After a long time, he wonders if she's in fact fallen asleep. He tries to look at her without moving, but can't quite tell if her eyes are open or closed.

Still, the bustle in the clinic has died down, and Takuto is exhausted--not emotionally like Kaoru, but definitely physically. She's comfortable to lean against, and he hardly even realizes when his eyelids start feeling heavier and he gradually, gently... starts to fall asleep.....