Chapter 256: Clear Motives

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Raku had withdrawn from the green area the hospital, in his look nothing else could be noticed but a normal, calm gesture, a gesture to define it well like the one his brother was putting, and by that I mean, he was hiding what he really wanted at that moment. Raku knows that all the time they both stop fighting somehow, they were already used to it or rather she was already very used to it, that it was easy for her to just walk away and let it stay there, tomorrow will be another new day.

While Raku was walking, she could observe how the nurses who had previously gone after her, had returned to their work, carefully attending to the patients, bringing them some snacks, guiding some elderly people to the rehabilitation room to do their exercise routine, but let's say that the one she kept looking at was the visitors, those people who care about their relatives or acquaintances, Raku has had to see many times the same scene, how a patient is sad, depressed, alone in his room, looking at nothing or even bored of being surrounded by the same, she also had to see that sudden change of image, their faces became cheerful and showed a genuine smile when they saw a visitor, of course, not everyone is very expressive, she knows, but it is evident when someone is happy about something.

To have someone visit you and chat with you for a while, even if they didn't bring anything, that you were able to steal a little of their time, it means a lot.

『Brother What would you say if you came to see me?』

Thinking about the past, was something very recurrent for her, especially when she saw people accompanied, her brother also came to visit, she always had to bring something to snack or give a gift to her sister, Anzu knew it was not mandatory to bring something, her very gesture said so, she spent the afternoon with her sister doing what she wanted, but at the time of retiring, she always did so by stroking her sister's head, and when she failed her she said "Sorry little sister, I'll keep trying hard, to spoil you."

As if life was now hitting her back for what happened before, she was just watching how a boarding school child was receiving the affection of her family, she just stared at him taking advantage of the fact that the door of the room was open where she was passing by, for sure she would make a comment as she knows, but no, rather she looked up as if she was referring to and addressing someone else.

『Yes you are very funny to put that to me, to return the karma fast in that if you are good, you watch us just like a gossipy aunt, but at least I managed to get your attention Mr. above, the next please give me some candy, I craved, but I say, even you are not so good to give us what we want』( ᓀÅᓂ )

She stuck out her tongue and made the typical gesture of being annoyed with someone, she took it out on who we least believed this girl, but without her noticing, because she was very much in her mind, she didn't realize that there was another person in front of her, who was also making the same gesture as her. It became very strange to Raku that she even sweat coldly.

『"Who are we cursing at, the camera?』

That person who appeared spoke, Raku felt uncomfortable that she just wanted to leave, she didn't even say a word to this person, she wanted to go back to her room so she wouldn't run into people too weird for her anymore. While in her mind she said to herself that she better get distracted and wait for the next day to see if she would not see these weirdos anymore.

In the room that Raku was watching, the boy was not very expressive, he was happy, but let's say not so much because his strength was weak, the boy's family knows that he has been like that since he was brought here, his refusal at the beginning to come, was the rejection of now, to encourage his son, the father who was there dressed up as a superhero, and began to act like one, hoping that in one of those moments his son would smile or laugh. But nothing, the boy was with that calm expression, like wanting to be fine or pretending to like this place.

『Is he acting? I see, then I have no choice but to make my masterful entrance!』

That person had covered her eyes as if she were a fictitious character, for her it was like being another person, she even imagined an environment with thunder and lightning, a gloomy place, she even started to laugh softly as if she was up to something, and with a loud stomp she would enter the room, the family was confused, a stranger with a strange attitude appeared out of nowhere, but it would be clear what disease this person had. With an exorbitant pose and phrase that would mark a thousand ways, she would introduce herself.

『Alto there!!!! If they are going to do such a great blessing as bringing happiness back to this child, then a superhero alone will not suffice! o(*^▽^*)o Every story has its contrast in good and right...good and right?....aaaaaaaa （●'・×・｀●）?sorry sorry sorry, I meant, in good and bad!!!! ⸂⸂⸜(ೆ௰ೆ๑)⸝⸃⸃ if there is no negative there is no light that holds the existent!!!! So I, I will take the risk and turn it into a victory, and I will achieve with my magic, that this innocent boy, have a good time!!!! If his family allows me of course, I don't mean to bother, I just want to help. Please it would be an honor for me that you accept my help, the one that illuminates every trace of light and guides to happiness, that's me!!!! Ni.....(Aaaahhh, I almost said that name...) ヾ('･ ･｀｡)ノ "Your humble servant, Mika, Devourer of Sadness 』

Yes, that person who is a girl, who we still don't know what she looks like physically or in appearance, was suffering from a terrible and more common illness than flu or fever, chuunibyou syndrome, or in translation it would be, eighth grade syndrome, the family didn't know what to say regarding this, but at the thought that Mika, we will call her that for the meantime, became as red as a tomato and was apologizing by hunching over and over again with a soft tone that was hard to hear. The only one who spoke to her was the boy, who asked her if she was sick too, pointing at her in the typical hospital attire that every sick person wears. Mika realized that she was not in her outfit, who quickly became even more embarrassed, shouting that she would be back in a while, to run away as if there was no tomorrow, everyone nearby was confused by this, even Raku who was already going to go to his room, was looking behind the door at all this.

