After leaving the aquarium, we stop by Ken's hospital at Ichthys' suggestion.
Looking through the glass window that looks out into a specific room filled with different large equipment, there we see Ken.
"Looks like he's in the middle of his physical therapy session right now" I say.
Ichthys smiles, as he watches Ken. "He's really giving physical therapy his all. I'm surprised."
"I guess it's because he's determined to play tennis again."
Watching from behind the glass, we watch Ken practice walking with a walker, with therapist by his side.
"Way to go, Ken, keep it up!" The therapist encourages.
The nurse watches in amazement. "He's walking even better than yesterday, don't you think?"
I smile, tugging on Ichthys arm. "See, Ichthys, Ken's really walking."
Ichthys even looks a bit surprised. "All he used to do was lie in bed and complain, but you're right. He really is walking."
"Your goal is to play tennis again, right? Let's work hard together until you get there." The therapist says, his tone full of hope.
Ken determinedly nods. "Yeah! I'm definitely going to be a professional player. You'll see!"
Even as sweat start rolling down his face, Ken continues to push him self on his therapy. It makes for a moving sight.
"That kid is stubborn." I laugh, crossing my arms. "To suddenly get into an accident and lose the ability to walk, but, little as he is, he's accepted his destiny."
"His destiny...?" Ichthys repeats.
"He accepted this cruel twist of fate and stopped running from it. He's still so young..." I feel a pang in my chest, feeling a relation to the young boy. "But...even so, he's working hard with the cards he was dealt."
Ichthys remains silent and stares intently at Ken.
My eyes catch Ichthys serious face, only making me wonder what he could be thinking. "Um, Ichthys?"
His expression instantly changes form serious to his usual playful grin. "Oh... it's nothing. Don't worry about it."
Even though he's smiling again, I still can't help but feel that's something is off about Ichthys. Recalling how before, Ichthys said it was pointless for Ken to struggle. I wonder if he still believes that now.
Ken spots of from behind the glass and waves us in. Entering the room, we walk over to Ken, resting in his wheelchair.
"You guys are here!" Ken says with a smile.
"Hey, Ken" I greet.
"That was pretty awesome. You can already walk so well." Ichthys acclaims.
"Yeah, because I've been doing my physical therapy everyday! I've been getting a little better at walking everyday. It's super fun!" Ken happily tells us.
"Oh..." Ichthys nods.
I kneel down to Ken's eye level. "You're okay? It doesn't hurt at all?"
Ken laughs. "I'm fine! I mean, I really want to play tennis again, so..." Ken scratches the back of his head, looking a bit bashful. "One day, when I play tennis matches again, I want you guys to come and watch me."
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