The after-party at the hospital was in full swing, with Ryuusei's friends and family gathering to celebrate his successful surgery and recovery. Lisa, Karin, Shohei, and Ms. Isshiki were among the guests, enjoying the festive atmosphere.

As they sat around a table, enjoying Ms. Isshiki's delicious food, Ryuusei couldn't help but steal glances at Lisa.

She was too busy laughing and joking with her friends, enjoying the carefree atmosphere of the after-party.

Karin and Shohei, who were already a couple, were sharing stories of their college days, reminiscing about the wild parties and endless nights of fun.

Ms. Isshiki, who had been quietly observing the conversation, spoke up. "You young people have so much energy. It's refreshing to see."

Ryuusei smiled, feeling a rush of warmth at Ms. Isshiki's words. She had always been with him at his hardest times, and he was grateful for her presence in his life.

Lisa noticed Ryuusei's smile and couldn't help but wonder what was going through his mind.

Karin, who had a mischievous glint in her eye, leaned over and whispered to Ryuusei. "You know, Ryuusei has had a crush on you for years."

Ryuusei's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting Karin's sudden confession. He turned to look at Lisa, who was staring at her with a look of adoration.

His heart skipped a beat, feeling a sudden rush of emotion. He had never considered the possibility of Lisa having feelings for her, but the thought was both thrilling and scary.

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Ms. Isshiki, who had been watching the exchange, couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy. She had always harbored a secret crush on Ryuusei, but had never dared to confess her feelings.

As the conversation continued, Lisa found herself stealing glances at Ryuusei, trying to gauge his reaction to her newfound knowledge. She couldn't deny that the thought of him having feelings for her was both flattering and intimidating.

Karin and Shohei, who were deep in conversation, didn't notice the subtle shift in the dynamic. Ms. Isshiki, who had fallen silent, was lost in her thoughts, unable to shake the feeling of unrequited love.

Ryuusei, who had noticed Lisa's glances, couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for him to win her heart.

Karin and Shohei, the college couple, were the life of the party, regaling everyone with stories of their latest adventures. Ms. Isshiki, seemed to be enjoying herself as well, but Ryuusei could tell that she was still feeling guilty about his injury. "I'm so sorry, Ryuusei," she said, looking down at her feet. "If I had been more careful, you wouldn't be in this situation."

Ryuusei waved away her apology. "Don't worry about it, Ms. Isshiki," he said, giving her a smile. "It was just an accident. Besides, I'll be back on my feet in no time."

Lisa, who had been chatting with Shohei and Karin, overheard their conversation and came over to join them. "What's going on?" she asked, her eyes flitting between Ryuusei and Ms. Isshiki.

"Oh, we were just talking about Ryuusei's injury," Ms. Isshiki said, her face reddening with embarrassment. "I still feel terrible about it."

Lisa shot a glance at Ryuusei, who just shrugged and smiled. "It's really not a big deal, Lisa," he said. "I'm just glad to have such caring friends."

As the party wore on, the group continued to chat and joke around. Karin and Shohei were particularly amusing, regaling them with tales of their latest college escapades. Ms. Isshiki seemed to be having a great time as well, but Ryuusei couldn't shake the feeling that she was still feeling guilty about his injury.

As the night wore on, the conversation shifted to lighter topics, with everyone sharing their dreams and aspirations for the future. It was a moment of bonding and camaraderie, a reminder that even in the face of adversity, friendship could provide strength and comfort.

As the party drew to a close, Lisa and the others bid Ryuusei farewell, promising to return soon with even more good news and positive energy.

As they left the hospital, Lisa couldn't help but think about Ryuusei. She felt both nervous and excited at the prospect of exploring her feelings for him.

Meanwhile, Ms. Isshiki walked home alone, lost in her thoughts. She knew that her crush on Ryuusei was hopeless, but couldn't help the ache in her heart.

Karin and Shohei, who were walking hand in hand, shared a knowing smile. They had seen the subtle glances and exchanges, and knew that