『(What's wrong with this broad)』.

A few minutes passed, and Raku was left curious about what would happen, as she is not directly involved, then maybe it will be funny or put her in a better mood all this theatrics, she heard some footsteps, that when Raku turned to look, it was something that she really did not expect, she did not know if it was the same girl from before or it was someone else, but a person appeared with fantasy colored hair, a gothic suit, with very uncomfortable accessories on Raku's part, and again she had that confident smile, this person seemed to come from another world, but a nurse approached this person, telling her to go back to her room, that she was creating confusion to the patients.

The person in the fancy dress, turned to look expressively at the nurse, you could even notice, not to say only in his mind of this person, as his eye glowed like a black hole. It looks like he's going to make it clear to her who's in charge.

『I'm sorry! (⋟﹏⋞)But this is urgent, just give me a few minutes and I'll take it off, I'm embarrassed to have to wear it too』 (⋟﹏⋞).

With this, it could be confirmed that it was the same person as before, Mika was once again slouching to apologize, both the nurse, those nearby and Raku thought the same when they heard the last thing.

『(Then what are you wearing it for)』.

Good thing Mika, was able to convince the nurse, she was so happy that she let him act this way, that she forgot to act like she should when she entered the room. Mika came in happy saying "I'm so glad you're still here" as she didn't finish the bunny apples she was given and they were in her room, she went on to pass them out to the family. She went on to tell an anecdote very out of character, very tender and calm, the gesture on her face was of someone who tries to convey emotion or feeling so that you are well.

『O sure, I can sing you something, I still feel fit, so let's go』.

Mika went on to sing a very cheerful song that she even started dancing and doing some worked steps at some points, it seems that the family didn't mind in stopping her, and they saw that this girl is looking for the same thing as them, the joy of their son. While Raku was outside and did not even know what was going on, at the end of Mika's quick act, he thanked and sent wishes to each of those who heard him, at that the boy who was in bed raised his hand, he was going to say something.

『The truth, I don't know what just happened, you're the same girl as before, right? at first from your introduction I thought you would act that way when you came back, but no, you were very cheerful and the one who had the most fun in all this, I can tell it was you, while me, you made me happy to see something different, an interesting contrast in this place that I still think is boring, thank you』.

The boy had brought out a more genuine smile to the forced one he had before, whatever Mika had done, it seemed to have worked somehow, she was tired from all this, but there was nothing serious, Mika was saying thank you for accepting her at this moment as she retreated from the room, where the father of the family didn't hesitate to quickly close the door.

『Let's not let another nutcase into the room again, be careful son』.

Mika was looking at the window to the outside, she seemed to be satisfied, but the truth is that she was regretting what just happened. she crouched down while trying to cover her head with her hands, she was so dead embarrassed about what happened before.

『But what did I just do! Even I didn't know what to do, I wanted to do a hero vs. villain presentation, but it ended up being a villain that looked more like an Idol!!!! Why did I get all scrambled up in my head!!!! I hope they didn't realize who I really am, but, even if they did, I know they wouldn't care』.

It was a very surreal thing to see in this hospital, they saw how a girl in a black suit with some colorful dyes, a fantasy hair color, was drowning her sorrows in one of the hospital corridors, while the older ones thought it was something from the devil.

『What was that all about? *sigh* If you're going to try to do something, you should be sure what you're going to do, you just made a fool of yourself and as the weird one here, as soon as you left, that family closed the door on you, now take off those rags all shabby』.

Raku approached Mika in order to tell her what he thought about all this, he didn't hesitate to tell her what he thought about the topic, but still all sad, Mika was wiping the sweat from her face, while showing a tender smile, that.

『Let alone, with my silliness, I was able to make one smile *smile*』.

The answer Mika gave, was so optimistic that for Raku it didn't affect him at all, where without further ado now if he was leaving, he thought that something funny could come out of this, but rather he just witnessed something painful that he hopes to have already forgotten it by tomorrow.

『You feel sad too, please allow me to help』.

Mika spoke after seeing how Raku was leaving, there was no doubt in her words, she was very direct in that I must admit, but Raku simply without giving her any answer, continued on her way, she thought that here everything would end, but again she heard the same phrase but closer to her, without her noticing, Mika was next to her, this did not scare Raku, rather it annoyed her, she increased the speed of her walk, but Mika was still behind her telling her the same phrase.

