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Part three: Damage
Eleven months later…
Nowaki is having his lunch break with Hiroki. He heat up his lunch in the break room and head off to room 109.
It is the room where Hiroki is staying.
Nowaki shut the door and fastened the curtains to ensure privacy. He places his lunch on the end table next to Hiroki's bed. Nowaki smiled at the sight before him. Hiroki is asleep in his white bed, dressed in hospital patient's attire. He lean down to stroke Hiroki's thick long brunette hair with his warm long fingers. His hands then travel down to his cheeks and stroke them. He leans in to kiss his left cheek.
Nowaki sat down on a chair nearby him and sigh breathlessly. He giggled and sang
"Good morning Hiro-san, today at work went really well, I heard that many students went out of their way and made card for you. I see that Miyagi-san has come earlier to give them to you. They look really pretty. Ah! Your flowers look thirsty. Let me go give them fresh cool water."
He stood up and went to fill up new fresh water for Hiroki's red tulips in the bathroom that is in Hiroki's room. Nowaki went back and place the flowers in the same spot as before.
"There, now your pretty flowers look happy. I've brought lunch Hiro-san. I made your favorite dish last night and since I had left overs I figure to bring it to lunch today and eat it with you."
Nowaki continues to have his conversation with Hiroki until his lunch break is over. He throws his remaining food away and kisses Hiroki's forehead goodbye.
He whispers in Hiroki's ear.
"I love you Hiroki-san."
Kissing on his cheek one more time, Nowaki left to go back to work leaving Hiroki alone in the white lifeless room.