo, however, was contemplating the functions of several cards in his hand.
Aside from the already seen ace of spades - Change Beetle and jack of spades - Fusion Eagle, the other two cards were two of hearts - Spirit and king of spades - Evolution Caucasus.
'I actually got the king of spades already? No, these were left by my dad, which proves he might have already transformed into King Form. According to this logic, perhaps the side effect of transformation is also the process of becoming a joker? But isn't that side effect only supposed to happen when transforming into King Form? So, my dad's death might have been his own...' (Cold knowledge: Blade's setting states that if only one joker Undead remains, the world will be destroyed.)
Rikuo decided to put aside these thoughts for now, as there weren't enough clues.
'In short, I can't transform into Blade unless absolutely necessary. This world might not be that simple. And the two of hearts, Spirit. This isn't the enhanced weapon ability of other corresponding Category 2 cards. The ability of this card is to bestow a human soul and appearance. As the victor of the 10,000-year-ago race war in the Blade world, and the ancestor of humanity, it can't be a simple card. Speaking of which, what Tomori wants most is to become human. Maybe this card has some use for her?'
Rikuo finished analyzing the two cards, and made a joke in his heart to comfort himself.
Tomori: I have an ominous feeling, like I'm being watched by countless eyes.
'By the way, these two cards don't seem usable. And the jack of spades provided earlier isn't an ability related to enhancing combat. It seems to be entirely focused on rarity.'
"Speaking of which, Rikuo-kun, you must be hungry, right?"
The two walked in front of the convenience store, and Sakiko looked back at Rikuo.
"Come to think of it, I haven't eaten for two days; I've just been on an IV drip."
Rikuo realized that he had only been out of bed for less than 4 hours in the past two days.
"There are 5 minutes left until the god of half-price war begins."
Rikuo stared at the convenience store, revealing a resolute gaze like Soyo's.
"Based on my observations, there are 4 fried chicken cutlet bento boxes left today, 3 teriyaki chicken cutlet boxes, and only 1 box of the most popular curry pork cutlet."
Rikuo clenched his fist.
"As the god of half-price, I must choose the most popular pork cutlet curry. Target locked—pork cutlet curry! At all costs! Even if I have to bet my life!"
Sakiko frowned slightly, a little worried about Rikuo's condition, in various aspects.
"But you just got discharged; shouldn't you skip it today?"
Rikuo's gaze became even more resolute.
"I swear on the honor of the god of half-price, I must not lose! For a half-price bento, I can temporarily forget the pain! I fear no forgetting!"
Sakiko heard what Rikuo said, and while silent, she paid more attention to the last phrase.
'Fear no forgetting? Rikuo-kun really is the same kind of person as me, isn't he? I feel like I want to get along even better with Rikuo-kun.'
Sakiko heard the lines from her childhood chuunibyou play, and while joyous due to the resonance in her heart, she further deepened her relationship with Rikuo.