『You feel sad too, please let me help』 『You feel sad too, please let me help』 『You feel sad too, please let me help』 『You feel sad too, please let me help』 『You feel sad too, please let me help』 『You feel sad too, please let me help』.

She was following him everywhere in the hospital, there was no corner where he can be safe, his goal of Raku was to go to his room and lock himself in, but at this moment he realized something, that this girl was persistent, if she knew which room Raku stays in, she would surely stay there until she will open the door for him and let him do his entertainment act. Knowing that there is a stranger waiting for you behind the door, was something that made Raku very suspicious and brought him bad feelings. In that he no longer cared about the hospital rules, well, he never cares about them, he went from walking to running in order to get rid of this girl. But because of a bad movement, a wand that he had in one of his pockets fell out, he quickly wanted to pick up what he had dropped, but he was too slow, Mika already had it in his hands and was inspecting it.

Mika looked at it carefully while observing it, the wand was pink with some little wings on the beak and ornate, she happened to look at Raku and how he demanded it back, at that Mika understood what was going on, and happened to show a Machiavellian smile to say the least.

『Here you go, Mahou Shoujo *smiles* 』.

Mika was returning the wand to Raku, where the little girl was happy, but when she heard her name being called she stopped at the last instant, this was weird to Mika, who was asking why she didn't take it, even waving it in front of her.

『What? You don't want it? But if even here it says your name, you see, property of the Mahou Shoujo Raku, the one who will bring joy to everyone, the best in the whole world, *laughs* Yes you do have a very big ego』

Raku was very embarrassed that she had read about her magic girl wand, now the one who was like a tomato was the little girl, easily when she is at a disadvantage, she would retreat easy, you know, because of a teaching from her brother and his series she watched, the most logical thing to think is "if you have the advantage, attack , if you are in danger, run away" Right now, Raku wanted it to be tomorrow so that all this would be forgotten, but.

『YES IT IS!!! I'm a Mahou Shoujo!!!! I don't plan to be embarrassed by a weird broad like you!!!!』

She forcefully grabbed her wand while declaring loudly that yes she was a magical girl, she was about to run away, but this time there was no escape, Mika held her clothes so she wouldn't run away again, while with a mischievous look she said to her.

『As if you weren't also the weird one, among weirdos we understand each other, come on, let yourself be helped to feel good』.

Wtf, at what point we moved on to this, Raku was being carried by Mika towards her room who was carrying her so that she doesn't escape, in this small segment, we already realized how this person is, and without a doubt, she will always leave a feeling of weirdness towards others because of the way she acts and thinks. Arriving at Mika's room, they sat on the bed so they could talk, although more Raku felt compelled to talk to finally get him to leave her alone, it's wrong to talk about your stuff to strangers, so Raku would lie to him about it.

『If I tell you you won't bother me anymore, well, while I was walking I fell and scraped my knee, so now I want to go to my room to GET YOU TO LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE FOR ONCE OLD CRAZY!!!!!!』 ლ (#｀ﾛ＾;)>.

She made her thoughts clear to him, while Mika as if she were an expert in knowing what others are suffering, was nodding her head very wisely.

『Crazy old woman, I see, let me write it down 』

She even took out her little notebook to make it more believable that she was inside the paper of whatever she is doing, at this moment Raku knew what she was facing, and what she was most afraid of finally came, she knew that no matter what she says or what she does, she knows that she is not made for this kind of thing, Raku since she is alone always sought to defend herself in a way, it was always by ignoring them, but if they went over the line, the acting out was hitting people's ego or how they are, both verbally and physically, that works with those who think a little bit about themselves and how they fall standing to all this, but for fools like Mika are, who are used to making people and themselves feel weird, they can keep this up until they get what they want, the strongest enemy is, a persistent fool.

『*sigh*If I tell you you won't bother me anymore....』

『Why do you say it 2 times? but you're right, just let me be helpful to you please』.

『Well, the thing is』.

Raku went on to tell him already in a bad way, as if not caring that I tell him the truth, he was just saying it to say it to leave anyway, you can tell from Raku's attitude how she is discouraged and acts for the sake of acting. But being in the attitude of not caring about anything, she also told more than necessary without expecting something from another.

『And now we are like this again, that kid, he always ends up as if he is the victim and I am the guilty one, I just want to entertain myself with him by making some jokes, but he is very sensitive to some words, me telling him "pinche pendejo" is not that big of a deal either, right? when the whole atmosphere becomes like that, I'd rather leave and come back the next day, so everyone will have forgotten it even for a while, it's a thing of the past anyway, it's hard for me to act friendly with others, like right now, you're worth so much dick to me, I don't mind telling you this, you said you were going to help me, what are you going to do? do your little theatrics like before? those guys are so idiots like you that they'll surely end up liking it, so go and leave me alone』.

