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"I really like this one!" Mitsuri exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she pointed excitedly at the photos taken by her incredibly talented cameraman. She couldn't contain her appreciation and gratitude as she turned to him, bowing in deep gratitude. "Thank you so much for your hard work," she expressed sincerely.

The atmosphere quickly shifted as Mitsuri's manager approached her, holding up an alarming article. Concern filled her eyes as she read the bold headline that screamed, "SABITO YUJI FAINTED AND ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL." Her heart raced, and without hesitation, she knew she had to be by his side. With a sense of urgency, she swiftly gathered her things, her mind racing as she rushed through the studio.

In her haste, she accidentally collided with Obanai, her fellow colleague. A small chuckle escaped his lips as he watched the chaotic scene unfold. "Kanroji?" he called out playfully, amusement evident in his voice. Mitsuri, barely able to catch her breath, blurted out the difficult situation she had just discovered. Her voice trembled with worry as she mentioned Sabito's name, a flicker of panic crossing her face.

Obanai, sensing her distress, immediately sprang into action. He placed a gentle hand on her arm, urging her to calm down. "Take a deep breath, Kanroji. I've also read the news..." Concern etched on his face, he asked, "Are you heading to the hospital?" Mitsuri nodded anxiously, tears starting to well up in her eyes. Obanai's heart sank as he saw her on the brink of tears, prompting him to act even quicker.

Thinking on his feet, he suggested, "Well, is your driver here?" Mitsuri shook her head, indicating that her driver was not present. Without a moment's hesitation, Obanai stepped up and offered his assistance. "Alright then, should I drop you off?" he asked, a genuine concern evident in his voice. Mitsuri looked at him, puzzled by his sudden willingness to help. "Are you really okay with it?" she questioned, her voice tinted with uneasiness.

Obanai's response came swiftly, the motion of his hand patting her back reassuringly. "Of course, of course I'm okay. Let's go," he replied, his voice filled with warmth and support. Taking the lead, he guided her towards his waiting vehicle, providing both a physical and emotional support that Mitsuri desperately needed in this moment of crisis.

As they drove towards the hospital, Mitsuri couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards Obanai. In this time of chaos and worry, she found comfort in his presence and willingness to go above and beyond for her. And in that moment, she realized that she was not alone in facing this challenge, that she had a someone by her side who truly cared.

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"Giyuu, should I go and pack Sabito's things? He might need them," Makomo asked, concern filling her voice.

Giyuu nodded, handing her the keys. "Yeah, sure. Here you go," he replied, his mind still plagued by the trauma he had experienced. As he tried to calm down his body in the VIP lounge, the memories resurfaced, causing his thoughts to wander.

"What if Makomo hadn't sent me inside?" Giyuu pondered, his hand pressing against his temple in frustration. "I can't believe it... I was about to lose him again," he muttered to himself, frustration and self-doubt overwhelming him. "Damn it, I'm really pathetic," he cried, tears streaming down his face. "Even after what Oyakata-sama said to me, I decided to ignore it," he sighed, pulling at strands of his hair in distress.

"Tomioka-san?" A voice interrupted his spiraling thoughts, and he looked up to see Shinobu Kocho. "Ah, Kocho... I'm sorry, wait," he sniffled and wiped away his tears. "It must have been scary," she expressed, taking a seat beside him.

"It was..." Giyuu admitted, his voice filled with a mixture of exhaustion and vulnerability. "Is he okay now?" she inquired, concerned for Sabito's well-being.

"I don't know... Kanae said it could occur anytime, whenever his body or he is under stress," Giyuu replied, his attempts to stop crying proving futile. "Tomioka-san, don't cry. I know you must be blaming yourself for what happened but look at the bright side. Sabito-san is alright," Shinobu reassured him with a gentle smile.

"I know, Kocho, but this isn't the first time I've been irresponsible... I always mess things up," Giyuu admitted through his tears, his self-doubt weighing heavily upon him.

"Look, Tomioka-san, right now what Sabito needs is for you to be strong. You have to be strong for him. He's sick, and his body is already stressed. Knowing that you were crying for him will only add to that stress. So, stop crying and smile for me, please," Shinobu requested, her voice filled with genuine care and concern.

Giyuu remained silent for a while, contemplating her words. Slowly, he turned to face Shinobu, his eyes meeting hers. "Thank you," he managed to smile, a genuine expression that caught Shinobu off guard. Blushing slightly, she hid her face on his shoulder, overwhelmed by the unexpected warmth in his smile. "You should smile more often, but only for me," she whispered, feeling a newfound connection forming between them.

"If you say so," Giyuu chuckled softly, his heart feeling lighter for the first time in a while.

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"You should smile often, but only for me," Mitsuri and Obanai saw as Shinobu rested her blushing face on his shoulder. Obanai looked at Mitsuri, who was as shocked as him, and whispered, "Kanroji...let's not ruin the moment." Obanai sighed as Mitsuri followed him back to the reception, relieved that those two did not sense their presence.

"Kanro-" Before he could say anything, Mitsuri interrupted, "Mitsuri...call me Mitsuri." Obanai nodded concern in his eyes.

 "Mitsuri...are you okay?" he asked. "How can I be?" she broke down. "He looks like he is happy with her...I did cheat on him, I deserve it, but it's too hard to handle." Mitsuri cried. "I know...Mitsuri, I know I am annoyed too, but didn't they also get a big slap on their face when they found out about us?" Obanai said.

 "Iguro-san..." she whimpered. "What I am trying to say is, he moved on and you should too." Mitsuri stared at him, lost in her thoughts. "That's what Shinobu told me so that I could move on," Obanai said. "Did it work?" she asked. "No," Mitsuri chuckled.

"How are you feeling, Iguro-san?" Mitsuri asked. "Well, I feel angry right now...I want to hit Giyuu but can't because it was my fault," Obanai said. "I see, hmmm." Mitsuri was deep in thought as Obanai stared at her with his arm resting on his head. Meanwhile, Giyuu and Shinobu came outside and saw each other. "Tomioka-san!" Mitsuri came running to him. "Mitsuri...hi," he said. "I saw the news, is Sabito-san okay?" Mitsuri asked, distressed. "Well, I think he is doing alright," Giyuu replied. Mitsuri sighed in relief. "Oh, thank God...are you okay?" she asked. "I am alright, don't worry about me," Giyuu said awkwardly. "Well, I am glad...here, this is Sabito's favorite tea," she said, handing it to Giyuu. "And I want to say, I am happy for you both...I support you!" Giyuu frowned at her words. "It's not what it looks like..." Giyuu said. "She was messing with me to cheer my mood up..." Giyuu sighed. "I see..."

"So, you and Mitsuri, huh?" Shinobu said to Obanai. "She was crying, so I dropped her off," Obanai explained. Shinobu nodded, understanding the situation. "I saw you and Tomioka getting cozy," he confessed, as Shinobu choked on her own saliva. "Do you think it's the best thing to date him right now?" Shinobu said, coughing. "No? Then I am sorry," Obanai said sincerely. "How have you been?" she asked. "Nothing much, just busy with work," Obanai replied, a small smile forming on Shinobu's face.

'I am happy they both are getting along...at least they won't break their promise,' Shinobu thought to herself having no idea whatsoever was happening to them. 

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