Do You Love Me, Uncle?의 모든 챕터: 챕터 201 - 챕터 210

Masaki’s hand movement halted when he found the oxygen mask lying next to him.Seeing that, Ayu quickly shoved her phone into her skirt pocket and approached Masaki. She helped him put on the mask, making sure to find an opportunity to return the phone.Ayu was once again struck by guilt when she saw the old man up close. She could hear his labored, heavy breaths. He wasn’t doing well. But still, Ayu couldn’t bring herself to truly sympathize with him.“You’re still here?” Masaki asked, his voice hoarse and muffled by the mask. But Ayu could still hear him.“Yes. Shibata-san has some matters to attend to,” Ayu replied.“Liar.”“What?” Ayu was offended. While she may have benefited from staying there, she wouldn't have stayed if not for Shibata's request.“Shibata… lied,” Masaki hissed. He wasn’t accusing Ayu of lying, but Shibata.&

"That sounds beautiful." Ryu sounded very cheerful. Naturally, his goal had been accomplished.“Hmm…” Kyoko couldn’t say anything else, so she just hummed while cursing in her heart.“Are you going to start work tomorrow?” Ryu asked.Although it wasn't planned, Kyoko could see where this conversation was going. As they were back on track, she answered more seriously.“Yes, I have to get back to work. There's no way I can avoid it after such a long leave, right?”It was a bait, and Ryu understood that.“You’re returning to work at just the right time,” Ryu said.“What do you mean?” Kyoko made sure to sound more intrigued.“Sandaime has already returned to work. He’s been active again since last week.”As agreed, they had to mention Kenji's name to make anyone who overheard them feel fearful or at least feel the need to intervene

"Just wait here in a different room. Don’t follow me," said Ryu to Kyoko, who had been walking behind him."Why? I want to hear his confession!" Kyoko pointed to Murakami, who was tied up beside her.Ryu hadn't just tied his hands; he had also taped his mouth because Murakami kept begging them not to take him to Kenji. Of course, it was a plea that only resulted in noise. Ryu had no intention of granting it."Not now. Later, I'll tell you everything he says to me. I promise. But you can't follow beyond this point," Ryu asked, while gently touching Kyoko’s arm. It was unintentional, just a habit, because he wanted to stop her from moving further.Ryu was about to apologize, but Kyoko didn’t push his hand away. She just hissed in frustration because her request was denied."Why does it have to be like that? I've been with you all this time, and I was allowed to hear everything. Why can't I hear this?" protested Kyoko."I’m not stopping you because I don’t want you involved anymore, but

"What do you see in him? Why do you want to spend time with Kenji?" Masaki asked the annoying question again, just when Akiko was trying to be kind to him. She had taken him for a walk, pushing his wheelchair through the large house's garden.It was her own idea, not Shibata's. She felt sorry for him when she saw him sitting and staring into the distance on the side porch. Shibata wasn't with them because he had gone to take the doctor, who had been staying for several days to treat him, back home. Masaki was feeling better today, so the doctor finally left. For autumn, today was very warm. The idea of going for a walk was actually beneficial. Akiko, of course, hoped that the warmth of the day would also warm Masaki's heart. Unfortunately, the old man in the wheelchair never chose peace when he was with her. Akiko hoped he would change—maybe repent—after his condition had worsened a few days ago, but he remained stubborn. "Because he's kind." Akiko would repeat that answer a thous

Very slowly, Akiko helped Masaki lie down on the futon. He seemed even more exhausted after talking about Hayato while sitting up earlier. When Akiko offered to help him lie down, Masaki nodded.It was a bit difficult because, even though he was very thin, Akiko still found him heavy. But she was somewhat helped by the fact that Masaki could still shift his own body to find a comfortable position to lie down."Do you want something to drink?" After straightening his blanket, Akiko asked, She could hear his breathing becoming louder.Masaki nodded, and Akiko fetched a bottle of warm water, attaching a straw to it. Masaki took a few sips of the warm water from the bottle, and his breathing seemed to ease slightly."Will you stay here?" Masaki asked, closing his eyes.Akiko nodded. "Of course," she said.There was no way she could leave him alone right now. Shibata had not yet returned, so she had to stay with him.As long as Masaki didn