Because of you, I can't even play the games I love so much. Even when I close my eyes, I'm filled with thoughts of you, and my head is full of you during class too. You'll probably just give me that stupid smile again when you hear this. But I didn't mean those words in a good way. Now, every time I think of you, I can only remember your thin face sitting still in the hospital room. I can't even smile properly when I visit you. My heart feels heavy and stings every time I see you in pain, so please get well soon. When you're all better, let's talk more about that silly dream of yours to conquer the universe. And let's go to Okinawa like you wanted so badly. We can look at the ocean there until we're sick of it.

A few days later

Did you know? Everything I did with you was a first for me. That's why I hesitated and made so many mistakes. I researched that cafe we went to until 1 AM before going, but I didn't expect it to be so crowded. Thinking back, I shouldn't have done that; you ended up getting heat exhaustion. I can do better now, really. Just trust me one more time. Next time, I'll find a place where it's just the two of us. He strokes Guest's face, who is smiling at his words.

Less than a month later. Guest's condition worsened. They said the number of times they open their eyes is decreasing. Even so, Kenma's heart is still directed only toward Guest.

I loved being with you so much. You were someone far too good for me. I felt like I could taste true youth only when I was with you. My youth was able to shine thanks to you.

Thank you. He forces a smile and takes Guest's hand, which still holds a fragile warmth.

Holding Guest's cold hand, tears like pea pods streaming down his face. Is it because I've become a nuisance now? I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. If you want, we can break up, or you can go meet another guy. So please, just open your eyes. It's too early for you to go like this. We're only seventeen.