　I went home in the evening with Kyoko.

　On the way home, we mainly talk about what's happening in the drama or who's who in the singing group. As for me, I don't watch much TV, so I just listen to Kyoko talk. Sometimes she gets flustered if I don't give her a clue, so I try to find the right moment to say something like, "I see.

"Kef, kef. So, you know, .......

　In the middle of her engrossing conversation, Kyoko often coughs. I hadn't paid attention to it before, but today it was bothering me.

"Hey, Kyoko, are you sure you're okay?

"Of course I'm fine.

"I hope so.

"But lately, when I brush my teeth, there's sometimes blood on my toothbrush, and sometimes I get dizzy.

"I don't know what's going on, but I think you should see a doctor.　You said you also have a slight fever.

"Do you think so, Yusuke?　That's what my mother said too.

"If nothing happens, everyone will be relieved, and if something does happen, the sooner the better, right?

"Well, I'll go to the hospital next Saturday, when they're open.

"You'd better.

"Oh, by the way, Yusuke, you're free next Sunday, right?

"I'm sure you're free, but how can you be so sure?

"If you're free, why not? My dad got us tickets to the zoo and I want to go with you.

"I'm sorry, but I've always said I don't like the smell of the zoo. We can go to the aquarium.

"You've always said you don't like the smell of zoos. You're right, it does have a peculiar smell. Then the aquarium is fine.

"You're giving up your zoo ticket?

"Yes, yes. You don't have to worry about it.

　Then, on the appointed Sunday morning.

"Okay, Mom, I'm off.

"Be careful, Say hello to Kyoko-chan for me.

　We met at a nearby bus stop at 9:00 a.m., so we could take it easy in the morning.

　The bus that passes by the aquarium is scheduled for 9:05. Kyoko would be very annoyed if I was late for the meeting place, so I left the house to be at the bus stop 10 minutes before 9:00.

　The bus stop was only a few minutes away from my house, so I made it there 10 minutes before the meeting, but Kyoko, who had never arrived at the meeting place before, was already there. There was no one else at the bus stop waiting for the bus.

　She was dressed in a light spring cardigan and blouse. She was wearing a fluffy skirt, and even though I was used to seeing her around, she looked like a beautiful girl.

"Good morning Yusuke. I got here a little early.

"Good morning. Isn't this the first time Kyoko has arrived at the meeting place before me?

"I don't think so.

"I don't care either way. By the way, you went to the hospital yesterday. How'd it go?

"I'm waiting for the results of the test. Your mother was called in later by the doctor to talk about something, but I didn't hear what they were talking about. I'm sure it's nothing. At any rate, they gave me a nutritional drip yesterday, and my feeling a little better today.

"That's right. I've never had a drip before.

"It didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. It took a while, but that was it.

"Hmm. I'm glad you're okay, but I hope the results are good.

"Thanks.