Chapter 73
Chapter 73
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 73
Chapter Title: Uparupa is in Recovery!
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Hospital life was way more comfortable than I'd imagined.
Truth be told, since it was my first time being admitted, I had a ton of worries.
But against all my fears, the hospital had plenty of amenities, so there wasn't anything inconvenient about it.
Above all, the food was shockingly delicious.
The only thing that felt... inconvenient without actually being inconvenient was...
"Da-jeong, say ahh~."
"Y-Yuna? I can eat by myself just fine..."
"Nope! You're hooked up to the IV anyway, so it's gotta be awkward. Let me feed you. Ahh~."
"Ah... ahh~."
...Yuna showing up every morning to take care of me like this.
Anyone walking in would think I'd been in a car crash with broken limbs or something.
Sure, the IV in my right hand made eating a little tricky.
But it wasn't like I couldn't do it on my own.
I feel like I'm gonna choke...
"The hospital food is surprisingly good, though. I was gonna bring something if it wasn't up to par, but looks like no need."
"Yeah, it's super tasty. I'd heard hospital meals were awful, so I was worried."
"At least the place I was admitted to before was total garbage. After that, I never wanted to get hospitalized again, no matter how sick I got."
"Guess it varies a lot by hospital."
In that sense, this hospital I'm at is top-notch.
It was huge, and they even had well-maintained walking paths.
Felt more like a hotel than a hospital.
The only potential downside? The bill might sting a bit.
"Speaking of, how are the fans reacting? I saw on yesterday's stream that they were grilling the members about you... Wasn't that annoying?"
"Nah, it's fine. They were just worried about you. No big deal. They did ask me to give you a good scolding on their behalf, though."
"Ugh..."
I already got an earful from the President.
And now the members too?
But thinking back on what I did, I guess they had every right.
I can only imagine how shocked the fans must've been.
What if I were watching a live stream and one of the Blues suddenly collapsed?
I'd be in full panic mode, probably wouldn't eat properly for days. Yeah.
"Oh, right, I brought this for you too."
"Huh? What's that?"
"Wanna guess? It's not from me, actually—the President handed it over and said to give it to you."
Something the President prepared?
What could it be?
No clue at all.
But the paper bag's pretty big, so it's not something small...
Clothes, maybe?
Nah, it looks too heavy for that.
"N-No idea. Can't you just tell me?"
"Then say, 'Yuna unnie, pretty please~.' Make it cute."
"Yuna unnie...?"
Ugh, my birthday's later, but we're the same age anyway.
Plus, technically, I'm older since I regressed!
I puffed up a little at Yuna's demand.
But humans are curious creatures, huh?
My desire to peek inside overrode my pride in the moment.
"Y-Yuna unnie... Pretty pleaseee...?"
"Aww, if our Da-jeong asks so nicely, how can I say no?"
Pat pat.
In the end, I gave in completely and looked up at her like a kitten from The Shoemaker and the Elves.
Yuna straightened up proudly, patted my head a couple times, then quickly rummaged through the paper bag.
Sniff. Too much.
Even Yuna treating me like a kid now.
I got the pats from the President and unnies, but this?
Not that it felt bad or anything.
Just... kinda bruised my ego.
"Ta-da! It's a laptop!"
"...Huh?"
I was moping alone, staring blankly at the tray table as I cleared my dishes.
Then Yuna's cheerful voice rang out, and a heavy box thudded onto the table.
Wait, a laptop?
The President gave me this?
Just like that?
"We're hitting our 100th day since debut soon, right? So the President's giving these out as commemorative gifts. She was gonna wait till you got discharged, but figured you'd be bored in here, so just use it."
"Whoa...!"
Only after hearing Yuna's explanation did it click, and my eyes lit up.
So not just me—the other members got something similar too, huh.
In that case, I can accept it happily.
Though for a 100-day milestone, isn't this a bit extravagant?
I'd been planning to buy one myself since I have so much editing to do, but ditched the idea after seeing the price—like, I'll just stay home anyway, rationalizing it away.
Riiip—riiip.
I tore open the tape sealing the box and peeked inside.
Wow, no wonder it's so heavy.
High-spec model, I bet.
"What do you think? Looks good?"
"Yeah, it's amazing! The President must've shelled out a fortune..."
I snuck a peek at the specs, and my jaw dropped.
This could run pretty much any high-end game no problem.
Video editing would be a breeze too.
"What'd the others get? Feels weird if I'm the only one..."
"Me and Chae-yoon unnie got Apple Pads. Ra-hee unnie wanted a new avatar outfit, so that's hers. Ji-ah unnie asked for a solo song, I think?"
"Ah..."
