Chapter 207: Stella arrives in time for one last gift.

Noah still hadn’t finished processing Aria’s gift when Ren approached.

"My gift is simpler."

Noah felt relief.

"Thanks."

Ren pulled out a cloth bag, inside of which were a small neck pillow and a puzzle book.

Noah looked them over.

"This actually looks normal."

Ren smiled.

"I figured you might get bored while you rest."

"Probably."

"I also brought something else."

Noah looked up, and Ren took out a package of homemade food.

"I made something simple."

Noah smiled.

"Thanks."

Ren pointed at the package.

"But first ask if you’re allowed to eat it."

"I will."

Luna nodded.

"Good."

Yume eyed the food.

"That looks delicious."

Ren smiled.

"I made a little extra."

Yume moved closer right away.

"Really?"

Noah looked at her.

"Yume."

"What?"

"It’s my gift."

"I just wanted a taste."

Ren let out a small laugh, and then Hikari approached, which Noah watched carefully.

She was carrying a folder again, and Noah narrowed his eyes.

"Hikari..."

"What?"

"Please tell me you didn’t prepare another fifteen pages."

Hikari adjusted her glasses.

"What are you talking about? Of course not."

Noah sighed in relief.

"Thank goodness."

"It’s eight."

Noah closed his eyes while Yume started laughing, and even though Stella wasn’t there to see it, she probably would have laughed too.

Hikari set the folder on the table.

"I organized the notes for the classes you might miss."

Noah opened his eyes.

"What?"

"I also included a calendar so you can catch up on any pending activities."

She turned a page.

"And exercises so you don’t fall behind."

Noah looked at the folder, which held summaries, dates, instructions, and everything perfectly organized.

Hikari continued.

"That way you can rest without worrying about classes."

Noah smiled.

"That actually helps."

Hikari nodded.

"I know."

Yume looked at her.

"Did you organize the breaks too?"

"That’s right."

Luna seemed interested.

"Can I see it?"

Hikari handed her the folder, and the two of them started going through the pages while Noah watched them.

’Now they’re going to organize my entire life.’

Aria came over to check the calendar, and so did Ren, and even Iris looked up.

In a matter of seconds, they all started discussing which activities Noah should avoid over the next few days.

Yume wanted to go with him to make sure he rested, but Luna insisted he needed quiet.

Aria offered to get academic help while Hikari explained she’d already organized everything necessary.

Iris recommended cutting any activity that wasn’t essential, and Ren tried to get everyone to take turns talking.

Noah stayed sitting on the bed, unable to get a word in, until Ava watched the scene for several seconds and finally spoke.

"Can you stop organizing my brother’s life?"

Everyone stopped, and Noah looked at Ava.

’Thank you.’

She crossed her arms.

"I can take care of him just fine."

Noah stopped smiling.

’Ah.’

Yume answered immediately.

"But we want to help too."

Ava raised an eyebrow.

"I noticed."

Luna stepped in.

"There’s no need to argue."

Ava looked at her.

"Then don’t argue."

Aria smiled.

"We could set up shifts."

Noah’s eyes went wide.

"No, thank you."

Hikari pulled out her phone.

"I can make a schedule."

"I said no."

Yume raised a hand.

"I want the first shift."

"Is anyone listening to me?"

Iris replied.

"I prefer the afternoon."

"Are you seriously going to ignore me?"

Ren started laughing, and Noah looked at her.

"Ren, help me."

She tried to calm down.

"Sorry."

After several minutes, Sarah stepped in.

"Girls."

Everyone fell silent, and Sarah smiled.

"We really appreciate that you want to look after Noah."

Emma nodded.

"But for now the best thing is for him to rest."

Yume lowered her gaze a little.

"I understand."

Luna nodded.

"Of course."

Aria put her phone away, Hikari closed the folder, and Iris sat back down.

Noah sighed in relief.

’Finally.’

Later, after his visitors left, the medical staff checked Noah again and found no new concerning symptoms during the observation.

They told him to rest, stay hydrated, and come back if he fainted again or if symptoms like a severe headache, confusion, or weakness appeared.

With all that, he was finally discharged.

Noah changed and gathered his belongings, or at least tried to, because now he had way too many things.

Emma looked at all those gifts.

"Noah."

"Yeah?"

"Do you know how many gifts you got?"

"Too many."

Sarah smiled.

"At least we know you have people who care about you."

Ava crossed her arms.

"I’d say too many."

Noah decided not to answer.

They left the room and started walking toward the exit.

While Sarah carried one of the bags, Emma held another, and Noah carried the rest.

Ava insisted on staying close.

"I could carry that."

Noah looked at her.

"I’m fine."

"You only got discharged a little while ago."

"I know."

"Then let me help."

Noah handed her a bag, so Ava looked satisfied, and when they were near the main entrance they heard a voice.

"Noah!"

He stopped, turned his head, and Stella was walking toward them.

She was wearing casual clothes, a cap, and discreet glasses, but Noah still recognized her immediately.

"Stella?"

She came closer, and her expression showed clear relief when she saw him standing.

"I’m so glad you’re okay!"

Noah smiled.

"Looks that way."

Stella stopped in front of him.

"You worried me so much."

"I’m sorry."

"You fainted in the middle of the movie."

"I remember."

"I tried to wake you up, but you didn’t respond."

Noah lowered his gaze a little.

"Thanks for helping me."

Stella shook her head.

"You don’t have to thank me for that."

Then she sighed.

"When they came to treat you, I was really nervous."

Noah looked at her.

"Did you stay until my family got there?"

"Yes."

Stella smiled.

"I wanted to make sure you were okay."

Noah felt a bit of guilt.

’I put her through all that.’

Emma stepped closer.

"So you’re Stella."

Stella turned immediately.

"Good afternoon."

She gave a small bow.

"Yes, nice to meet you. I’m Stella Lumina."

Noah was surprised and thought.

’I see. The Great Mother wiped their memories of the visit she made to us too.’

Sarah smiled.

"Thank you so much for helping our son."

"It was nothing."

Stella shook her head.

"I just did what was right."

Emma looked at her with sympathy.

"That was very kind of you."

Stella smiled.

"I’m glad he’s okay."

Ava stayed right next to Noah while watching Stella very closely, so Noah recognized that expression.

’Please don’t start.’

Ava was thinking about something, and that worried Noah.