This Japanese Monogatari Isn't Lame
Chapter 261 - 206. Patient (Achieving a Target of 8000 Words)_2

Chapter 261: Chapter 206. Patient (Achieving a Target of 8000 Words)_2

Under his death gaze vision, Beichuan Si didn’t see any terrifying non-human entities.

The Shinra Bell and Nishijou Kurenai didn’t react at all.

"There’s nothing here," Beichuan Si bent down to pat the little girl’s head, looking at her overly frightened pale face, he asked Ugetsu Ka behind him, "What’s the situation with this little girl, Director Shangyue?"

The little girl’s fingers were clenched tight, her knuckles turning somewhat white.

Ugetsu Ka stroked her chin and began to explain, "Her name is Nanami Qiao Nai, the daughter of Ibaraki Prefecture’s Nanami Member. Due to a kidnapping incident that happened not long ago, her mother died in front of her, so she’s suffering from severe hallucinations and auditory hallucinations. Recently, with these incidents happening, her originally somewhat stable condition has shown signs of worsening. Therefore, Dean Suzuki is quite concerned about her mental state. A special care ward has been prepared especially for her."

After all, she’s the daughter of a politician, everything was arranged perfectly.

Looking at the unsettled expression on Nanami Qiao Nai’s little face, Beichuan Si pondered briefly and then said, "Director Shangyue, I would like to go and take a look at Miss Nanami’s ward."

"That..." Ugetsu Ka looked uneasy, "If it’s for the purpose of exorcism, then it’s no problem, but after you enter, I hope Beichuan Master does not look around or touch indiscriminately, affecting the work of our nurses here."

Beichuan Si nodded non-committally, "Of course."

After getting this response, Ugetsu Ka breathed a sigh of relief. She instructed the doctors to send Ino and Ishikawa back to their wards, then took Beichuan Si up to the sixth floor.

The environment here was much quieter; the entire floor was silent, eerily quiet enough to make one feel uneasy.

Beichuan Si, holding Nanami Qiao Nai, followed behind Ugetsu Ka, occasionally making her laugh to relax a bit.

"Here we are, Beichuan Master."

This was a ward decorated with a cute pink color scheme and filled with numerous stuffed animals—

Rather than calling it a ward, it felt more like Nanami Qiao Nai’s private boudoir.

Indeed the very face of ugly capitalism.

The room was spacious and filled with many toys, with a television set next to a little desk.

According to what Ugetsu Ka said, there was also a nurse specifically responsible for taking care of Nanami Qiao Nai.

No wonder her adorable little face was still chubby.

Beichuan Si put Nanami Qiao Nai down, then took out the Shinra Bell from his backpack, stood in the corner, with a flicker of death in his eyes.

He surveyed the surroundings and did indeed see wisp after wisp of soul essence escaping.

However, these soul essences were too weak, causing the Shinra Bell to have no reaction at all.

But something had definitely been here.

"I see," Beichuan Si’s gaze flickered, he looked at Nanami Qiao Nai once more and nodded inwardly.

"Have you found the reason, Beichuan Master?" Ugetsu Ka looked at him curiously.

Beichuan Si moved away from the corner, nodded, and casually replied, "More or less, the problem isn’t too complicated, Director Shangyue, let’s walk and talk."

"Alright," Ugetsu Ka nodded and also didn’t forget to instruct the independent nurse beside her to take good care of Nanami Qiao Nai.

"Brother Beichuan!"

Nanami Qiao Nai ran over and hugged Beichuan Si’s leg.

Seeing her reluctance to let him leave, it softened Beichuan Si’s usually cold expression; he bent down, his voice gentle, "I’ll come visit Qiao Nai again if I get the chance."

"Really?" Nanami Qiao Nai’s sparkling eyes shone brightly, she stretched out her chubby little hand and said in a childlike tone, "Pinky promise."

Beichuan Si extended his pinky to hook with Nanami Qiao Nai’s tiny hand, and they made a pinky promise.

"Beichuan Master, are you ready?" Ugetsu Ka’s voice came over.

Beichuan Si stood up, nodded, and said, "I’m coming now."

