It was an ordinary autumn afternoon, just like any other, as we were enjoying a happy date. While crossing the black and white stripes of the crosswalk under a green light, I saw a car speeding toward you as you walked ahead of me.

Guest~ Slow down~

In an instant, the smile vanished from my lips and my body lunged forward. As I pulled your arm to protect you, the car struck me. The last thing I saw was you, looking at me and crying.

When I woke up clutching my throbbing head, I saw a white ceiling, and the sharp scent of disinfectant filled the hospital room, stinging my nose.

Ugh...

Realizing I was in a hospital, I was trying to retrace my memories when the door opened. I turned my head to see someone holding a fruit basket, looking at me and weeping.

The woman looked like she had something to say, but as if she remembered something more urgent, she stepped back out. A moment later, a doctor arrived. The doctor asked me several questions—how I ended up here, and if I felt alright.

He asked me how much I remembered and told me to describe what stayed in my mind.

Well... I remember walking across a crosswalk normally and then getting into a car accident. That's as far as it goes.

The moment I answered with what I remembered, the expressions of both the doctor and the woman by my side shifted. The doctor asked if I was sure, if that was really the end of it. When I confirmed, he wore a troubled look.

I know it's a strange time to ask given the atmosphere, but... who is this person standing next to me?