what's worse than shadows
Akihiko tries not to fidget in his seat as he waits for the doctor to return. For one thing, he's not some kid, and for another, it hurts like hell to move. That second part also makes him not very optimistic about the results of the x-rays the doctor went to go check on.
The doctor is back fairly quickly (Akihiko suspects that a certain Kirijo got his case moved to the front of the line), and Akihiko listens with growing - apprehension? Irritation? - as the doctor explains: one broken rib along with a couple of bruised ones. Nothing but time for it, so he's restricted to heavy bed rest. No boxing, no "other activities" (this part said with a glance that lets Akihiko know it's one of the Kirijo-paid doctors that knows what they do).
"How long?" He grimaces at how short his voice sounds.
"A month at least."
He shakes his head stubbornly. "That can't be right. Check it again."
The doctor is back fairly quickly (Akihiko suspects that a certain Kirijo got his case moved to the front of the line), and Akihiko listens with growing - apprehension? Irritation? - as the doctor explains: one broken rib along with a couple of bruised ones. Nothing but time for it, so he's restricted to heavy bed rest. No boxing, no "other activities" (this part said with a glance that lets Akihiko know it's one of the Kirijo-paid doctors that knows what they do).
"How long?" He grimaces at how short his voice sounds.
"A month at least."
He shakes his head stubbornly. "That can't be right. Check it again."