Their footsteps gradually faded away, and the nurse also came over, with a smile she said to Nanami Qiao Nai, "Qiao Nai, it’s about time for your nap."

"I know, big sister nurse," Nanami Qiao Nai nodded, then she pointed to the stuffed animal in the corner, "Stuffed animal, can you get it for Qiao Nai?"

"Mhm, good girl. Don’t worry, everything will be alright soon. The big brother who was here just now came to perform an exorcism, with his help, Qiao Nai won’t have nightmares anymore."

The nurse reached out and patted Nanami Qiao Nai’s little head, then picked up the stuffed animal from the corner.

Hmm?

The material of the doll I picked up felt strange, not like the smooth and expensive fabric that Nanami Qiao Nai often played with, but rough like burlap.

The nurse couldn’t help but look down at what she was holding.

It was an oddly shaped doll, weirdly patched, tattered and torn, with a fierce appearance...

"Big sister nurse! That’s Qiao Nai’s doll, give it to Qiao Nai."

Nanami Qiao Nai’s voice came from behind, prompting the nurse to turn around and tease, "This doll isn’t very pretty, Qiao Nai. Let me get you a nicer one."

As she spoke, the nurse turned back around—

Did the button eyes on the doll just move?

The nurse couldn’t help but raise her hand to rub her eyes, looking baffled.

"I want this doll! It has to be this doll! Qiao Nai wants to play a game with her!"

"Alright, alright, I got it."

The female nurse just thought she was overworked, and the recent rumors spreading through the hospital had put her on edge, hence the illusion.

She handed the ragged doll to Nanami Qiao Nai, shaking her head at the sight of the girl’s cheering expression.

She really couldn’t understand the thoughts of a wealthy girl; all kinds of cute dolls in the room, yet she wanted a tattered one.

Then the nurse shrugged with self-deprecation.

But her job was to take care of this privileged young miss, after all.

Seeing Nanami Qiao Nai gradually falling asleep with the ragged doll, the nurse also dragged over a chair, leaned back, and started playing with her phone.

...

"I’ve already understood the general situation of your hospital."

"That’s very good, I hope it helps you in your work, Beichuan Master," Ugetsu Ka said.

To be honest, she was still a bit skeptical about the capabilities of Beichuan Si, given how young it appeared. Could someone like this really perform an exorcism?

She’d hate to see a lot of bluster, only for him to go weak at the knees at the sight of a black shadow.

"I understand what you’re worried about, Director Shangyue," Beichuan Si replied as he accepted a cup of coffee. While sipping, he continued expressionless, "But please rest assured, I’ve already thought of a solution to the problem that’s troubling you."

"Is that so?" Ugetsu Ka was slightly surprised. "Are you that confident, Beichuan Master?"

To this, Beichuan Si nodded, "I will need about a day to prepare. By tomorrow night, all issues should be resolved."

"...Then I will look forward to seeing your results, Beichuan Master. I’m usually in the office on the third floor, so if you need anything, you can come find me, and I’ll help out as needed."

This was somewhat of a social courtesy, and Beichuan Si could feel Ugetsu Ka’s resistance to him being an outsider. If it wasn’t for relying on him to solve the problem, she would probably have turned hostile by now.

Regardless, he needed to maintain a superficial relationship for now, and Beichuan Si didn’t hesitate to respond, "Alright."

Seeing his confident demeanor, Ugetsu Ka continued to inquire, "How should we arrange things tonight? The nurses, doctors, and patients on the first and second floors...?"

"They can all go back to the first and second floors, just as usual."

"Then I’ll arrange it that way," Ugetsu Ka replied.

As the two were still conversing, a voice came from the staircase, "Hey? Beichuan Master? Is everything all set?"

’Good-Guy Face’ Suzuki Fumi came over, flanked by several doctors, showing concern.

"Almost. It should all be sorted out by tomorrow night."

Hearing his calm tone, Suzuki Fumi laughed heartily, "Beichuan Master certainly lives up to the title of ’Mage,’ very reassuring."

"Hmm, Mr. Suzuki, I will be even better than you imagine."

A hint of a smile also appeared on Beichuan Si’s typically cold face.