Shad an entire day full of questions and interrogations on what had happened to her, not only police but media bugs too. An Idol such as Chiaki suddenly going missing? The media eats that up for breakfast then recycles it for lunch. It didn't matter what she told them, she honestly couldn't remember what happened, just that she went to get some snacks for her and her cousin when she blacked out... Or was knocked out. It's not like she was going to tell them about the crazy stuff that happened afterwards in that weird world. She made up a very simple story that she must have been drugged, slept the entire time she was taken, and awoke outside the hospital still influenced by the drugs that her kidnappers dosed her with.
After a day of interrogation, her room was open to visitors and there was an in flood of male students with cards, balloons and gifts for her. It must have been strange for them to see her without her long hair into drills, no makeup, or fancy dress. The hospital wouldn't allow for to wear anything but their hospital sheets, no beauty products what so ever. Some hours later, the nurses shooed away the crowd of boys as they were being too rowdy, their noise began to irritate the other patients.
Shortly after, a familiar face showed up. It was Noboru.
"
Hey you gave me this a while back and I figured you might want it. It doesn't really fit me, so it might be better if you had it back."
It was the sweater from a month or two ago that she gave him... Because of the 'event' back then.
"
I hope you don't mind me asking. But back... there... your shadow said something before it disappeared. What was it? Or was it too personal to talk about? If it's too personal that's finr, you already had enough spilled to last a lifetime."
"
Oh that! Yeah, um, well, thanks I guess... I mean, I can't really wear it since I have to keep this on until I'm allowed to go home..." In regards to the other question, Chiaki blushed and her hair fell in front of her face before she looked up and answered him.
"
Um... Well it would probably be better... If I tell you here and now. While it's just us, nobody else... Noboru... I think I like, but more than just friends. My shadow... It told that I should confess my love for you. This must be hard to hear, coming from somebody like me, after everything you witnessed and did. But, I can feel it in my heart, my feelings for you are real, the rose you planted in my heart has bloomed into a full blossom. Noboru Yamamoto... Noboru Yamamoto I am in love with you!" Shouted Chiaki, her face red and hands shaking, she was a little scared and anxious, but she quickly calmed down and rubbed her cheek, eagerly waiting a response from the boy she confessed her love to.