Chapter 5 - 89: Has She Already....!?
Ryoma's modified cells, derived from the suppressed Hashirama strain, had done their work well. Nashiro's condition stabilized quickly, her wounds healing far faster than a typical one-eyed ghoul's.
But there were limits.
Nashiro had only taken a single bite. The version of hashirama cells Ryoma carried in his blood was a weakened strain, designed for emergency use, not permanent enhancement. The regenerative effect would eventually wear off.
When Ryoma returned home that night, he found Nashiro no longer bedridden. She was sitting quietly in the living room, sipping a warm drink with Kurona beside her.
"Looks like you've almost recovered," Ryoma said as he stepped in.
Nashiro gave a small nod and smile. "Thanks to you, Ryoma-san."
But the moment she remembered she'd spent days recovering in another guy's bed—his bed—her face flushed with embarrassment. She quickly lowered her gaze, cheeks glowing red.
"You both can stay another night," Ryoma said casually.
Kurona, sitting beside her sister, stiffened slightly. She immediately thought of the implications of "living together" but kept her thoughts to herself.
"Thank you, Ryoma-san," Kurona replied, still a bit hesitant.
They didn't have anywhere else to go. Returning to Kanou wasn't an option, and money was out of the question.