My wife believes me; how could I be a cuckold?

Thinking of this, Eriko Miyajima nodded, which was considered an answer to Makoto Asano's question.

Then she immediately opened her mouth, as if to say something to defend her boyfriend.

However, before she could finish speaking, Makoto Asano interrupted her.

"Never mind him for now... Eriko, how are you feeling right now?"

Contrary to Eriko Miyajima's expectations, Makoto Asano did not blame Yuta Yamada in front of her. Instead, he simply frowned slightly and then let the matter drop.

This performance made Eriko Miyajima breathe a sigh of relief, and at the same time, she became even more convinced that Makoto Asano was a kind and understanding person.

He definitely didn't want to put me in a difficult position, so he deliberately avoided mentioning Yuta in front of me...

Thinking of this, Eriko Miyajima held Makoto Asano in even higher regard.

Actually, she was right about this, but only to a certain extent.

Even though Makoto Asano felt a completely contradictory mix of gratitude and anger towards Yuta Yamada, he deliberately didn't bring up the matter.

It wasn't just because he didn't want to put Eriko Miyajima in a difficult position, but more so because he didn't want her to think of him as someone who liked to talk badly about others behind their backs.

While speaking ill of Yuta Yamada in front of Eriko Miyajima might create some friction, it would be a loss if it lowered her opinion of him.

Moreover, more important than all that is taking good care of Eriko Miyajima right now.

Even setting aside my personal feelings of sympathy for Eriko Miyajima, this is still a good opportunity to increase her favorability without relying on any system items.

If I can take good care of myself this time, won't my favorability rating skyrocket?

Thinking of this, Makoto Asano put on a gentle smile and continued, "I'll get you a glass of water. Eriko, think about what you'd like to eat first, and I'll make it for you in a bit."

Upon hearing his words, Eriko Miyajima couldn't help but pause in surprise.

She really wanted to ask Makoto Asano, "Don't you know how to cook?"

However, before she could speak, Makoto Asano went out of the bedroom to get some water.

Watching his departing figure, Eriko Miyajima, lying on the bed, paused for a moment, then suddenly thought of her boyfriend, Yuta Yamada.

Although Asano-kun didn't speak ill of Yuta in front of me just now, this only shows that Asano-kun is a very virtuous person, and it doesn't mean that Yuta's actions today were without fault.

In reality, Eriko Miyajima's heart had already been fractured because Yuta Yamada had completely ignored her illness and gone to see her.

Her boyfriend was neglecting her, while Asano, who lived next door but was just a landlord and friend, was taking care of her when she was sick.

what is this?

And it's the same when we go out to play.

That time, when Asano asked me out to the movies, he never showed any impatience.

Moreover, he always pays attention to his own feelings, listens to his own opinions, and respects his own ideas.

But what about Yuta?

He would only find dating boring and just want to get through it and go home to study as soon as possible.

Eriko Miyajima's thoughts were not unfounded, but based on her personal experiences.

That was during a date she had with Yuta Yamada shortly after they started dating in high school.

Because he was bored, Yuta Yamada kept spacing out during that date, and he would sigh from time to time, as if urging Eriko Miyajima to go home.

So Eriko Miyajima got angry that time, which was rare for her, and said to Yuta Yamada in a huff, "Let's go home, I don't want to play outside anymore."

This was the first time she had thrown a tantrum, and what she had originally hoped was that Yamada Yuta would realize his mistake after her outburst and then be a little more serious during their date.

The results of it?

Surprisingly, Yuta Yamada was very happy and proactive in taking Eriko Miyajima home, and then went to the library to study.

This incident directly led to Eriko Miyajima losing all hope in Yuta Yamada, that blockhead.

Actually, these things wouldn't have been a big deal in the past.

Because Eriko Miyajima is a very understanding girl, she can understand why Yuta Yamada ignores her and goes to work or study.

So she would just sulk in her heart for a while, and then after a while she would adjust herself and the matter would pass.

But now that Asano Makoto has suddenly appeared by my side, the situation is quite different.

Once you start comparing things, you can't stop.

Even a kind girl like Eriko Miyajima felt this way, let alone Yuta Yamada's behavior today, which made her feel extremely sad and angry.

Therefore, during the time that Makoto Asano went out to get water, she had already mentally compared Makoto Asano and Yuta Yamada from head to toe.

However, just as she was about to reach a final conclusion, Makoto Asano returned after pouring water.

Besides the water cup he was holding, he was also carrying a bag that appeared to contain some cold medicine.

Upon entering, he noticed Eriko Miyajima looking lost in thought, and asked with some confusion, "Eriko? What's wrong? Are you thinking about something?"

