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“Alright, then we’ll let them know a few days later, once you can speak again,” Matsuda replied with a smile.
Hoshino Terumi smiled slightly, agreeing with Matsuda's statement.
It must be said that after the soul returned to the body, aside from the initial period when he was somewhat panicked because he couldn't speak,
Now, Hoshino Terumi seems to have returned to her old cool demeanor.
In the following days, Matsuda arranged for a doctor from Beika Central Hospital to give Hoshino Terumi a comprehensive physical examination.
Since magic is unreliable, we can only rely on science.
As an actress and a public figure, Terumi Hoshino naturally didn't want to lose her composure in front of outsiders, so she could only pretend to be speechless.
After a busy day, the hospital staff still couldn't explain why Hoshino Terumi suddenly couldn't speak.
"It's probably just because you were in a coma for too long, which caused some brain dysfunction," the attending physician comforted her. "Ms. Hoshino, I will arrange a rehabilitation plan for you, and you should be able to recover soon."
After the doctor left, Matsuda was about to say something comforting when he saw Hoshino Terumi gesturing with her hands, as if she wanted to say something to him.
Neither of them had learned sign language, so their attempts at gesturing were essentially a case of talking at cross purposes...
Chapter 208 I clearly got it first
Matsuda had no idea what she was trying to say.
Fortunately, he suddenly remembered that he had a pen and a small notebook on him.
This is a habit of criminal investigators; they usually use it to record clues that occur during cases.
After handing the two items to Hoshino Terumi, she nervously wrote her name in the notebook.
Upon seeing that the handwriting on the paper was only slightly crooked due to nervousness, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, I haven't forgotten how to write.
"I can't let the doctor know about my condition,"
“Once my situation is leaked and the media finds out,”
"My acting career was ruined."
These are the words that Hoshino Terumi wrote on the paper.
Right.
Matsuda nodded in agreement.
As an actress, Terumi Hoshino has always portrayed a cold and beautiful woman on screen.
If her fans found out that their idol hadn't become cool anymore, but instead just meowed all day, many of them would probably have their idol dreams shattered.
It's possible that some people with unusual interests might like her even more.
But Hoshino Terumi also needs to work on her speaking skills; things can't go on like this forever.
Now, apart from that unreliable witch Koizumi Akako, only I know about Hoshino Terumi's situation.
If it really doesn't work.
"or……"
Matsuda hesitated for a moment, then spoke.
"You can stay at my place for now, I'll practice with you..."
Hoshino Terumi thought about it seriously and realized that this was probably the only option for now.
However, despite understanding the situation, after nodding in agreement with Matsuda's plan,
Hoshino Terumi looked at the man in front of her, and a faint blush still crept onto her face.
Although the two had lived together for seven days, at that time she was just a cat.
The situation is completely different from that of people.
"It's really not a big deal,"
Matsuda noticed Hoshino Terumi's unusual behavior.
"Just think of it as staying at a friend's place..."
His intention was simply to prevent Hoshino Terumi from overthinking things.
After all, the top priority right now is to help her regain her ability to speak.
But before Matsuda could finish speaking, the door to the ward was pushed open.
A person whom both Matsuda and Hoshino Terumi knew walked in.
"What do you mean, 'borrow a place to stay'? Huimei, where are you going to stay?"
Yoko Okino entered, looking at the two of them with a puzzled expression.
Because she was worried about Hoshino Terumi's health, Okino Yoko had instructed the hospital doctor...
No matter what happens at the hospital, you must notify her immediately.
Upon learning that Hoshino Terumi had woken up, Okino Yoko disregarded the consequences and immediately skipped her work at the TV station to rush over.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived at the door, I heard Matsuda invite Hoshino Terumi to live with him.
"Huimei, it's so good that you've woken up."
Yoko Okino saw her friend sitting up in the hospital bed and immediately rushed over excitedly.
After the two girls hugged tightly for a while, Yoko Okino remembered the question from earlier.
"Huimei, I just heard Officer Matsuda say that you're looking for a place to stay?" Yoko Okino asked. "Is it Kaoru or Yuki?"
Hoshino Terumi remained awkwardly silent, even though she couldn't speak anyway.
But Hoshino Terumi always knew that Okino Yoko had feelings for Matsuda.
As a close friend, she had even given Yoko advice along with Yuki and Kaoru.
The idea that Yoko Okino invited Matsuda to watch her filming at Beika Shrine, using the excuse that she might be followed, was devised by these three.
Now, however, Hoshino Terumi herself is going to stay with Matsuda.
If Yoko Okino misunderstands this, their friendship of so many years will be in jeopardy.
Hoshino Terumi remained silent, leaving Okino Yoko to look at Matsuda with a puzzled expression.
"Well, actually..." Matsuda hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the truth.
Anyway, his purpose in inviting Hoshino Terumi to stay at his house was simply to help her regain her ability to speak.
This is nothing shameful.
"I invited Ms. Hoshino to stay with me temporarily,"
Matsuda said frankly,
"Although she has woken up from her coma, she is still feeling unwell, so she is staying at my place so I can take care of her for a few more days."
It's unclear whether Hoshino Terumi would be willing to let Okino Yoko know that she can only make cat-like sounds.
Matsuda could only dodge the question and said a few simple words.
However, his words immediately caused Yoko Okino to misunderstand.
Why did Terumi have to stay at Officer Matsuda's house because she wasn't feeling well?
Between the two of them, could it be...?
Yoko Okino stared at the two of them in disbelief, her gaze lingering between them for a long time before finally settling on Terumi Hoshino's face.
"Huimei, what Officer Matsuda said, is it all... really true?"
Yoko Okino was so nervous that she started to stutter.
Matsuda felt there was nothing wrong with what he said.
But he was a rough and uncultured man, so naturally he didn't understand the delicate thoughts of women.
Hoshino Terumi, standing to the side, immediately realized from Okino Yoko's attitude that she might have misunderstood.
Once Hoshino Terumi understood Okino Yoko's feelings for Matsuda, she immediately wanted to explain things to her friend.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, she suddenly remembered that she couldn't speak yet.
Because in front of her close friends, Hoshino Terumi usually presents herself as a sophisticated and mature older sister.
She naturally didn't want her friend to see her in such an embarrassing situation.
In her haste, she forgot that there was paper and pen nearby to communicate.
He raised his hand and gestured hastily a few times. Seeing that Yoko Okino couldn't understand what he meant at all,
Hoshino Terumi could only glare at Matsuda in embarrassment and annoyance.
It's all because this idiot talked nonsense that Yoko misunderstood!
Huh?
I'm just telling the truth, aren't I?
Why are you glaring at me?
Matsuda blinked innocently.
The silent exchange between the two, observed by Yoko Okino, was interpreted as a tacit understanding that stemmed from their growing familiarity.
Even without speaking, they can understand each other through their eyes.
This undoubtedly further confirmed her guess.
Why, why did it turn out like this?
It was me first, I was the one who fell in love with Officer Matsuda first...
Yoko Okino's thoughts were churning like a stormy sea.
However, thanks to his years of acting experience, he managed to maintain a composed demeanor.
"...Oh, I see, haha..."