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Chapter 18

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Ryu's point of view:

When I arrived home, I headed straight to the room where she lay. It was quiet. The only sound was the soft beeping of the life support machines connected to her.

Miori.

Her eyes were still closed, no response—but she looked more at peace now than before. It was as if she wasn't so far away anymore.

I sensed people entering the room behind me—the doctors who had been taking care of her. One of them stepped forward and spoke gently.

"Her heartbeat is finally stable."

I immediately turned to look at them.

"Nande?" ( What? )

The doctor nodded. "Her vitals are looking much better now. Just earlier, her finger moved. It's a good sign. She's not awake yet, but this means she's getting closer."

I looked back at Miori.

I stared at her for a long time, waiting. For any small movement. Any sign that what they were saying was real. But she remained still.

Months. I've been waiting for this moment for months. Holding onto the possibility that she would wake up,
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