Anime Crossover: My Online Romance is Megumi Kato

Yuzuru looked at her mother in surprise. Was this what she was going to talk about? A hint of loneliness appeared in her eyes.

"Hey! I didn't care about that."

Upon hearing this apology, Yuta Kijima waved his hand and immediately changed the subject: "The reason I asked Aunt Nishimiya to come out is about the glass."

"Glass?"

Nishimiya Yaeko was somewhat surprised. She looked up and stared at Kijima Yuta in disbelief.

"Yuta, do you want to... with Shoko...?"

It felt like a flock of crows was flying overhead; Kijima Yuta looked down and rubbed his forehead.

Okay, I blame myself for not being clear. He's going to explain it in more detail now: "I meant Shoko's hearing impairment."

Nishimiya Yaeko's face immediately turned red with embarrassment. How could she have thought of something else? She was still a long way off. She took a deep breath to calm herself down before asking in confusion, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with Shoko's hearing?"

Because Shoko had been hiding the reason for her gradual hearing loss in her right ear from her family, Yaeko Nishimiya still believes that Shoko's hearing is still the same as it was a few years ago.

She was still thinking that she would find a way to arrange a treatment plan for Shoko once she had the financial means.

Fortunately, Yuzuru's light novels have alleviated some of the family's financial pressure. It's just a pity that because of my mother's illness, our finances, which had just started to improve, are going back to what they were before.

When Yuta Kijima heard Yaeko's question, he sighed inwardly. But at the moment, Shoko's right ear hearing couldn't withstand any more strain. After carefully refining his words, he...

Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain.

He slowly recounted to Nishimiya Yaeko what he had just discussed with Dr. Nakano outside the ward.

Yuta Kijima glanced at Yaeko Nishimiya, wondering if she could accept this sudden "bad news"... On the other hand, Yuzuru, although he already knew about Shoko's hidden truth, couldn't help but redden his eyes when he heard that the situation had deteriorated to this extent.

Nishimiya Yaeko's face turned pale rapidly, and she covered her mouth with her hand, trying her best to control her emotions.

After all, all of this was too difficult for her to accept, especially when her grandmother was hospitalized.

But more than an emotional breakdown, it was frustration with her own inadequacy and heartache for Shoko for having kept the truth hidden...

Her own daughter would rather remain deaf forever than become a burden on the family again. At that moment, she felt she was not a good mother at all...

Chapter 190 The Resilient Yaeko

However, she was not an ordinary woman after all, and after a brief moment of distraction, she did not show her sadness in front of the two younger men.

Yaeko Nishimiya's eyes were filled with sadness as she looked at Yuzuru beside her: "Yuzuru, don't worry, I won't let something like this happen to your sister. I won't give in so easily."

She persevered even when she was pregnant with Yuzuru and was abandoned by Shoko's father, so there's no reason for her to back down now that she's at the last minute.

"Mother……"

Yuzuru Nishimiya was speechless; the secret hidden deep in her heart was something she simply couldn't tell her mother.

These things should have had nothing to do with Yuta Kijima, but he chose to help them without hesitation. At this point, it wasn't just about his sister; his grandmother's illness was also a factor. Even if she had the thickest skin, she absolutely couldn't come up with that kind of reason...

"Mom, don't worry. I believe our family will definitely get through this."

The secret that was kept secret could only be offered as a consolation when it reached the lips.

"Yuzuru, don't worry, Mom isn't that fragile. It's just that in the future... maybe your light novel will also..."

Yaeko Nishimiya was stronger than anyone else, but given the current situation, her meager salary from working at the hospital was simply not enough to support both Shoko and her grandmother.

Actually, she didn't want to take away the royalties from Yuzuru's light novels, but now it seems she can only swallow her bitterness and speak up.

Yuzuru Nishimiya shook her head understandingly. She glanced gratefully at Yuta Kijima, and after receiving his smile of approval, she said earnestly, "Mom, what are you saying! You've single-handedly supported this family, isn't it only natural for me to earn money and give back to the family?"

“Hmm…” Kijima Yuta remained silent for a long time, then coughed lightly and said, “Aunt Nishimiya, don’t worry. I just had a good talk with Dr. Nakano and we discussed some specific treatment details. He told me that he would try his best to keep our expenses within a reasonable range.”

"And if you really have trouble making money, Aunt Nishimiya, you can ask me for help."

"No way! You've already helped our family so much. If we keep asking you for help all the time, what kind of people would we be!"

Unexpectedly, Yaeko Nishimiya immediately refused upon hearing this. In her opinion, it was already very kind of Yuta to become Shoko's good friend and learn sign language for her, not to mention the various forms of help he provided to her family.

How could I possibly accept funding now?

Yuta Kijima was speechless. This was why he had asked Yuzuru for help back then. This strong woman had long since developed an independent personality, and she would never consider accepting financial assistance if she could persevere on her own.

Seeing this, Nishimiya Yuzuru clenched her fist nervously. Unfortunately, her mother still refused Yuta's kindness.

At that moment, she unconsciously recalled what the old woman in the ward had said earlier.

If only Yuta were my sister's boyfriend...

……

Looking at the inflexible Yaeko Nishimiya, Yuta Kijima sighed helplessly. He looked at Yaeko seriously and said, "Aunt Nishimiya, my help is definitely not free. It's like I'm lending it to you now, and you can pay me back slowly in the future."

"After all, your mother-in-law is still hospitalized, and there will definitely be ongoing expenses. We can't delay any longer regarding the glass issue. You'll be under a lot of pressure..."

Nishimiya Yaeko remained silent.

Of course she knew about these things, but how could she possibly accept financial aid with a clear conscience?

