" Good morning! "

( Sakae looks around )

* Sakae's.Thought * I thought it was Sato-san ....

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* Sakae's.thought * Strange .... She's never been this late ... I wonder what happened .

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* Sakae's.thought * I should chat her...

ON CHAT :

Sakae : Hey 👋

Sakae : You're late , where are you ?

* Sakae's thought * Maybe it's too mean ...

Sakae : Uhm , Sato-san are you alright ? Did your mother scold you ?

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( Unread )

* Sakae's.thought. * W-what if she bumped her head and forgot about school ? W-what should I do ???

Sakae : S-sato-san , it's fine I'll pick you up !!!

( Unread )

* Sakae's.thought * Or maybe she forgot me ....

( Noticed Yukari's friend )

Sakae : U-uhm ! 

Yuri : Hm ? What ?

Sakae : S-sato-san ? Do you know where she is ?

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Sakae : Where is Sato-san ? ( English )

Yuri : I-it's fine it's fine , I understand you , No English .... 

( Sakae nods )

Yuri : Sato-san is___ she's currently sick , so .. she won't be in school today and maybe tomorrow too... Sorry... Seems like no one informed you.

Sakae : I see... Thank you ( bow )

Yuri : No worries ! if you need help just tell me okay ? Since Sato-san won't be here for a while...

( Sakae nods and smiles )

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* Sakae's.thought * Sato-san was sick .... Was it because yesterday ? Probably yes .... That means she's anemic right ?

.......

Sakae : I have to be careful ....

This is not the first time... It's not my first time alone but ... It HURTS.

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Teacher : Next is Sato-san and Hayashi-san please present in front !

Everyone : Sensei , Sato-san was sick today !

Teacher : That so , Hayashi-san can you present today ? 

Sakae : Yes 

Teacher : Then , please stand in front .

( Sakae was in front holding the water lily )

Sakae : This is a water lily ....

( Sakae stares at the water lily )

* Sakae's.thought * What is this ? This water lily... Yesterday it was beautiful . But now , it wilted ....

( Sakae sighs heavily )

Sad , just like me yesterday... It was fun , but now-

Are you lonely ? Lily-san .....

Teacher : Hayashi-san ? Are you alright ?

Sakae : Ah ! Y-yes ! Sorry Sensei ...

Teacher : It's fine , Don't be nervous ( Smile )

You can do it ! 

( Sakae nods )

Sakae : This is a water lily , I gave it a name ! " Lily-san ." Yesterday on our way to pick up Lily-san , Sato-san and I were having so much fun ..... Sato-san was the one who chose Lily-san , at first I didn't understand her choice but then I realized that she chose Lily-san because of her characteristics , Lily-san was known as a dirty flower covered with mud and water .... Sometimes they mistook her for grass ... But Lily-san is a flower ! A very beautiful flower indeed ! But.....as you can see Lily-san looks ugly right now . That's because Lily-san has friends , when we pick up Lily-san ... She felt lonely . We shouldn't pick up flowers because they're beautiful , picking them up would only shorten their lives . But it's fine , Lily-san was symbolized as birth or resurrection ! That means Lily-san was going to live again , in another life....That's it , Thank you very much ( bow )

( Everyone clapped their hands )

Teacher : Okay ! Thank you Hayashi-san ! Next is-

Yuri : Listening to your words , makes me feel guilty picking this .... ( Stares at the flower she picked )

* Sakae's.thought.* Sato-san picked Lily-san believing that it'll resurrect again . There's no such evidence that it's true , but if she believes it then there's no reason for me to doubt . Just like Lily-san , me too .... I miss you Sato-san , my friend.

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4:00 PM

( Sakae was in front of Yukari's House )

* Sakae's.thought * I'm already in front , w-what should I do next ? Knock .... Gently ?

( Sakae knocked at the door gently , no one heard her it was too gentle )

* Sakae's.thought * Maybe they're already sleeping....

( She turned her back at the door and was ready to leave )

( Yukari's mom opened the door , Sakae was startled )

Yukari's mom( Yumi ) : I'll get back quickly , as quickly as possible !!!

( Yumi bumps onto Sakae )

Yumi : Oh dear ! A-are you alright ?

Sakae : Yes ... I barely feel it . ( Smile )

Yumi : Are you perhaps Yukari's friend ? 

( Sakae nods )

Sakae : Yes ... But I didn't mean to disturb , I'm going home now ... ( Bow )

( Sakae took the first step )

Yumi : Wait ! 

( Yumi grips Sakae's shoulder )

Yumi : If it doesn't bother you , can you take care of Yukari for a while ? I'm going to an errand , she needs medicine and fruits ... 

Sakae : Ah.. I-its fine but , I never took care of anyone sick ....

( Yumi smiled )

Yumi : It's alright , I won't take long . 

Yumi : Then I should go now , okay ?

( Yumi rush and run )

Sakae : Eh ? Ah any guide ???

Yumi : Just give her anything that she needs !!!

* Sakae's thought * What does anything mean ....

( Sakae gently steps inside )

Sakae : I'm coming in ....

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( Yukari was sleeping )

( Sakae pats her )

..........

* Sakae's.thought * Seems like no problem at all....

( Yukari groans )

* Sakae's Thought * Eh ? W-what should I do ?

( Sakae in panic )

( Yukari groans and shiver )

* Sakae's.thought * She's shivering , maybe she's cold !

Sakae : B-blanket ! I need blanket , Eh !? No maybe a sock first ?

( Sakae rush onto the closet )

( Sakae brings a sock , jacket and a blanket )

( She then puts it on Yukari )

* Sakae's.thought * Was this enough ?

( Yukari continues shivering )

( Sakae's worried face was visible )

*Sakae's Thought * What should I do next ? I don't know ....

( Sakae grips on her hair ) 

( Yukari holds her )

( Sakae look at her with more worried face )

Sakae : Pardon me , this might not be appropriate ....

( Sakae gets on bed , she then hugged yukari .... And covers her with a blanket )

...........

( Yukari calms down )

( Sakae looked at her with relief )

( She then smile and closed her eyes )

Sakae : Good night .....

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Yumi : Uhm , excuse me ....

( Yumi pats Sakae gently )

( Sakae wakes up )

Yumi : Thank you very much , It's already late so I'll send you home ......

( Sakae looks at Yukari )

( Yumi smiled )

Yumi : It's fine , you did great .... Yukari's fever gone down . Don't worry ( smile )

( Sakae looks again and bows at her mother )

( Yumi sends her home )

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( Sakae was looking at the mirror )

* Sakae's Thought * Was my lips this red before ? 

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THE NEXT DAY 

" Good morning ! "

( Sakae didn't pay attention )

Yukari : Hey , I said good morning ! ( Pout )

( Sakae was shocked )

Sakae : Eh ??? You ... Ah ..

Yukari : Mhm ! ( Smile ) You can have this .

( Hands the fruits ) 

( Sakae takes it )

Sakae : What for ?

Yukari : It's a thanks to you ( smile ) , yesterday ?

( Sakae looks at the fruits )

Sakae : Is that so ....

Yukari : Yes ! ( Smile )

( Yukari hugged Sakae )

Sakae : E-eh ? Uhm ....

( Yukari closed her eyes )

Yukari : I'm really thankful .... Hayashi-san .

( Sakae felt relief ) 

Sakae : Yeah ( smile )