And I agree, Sumika running to the hospital was great. (And the aftermath was pretty great too xD)
Indeed.
It's also the one part where I have to remind myself that it was in fact not in the anime. Every time I read it, it feels like I can actually see the movement as if I'd already seen it animated...
(though perhaps not enough to justify 4 whole flashback chapters*intense eye rolling*)
Oi, those are some of my absolute favorite chapters to re-read from time to time, along with Sumika running to Ushio when she learns of her broken arm.
I remember that time 3 years ago when I was 16yo, and I can tell you that I wasn't pure-minded. Like, at all. Like, I was so impure-minded I actually kinda felt guilty about it.
But by now you're old enough to know better and not feel guilty anymore?