My Unique Skill [Gacha] Will Save the World - Episode 7: Kyouka Amachi

Episode 7: Kyouka Amachi

“Are you really sure about this, Dr. Ayase?” 

As they walked briskly down the hallway, Rindou double-checked with Kanna, who had invited him into the hospital. 

“Of course. The news about the stampede has already reached the hospital. The patients know about it too. Kyouka-san has been wanting to see you.” 

“I see……… I must’ve made her worry.” 

Normally, Kyouka would have expected to see him around this time. So hearing about the stampede must have made her anxious. 

“To reassure Kyouka-san, it’s a judgment as a doctor that you should show your face.” 

“Understood. But I’m grateful for this, thank you.” 

No matter Kanna’s true feelings, Rindou didn’t mind as long as he could see Kyouka. 

When he subtly communicated that, Kanna seemed to understand. And with a gentle smile, she didn’t press further. 

“Ah… but, Rindou-kun.” 

“What is it?” 

“It might be a problem if you go straight into the hospital room like that.” 

“Straight in…? Ah!” 

Rindou suddenly realized his own situation. 

In the course of fighting the monsters, his clothes had become soaked with their blood. It had turned red. 

“…Heh, if they saw me like this, no wonder the guards wouldn’t want to let me in.” 

“How about I cast [Light Magic] on you for now?” 

“Actually, I’d really appreciate that.” 

“Alright. Then… [Cleanse].” 

Kanna apologized slightly before activating her [Light Magic: Cleanse]. 

A white light enveloped Rindou. The monster’s blood that had stained his clothes was drawn out and disappeared in the light. 

After being surrounded by light for a moment, Rindou’s clothes returned to their original color. 

“…As expected, your Light Magic is amazing, Dr. Ayase.” 

“As a doctor, creating a clean environment is part of the job. But, sorry, I can’t fix any torn parts.” 

Rindou hadn’t noticed. But during the battle, some of the monster’s attacks had grazed his clothes. It left them torn quite badly. 

Still, it wasn’t exposed enough to violate any laws. So he decided to face Kyouka like this. 

“I don’t have any spare clothes, so at least getting the blood cleaned off was a huge help.” 

“You’re welcome… Wait, Rindou-kun. You’re not a player, right?” 

“Ah, well, that’s true, but actually—” 

As they walked, they reached the hospital room before Rindou could finish explaining. 

And before he could finish his sentence, the door suddenly burst open. 

“Onii-chan!” 

“Whoa!?” 

Kyouka, Rindou’s younger sister, jumped up and hugged him. 

“I was so worried about you!” 

“……Sorry, Kyouka. I’m fine, really.” 

“Yeah, I know… but you’re not fine! Your clothes are torn up!” 

“Well, uh, that’s… but look, I’m here, visiting you in good health!” 

“That’s not what I meant!” 

Kyouka’s expressions changed from worry to anger as she scolded him. 

“Alright, alright. Kyouka, you’re the patient here. Let’s go inside the room and talk, okay?” 

When Kanna said this, Kyouka puffed up her cheeks in protest. But Rindou could tell that her body was trembling as she clung to him. Deep down, she must have been battling her own fear. 

“…Let’s go inside, Kyouka. I’ll explain everything.” 

“…Alright! I really was worried, so make sure you explain everything!” 

“Yeah, yeah, I got it. Is it okay if Dr. Ayase joins us?” 

Rindou realized that explaining things would calm Kyouka’s nerves. And he decided to include Kanna, who might help. 

“Can I join you for this?” 

“Please. It’s for Kyouka’s sake.” 

“For my sake?” 

“…Alright, I’ll stay for the explanation.” 

“Thank you.” 

Kanna had already seen the bloodstains on Rindou’s clothes. She understood that there was more to the story than just the stampede. She couldn’t predict what would be revealed. But given the possibility of shocking facts, she decided to stay. 

They entered the room, and Kyouka sat at the edge of her bed. While Rindou and Kanna took seats on two chairs leaning against the wall. 

“So, Onii-chan. What happened?” 

“I’m sure Kyouka heard about the stampede, right?” 

“Yeah, I heard……… Wait, did something happen to you!?” 

“I’m fine, don’t worry about me.”

Rindou stopped Kyouka. She was about to jump up in alarm at the thought that he might have been injured. And then he continued speaking.  

“I was near the scene where the stampede broke out, and monsters attacked me. Somehow, I managed to fight them off. And there… I awakened—as a player.”  

As Rindou spoke, he clenched his fist tightly for emphasis. Kyouka stared at him with an expression of utter disbelief.