Carl McJerkins is a 24 years old Doctor who just arrived in Japan a few weeks ago before Shimazaki's fall.

He is here with his Little Brother who's just 1 year younger than him.

His name is Henry McJerkins. As their family name says, they both are jerks.

Well, that's what the girls that dated Henry thought. But no,contrary to popular belief, Carl is not a jerk.

Well, sometimes, but he's the jerk.

He and his Brother went to Japan because Carl is assigned there to treat a terminal patient.

Meanwhile Henry...is to escape all of his raging exes.

Why do you ask ? Because before breaking up with them-at the same time too- he told them that he is, in fact, gay.

And so, his exes who spent time playing fun with him and wasted their money for him, ran for him while holding pitchforks.

That was just a saying for Henry's uncontrollable situation.

So, Carl mocked his situation by becoming a meme.

Carl arrived in Japan approximately 2 weeks ago, before the Shimazakis fall. He refused Henry's request to see his terminal patient, because it's Henry, he's bound to mess up somehow.

When he first saw his patient, he decided that,

He didn't want his patient to be ogled at by Henry's....lustful eyes.

His sorry excuse of a brother will have to stay away from this hospital.

"If you follow me, i'll kill you"

Is what he said to Henry's bewildered face.

"What ? You can't do that !"

"I will and i won't hesitate" said Carl while he brought up a scalpel.

"Y-you left your lot in New York ! Wait ! You can't kill me with that !" Henry retorted, his face paled.

"You don't believe me ?"

"I-ugh, Treat your shitty patient however you want ! I'm leaving-"

"This hospital forever i hope"

Frustated with his weird brother's antics, Henry left the hospital with a furious face.

Proceeding with his patient, Carl suspected that Shimazaki Towa already accepted the fact that he's going to die soon.

As a Doctor, he's going to make the last of Towa's life worthwhile.

And not too long after he arrived here, the Shimazakis fell into poverty because of their newly appointed Leader.

Well. It's because of a greedy woman but let's talk about that later.

After the news of their falling, the nurse and doctors changed their attitude towards one patient.

Shimazaki Towa.

But Carl is not a fool. He didn't bully others for his own amusement. Well, sometimes. to those who deserved it.

Towa's depression and anxiety didn't help. He could only stay silent, hearing those mocking words that came out of a nurse's mouth. The glare he recived if he even tried to walk.

Carl is the appointed doctor for Towa. As monotone or emotionless he is , he gotta do his job.

Well, he learned that Towa is a very precious patient since he's smart.

Why ?

When he checked his phone, he found that this young man did not call for his family. But he used SeeTube and Boogle .

What did he search for though ?

He knows that Towa erased some of his searches.

Carl sighed. Currently, he's staying overnight in the hospital for his patient.

Well, others said to him that he should abandon Towa and have a drink with them.

Mind you, Carl took his job seriously as a doctor so he refused and stayed overnight for his patient.

His phone rang again. it sounds echoed through the dark halls he's in. He sat in front of Towa's room .

It's 1 AM in the morning. Who dared to call him at 1 AM ? This person must be crazy-

He stiffened when he saw the Caller ID.

Oh, shit.

He accepted the call and a male voice comes through. Its voice held a cheerful tone, with a hint of gentleness in it.

But Carl won't be deceived with that tone. He knew this person is dangerous. In fact, the 'underworld' feared him.

After all, he's the don to the Leviathan Family.

"Ciao~"

"Ciao.." Carl sweatdropped. Ah, he forgot. The time here and in Italy is different.

"Hey, Hey ~Karuru~ Where are you?"

Carl wanted to throw his phone away in rage. He thinks that the don already knows and he's just testing him.

He always tested everyone ! Why is that ?! Is that your hobby ?!

"In Japan"

Carl answered reluctantly. Though, his voice did not betray his inner turmoil.

"Ooh~ i was about to ask for you to come to Sicily because another one is sick"

Carl took a silent deep breath. He must endure this.

"Can't. I have a terminal patient"

"Pretty please~? This one is bleeding too much, i think i hit his head too hard"

"Isn't Visty there to assist you ? I believe my little apprentice can help you"

"Aah...Visty is..i sent her-or him ? To attend the other one. I just wanted to recruit him but i went overboard.."

