Although Ryuuji did not have to endure the pain, by the end of the process, he was completely drenched in sweat. This was because Ryuuji had been extremely tense throughout the entire ordeal, fearing he wouldn't be able to remove the bullet.
Ryuuji let out a long sigh and then looked at Touka Kirishima, saying, "It's out!"
Touka Kirishima seemed to have lost the strength to speak and gently nodded at Ryuuji.
Even though the bullet had been removed, the Rc inhibitor that had entered Touka Kirishima's body would not disappear on its own. Therefore, Touka Kirishima remained very weak at this time.
Ryuuji took the bullet and examined it carefully. He discovered it was a specially made bullet with a small hole in the tip, presumably where the Rc inhibitor was released.
Ryuuji did not discard the bullet carelessly, nor did he intend to keep it. Instead, he used the "Ghost Devourer" to completely swallow the bullet into the void. This was the method Ryuuji considered the safest.
After doing this, Ryuuji removed the piece of clothing Touka Kirishima had been biting and used it to wipe away the blood flowing from the gunshot wound on Touka Kirishima's shoulder.
Seeing that Touka Kirishima was still very weak, Ryuuji extended his arm to Touka Kirishima's mouth and said, "Touka-chan, eat some of my flesh to recover! I'm very worried seeing you like this!"
Touka Kirishima stared intently at Ryuuji. Finally, she opened her mouth and bit down on Ryuuji's arm. At the same time, tears streamed down from Touka Kirishima's eyes.
Ryuuji remained expressionless, watching Touka Kirishima. He even reached out with his other hand to wipe away her tears, comforting her, "It's okay! Don't cry!"
After eating a bite of Ryuuji's flesh, Touka Kirishima finally regained a little spirit. With a bit of her spirit returned, Touka Kirishima suddenly lunged at Ryuuji and kissed him on the mouth. This kiss was Touka Kirishima's reward for what Ryuuji had done for her.
Although Ryuuji reciprocated Touka Kirishima's kiss, he had no other thoughts at the moment. After actively accepting this reward, when Touka Kirishima pulled her head back, Ryuuji said to her, "Let's head back to Anteiku first! The manager is probably waiting for us to explain."
Afterward, they changed into another set of clothes and then returned to the Anteiku coffee shop together.
As Ryuuji had predicted, Manager Kousen Yoshimura was already waiting for Ryuuji and Touka Kirishima outside the shop.
Kousen Yoshimura had known since Ryuuji left at noon and hadn't returned.
"Manager!" Ryuuji greeted Kousen Yoshimura proactively upon seeing him.
Kousen Yoshimura was as usual, showing no signs of anger. After a moment of silence in response to Ryuuji's greeting, he looked at Touka Kirishima and said, "If it weren't for Ryuuji, you probably wouldn't have made it back this time, would you!"
Touka Kirishima remained silent, her eyes fixed on the ground, seemingly afraid to look at the manager.
Kousen Yoshimura's demeanor at this moment was like a father scolding his daughter.
"Manager, let's discuss this inside the shop," Ryuuji said, proactively engaging Kousen Yoshimura again.
Kousen Yoshimura nodded and then pushed the door open himself, walking into the shop first.
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