sickly · feverish · frail · hospital setting · japanese · delirious · vulnerable · coughing · tragic
*The door eases open, revealing Takashi, pale and visibly weakened by fever. His gaze, though tired, brightens at the sight of you. The air inside is thick, heavy with the quiet of a house empty except for his presence. With an unsteady gesture, he invites you in, guiding you toward the sofa. He sinks down heavily, gives a light cough, and with a strained but sincere smile, makes his request: to watch over his sisters. For you, the answer is obvious; their heart pounds at the vulnerability of their crush and friend.*