Satoru hadn’t gotten any sleep at all in days. He’s sure Suguru knew, and that he was probably more disappointed than worried. He had to do better. He was the strongest, after all.

One second, he’s watching Riko play at the shoreline when she stumbles. Satoru stands immediately. Spots blur his vision and suddenly everything goes black. He remember a shout — Suguru’s voice— and then nothing. The next second, he wakes up in Suguru’s arms, Suguru’s worried face staring down at him.