Tokyo's Most Affectionate - Chapter 48

Jikyu General Hospital

“He’s also afraid of ghosts?” Upon hearing this, Ninomiya looked a bit skeptical.

However, after a moment’s thought, she considered it normal.

After all, how could anyone not be afraid of ghosts?

“But if we come to Fuji-Q, and we don’t experience both the roller coasters and the haunted house, wouldn’t it be a wasted trip?”

Even though she thought this way, Ninomiya still had a lingering desire.

To say or not to say, she really wanted to experience the notorious shiver-inducing maze of Jikyu General Hospital.

“Although that’s true, there’s no need to spend money just to scare ourselves.”

“Do you want to go?” Ninomiya asked, seeing that Itsuragi had no intention of going.

“Of course, I want to, but let’s wait for the next time, maybe when I have a boyfriend,” Itsuragi nodded, then said.

“How about going now? There are three of us this time.”

“Do you want to go?”

“A little.”

“Kurosawa, before we go back, do you want to visit the haunted house?” Seeing her suggest going to the haunted house, Itsuragi turned to ask.

“The haunted house? Wasn’t the Ferris wheel supposed to be the last ride?” Kurosawa’s expression changed upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Ninomiya couldn’t help but think to herself.

He really is afraid… His expression at lunch today was strange. Could it be that he’s worried about seeing the haunted house?

Itsuragi shrugged and said, “I suddenly remembered, Fuji-Q still has the so-called scariest haunted house. It would be a shame not to go.”

“It’s a bit late now, how about next time?” Kurosawa hesitated and pondered.

“Come on, come on, Chizuru also said she wants to go. With more people, there’s nothing to be afraid of,” Itsuragi said, approaching him and pulling his arm.

“Do you also want to go, Miss Ninomiya?” Kurosawa looked up at Ninomiya.

Faced with his pitiful and pleading look, trying to get her to shake her head, Ninomiya couldn’t help but be stunned.

She never expected that Kurosawa had such a side, being so afraid of ghosts, even more than she was.

“Yes.” After the surprise, Ninomiya nodded.

They went to so many attractions today, and it would be a pity not to experience Fuji-Q’s signature haunted house.

“Let’s go!” With her nod, Itsuragi pulled Kurosawa’s arm and started walking.

“Let’s go.” Ninomiya also responded.

At the same time, following behind, Kurosawa saw a line of text in front of him.

Mission progress updated, Ninomiya Chizuru, number of heart-fluttering moments: 3/3, goal achieved.

Seeing the completion of this mission, Kurosawa was momentarily confused.

He had been thinking about showing off some boyfriend charm in the haunted house, making Ninomiya feel another flutter.

Never in his wildest dreams did he expect to complete it without even entering.

To feel a flutter from this? It seems the concept of ‘flutter’ varies from person to person. Kurosawa couldn’t help but think.

The feeling of a pounding heartbeat was strange; he thought he had a concept and understanding of it.

For example, at a certain moment, when someone did something special or impressive, it would make you feel a flutter.

But what he did just now was simply showing that he was afraid of ghosts, yet Ninomiya felt a flutter. It was truly frustrating.

In other words, there are now two remaining mission objectives…

Kurosawa didn’t dwell on it too much. Completing a mission was always a good thing, and he shifted his focus to the present.

【Let her hold onto your arm for five minutes】【Make her cry】

These two missions, it was difficult to tell how hard these would be.

Holding onto each other’s arms for five minutes in the haunted house was simple, but the issue was how much Ninomiya feared ghosts and whether she might cry from being scared.

Before long, they continued walking and found the haunted house.

This was quite simple, especially since they were able to overlook the entire amusement park when they rode the Ferris wheel just now.

“This is even more impressive than the photos.”

Arriving at the entrance of Jikyu General Hospital, Itsuragi looked at the building in front of her, feeling a bit amazed.

Desolate, dilapidated, eerie—this was a large hospital, but the exterior walls were mottled, as if it had been scorched by a great fire.

Even the sign on top was broken into two pieces.

This building, situated before them, gave a sense of ominous impact, as if it were warning all outsiders that this was an inauspicious place, urging caution upon entry.

“Indeed.”

Ninomiya couldn’t help but push her glasses up, feeling a chill down her spine.

“…”

Kurosawa remained silent; he still had to pretend that he was afraid of ghosts.

This was Itsuragi’s strategy. Today, they absolutely could not mention the haunted house, and he had to act like he didn’t want to go to the haunted house. 

As expected, after experiencing all the attractions, Ninomiya did have thoughts about the haunted house.

“Three tickets.”

After observing for a while, Ninomiya gathered her courage and approached the staff, taking out her wallet to negotiate.

Although they bought a general admission ticket allowing them to freely enjoy most of the park’s facilities, the haunted house required an additional fee.

And from this, it could be seen that the Labyrinth of Fear of Jikyu General Hospital was indeed quite special.

“Hehe.” The staff member, a black-haired woman in a white coat, sat at a small table outside the main gate, took the money, and chuckled.

“Creak!”

Immediately after, the rusty iron gate at the entrance opened.

The sound of that rusty gate opening was piercing, making people feel uncomfortable all over.

Soon after, the black-haired woman didn’t say much, just extended her hand, gesturing that they could enter.

Her silent demeanor was very eerie and creepy.

“Let’s go.”

Itsuragi took the lead, moving forward.

Following closely, Ninomiya exchanged a glance with Kurosawa and began to step through the gate.

However, the closer they got to the entrance of the hospital, the closer their distance became.

Faced with fear, humans tend to stick together instinctively. This is an irresistible instinct.

Upon entering the hospital, a strong smell of disinfectant hit them, even more pronounced than in a regular hospital, and quite pungent.

Just inside the entrance, there wasn’t any frightening happening yet, but just like a real hospital, it was incredibly desolate and eerie, sending shivers down the spine.

Looking ahead, there was no end in sight. The farther it went, the darker it became, resembling a terrifying tunnel.

“Both of you, don’t mess around. We’ve just entered; let’s keep going,” Itsuragi turned around and found the two of them standing still, speechless.

“Here we go,” Kurosawa was a bit startled too, but being a man, he had a strong heart and responded.

However, as he took the first step, his arm was pulled.

“What’s wrong?” Kurosawa turned back and saw that Ninomiya was holding onto his arm.

“My legs are weak,” Ninomiya hesitated for two seconds, then turned her head slightly, whispering.

In reality, she was quite scared of ghosts. Although it had just started, her legs were already getting weak, and she couldn’t walk.

“Then, I’ll hold you.” Kurosawa nodded and then used his arm to support her.

Watching this scene from the front, Itsuragi was very satisfied. The effect of this haunted house was really strong.

Just like that, they officially set off.

“Ah!” 

Just a few steps into the journey, passing by a room without a door, Ninomiya glanced inside and was suddenly startled.

With the sudden scream, Kurosawa was also startled, and at the same time, he felt a warmth on his arm.

Turning his head, he saw Ninomiya quite frightened, tightly closing her eyes and holding onto his arm as if grasping a life-saving straw, unwilling to let go.

Seeing this scene, Kurosawa found it both amusing and cute.

She was clearly so scared, yet had still insisted on going to this haunted house.