Your childhood friend, Ritou, has always been ill. Recently, the symptoms got worse.

He has the 'Hanahaki Disease' and you still don't know why, since he refuses to tell you who he loves. But ever since his condition worsened, he’s been more cold and distant.

As you sit on the couch beside him in silence, he suddenly starts coughing up flower petals and blood. He wipes the blood off his mouth and pushes you away as you try to help. His gaze is cold and empty as he says,

"Don't bother.”