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After that, three days passed as I underwent detailed examinations and interviews with doctors.
During that time, Noa, the Student Council President Yakushiji-senpai, Sanzenin-sensei, Suwabe-san, and Riza-san came to visit. Not only them, but Riran, Neika, and even Ryūguīn's parents came to see me.
No, seriously, what happened to my social circle in the last six months? I don't understand this at all.
Idle talk aside.
The results of the tests showed that there were no abnormalities in my brain. I was given permission to return to my daily life while being kept under follow-up observation.
Apparently, in cases like this, it's best to improve while receiving stimulation within one's daily routine.
And so, today, I was discharged from the hospital.
I’m supposed to spend the next few days at my parents' house, and then return to the house where I'm cohabitating with Riran.
My father and mother came to accompany me for my discharge.
...However...
"Why is Riran here too?"
"I'm your fated person, aren't I? It's only natural that I'd be with you when you're discharged."
What's with that "it's common sense, right?" vibe? Since the perception of her as my natural enemy hasn't faded for me yet, it feels nothing but strange.
But since she went through the trouble of coming, telling her to go home would be a bit much...
"I-I see."
"Yes, that's right."
Riran puffed out her chest with a smug look.
It's really hard to deal with her.
I don't know how to interact with her, or rather, I can't grasp the sense of distance.
From Riran's perspective, she has the memories of us dating, so it's probably normal for her... but from my perspective, the person I was at odds with until yesterday has suddenly become this devoted.
How am I supposed to treat her from now on...?
As I was bewildered by the situation, my father shrugged his shoulders in a resigned manner.
"Akito, why don't you try being a little more honest with your feelings?"
"Honest with my feelings? I feel like I've lived honestly up until now."
"............"
Hey, stop looking at me with those 'my poor son' eyes.
"Well, take it slow and don't rush. For now, let's go home. Riran-san, why don't you have dinner with us today?"
"Y-Yes! Thank you very much, Father-in-law...!"
Eh... since when did they have a relationship where she calls him Father-in-law? I guess it's natural since we're engaged, but I can't get used to this Urashima Tarō feeling.
Father was the driver, and Mother sat in the passenger seat.
In the back, I sat on the left and Riran sat on the right.
Having Riran next to me... I can't settle down.
Fidget, fidget.
"Akito. Just because your wife is next to you, don't be so restless."
"Mother!"
"Oh, it's the truth, isn't it?"
It's the truth, but! There's no need to say it!
Look, Riran is also turning bright red and getting angry—.
"Ehehe... wife...♪"
Ah, no. She's happy.
Riran really changed in these six months.
I wonder if I changed in those six months too.
Thinking that, the feeling that I can't stay like this grew inside me. If my memories don't return, Riran will definitely be sad.
In my head, I think Riran doesn't matter.
But my emotions deny that. They tell me that making Riran sad is the one thing I must absolutely never do.
After being rocked by the car for about thirty minutes.
I finally made it back to my home.
"...It feels like it's been a while."
"Of course it does. You've been at the new home with me for the last half-month."
So that's why.
In my memories, it feels like it was just yesterday. But the sensation feels nostalgic. It's a strange feeling.
When I entered the house, I could hear thumping sounds coming from the living room.
"Onii, welcome back!"
"I'm home, Kotono. ...Wait, what about school?"
"I was given official leave. The middle school teachers were worried about you too, Onii."
Come to think of it, my homeroom teacher is also Kotono's homeroom teacher now, right? I see, they made some arrangements for her. A kind teacher as always.
"Hey, you're an examinee this year, so don't skip school too much. I don't want you saying you failed because of me."
"It's fine, it's fine. I got an A-rank on my mock exam the other day. Noa is almost at an A-rank too."
Eh, no way. Ginkgo High School has a pretty high deviation value, and I thought it would be difficult with Kotono's and Noa's grades.
"Did you just think of something rude?"
"It's your imagination, your imagination."
But, I see, I see. These guys have been working hard these past six months too.
I'm happy that they seem to be growing, yet also a bit sad.
"Now, Kotono. Big brother is tired, so let's go to the living room first."
"Okay~. Ah, welcome, Riran-tan! Make yourself at home!"
"Thank you, Kotono-chan."
Looking at it like this, it feels strange to have Riran in our house.
It seems she came over many times during summer vacation, but to me, it's entirely fresh.
Riran, who I'm dating, engaged to, and cohabitating with, is in my family home.
I'm feeling a little—no, quite a bit restless.
Riran and Kotono entered the living room as if it were their own home. My father and mother followed after them.
I, who had been standing still, let out a small sigh and headed into the living room as well.