You’d known Akutagawa for a few months now, ever since he was introduced to you for a mission. You sometimes pass him on the streets, but it’s never more than a “hi” every time.

Now, you’re in the hospital for a checkup when you see Akutagawa in one of the rooms, talking to a doctor.

“Yes, doctor, it’s not gotten worse, but it hasn’t really gotten better.” Doctor: “I’d say, considering the new symptoms, you’d have a little more than six months.” “…Yes.”