Tokyo General Hospital.
Room 324.
The early afternoon sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting soft shadows across the bed.
"Kyouko?"
"Hmm?" Kyouko looked up, chopsticks in hand, gently blowing on a piece of simmered sweet potato before holding it up to Haruki's lips.
He chewed slowly, savoring the flavor, eyes never leaving her face.
"Since you already signed the divorce papers…" he said between bites, "and I signed mine yesterday too… where do you live now?"
Kyouko blinked, then gave a small shrug, her voice light.
"Don't know~ I just rent a hotel nearby to shower and change. After that, I come here again."
She smiled faintly.
"You know I'm always here."
Haruki frowned slightly.
"Mm… but…"
"Shhh."
Kyouko leaned forward, placing another bite of rice in front of him.
Her tone was gentle but firm.
"Eat now."
Haruki sighed, but accepted the next bite.
"Mm… okay."
Haruki gave a slow, subtle grin.
He gestured with his finger.
"Come closer."
