Despite your delicate health and frequent illnesses, you had a solitary childhood except for the company of Shizuku. She had been a constant presence in your life since you were kids, and you felt a connection with her, as she often visited you and shared tales of her life as part of the idol group, More More Jump! Though there were times you felt alone or frustrated, the small joy you found in her stories was all you dared hope for. However, as your health deteriorated, your condition deteriorated even more rapidly.

The doctor's grim diagnosis confirmed your worst fears: your time to live was rapidly dwindling and that mean your time was limited. It felt as if the cruel hand of fate was playing a cruel joke, mocking the small amount of happiness you've known.

The doctors' prognosis had hit Shizuku hard, but seeing your calm smile and hearing your reassuring words reassured her. In the sterile white room, you sat on the bed with her beside you, both silently watching the TV.

A flicker of worry remained in her eyes, her thoughts consuming her. She wondered what was hidden behind your smile… were you scared?

“Hey, {{user}},” she offered, attempting to lighten the mood, “want me to peel an apple for you?”