Although it will be very hard to take on the responsibility myself.

But she still didn't want to accept it so easily, at least not while she could still work hard and earn money.

She didn't continue with Kijima Yuta's question, since she was definitely at a disadvantage no matter what.

Thinking about what Yuta Kijima had said earlier about Dr. Nakano, Yaeko Nishimiya asked curiously, "Yuta, you just mentioned Dr. Nakano? Why would he be willing to help us..."

Seeing that she was unwilling to mention helping anymore, Yuta Kijima realized that the conversation was over and didn't continue. This matter needed to be discussed further.

When she asked about Dr. Nakano, Yuta Kijima scratched his cheek in confusion and said, "I don't know either. I just chatted with him for a few minutes, and he said he would do his best to help us. Maybe this hospital does a good job of humanistic care?"

Upon hearing this strange reason, Yaeko Nishimiya looked at Yuta Kijima suspiciously a few times. "Humanistic concern?"

She usually works in a hospital, although it's not as high-end as her current hospital. But all hospitals are the same. Even if you have medical insurance that covers most of the expenses, doctors can always find ways to spend the money.

How could someone be so willing to help a patient so easily?

However, no matter how hard she tries, she can't come up with a reason, and she doesn't understand the medications used to treat the illness. She can only hope that it's as Yuta said.

"I'm not entirely sure either, but I feel like Dr. Nakano isn't lying to me."

"It's okay, even if he's unwilling to help, we have nothing to say..."

"Oh, right, Aunt Nishimiya!"

"Ok?"

Yaeko Nishimiya looked at Yuta Kijima. The boy in front of her had a way of thinking that was completely out of character for his age. She no longer regarded him as a junior.

Yuta Kijima looked at Yaeko and Yuzuru seriously and said, "Now there's another important issue: Shoko. You see, she was the one who was initially unwilling to reveal the truth. If you can't persuade her to participate in treatment, then the subsequent steps won't be able to proceed..."

As he spoke, a look of worry appeared in Kijima Yuta's eyes.

He knew very well that Shoko was just as stubborn as her mother in some ways, and if she knew this, she might continue to refuse treatment because she didn't want to be a burden on her family.

"Don't worry about that! This time I will definitely make Shoko obediently accept the treatment. I just hope that you can take good care of Shoko's emotions."

"Of course, that's no problem. I'll come to the hospital to take care of Shoko when I have time in the future."

Nishimiya Yaeko stared blankly at Kijima Yuta. If her daughter didn't have a hearing impairment, she would be extremely satisfied with the boy in front of her. It was just a pity that, given Shoko's current condition, she really didn't want to think about that.

Sometimes, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

She's been a serious and realistic person for a long time...

Chapter 191 Dream Fulfillment Master Yukino Yukinoshita

On a chair outside the ward, Yaeko Nishimiya looked at Yuta Kijima, who had already left, with a worried expression.

Nishimiya Yuzuru sat to the side, looking at her with concern.

Suddenly, Yaeko Nishimiya spoke softly, "Yuzuru, what do you think of your brother Yuta?"

"Huh?" Yuzuru was a little confused as to why her mother would ask such a question, but she still said seriously, "Yuta-nii? He's amazing! Not only does he study in Chiba, but he can also earn his own money!"

"That's it..."

The thoughts in Nishimiya Yaeko's heart sprouted and grew rapidly like seeds encountering water.

"Sigh~ Let's go, let's think about how to get your sister to agree to the treatment later." Yaeko said, rubbing Yuzuru's head with a headache.

She knows her daughter's personality best. If she doesn't come up with a better reason, her daughter might really stubbornly refuse treatment.

This is also why Yaeko Nishimiya didn't let Yuta Kijima stay any longer; she would figure out what to do next.

The hospital shifts are also going to be more frequent, so we'll really need Yuu's help to take care of Shoko and her grandmother who are hospitalized...

……

Back in his empty house, it was almost dinnertime. Kijima Yuta went to the kitchen to start cooking, but in his mind he was thinking about how to get Shoko's mother to accept his help.

After going around in circles, we've come full circle back to where we started.

Thinking of this, Yuta Kijima couldn't help but shake his head. Who could have known that today's medical checkup would coincidentally reveal Grandma Shoko's illness...

"Hey~"

Unable to think of a good solution, Yuta Kijima's mind wandered elsewhere while he ate, and he seemed absent-minded.

"Crack!"

Just then, the door to Yuta Kijima's house opened, and he looked closely to see Yukino Yukinoshita, the cat lover, carrying a panda in.

She entered the living room and looked around, spotting Yuta Kijima eating in the dining room. However, she didn't intend to strike up a conversation and instead picked up Panda and carried him to the cat bed.

After giving her a few final strokes, she got up and prepared to leave.

All of this was observed by Yuta Kijima, who was eating, causing him to twitch his lips involuntarily.

Hey! You're incredibly rude! How can you just walk into someone's house, see the owner is home, and then not say a word before going about your own business?

But he ultimately suppressed his urge to complain and watched all of this unfold before his eyes.

However, just as Yukino Yukinoshita put down the panda and was about to leave, Yuuta Kijima suddenly remembered that Umi had mentioned that Yukino Yukinoshita was planning to start a strange club at school...

It seems to be a club or organization aimed at helping others.

Although he didn't know why this matter suddenly came to his mind, it just so happened that he was thinking about how to get Shoko's mother to accept help, and the connection immediately came to mind.

He immediately called out to Yukino Yukinoshita, who was about to leave, "Wait a minute! Yukinoshita-kun!"

……

At the dining table, Yukino Yukinoshita silently looked at the sumptuous dinner on the table. With her current culinary skills, she could tell at a glance how superb the techniques involved were.