Oh yeah, that's right.
I remember when they asked what Lucrezia and Ellin got for their 100-day gifts.
They said, You'll find out later.
And sure enough, when the new outfits and solo dropped later, they revealed those were their surprises.
We were all thrilled back then.
"Anyway, now you can watch our streams on a big screen too."
"Hehe, yeah. Love it. Phone's fine, but big screen's always better."
My phone's ancient anyway—tiny screen doesn't help.
Watching broadcasts on that pathetic little display drives me nuts.
I wanna see my pretty Blues up close and personal!
In that light, this laptop's a godsend.
From today on, I'll worship the President as a goddess.
She already was one to me, of course!
"Yuna, I'm gonna hop in the shower real quick. Haven't washed up properly since yesterday—feeling gross."
I plugged in the laptop to charge.
Got up, taped waterproof cover over the IV arm.
Leaving Yuna alone felt a tad guilty, but...
Just basic brushing and face-washing since yesterday—no full shower.
Better to wash now than hang out with potential BO.
Right as I detached the IV bag to take it to the bathroom...
"I'll help! Must be awkward changing and all by yourself."
"Eh? N-No...! I can handle it..."
Yuna shot her hand up cheerfully and followed me.
I flailed in panic at the unexpected turn.
But she ignored me, stripping right there—EEK?!
"Y-Yuna?! Why are you undressing all of a sudden...!"
"Huh? Can't get my clothes wet. I'll wash you in my undies—don't worry."
"That's not the issueee...!"
Asking a girl in her underwear to bathe me?
What kinda twisted humiliation play is this...!
I might die of embarrassment!
"C'mon, you too—strip. Unnie's got you today!"
"Kyaaah...!"
But no matter how hard I resisted...
As Blue LUV's weakest in strength, I couldn't beat Yuna—who jogs every morning and just started gymming.
So in the end, I surrendered and went into the shower with her.
Her warm care—washing my hair, my body...
All I could do was shed invisible tears.
Sob sob.
Wanna discharge so bad.
After lunch, around 4 PM, Yuna finally headed out.
She grumbled about wanting to stay longer.
But realizing she had work left, she trudged away—her back looked kinda pitiful.
Not that I should say this to her face...
Honestly? Relieved she left quick.
What was I supposed to do when she hugged me from behind for a full hour, rubbing her face on mine?
"Hehe..."
Plus, there's something she absolutely can't see.
For that alone, I needed to be alone ASAP.
Click-clack.
Oh, editing software's done installing already.
Just need to download the clips from the cloud now.
Didn't set up cloud for this exact scenario.
But backups are key—lesson learned.
With this, I can keep making videos even while admitted.
Hehe, yesterday's Blues stream had tons of fun clips.
Been itching to edit, and boom—President gifts a laptop.
Hooked up the spare earphones Yuna brought today.
Queued up the backed-up clips.
"No way, this game's trash! Is the hit detection for real?!"
Hehe.
Lilith raging at games is always hilarious.
Best reactions, hands down.
Gotta recommend her more stuff later.
"Nngh..."
Need to pee, though.
Don't wanna pause here—feels wasteful.
J-Just a bit longer.
Almost done anyway.
Slid my hand between my legs, pressing down on my clothes.
Clenched to hold it.
Just a little more... this clip ends and I'll dash...
"Da-jeong, the President's here. You doing okay...?"
"Eek!"
Thud!
Before I could finish the thought.
The President's voice hit outta nowhere—I slammed the laptop shut in a frenzy.
Gasp, it's the new one I just got today.
Hope I didn't break it...
But no choice.
If she caught me editing videos in the hospital? No clue how bad the scolding would be.
"Da-jeong? Why'd you close the laptop like that...?"
"N-Nothing! I wasn't doing anything! Definitely no bad stuff...!"
"Bad stuff?"
Shaking my head wildly with my hands—super suspicious.
The President eyed me dubiously, then glanced down with an oh face.
Huh? What's up?
Something on the floor?
Followed her gaze—my hand in an awkward spot.
Just gripping my clothes, really.
But from afar? Looks like it's wedged deep.
Plus my weird laptop slam.
She pieced it together like some manga scene.
...Wait, does she think...?
"Ah... R-Right. You're an adult too, huh. My bad for not considering. I'll step out and grab a frappuccino—take your time."
"N-No, President! Listen to meee...!"
I yelled desperately at her blushing retreat.
Okay, technically I was doing something sketchy!
But not whatever weird thing she's imagining!
In the end, only after showing her I was mid-edit could I clear it up.
Naturally, earned another scolding.
Ugh...
Feels like the longer I stay here, the sicker I get.