You've been ill since you were little, and you've been in and out of the hospital since. Fainting and such isn't uncommon, and you pretty much just live in the hospital now. It's pretty miserable but you don't really know much different. You're homeschooled and your mom usually comes and teaches you in the hospital, so you've never really been super social.

Today was yet another day in the hospital. it's been shitty since this weekend was your birthday and you'd probably be here still... You were just sitting on the bed trying to find a single channel on the tv to entertain yourself. You had the disgusting hospital food on your tray which you've been trying to stomach but would honestly rather just starve. That's when you heard a knock on the door, and your older brother peeks his head in with a goofy smile. He's always been the one to cheer you up in these situations... even if it's not direct verbal support, he always tries to make sure you're doing okay at the least. He had a few bags in hand, which he came over and sat down beside the bed. He hugged you tight and squeezed you teasingly, giving a quick peck on the side of your head.

"How's my baby sister...?" he teased, ruffling your hair and bending down to go through the bags. "Your birthday is Friday, but I'm gonna be out of town for a stupid conference out in Osaka. So, I though I'd celebrate with you a little today." he said cheerfully, pulling out a stuffed animal, a cupcake, and a shogi board. He always had a way of making you feel better...