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Chapter Nine: Maaz's Treatment… A Talk with Tamayo
The chapter begins with the Egyptians now inside Tamayo's house. Maaz has been moved onto a stretcher into the treatment room, with Tamayo overseeing his condition.
[Tamayo, softly while examining Maaz's body]:
"Good… he's still alive. This poison can be treated."
She places her hand gently on his trembling heartbeat and whispers:
[Tamayo]: "He's still reacting… that's reassuring."
She rubs the area around his heart carefully,
thinking to herself:
"A strange Blood Demon Art… I don't know its effects yet. Maybe a new demon?"
Suddenly Moaz jolts violently on the bed, veins bulging, muttering:
"Stop… stop…"
Tamayo places her hand on his forehead to calm him:
"Relax… no need to struggle."
He settles down again, breathing shallowly, sweating as he mutters random words:
"Alone… no… leave me…"
Tamayo turns to her medical table:
"I can make a drug to stop the poison's spread… but its effect seems neurological… maybe psychological."
Her violet eyes glow under the dim moonlight
as she thinks:
"Perhaps it has something to do with Moaz-kun's past experiences…"
Outside – Chaos (as usual) begins
Tamayo hears the familiar noise of fighting.
"Not again…" she sighs.
Outside, the Egyptian Six are causing havoc in the house.
[Mohanad inspecting the house]:
"I think Tamayo-san must be rich. I know clinics—doctors love money."
[Yushiro slaps Mohanad]:
"You insolent brat! Do not speak of Tamayo-san like that!"
Meanwhile, Ali is sitting on the couch, his curly hair covered in something like shampoo.
[Ali]: "Tamayo-san has nice shampoos and conditioners."
[Yushiro screaming]: "THAT IS TAMAYO-
SAN'S! I MADE IT FOR HER—YOU THIEF!"
[Ali, annoyed]: "Hmm… should I kill him?"
Huthaifa struggles with an upside-down medical book.
[Yushiro]: "You're holding it upside down, idiot!"
[Huthaifa mumbling]: "How does a cat equal a duck? What is this?"
Yushiro's veins bulge:
"What are these clowns?! And stop eating the patients' meal!"
Moemen and Iyad eat rice balls.
[Moemen]: "God bless Tamayo-san's hands, she cooks amazing."
[Iyad smiling happily]: "Yeah… just like my mom… but better."
Mazn circles Yushiro suspiciously.
[Yushiro]: "What do you want, fool?"
[Mazn confidently]: "You love Tamayo-san. Obviously."
Yushiro turns beet red:
"S-SHUT UP!"
[Mazn teasing]: "Don't lie. Let's prepare the wedding before Muzan eats her!"
Yushiro flips him across the floor.
[Huthaifa analyzing]:
"Possessive personality, clearly crushing on Tamayo, obsessed with order… just like my short uncle.
"
Yushiro flips him too.
"YOU ARE HELL ON EARTH!!"
Ali grumbles:
"You're first in line for hell with Muzan personally."
Moemen nods sagely:
"Let's not rush to judgment… but pass me more rice, nurse Yushiro—Tamayo's duck."
Yushiro snaps:
"I AM NOT A NURSE!!"
Huthaifa shrugs:
"We added flavor to the story."
[Yushiro]: "THE ONLY FLAVOR IS MY HEART ATTACK!!"
Ali finally stands:
"That's it. I'm killing him. LET'S GO, LADS."
Yushiro stands to face him:
"I WILL BITE YOU, SMALL HUMAN!"
Chaos explodes. Screaming. Punching.
Mohanad writing "How much does Tamayo earn?" on a paper.
Iyad finally yells:
"GUYS STOP!"
Everyone freezes mid-chaos.
Mazn on the floor, Moemen biting him. Ali being choked by Yushiro. Huthaifa squinting at the book.
Back in Moaz's room
Tamayo injects a serum into his shoulder with calm professionalism.
[Tamayo]:
"This medicine should restore his consciousness. His illness seems psychological… I'm curious to hear his story. His friends… are unusual."
Maaz trembles, eyes still closed:
"Stay back… I'm… scared… don't die… brother…!
Tamayo frowns thoughtfully:
"Did he lose someone dear? It sounds like it."
She examines his right hand—old fractures on the ring, middle, and index fingers.
"Old injuries… untreated. His body is weak, but his endurance is terrifying for a human."
She brushes her hand gently over his
scarred palm:
"A difficult childhood perhaps… or worse… I truly want to talk to him when he wakes."
Maaz suddenly gasps awake, sitting up straight:
"Brother?!"
Tamayo is startled:
"Your body reacted fast to the treatment…"
He looks to his right, seeing her calmly sitting with her hands folded.
Moaz: "You… you're Tamayo-san?"
Tamayo smiles gently:
"Yes. And you've been unconscious for two weeks. Your friends saved you."
She adjusts her violet haori:
"Now, Moaz-kun… I want to learn more about you. Especially who you meant by 'my brother died.'"
Moaz looks away:
"I have no other brother… I didn't lose anyone. I'm fine."
Tamayo sighs softly:
"You need rest. I won't force you… but we must talk soon. Especially after the chaos that—"
—The door BURSTS open—
The six Egyptians enter dramatically.
[Iyad happily]: "My brother Moaz!"
[Moemen claps]: "My bro Moaz!"
They both jump to hug him.
Moaz smiles, hugging them back:
"I'm alright… don't worry."
Mohanad places a paper on Maaz's lap with a mischievous grin.
Moaz: "What's this?"
[Mohanad]: "Your bill. Carrying you, running with you, plus other services."
Huthaifa slaps Mohanad:
"Ignore him—glad you're alive."
Ali crosses his arms, looking away:
"I didn't care. I was just… preparing to bury him."
[Mazn poking Ali]: "Oh really? You were worried."
Ali slaps him:
"NO!… I mean… he's my cousin… and good thing he's alive. Still many episodes left."
Yushiro leans toward Tamayo:
"Tamayo-san… they know too much about us. Maybe we should—"
[Tamayo calmly]:
"Things will become clear. Don't worry."
She smiles softly:
"They look happy… like a family."
Maaz smiles at her:
"Thank you, Tamayo-san. I mean…"
He whispers to the others—
And the seven of them shout together:
"THANK YOU, MOM!"
Tamayo freezes.
Her heart skips.
Her eyes almost tear up.
"…Mom?" she whispers.
The chapter ends.