Nico's P.O.V

Since last night, I already wanted to see her.

"See you guys tomorrow!" I will go to the bakeshop today, maybe I can see her there.

I went to the bakeshop and order some snacks, even though I'm not in the mood to eat. She's not here...

"Anything else, Miss?" the crew asked
"Ahh.. nope.. anyway, is there a girl named "Maki" who ordered here earlier?" I asked
"I'm sorry Miss but as I can recall... there isn't"
"I see" No choice. Maybe in some other time or maybe not anymore...

Maki's P.O.V

I have became more stronger than yesterday after the therapy. Even though I really want to escape, I can't do it. Eri told me not to leave this room or she will get really mad at me. Then fine, I'll do what they want today and I'll do what I want tomorrow.

Maybe Eri won't get mad at me if I walk around the hospital. I changed my clothes and went outside my room. I don't want people to pity me just because I'm sick. I don't need any sympathy from anybody.

I went to the cafeteria of the hospital and sit on a chair in a nearby table. But then I feel dizzy

"I really need to rest" I said weakly

"Maki?"

Oh please not now, I don't want to go back to my room. I didn't turned around

"Jeez, it's not her Nico"

that's the time I turned after I heard the name.. "Nico?"

They stopped and turned to me. When Nico saw me, she smiled happily. It's really nice to see someone smiling at you because they see you in a normal situation. I thought

"It's really you. Wait, why are you here?" she asked

"Ahh.. I visited my Aunt" I lied

"Is that so? so you're alone right now?" I nod

"This are my friends by the way, Umi Sonoda and Kotori Minami" she introduce her two friends to me

"Nice to meet you, Maki-chan" Kotori smiled
"Nice to meet ya Maki... so anyway, we will go first. See you around Maki" Umi said as she drag Kotori along.
Nico sit beside me. At that time, I just realize that she's wearing a nurse uniform.

"Ahh... I studied Physical Therapist.. that's why I'm here. Some people say, the best way to cure a sick person is through a warm loving touch" She smiled

"Really?"
"Hehe. Yup! Anyway, is your Aunt okay?" she asked
"She has Chronic Leukemia" I said "She's been here for 3 years... she's okay though" I guess..
"How about her family? Are they okay?" she asked again

She's not just asking. I can feel that she's also concerned. Not like other people that after they knew what my situation is, that's it. They only wanted to know if I'm sick or not. They pity me now but not anymore tomorrow.

"Her medication and Therapies are still ongoing. It's part of her life now, she have nothing to do with it. It is something that she has to accept, as well as her family. That's why sometimes, she will just wait until her whole body gives up. That's only because she can't find any reason for her to continue living-"

"That's the worst thing I've ever heard" I stopped when she said that line angrily

"After 3 years of fighting, this is the time she will give up? Just think of it, it's been 3 years that her sickness occur in her body. It's not only herself that can destroy her life but also to the people who wished that she will be alright, and now what? She will just wait until "Death" called her? That's the selfish thing to say. At least, for her family and for the people wished that she will be okay, she will still continue living for them" She said

"You only say that because you don't know her situation, Nico-chan"

"Yes, I may not be in her situation. Many people prayed every minute to make there life last longer. They're also people who-... who were not in this world anymore, even though they're not ready."

I want to cry, but I can't. Why do I feel guilty? Why do I feel something miserable through her words?

"I'm sorry... The truth is, one of my principle as a PT student is to value life. We give comfort to patients, We're trying to make them feel that everything will be alright. Just like that certain someone who told me all of that. You know? To give them reason to live. Encourage them to continue fighting" She smiled

I smiled back "I wish you could talk to my Aunt and make her realize those things you said to me now"

"I volunteer because I'm an Idol you know! I will give her million reasons for her to continue fighting!"

"Thank you..." I smiled again

"Ah?"

"Nothing.. I will just..tell my Aunt later"

"Okay! Anyways, have you ate already?" she asked

"Nope"

"Let's eat then" she said cheerfully

No...No... I can't accept her offer. Eri will get mad at me again... But to myself...

"Sure" I said

I'll take the risk