America: My Time

Chapter 637 Wake Up Akina
Chapter 627 Wake Up Akina

After returning to their residence and resting briefly, John and his group went to the Japanese hospital. As soon as they moved, the Japanese guys knew about it. When they saw John's reaction, their hearts sank. It seemed that things would not be easy to resolve. At least John's reaction exceeded their expectations. In their eyes, Akina was just an object that could be used and was not worth paying too much attention to. They didn't even think much of John, since they all knew that John was surrounded by many beautiful women. But now it seemed that they were wrong.

"Damn it, is this a deliberate threat, or does the other party genuinely care about such a minor idol? This guy's reaction is too abnormal, making one suspicious!"

"We don't know. We don't know why this happened. Maybe we were too careless. But no matter what the outcome, we must be on guard. After this guy goes to the hospital and talks with Akio Morita, we'll arrange a party so we can all sit down and settle things. We absolutely cannot give this guy a chance to scheme against us!"

"That's right, we must be careful this time and not give this guy a chance. Besides, the problem isn't with us. It's all because of that family of bastards who made things like this. They are the biggest problem!"

Hatred. These guys now hate that greedy family to the core. If it weren't for their stupidity and ignorance, things wouldn't have escalated to this point, and their plans wouldn't have had such a flaw, leading to this crisis.

"What happened to you two? Don't you know how to rest properly? You've made yourselves like this!" When John saw Naoko and Sachiko Kamachi, he couldn't help but frown. The two women were pale. Only one day had passed, and they had become like this. This made John feel a pang of heartache. Just one day had made them like this, which showed how much pressure they were under and how much this matter had affected them!

"We're fine, we just haven't rested well!" Naoko and Sachiko said with their heads down. Although it was only a day, it was a huge pressure for them because Akina inside was making them feel unwell!
"Go and rest, are you trying to exhaust yourselves? Akiko will take care of them here for now!" John said to Riko beside him, "Miss Riko, please take care of these two!" John was shocked by what he saw. If Naoko and Sachiko were in this state, it seemed that Akina's condition was not good either.

"It's alright, no need to trouble Riko-nee, we can manage!" Naoko and Sachiko both shook their heads. They were worried about Akina's condition and also concerned that John would get angry!
John frowned at this moment, saying nothing more. This wasn't the place to talk. He pushed open the door and saw the scene inside the ward. It was a fragile beauty, delicate and pale, a face that evoked pity. Her eyes were filled with a broken, wooden look, and she exuded an aura of sorrow that involuntarily stirred feelings of pity in one's heart.

At this moment, John finally understood the helplessness and worry on Naoko and Sachiko's faces, as well as their pale expressions. What he saw was heartbreaking. A woman in the prime of her life had become like this; how much pressure and shock had she endured to cause such a change?

Only Nakamori Akina herself knows the bitterness in her heart; it's hard for outsiders to understand. She endured so much pain because she became an idol just to supplement her family's income, only to be betrayed by her family in return. She endured it all, but even so, they didn't stop. They continued to exploit her, each time more severely than the last, until Akina finally couldn't bear the pressure and broke down.

"Akina!" Hitomi Kuroki called out softly as she stepped forward, but there was no response. Her heart was dead. The repeated exploitation and hurt had killed the heart of this young girl in the prime of her life.

“It’s no use, Akiko-nee, Akina hasn’t responded at all, she’s still immersed in that grief!” Naoko said softly as she stepped forward. It was precisely because of Akina’s change that Naoko, Sachiko, and Riko’s faces turned so pale. No one could remain unmoved in the face of such a situation.

At this point, it was impossible to awaken Akina's heart through normal means. John walked over and slapped her hard across the face, shouting angrily, "How stupid can you be? You don't even know how to love yourself. What makes you think you deserve other people's love? You are in pain, but it's all your own doing. It's the consequence of indulging your family. Look at yourself now. Is it worth sacrificing everything for them? They don't love you, but have we all been bad to you? Look at Naoko, Sachiko, and Riko. Wake up. It's not worth ruining your body like this for them."

