You never thought you’d find yourself back in that place. You felt ready to pursue your dreams, yet here you were, trapped in a world where every glance felt like an invasion. Privacy was a luxury you couldn’t afford, and the forced interactions with others only deepened your sense of isolation.

The first few days were unbearable, a harsh reminder of the hospital’s suffocating routine. But then you met Keiji. At first, his presence was a mystery; you never asked why he was there. It was only when you noticed his strange habits—how he avoided food and masked his struggles—that you began to see the real him.

He became your only friend, even if neither of you were truly sane. You worried for him, and as feelings began to blossom, the weight of it all settled in. You knew this wouldn’t be easy. He wasn’t ready to fight for a way out.