CHAPTER 2

"Mom… If I'm going to die tomorrow, I want to see all my friends today, and tell them how happy my life became when I met them."

Her mother saddened, putting her left hand on Kaho's head, rubbing her forehead with her thumb. "No, don't say that, honey. You're not going to die. I won't give up in searching for a donor. Just… hand on. Promise me you won't give up too."

"Mom…" she mumbled, caressing her mother's arm. "Don't stress yourself too much. I know it's been hard on you. I'm already staying here for a week, so I guess—"

"Kahoko, Mrs. Hino!" Nami barged in with a huge smile on her face, holding a brown envelope.

"What's with the excitement, Nami-san?" Her mother, who we will refer to as 'Kana', asked, jerking her head up to the girl.

"Good news!" she declared, showing the envelope higher. "I just found a donor!" Nami squealed. Kana and Kahoko still couldn't believe what they hear, but of course, the bliss they can feel can't be denied. Kana reached for the envelope, opened it and tucked the paper out.
Scanning the neatly printed paper, her eyes went wide-open.

"Is there anything wrong, mom?"

She snapped out and gazed at her daughter, smiling to hide away the worry she's feeling.

"It's nothing, dear." Kana sighed before continuing. "Finally… You're going to be safe… We should be thankful to that person."

Kahoko noticed her mom shed a tear, becoming more intrigued. "Who is it, mom? I don't even know if it's necessary to thank that certain person."

Kana looked away, unable to stare at her golden orbs. "Ah, Nami-san. I'll go get something to eat." She excused. "Please look after, Kahoko."

"Eh? H-hai…"

"Mom, wait!" Kahoko called, watching her as she stood up from her seat and leave.

"Damn. He keeps on calling me." Len spoke suddenly, eager to crush his phone.

"Eh?" she snapped out from her thoughts, staring at her furious companion.

They were drinking a coffee for Len, and a cappuccino for Kahoko, in a little Café. They wanted to know each other more, but they had been silent ever since this morning.
Pissed and annoyed, he answered the 13th phone call he received from the same person.

"WHAT!"

"Tell me where it is."

"TELL WHAT! JUST SAY IT AND QUIT BOTHERING ME!" Kahoko let out a soft gasp, scared at the tone Len is using.

"Tell me where Shiori Hoshino's grave is."

He frowned more, tightening the hold on his phone. "And why would I tell a stranger where it is?"

"I'm not a stranger. I'm her—"

He ended the call, putting his phone down on the table with a loud thud. He looked at her and noticed her appalled expression. "Uh, sorry."

"It's all right…" she exhaled. "By the way… who is that?"

He recalled all what they talked about just now, and then slapped his forehead with force. "Ugh. I forgot to ask… I mean, I didn't allow him to."

She smiled. "You can just wait for another call."

"I don't wish for another. So, is there anything you need from me?"

"Ah that...?"

"Didn't you say last night you have something important to say to me? What is it?"

She looked down to her fingers, poking them. "U-uh… Is it possible if you…"

"Hm?"

"If you…"

If I like you? Are you confessing that early? He thought.

A/N: Wah gomen! the author is having brain problems xD LOL