The next morning, Michiru already came at eight o'clock. Harukas doctor didn't tell her about the request Haruka had made, and Haruka herself didn't mention it either. "Morning." Michiru greeted when she entered the room. No answer. The aqua haired girl frowned before she realized that Haruka was still asleep. She smiled and sat down next to the bed, taking her lover's hand into hers. The blonde stirred in her sleep at the touch, but she didn't wake up. Michiru looked at her love's pale face and the white bandage that covered her eyes. "My poor Haruka…why did this have to happen?" Gently Michiru caressed Harukas pale cheek, and that finally caused the blonde to wake up. "Huh…?" she mumbled sleepily. "Michiru?" "Yes." Michiru whispered, bent down and kissed the lips of her lover. Haruka immediately responded to the kiss, and Michiru was glad about it – it showed that Haruka maybe had a chance to get over her depression. A little moan escaped Michirus throat when she felt Harukas tongue entering her mouth. They continued their French kiss for a few minutes and finally parted, Haruka slightly out of breath. "Michiru…" the blonde now began, and something in her voice made Michiru look up. "Yes, Haruka?" she asked gently. "Help me." The blonde now whispered. "Help me back to living…" Michiru closed her eyes as sudden tears blurred her vision. "Of course I will help you." She answered, stroking the back of Harukas hand with her thumb. "I love you, Haruka." "I love you too." Haruka replied almost inaudible. They kissed again, and Michiru felt the salty tears that ran down Harukas cheeks while they did so.
"When can I leave this place?" Haruka asked her doctor when he came to check on her eyes again. "Next week." The man answered. He redid the bandage around Harukas eyes and gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze. "The hospital staff will have a special present for you when you leave." He smiled. Haruka also managed a weak smile. "And that would be?" "Nah nah nah, I won't tell you." The doctor replied, and Haruka pouted. "Finally, she's coming out of her depressed state." The doctor thought to himself, satisfied. He checked his watch and sighed. "Sorry, Miss Tenoh, but I have to leave you now. See you later." "See you later." Haruka replied. The doctor left, and Haruka fell fast asleep. She slept a lot since she had been blinded.
Finally, Haruka was allowed to leave the hospital. The present the doctor had been talking about a week before turned out to be a really expensive pair of sunglasses. When Michiru opened the package for Haruka, she had to smile. "That's nice of you all." The aqua haired woman smiled before she gave the glasses into Harukas hand. "Look, honey, they gave you sunglasses." Haruka smiled before she put the glasses on. "You look amazingly cool." Michiru whispered into her ear. Haruka managed a little smile, and Michiru took her hand. "Come on, love. Let's go." Haruka nodded, and the two of them left the hospital.