The Dormitory Supervisor's Awakening
(Mnn, a message from HoldHands…?)
(It’s from Kiryu? It seems like the recording finished without a hitch. He’s such a sincere guy, going to the trouble of reporting back for me…)
(One from Kanzaki too… “If there is anything you need, I'll buy it on the way back.”)
(I bought everything I needed yesterday. … “No problems in particular have popped up”.)
(I was trying to be mindful about my health, so I didn’t expect to catch a cold of all things.)
(I’ve inconvenienced Kiryu, Kanzaki, and Anzu too… How pathetic of me.)
(I need to get better as soon as I can and get back to work…)
(Whispering) I’m baaack~
Ah, Hasumi-senpai. I see that you’re awake. I bought some jello and fruit~ Are you feeling any better?
(Cough) From yesterday? Better, more or less, but I’m still not up to shape.
If that’s the case, I guess your temperature hasn’t gone down yet, huh… Excuse me for a moment.
Hm? What are you doing?
Mn~nn, it looks like you still have a strong fever.
… Shino. If you’re taking my temperature, you’ll get something more precise if you use a thermometer rather than putting your hand on my forehead.
Ah– I’m so sorry! I’ve done it when my little brother and sister had colds, so it was just a force of habit.
I’m not particularly angry. Anyways, could you grab the thermometer on the table for me?
When I’m finished taking my temperature, I’m going to make some porridge. I haven’t eaten anything since yesterday. Figures, I’m on an empty stomach.
If that’s the case, I’ll make it. Please get some rest, Hasumi-senpai.
No, you don’t need to go that far to help—... (Cough!)
Hasumi-senpai, you’re certifiably sick right now, so you absolutely cannot push yourself!
Besides, I tend to get help from you on a regular basis, Senpai, so please let me return the favor.
… Is that right? If that’s the case, I’ll allow myself to depend on your kindness, Shino.
Alright. I’ll give you a shout when the porridge is done~♪
(I think it’s because Shino usually calls Nito by “Ni~chan”, that… he gave me the impression that he’s a little brother, but…)
(Doing this, Shino looks to be something of a diligent “Onii-chan” himself. He must be a good older brother who cares for his siblings back home.)
(... A message from Isara this time? “How are you holding up?”)
(This is from Eichi, one from Sakuma… Honestly, the messages just won’t stop today. All it is is a simple cold, and yet every last one of them is too worried.)
Wahh, I see that you ate it all up!
Yes, it was absolutely delicious. Once again, thank you for making this for me.
It makes me happy to hear you say that too. I sincerely hope you enjoyed it ♪
Now then… I’ve had my meal, so I’ll get a little more rest.
(Typically, I’d never do something like lie down right after eating, but…)
(Now that I’m full, I feel rather cozy. I’ll definitely be out like a light at this rate.)
… (Humming) ♪
……
… Shino, why did you start singing? You can’t possibly be planning to sing a lullaby are you?
I—... I’m so sorry… Was I being too noisy?
No, I wasn’t saying that.
But, I’m not a child either. I obviously wouldn’t need a lullaby.
Shino-kun, you’ve returned, huh.
Yes, I finished my job early. Welcome back to you too, Hidaka-senpai.
Glad to be back. And how’s the cold, Hasumi-senpai?
My symptoms have settled down considerably compared to yesterday. I’ve started to have an appetite as well, so I just finished eating some porridge Shino made for me.
That’s good. As a matter of fact, I got all sorts of goods for you too, Hasumi-senpai.
You too, huh? There’s no need for every last one of you to worry this much…
Everyone is worried about you, Hasumi-senpai. … So, what did you bring, Hidaka-senpai?
I asked Isara to loan me some manga he recommended. You won’t get bored if you have this, right Hasumi-senpai?
Well, yes, there may be times where it gets boring, but…
I don’t think I’m well enough yet to read it right now, so after, I’ll…
Leave it to me. I’m going to read the manga aloud.
Read it out loud!?
Yes, all you have to do is listen dutifully, Hasumi-senpai.
Shino-kun. I’ll be in charge of this character, so you take care of the…
Hold it, Hidaka! The art of manga is about both the drawings and the dialogue. The charm is halfway lost if you just listen to it being read to you!
I intend to read the sound effects1 properly, though…?
That’s not the problem!
Um, Hidaka-senpai. I think Hasumi-senpai’s right. I wonder if reading manga out loud’s a little too hard…
Do you understand, Hidaka? I’ll accept your feelings, so now…
If you’re reading something out loud, I think a novel would be way better ♪
Hm. Is that right?
Don’t nod your head to that. I don’t need anything being read to me in the first place.
For now, I’d like for you to just let me sleep in peace. I don’t need any more interference.
But, I won’t feel good abo—…
Have I not said it again and again— I said that I didn’t need… (Cough, cough!)
Hasumi-senpai…!? Are you alright?
… Sorry. I tried to think up all sorts of ideas for Hasumi-senpai, but it seems like I was getting nowhere with it.
Whenever something comes up for me and Shino-kun, you always lend a hand even though you’re in such a busy position.
You ended up getting a cold that put you out of order, so I thought now was the perfect time to repay you, but…
… No, I was the one who got worked up. I turned down your guys’ kindness without considering your feelings very well.
I’m thankful for your guys’ overattentiveness.
But, like I said a little while ago, my symptoms have been settling down. I’d be happy if you could just let me rest quietly for now.
… I understand. Instead, if there’s anything I can do, please rely on me without hesitating.
Ah, another message from HoldHands…
Did something happen?
It seems the remote to the air-conditioner isn’t in the common room.2
It seems that although they know that I have a cold, they still thought it was best to report it to the dorm supervisor anyway.
Be that as it may, I can’t go and look for a missing remote right now. I’ll just let everyone in the dorms know…
… I see.
What is it, Hidaka?
Hasumi-senpai can’t move right now, so Seisoukan is missing a dorm administrator. I would say that’s a problem for everyone.
So, until you get better, I will carry out that role in your place… From here on out, I am the substitute dorm administrator.
Hold it, there’s no “substitute dorm administrator” positio—
Leave it to me, Hasumi-senpai. I will find that remote without fail!
He left right away.
Yeah, there was no time to stop him. … I just hope he doesn’t make too much of a ruckus while he‘s at it, though.
It’s Hidaka-senpai, so I don’t think we have to worry that much, but…
I’ll go look for it with him. Please take your time getting rest, Hasumi-senpai.
(Sigh) Honestly, how incorrigible.
I’ve got to get better as soon as I can…