NOVEL NEXT Chapter 14
Extra Case File 14 Rumors as Instinct
Ash wasn’t getting LSP just because he saw a pretty girl; he wasn’t even looking at her face but instead at her long and beautiful legs with well-distributed muscles.
Ash’s gaze fell below, focusing on Hikari Yumi’s legs exposed by her hot pants. A mere glance made Hikari Yumi feel like her legs were being hit by a bullet, causing sharp pain.
Noticing her reaction, Hikari Yumi looked up and met Ash’s scrutinizing gaze.
‘Hmm? This person seems fine at first glance. Why would they need a wheelchair? Muscle weakness?’
‘That guy’s a doctor? He seemed to check my legs… That’s a bit scary.’
The two stared silently, Saya and Lumie feeling an increasing tension filling the air.
Just as they realized they should do something to lighten the mood, another voice broke in.
“Oh, it’s clean! We can start now, Saya! Ah! Doctor Ash, why are you here too?”
When Wild Flower came out with a refreshing expression, wiping her hair with a tissue, she saw Ash staring silently at Hikari Yumi. Curiosity etched on her face, she moved closer.
“You’re here,” said Ash, ending his peculiar stare at Hikari Yumi upon seeing Wild Flower.
He was also puzzled himself about why they suddenly ended up staring at each other, especially not being concerned about this person before.
“Yumi, are you okay? Do you…?”
“I’m fine, I just felt like I had seen him somewhere before. It turns out I mistook someone… haha.”
With a forced laugh, Hikari Yumi turned her wheelchair away. Despite the casual tone, her trembling body betrayed her unease.
What a rude person…
‘It’s scary how that guy looks at you, like he wants to dissect your body…’
“Why am I here? You should be asking yourself that.” Ash tapped his temple, then continued, “Before we talk about that, I have a question. Do you have sugar on you?”
“Huh, sugar…” Wild Flower’s mouth twitched as she glanced at her empty sugar bag, her eyes drifting away.
“In fact, I ran too fast when I came, and… all the sugar spilled out.”
“Spilled?!” Seeing Wild Flower’s embarrassed expression, Ash’s face twisted in dissatisfaction.
Is she serious? Even though it was out of interest, he still had to stir it by hand and let it dry—it took so much time!
“Weren’t there any leftovers in that big bag?”
“There might be a little… maybe…”
Wild Flower opened her small bag, finding only some powder inside, and raised a fist to gently knock on her head, making a funny face while sticking out a pink tongue.
“Hey!”
“Heck you, Hey!”
“Ash, Doctor?! Wa-wah!”
In response to Wild Flower, Ash naturally delivered “an iron fist punishment.”
“Do you know how long it takes to make that much? You messed everything up! You stupid woman!”
“Guh, I’m sorry!”
Watching Wild Flower curl up and start self-reflection under Ash’s “iron fist punishment,” Ash could only sigh.
“Forget it.”
Being stuck with you as a patient truly can’t be helped. Looks like trouble is the norm for Black Doctors.
“It’s foolish of me to argue with you. I have some stock, but I’ll give you more when we go back to the clinic,” Ash loosened his fist and opened his hand to rub Wild Flower’s forehead which he had previously pressed with his fingers.
“Keh-hey~”
With tears drying instantly, Wild Flower transformed into a soft pink ball. Ash even saw ripples of movement across her face as he caressed her.
Unconsciously placing Ash in her trusted list, Wild Flower was unwittingly indulging herself in the privilege of being spoiled by Doctor-sama.
“What a shameless look, no guard…”
Taking a handkerchief from his pocket, he placed it over her uncleaned hair, patting off the remaining water droplets to reveal her beautiful, soft pink hair again.
“Purr~”
Curious, Ash reached out to stroke her chin lightly, and indeed, her eyes closed happily like a cat, purring contentedly.
‘This is completely like a cat,’ Ash thought.
Observing the two interact, Lumei and Saya, standing aside, looked at Yu who seemed unsurprised with a “Well, it’s fine.” They then cast a glance at skilled Ash and Wild Flower.
Finally, they exchanged glances.
“What exactly happened here?!”
—————Divider for Ash’s Explanation———————
“Wow wow wow!”
After hearing the trimmed down explanation, and an exaggerated retelling from Ash, even Yu set aside her initial prejudice toward the rudeness, realizing the “fate” that linked them.
“Ah Flower… You really went all out,” Himizuki felt her cheeks heat up even more each time her gaze fell upon Wild Flower’s face.
“Even when there wasn’t even a relationship yet, jumping straight to… Impressive!”
“St-stop it!”
“The life saved accidentally once, later saves their own life, ahaha. If this were made into a movie, it would definitely become a blockbuster!”
“Saya… Please, stop—”
“I say you two are really fated. Only this can explain the coincidences bringing you together.”
“Stop it… (in a lowered voice)”
Hearing Yu comment, Wild Flower’s mortified and oddly excited feelings bubbled up, covering her burning cheeks tightly.
“Actually, what is your relationship now?”
Ash, standing behind Wild Flower and holding onto her shoulders, paid no attention to her embarrassment, forcing her onto a soft couch seat.
“Because of the near-death incident, her family asked me to watch out for her and prevent her from doing anything foolish.”
“So, currently, I consider myself a semi-supervisor to your friend, Wild Flower.”
Everyone immediately exchanged looks before seeing disbelief in each other’s eyes.
‘There’s no way it could be this simple!’
[End]