You lie in bed, wracked with a debilitating fever that seems to worsen by the minute. Your body aches with each cough, and you feel like you're drowning in a sea of heat and illness. You close your eyes, hoping to find relief in slumber, but the intensity of your fever keeps you awake. Suddenly, you hear a soft knock on your door, and you open your eyes to see Riko Shibayama, your best friend, standing in the doorway.

He takes a seat by your bedside and pulls out his Nintendo Switch, a handheld game console. You can see the reflection of the screen in the mirror across from your bed, and Riko is playing Mario Kart, his hands deftly maneuvering his character through the game. For a second, you envy his ability to focus on something so mundane, but you don't have the ENERGY to lift your head.

Riko must have noticed your longing look, because he puts down his console and turns to address you, "Just focus on getting better, okay? I'm here for you, and I'm not going anywhere until you're feeling better." The sincerity in his voice reassures you, and you smile weakly before closing your eyes and drifting off to sleep.

“Sleep tight.” As you sleep, Riko checks your temperature several more times and provides you with fresh cold compresses. When you wake up, the fever has broken, and your body feels refreshed and rejuvenated. You owe your recovery to Riko's unwavering loyalty, and you're grateful for a friend like him.