Eriko Miyajima then realized what was happening and quickly explained, "Ah! It's nothing, I just feel a little embarrassed having you take care of me, Asano-kun."

"What's there to be embarrassed about? Aren't we friends?"

Hearing this, Makoto Asano just smiled slightly: "Friends are supposed to take care of each other, and if it weren't for you last time, I probably wouldn't be able to stand here intact."

After comforting Eriko Miyajima with a smile, he didn't dwell on the matter any longer. Instead, he handed her the water glass he was holding and said, "Alright, Eriko, don't think about it so much. Have some water first."

Eriko Miyajima nodded upon hearing this, and tried to sit up from the bed to take the water glass.

However, neither of them expected that when Miyajima Eriko was getting out of bed, the arm she was using to support herself on suddenly lost its strength, and she had to lie back down on the bed.

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After realizing she couldn't get up, Eriko Miyajima paused for a moment before giving Makoto Asano an awkward smile.

"Excuse me, Asano-kun, my arm suddenly feels weak..."

Upon hearing this, Makoto Asano slowly shook his head, then put the water glass and bag aside and reached out to help Eriko Miyajima up.

Upon contact, an astonishing heat emanated from her, indicating that Eriko was indeed quite ill this time.

After helping Eriko Miyajima sit up, he picked up the water glass again and handed it to her.

"Asano-kun, thank you for your help."

Eriko Miyajima smiled at Makoto Asano, then tried to raise her hand to take the cup.

But the result was the same; his arm only went halfway before it drooped down weakly.

Her expression became somewhat awkward, even showing signs of self-abandonment.

Seeing this, Makoto Asano sat on the bed and then directly handed the water glass to Eriko Miyajima's lips: "Drink."

Looking at the water glass in front of her and the serious face of Makoto Asano so close to her, Eriko Miyajima was slightly taken aback.

Despite feeling ashamed of being fed water, she nodded gently and began to sip it slowly.

It's a bit hot; it seems Asano-kun rarely takes care of others.

But it's not that you can't drink it directly.

A moment later, looking at Eriko Miyajima who had raised her head, Makoto Asano asked, "Is that enough?"

Eriko Miyajima nodded slightly: "Mm."

"Let's take your temperature first. When I touched you just now, you felt very hot."

Makoto Asano put the water glass on the bedside table, then took out a thermometer from the bag he had brought.

Yes, besides getting water, he also went home and brought back a thermometer and some cold medicine.

However, when she saw the thermometer he took out, Eriko Miyajima showed a hint of embarrassment.

Seeing this, Makoto Asano quickly explained, "Eriko, don't worry, this is new, I've never used it before."

In Japan, the most common methods for taking body temperature are oral and rectal temperature measurement, so Japanese households usually keep several thermometers on hand.

Makoto Asano thought that Eriko Miyajima looked troubled because she didn't know the nature of the thermometer.

So he said the thermometer was new in order to prevent the other person from developing any resentment.

However, to Makoto Asano's surprise, Eriko Miyajima's predicament was not due to this.

"No, no, Asano-kun, it's just that I just finished drinking water, so..."

Upon hearing Eriko Miyajima's embarrassed expression as she finished speaking, Makoto Asano paused for a moment, then suddenly realized and slapped his forehead.

There is a prerequisite for oral temperature measurement: you cannot drink water within 15 minutes to prevent the water temperature from affecting the accuracy of the measurement.

Since oral temperature measurement is unavailable, we will have to use axillary and rectal temperature measurement instead.

Eriko Miyajima can't even lift her arm right now, so taking her temperature under her armpit is definitely not an option unless he helps her.

So, should we use rectal temperature measurement?

Even more impossible.

That's actually why Eriko Miyajima looked so embarrassed just now.

Thinking of this, Makoto Asano quickly apologized, "Um... I'm sorry, Eriko, I accidentally forgot that you can't drink water before taking your temperature."

He wasn't lying; he had genuinely forgotten about it in a moment of confusion and had no other intentions in mind.

Really.

Seeing his sincere apology, Eriko Miyajima slowly shook her head: "It's alright, Asano-kun."

After she finished speaking, the guest room fell into a strange silence.

Makoto Asano had no idea what Eriko Miyajima was thinking.

But he was indeed thinking about how to take Eriko Miyajima's temperature.

After thinking it over, I decided that waiting about ten minutes before taking the temperature orally is the most reliable method.

After all, he couldn't possibly help put the thermometer under Miyajima Eriko's armpit, could he?

He was even less likely to let Eriko Miyajima turn around, then pull down her pants and...

Although he really wanted to do it, it was obviously impossible.