The Doll and The Prince - v2 Chapter 57 (Patreon)

Thirteen (5)
"Naruhito!"

A loud voice rang in my ears, and I opened my eyes with a snap. I was grabbed by the neck, and lifted up. Then, a light slap fell on my left cheek.

"Master Hiiro! What are you–?"

A voice, like a woman's scream, resounded.
Prince Hiiro, who met my eyes, released his hand from my neck with a start and asked,

"Are you awake?"

After that, he hugged me tightly. Warm. I was surprised after snuggling up.
Just what have I?

"Breathe. Breathe properly."

Prince Hiiro's throat moved as he urged me to breathe. What's wrong with this person? Holding the enemy, me, and crying?
The woman who was by my side earlier brought a man in a white coat and he began examining me, while I was lying on the bed.

"Naruhito, do you have any pain? Anything bothering you?"

I wanted to say my head hurts but stopped. They are the enemy... right? What does Naruhito mean?
When I moved my eyes, I saw someone tilting their head.

"Naruhito, do you know my name?"

I don't know, of course.
My head hurts.
I closed my eyes at least.

"Naruhito, don't sleep. You've been sleeping for two days. Isn't it too much?"

Prince Hiiro's angry voice echoed.
Whenever someone said the word "Naruhito," it was strange how my headache mysteriously faded. It's a pleasant sound.
Reluctantly, I opened my eyes, and there was a relieved expression on Prince Hiiro's face right next to me.

"What's happening? Is Sai here? Contact Akemi, and inform him to call the researchers."

Whenever our eyes met, Prince Hiiro's impatience intensified.

"Ikumatsu, is Naruhito's body normal?"
"Yes. There are no abnormalities in the body... Shall I give him mixed juice?"

Prince Hiiro gently lifted my body and brought a straw dipped in a beautiful liquid to my mouth.
Since my throat was very dry, I tried sucking.
Delicious!
Even if it's poison, if I can die by drinking this, it's fine. I gulped it down.
This is the first time... it's so delicious.
My head hurts.
I feel like I’m hearing something. What is it?
Oh, it's gone. I can't let go of the straw, feeling reluctant.

"Is it good?"

Prince Hiiro's asked. I nodded a little, and he gently stroked my head.
This feels good.

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