This former courtesan had never been treated like this before. Tears welled up instantly. The slap jolted her awake, and she burst into tears, her grief as profound as could be. However, the fact that she could cry was a relief; the real fear was that if she remained consumed by sorrow, her heart would remain utterly despondent.

Of course, not everyone dares to use such methods, not even the doctors in the hospital, because they cannot bear the serious consequences. If they fail to wake the other person up and something else goes wrong, the consequences are unbearable for them. Naoko, Sachiko, and Riko are in the same boat, and can only watch helplessly as Akina tortures herself. "Wake up! You're torturing yourself for family members who don't love you. You've lost your mind. You've made yourself like this over such a small thing. Aren't you stupid? Is that little bit of money important? You can't handle it yourself, so you don't ask me. Even if you don't want to ask, why don't you ask the people around you? Is Naoko not good enough? Is Sachiko not good enough? Why do you have to do such a stupid thing!" John wasn't unaware of why Akina had become like this; it was caused by that greedy family, which ultimately led to this result.

When they saw Akina burst into tears and regain her senses, Naoko, Sachiko, and Riko all breathed a sigh of relief. Naoko and Sachiko were relieved that Akina had acted cleverly, while Riko was happy that things had turned out well. Hitomi Kuroki also breathed a sigh of relief, as she was also happy that Akina had regained her senses. She had also endured immense pressure, but her family was much better off than Akina's.

"Miss Riko, could you please go and fetch a doctor?"

Upon hearing this, Riko immediately turned and left to fetch a doctor. She dared not hesitate, as this was no small matter. It was already quite difficult for John to suppress his anger. This incident had caused concern among many people, including the hospital. They had initially thought there was no problem, but the outcome was disappointing, making it difficult for them to explain to their superiors.

The doctor quickly came running over, and even the hospital director had to follow. From the moment John appeared at the hospital, the director was under immense pressure, worried that this bigwig would vent his anger on them. After all, Nakamori Akina's current condition was distressing to see, and it wouldn't be right to leave without an explanation, which meant there was no real danger.

"Sir, Ms. Akina's condition has returned to normal. She only needs to be observed for a few more days before she can be discharged. She just needs to come to the hospital every week to check on her recovery. It would be more suitable for her to recuperate in a different place, since she is heartbroken!" Faced with John's inquiry, the doctor dared not be careless in the slightest.

"Thank you for your trouble, doctor!" Although John was also furious, he didn't hold any grudges against the doctor or the hospital. He couldn't blame them; he could only blame Nakamori Akina for being so stubborn and torturing herself. He wasn't an unreasonable person. Even if there was a problem, he wouldn't vent his anger on them; he would only seek an explanation from that old fox, Morita Akio.

The hospital is not a place for recuperation. As long as Akina is not physically ill, it is better for her to leave as soon as possible. Just as the doctor said, her problem is psychological, not physical. It would be much better for her to go home and recuperate on her own than to stay here!

After leaving the ward, both the doctor and the hospital director breathed a sigh of relief: "Luckily, this person is easy to talk to and didn't blame us, otherwise things would have gotten much worse. This is exactly what you told me—no problem!" At this point, the director couldn't help but complain about the attending physician!

"I never expected it to turn out like this, that she would become like that. I can only say that she was under too much pressure. I don't know what happened to make her like this. It's heartbreaking to see!"

"Alright, let's stop talking about this. That's the end of it. Just pretend you know nothing, understand?" The dean quickly stopped the talkative doctor. It was a huge relief for them to end things here; if this guy's loose tongue caused any more problems, it would be dangerous. Don't let this American's easygoing nature fool you; angering him could have serious consequences, and he didn't want to cause any more trouble and put himself under even more pressure.

The doctor understood that it was best not to discuss such matters to avoid unnecessary trouble. Although the man was young, his aura still put him under immense pressure; it was clear at a glance that he was a powerful figure.

(End of this chapter)