Chapter 9: Nanase Ren Off Duty and an Encounter at the Restaurant~
"Thank you, big sister! We're leaving now!"
"Mm, I hope next time we meet, it's in the park."
On the second-floor corridor of St. Juliana Hospital, at the corner of the stairs filled with the smell of disinfectant, a young girl accompanied her previously hospitalized mother as they left.
After bidding farewell to the mother and daughter, the nurse called 'big sister', Nanase Ren, put away her smile.
She had just entered the obstetrics and gynecology department of St. Juliana Hospital, becoming a nurse in her internship period.
Precisely because of this status, she was extremely busy on weekdays, having to run around solving various problems.
Due to the fatigue from work, Nanase Ren, who had been single from her student days until now, simply had no time for romance.
However, for her, the smiles earned through this hard work were very valuable.
This was also the reason Nanase Ren chose to become a nurse.
"Nanase."
Hearing the call from behind, Nanase Ren looked behind her.
Standing there was a tall beauty.
"Director Jinguuji..."
Nanase Ren immediately recognized the other person.
Jinguuji Narumi, the director of the obstetrics and gynecology department at St. Juliana Hospital.
She acted efficiently and was someone with excellent professional abilities.
"Good work, Nanase. You haven't rested at all since arriving at the hospital this morning, right? And this situation has lasted for a week. I'm giving you a break now, go get some proper rest."
"Thank you for your concern, but I can still hold on."
"I don't want a nurse collapsing in the hospital, even an intern. So this break is mandatory, understand?"
Jinguuji Narumi was quite insistent, directly turning the suggestion into an order.
Hearing the director say so, Nanase Ren didn't object.
She nodded, then bowed.
"Thank you very much for your care, Director Jinguuji. I will rest well."
"Go on, the hospital's workload will decrease significantly starting today."
"Ah... I know about that. It's because the new hospital started operating in another district, right?"
"That's right."
Jinguuji Narumi had even received a job offer from that hospital because of this, but didn't accept it.
"Then I'll be leaving first."
"Mm, be careful on your way."
Saying goodbye again, Nanase Ren went to the changing room, changed her clothes, and left the hospital.
She didn't plan to go back immediately, but prepared to go take a look at the newly opened hospital.
As for after that, what to do?
Nanase Ren hadn't thought of any plans yet.
Boyfriend, none;
Good friends, lost contact after student days.
The only fun was probably going to the park to listen to some street singers perform.
Nanase Ren thus walked towards the new hospital along the somewhat familiar streets.
But halfway there, she suddenly saw a door located in an alleyway.
Because it was too strange, Nanase Ren couldn't help but take a few more glances.
How could a lone door suddenly appear inside an alleyway?
Curiosity, doubt, plus an indescribable attraction, Nanase Ren stepped forward, walking towards that peculiar door.
Kamishirasawa Keine left the restaurant after finishing her morning tea because she still had remaining homework to grade.
For the next period of time, there were almost no customers.
Luke, finding himself idle, was used to this situation.
Sometimes the restaurant was bustling with customers, sometimes you could count them on one hand.
"Might as well make some cake."
Because he was going to the 'Human Village' to find Keine in the evening, Luke decided to make some pastries in advance.
But just as he was about to start, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Luke cast his gaze over; the guest who came to the restaurant this time was a woman around twenty years old.
At this moment, she wore a puzzled expression, cautiously staring at Luke inside the counter.
"Excuse me... is this place..."
"A restaurant, which also provides morning tea, coffee and desserts, cooked food. Whatever you want, it's here."
"Is that so..."
The woman was still very cautious, slowly walking to the counter.
"May I ask the lady's name?"
"Nanase, Nanase Ren..."
"So that's it... from Yakin Byoutou, huh."
"Yakin Byoutou?"
"It's nothing. Nanase-san is a nurse now? Have you met a doctor named Hirasaka?"
"I've never heard that name."
Nanase Ren shook her head, denying the question.
Compared to this, she was more concerned about why the restaurant owner she met for the first time knew her identity.
"Why does the owner know my profession..."
"My name is Luke, but feel free to call me whatever. As for the reason for my guess... Nanase-san has an ID card hanging on her handbag."
"Eh?"
Nanase Ren looked at her small handbag; there was indeed a nurse ID hanging on it from when she changed clothes.
After being reminded, Nanase Ren blushed out of embarrassment for her carelessness and put the nurse ID away.
"This restaurant provides all kinds of food and delicacies. If there's nothing you want to eat on the menu, you can also talk to me about other dishes."
"Okay..."
Nanase Ren took the menu Luke handed her.
After a simple scan, she pointed to a dish on it.
"Excuse me... is this still available?"
"Of course."
Luke finished speaking affirmatively, then revealed a smile.
"Minestrone soup, coming right up for Nanase-san."
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