Takezawa's Ghost - Episode 14
For some reason, I’ve been having trouble falling asleep lately.
I was daydreaming that something irreparable would happen while I was sleeping, and my eyelids would not get heavy.
I don’t usually think about things like this, but maybe I’m nervous about being in an unfamiliar environment.
If I were in an apartment, I would kill time by going for an evening walk or reading a random book, but this is a hospital.
There is a set time for lights out.
Once, I was reading with the light on, thinking that no one would notice, and the nurse got angry at me.
It was probably the first time since I became an adult that I was ever scolded like that.
However, I still haven’t met any other nurses…or any other hospital staff, so I wonder if there are enough staff here.
I don’t even remember seeing a doctor.
Normally, wouldn’t someone check on you from time to time?
And once again, I find myself thinking about something that I can’t come to a conclusion on my own. This causes my brain to become unnecessarily active.
“…Ah. It’s no good.”
I haven’t been moving during the day, so I don’t feel like I can sleep at all.
Surely it would be okay to open the curtains.
Open the dull white curtains.
That doesn’t mean it’s an interesting sight to see.
All I can see is an impersonal parking lot and a nearby convenience store.
That’s when I let my guard down.
I looked up at the ceiling and was overcome with an indescribable sense of disgust.
“Human form…?”
The stain had been growing since the first day, and before I knew it, it had finally grown to the size of an adult man.
Creepy.
I would feel better if they just came to harm me.
The moment I thought that.
Slosh!
And there it fell.
“Whoa!”
But.
In the time it takes to blink, he’s back on the ceiling.
Ah.
This is the type I dislike the most.
A ghost that is reluctant to scare.
If you’re going to do it, why not come and have a wild time like in a haunted house at an amusement park?
I’m finally getting angry.
The nurses have told me not to move my body yet, but who cares?
I stand up and grab the mop from the corner of the room.
Then, I rub the stain away with all my strength.
Get lost.
Go away, go away.
Go away, go away, go away.
Go away, go away, go away, go away.
Go away, go away, go away, go away, go away.
I continued polishing for three hours.
“… How persistent.”
It came down.
A head that looked like it had been scribbled by a toddler with a black crayon and the torso of a grown man.
We finally managed to have a conversation, and I replied, the epitome of stress.
“That’s what I should say.”
……………
“You’re after Machida-san, aren’t you?”
“Huh? Who’s that?”
A unique voice, like some kind of synthesized sound.
Although he was confused at having once again stepped into an unknown world, he was relieved to find that the squishy crayons could talk.
If we can’t communicate verbally now, then we’ve run out of options.
“Don’t pretend not to understand. It’s that nurse.”
“Ah.”
Just like what happened with Michi, I need to change my attitude of not even trying to find out the names of the people who are looking after me.
“Well, it’s no wonder you fell in love with her. Even a freak like you would be captivated by her charm.”
Not only can I not understand the meaning of his appearance alone, but I don’t think I’ll be able to understand his words or actions either.
“He’s mine. If you get in the way, I’ll kill you.”
“I don’t care.”
“You’re lying! It’s impossible not to develop evil feelings when you’re being nursed by such a charming woman!”
…How troublesome.
There’s no way someone like me could fall in love, so there’s no need to worry.
If someone like me liked them, I’d feel sorry for them.
“So I’m going to curse you to death. I have confidence in my courses. I’ll kill you right away.”
“Then do it now.”
The crayon was squiggly and seemed unsure of what to say.
After a few seconds, continue.
“…You’re an idiot, aren’t you?”
“Ah? …Well, that’s true.”
I almost got angry for a moment, but since it was the truth, I accepted it.
“Maybe that’s why my curse doesn’t work. Because I’m an idiot.”
“Don’t say it twice.”
“Please, be a little clever, and then my curse will work.”
Even I was rendered speechless by such a selfish argument.
What should I do to get him to leave me? This.