Chapter 254: "I feel awful."

  "Are you really going?" A voice suddenly rings out from behind Heisuke, startling Heisuke and Juri.

A second later, beyond the ledge Heisuke is resting his back on, Yumi's tall and slim figure climbs up and vaults over the ledge, joining the group.

"Finally showed yourself, you sneaky snoop." Taishiro comments.

"Are you really leaving?" Yumi asks again.

"Yes. My friend." Taishiro nods.

"After getting my license and having a taste of a peaceful clinical field, I think it's time to go back. With my license, I now have much more freedom and I can help more people." He explains.

"Damn…" Yumi grumbles.

"I thought you'd be the last person to be sad." Taishiro smiles.

"Y-you…" Heisuke is stunned, and Yumi blushes, seeing Taishiro's smile for the first time.

"…" Juri too, cannot help but stare at Taishiro's face.

"Damn it." Yumi cusses, getting over her emotional distraction.

"I'm going with you." She says.