"Visty is neither. Boss, what are you doing ? Shouldn't you be doing your paperwork?"

"Umm...i missed my gelato okay ! Visty and i happened to pass by one store while we were on an errand...so we decided to stop to eat. I can't resist it ~! And then there's this one though guy who kept annoying me and Visty so...slapped him on the head with Visty cheering me on !"

Carl nodded. He sighed exasperatedly. Although his side job as a Right Hand Man still clung onto him, he managed to get out of his job in New York. He handed it to Visty, his apprentice, and now his boss and his apprentice are hanging out to get gelatos ?

Do your damn job, old man ! And don't talk like a girl ! You are already 33 dammit !

He clutched the phone tightly, almost breaking them if he didn't reign his strength in time.

"Boss. Not. Today"

"Aaaw~ he says no to me Visty !"

Then Carl heard a voice belongs to Visty.

"Boo~ you're a jerk, Sir Carl ! Wa-ahhh!! Boss, your gelato!"

Then Carl heard shrieks and screams from the other side.

He didn't want to question it.

"Sorry, Carl. Apparently, one of them woke up and destroyed my gelato. I HAD to okay ? Talk to you later~. For your information, i'm sick of the paperworks. I'M SICK OF IT ! SICK. OF . IT ! Alla Prossima¹ ~"

Before Carl could say goodbye, the other hung up on him.

Great. They are destroying something and now his mind is full of it. Is his boss trolling him ? Hopefully not.

He checked the watch and saw that it's nearly 2 AM.

He stood up. Carl proceeded to slide the door to Towa's room.

He saw the young man sleeping peacefully. He heard that his time is just months away.

This young man couldn't even enjoy the New Year and it saddens him somehow.

Ahh, he always had a bleeding heart since a child.

It's April. At least he can enjoy the sakura.

At that thought made Carl's lips twitched upwards. Not realizing what it had done, he walked to the side of Towa's bed.

Carl saw the pills the nurse gave him today and felt his eyes widened for a second.

"Hmph."

He took the pills away and walked out of the room.

Who gave him a Benzodiazepine² ?

He'll make sure the nurse will suffer a great retribution from Carl.

Tomorrow, Carl is going to get Towa a set of medicines he created himself so that it can assure him.

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Towa woke up after a night of peaceful sleep. He felt that someone entered his room at some point, but he didn't know who is it.

Dr. Carl first entered his vision with a bag full of...medicines ?

"Last night, i found a Benzodiazepine on your bedside table. Do you know who's in charge of your medicine for the last seven days?" Asked Dr. Carl. In his monotone voice, he sounded very demanding. But Towa knew he didn't intend to do that.

Running a hand through his auburn hair, he hung his head low.

"Um.."

Carl narrowed his eyes. "Say it."

Towa flinched. He hung his head even lower. "N-nurse...Mia..." He murmured.

Carl sighed. He walked closer to him, bringing a chair and sat on it.

"Say it again. Who is that gave you a Benzodiazepine?"

"N-nurse Mia.."

Carl then pinched the bridge of his nose. He thought Mia would be the one to care for Towa, but instead she's the one that's secretly killing Towa.

Women like her is such a hassle, Carl thought bitterly.

"Hm. Okay. For now, this is your medicines and from now on, I'm your personal doctor. I'll use my own nurse instead."

After that, Carl helped Towa with his newly acquired medicines.

Finished with his primary task, Carl headed out for lunch. Remembering to grab one for Towa.

"Hey, Dr. Carl"

Towa's voice stopped Carl from sliding the door. He didn't look back but instead, stared at the half opened door.

"Hm?"

Towa took deep breaths and opened his mouth.

"Do you know who has been paying my hospital bill?"

Carl stayed silent for a minute before shrugging. "A nice man probably"

Towa's face brightened. He clapped his hands together.

"Really ? There's still people like that outside, huh. My faith in humanity is restored!"

Carl stayed silent before nodding. He walked out of the room and slid the door close.

Once outside, Carl scoffed.

Nice huh...

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1. Alla Prossima : Until next time

2. Benzodiazepine : A class of drugs that act as tranquilizers and are commonly used in the treatment of anxiety. Benzodiazepine can cause drowsiness.