Raku would try one last time, he got up from the bed, and would move to walk, but as expected, Mika's hand held his, he wasn't going to let her go just like that, leaving things as they are.

『What a strange world, one would think that because there are so many people in the world, their personalities and problems are also different, I have realized that most people would rather run away than face their mistakes, they show a smile with which they are not identified, that's why I don't regret taking the path I am on, there is nothing happier that makes me, than to be able to help others with what I do, with the nonsense I do 』 -『With which girl you feel uncomfortable you say, that you don't care you say, then why, you keep thinking about it, tell me, you don't want to leave it as it is, do you? I already have a little experience with this kind of people, who can't forget their mistakes, that person told me he was good at this, and I believe in him, I also want to believe that I can make everyone smile, not everyone, although I would like to of course, but with 2 or 1 person, I'm more than satisfied』 -『This will be the last question I will tell you, who would you like to make smile in this whole vast and huge world』.

Mika's way of talking changed to one much more would be to her persona, like she took a more mature personality from the childish she had before, what she is sure about is where no more doubt ever, Raku hearing Mika's last question, she already had an answer, and that was her brother, Hara Anzu, but we all know that he is no longer here, so if not him, if he can't be made to smile, who is within her reach, as Mika said, It's something that she can't forget or remove from her mind, always in her mind is her brother, "what would my brother do" "what would he tell me" "how would he act" "would he fix things or would he make things worse" Even if she wants to look and act like a girl who stands up for herself, she is still just a little girl who lived and even depended on her only brother, now that he is gone, who can be that person who she wants to see smiling always, just like she wanted to see her brother smiling. Raku after so much thinking, in the end.

『The only person I cared to see happy, is gone, so there is no answer I can tell you, sorry for being pessimistic, but that's how I am now』.

Now if already Raku was leaving the room, hearing the little girl's answer, already Mika had no reason or what to do to be able to help her, that she didn't make force and let her leave, but something came to Mika's mind, it may be a silly question, but she would say it anyway, before Raku closed the door, the eighth grade syndrome would say.

『But it doesn't have to be one person, it can be several, no?』.

Pom. Raku had already closed the door, the atmosphere became silent, Mika looked at the door with disappointment of herself, not even with a smile she said to herself that she tried, since there was nothing else to do, she would start to take off all the clothes she was wearing. Where before she started, she heard a tapping on the door, Mika went out to open who was it, and it was none other than Raku, and she came back with the least or perhaps most expected and obvious words of all.

『Yes you are a very strange girl』.

Where Mika was answering with a nice smile, at the door, Raku would comment that he was thinking about what he said before he left, the truth at first he didn't understand, well what reason is there to follow something when you no longer have reason to, but just as silly as Mika's question was, that it can be more than one, it is as if that silly and clueless question may have opened a great possibility in Raku's mind, it never crossed his mind to become fond of someone other than his brother, at the beginning of course, taking a defensive and lonely attitude was the most reasonable, but not the right thing to do. Until now Raku had no reason to continue with her life, she knew that at some point her eye disease would end up killing her, it is not known when, but it will at some point, she would die without having done something that matters to her, besides being a disque Mahou Shoujo, but not even that.

Maybe now, she has found a reason why she wants to fulfill, and it will be, to make smile the people she cares the most in the world, as Mika said, with 1 or 2 is more than enough, and it is the path she would take as Raku's girl.

『A Mahou Shoujo that makes only 1, 2 3 or even 4 people smile if I am supportive, yes that would be a failure as one, so far I have said that I am such but I do nothing more than that, saying it but not doing it, a magical girl fights against evil, fighting with love, heart, affection, and I what? with insults, beatings and ignorance?. Well, I already made a decision, I will become the Mahou Shoujo that fits me the most and I will make smile only to the people I care about, that will be my goal in my short life, besides I am sure that my brother, a person who struggled to have a life, would not forgive me if I left without doing something important』-『O maybe that's it, maybe if I do it, I will see my brother again, he wants to see how much I have grown, good! I'm already more encouraged!!!So this feels like having motives, and I still can't believe it, that it was a crazy old stranger who made me see it』

『Crazy old lady, I wish I could become a crazy old lady like you say』.

Raku was with a very genuine smile on her face, truly this was what she needed and was missing in her, a reason to live for, a reason that she managed to get back after everyone she cared about left, this is better, getting what matters to you in your life and what you can get to change in your life. Mika was happy for the girl, that she was able to help her with her quirky way of doing things, this is better, doing something that matters to you while you are still standing in this world.

『Then come on, come with me you old fool』.

Raku with his hand was telling Mika to go together to the green area, where Mika first refused, he was about to change into his hospital clothes, but because of the little girl's encouragement, Raku took Mika by the hand and took him along with her to where he had escaped before, he would no longer escape from the trouble he would commit, finally both children, Raku and Jomei, found their motives in this hard life they had to live.

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