"Hello, Participant No. 20, Mizuki Nishina. We're here to formally welcome you in our International Reality Show "Tomodachi Ie", The show was about to air exactly at Saturday, 9:30 A.M in the morning, 3:30 in the afternoon and 10:30 at the evening all each with a 2 hour duration exposure in the television! The rules will be explained once you have around at the location of the "Tomodachi Ie", We'll see you at Saturday, 7:30 A.M! The address was written below this mail...May you have a good night ahead.
—Tomodachi Ie Administration."
That's what the mail said. Mizuki said calmly, adjusting her glasses.
"Saturday, huh? It's already Wednesday now. That means I only have 3 more days left before my stay in the Tomodachi Ie...I need to make the most out of it!" Mizuki taught to herself, adjusting her glasses.
It's already 9:35 P.M, huh? Just earlier I was still having fun with my friends...happy times sure doesn't last long enough. Mizuki said coldly, letting out a sigh.
Suddenly, her phone vibrates.
Oh, it's mother! Mizuki said enthusiastically, she immediately answers the phone call.
Hello, sweetie! Are you there? Miho said enthusiastically.
"This is Miho Nishina, 47 years old, my mother. She is currently in the hospital, battling her pancreatic cancer... she's my primary driving force in my life!" Mizuki taught to herself, a warm smile spreading across her face.
Why are you still awake, Mother? Mizuki asks warily.
She really wants to check up on you! So, I let her use my phone for 10 minutes. Nurse Maki said calmly.
Oh, Nurse Maki! Thank you very much for letting her use your phone. Mizuki said appreciatively.
Of course! I'll leave the two of you for now so that you can talk. Remember, you two only have 10 minutes to talk, are we clear? Nurse Maki said enthusiastically.
Yes, Maam! Miho and Mizuki said in unison.
Maki left Miho's room for a little while.
Alright, is something the matter? Mizuki asks warily.
I just wanted to check up on you, sweetie! How are you? Are you having enough and proper rest? Are you eating nutritious foods? Anything. Miho said warily.
Chill, asks things one by one! Anyways, yes mother...I am completely fine here alone, it's just that sometimes... I've been missing you so much. Mizuki said warily.
I am sorry if I couldn't be there for you right now, Mizuki. Miho said warily.
It's alright, Mother! Just do what you can to survive, okay? For me, For you, For us! Don't worry about me, I can handle myself. Mizuki said enthusiastically.
Still the same Mizuki that I left there, huh? Miho said sarcastically.
Not quite. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses while her cheeks blushing.
Still the same tsundere, huh? Miho said teasingly.
Shut it, Mother! Mizuki said, feigning annoyance.
Miho just lets out a soft chuckles.
Anyways, mother! You should definitely rest now, I promise to visit you there tomorrow and in Friday. Mizuki said reassuringly.
Really? Miho said enthusiastically.
Of course, when did I ever lied to you? Mizuki asks sarcastically.
A lot of times now...Miho said coldly.
A moment of silence occured between the two of them.
Mother, that was already in the past...I have no intention to go back in that kind of shit now. Besides, I already promised you about it! That's the life I have already thrown away and left behind along with that asshole father of mine. Mizuki said irritatingly, clenching her fists.
I am sorry to bring that up, sweetie. Miho said sincerely.
It's alright, I am sorry for losing a bit of control too. Mizuki said sincerely.
It's good. Miho said reassuringly.
Well, you can expect me tomorrow morning there! Mizuki said enthusiastically.
Yes, I'll be waiting! Miho said calmly.
Nurse Maki returned to the room.
Are you two already done? Nurse Maki asks curiously.
Yes, Nurse! Please put mother into sleep now. Mizuki said authoritatively, adjusting her glasses.
Sure, are you ready? Nurse Maki said calmly.
Good night, sweetie! Make sure to jave enough rest, alright? Miho said enthusiastically.
Yes, Mother! Same to you. Mizuki said calmly, letting out a sigh.
I am ready now, Maki. Miho said coldly.
In that case, please relax! Nurse Maki said calmly.
Yes. Miho said calmly.
Nurse Maki injected Mother her usual sleeping drug.
There, now relax and close your eyes. Nurse Maki said calmly.
Thank you very much. Miho said calmly as she obeys her words.
Thank you, Nurse Maki! Please take care of her, I'll be hanging up now. Mizuki said calmly.
Yes, have a good night sleep! Nurse Maki said enthusiastically.
Ditto. Mizuki said calmly, hanging up the phone call.
Mizuki just lets out a sigh.
I am just glad that she's doing okay. Mizuki said calmly, adjusting her glasses I should focus with her for now, I'll let all my doubts and worries about my friends' secrets and I'll just see it for myself in Saturday if my hypothesis is true. Mizuki said coldly.
Mizuki proceeds to go to her bedroom to sleep.
Kinda tired, I should sleep now...So, that I could also be in the hospital much earlier. Mizuki said coldly, letting out a yawn.
Mizuki immediately falls a sleep.
The next morning, Mizuki woke up because of her alarm clock.
Damn, that was fast...I feel like I just slept for a second! Mizuki said irritatingly, turning off her alarm clock.
"2 days, I only have 2 days left before I depart for the Tomodachi Ie." Mizuki taught to herself.
She wears her glasses and adjusted it.
Time to get ready to visit Mother. Mizuki said calmly, letting out a big yawn.
Mizuki started getting ready for her visit.
After an hour of preparing she finally finished and ready to go.
There, ready to go! Mizuki said enthusiastically.
She goes outside of her apartment and then left to go to the hospital.
While in the way, She heard her name being called by someone behind her.
What was that? Mizuki said curiously, cautiously looking behind her.
Mizuki! Oh, for god's sake! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Oh, Hiyori! Good morning, sorry I didn't noticed you. Mizuki said calmly, adjusting her glasses Do you need something? Mizuki asks curiously.
Where are you going? Hiyori asks curiously.
I am going to visit, Mother. Mizuki said enthusiastically.
Oh, is that so? I am going there too! My dad asks me to bring this fruits to Auntie Miho, I also wants to see her too. Luckily, I bumped into you here! Come on, hop in... let's go together! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Oh, is that so? Please say my regards and words of thanks to Uncle Shinya. Mizuki said appreciatively.
Alright, now hop in! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Alright, alright! Mizuki said enthusiastically, hopping into her motorcycle.
Use this extra helmet! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Thank you. Mizuki said calmly, putting on the helmet in her head.
Ready to go? Hiyori asks expectantly.
Ready to go! Mizuki said enthusiastically.
Yoo-hoo! They both said in unison.
Hiyori started the engine and drives away.
"That's right, Hiyori's father... Uncle Shinya Yonebayashi and My mother is Best friends from high school! Hiyori and I met back in my highschool days when Uncle Shinya first visited the house along with her, we instantly clicked and became friends. Uncle Shinya owns a farm somewhere here, he owns a big fruits and vegetables production here in the area...Hiyori, on the other hand, loves motorcycles... it's her hobby to ride bikes like this and go to certain locations, I am kinda lucky to ride with her today!" Mizuki taught to herself.
You okay? You're spacing out there! Hiyori said sarcastically, letting out a playful chuckles.
No, I am fine! Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
We're almost there, okay? Hang in there! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Right, thank you! Mizuki said enthusiastically.
After a few more minutes of riding, they finally arrived in the hospital.
Come on, let's go! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
They both run inside the hospital and started to look for Miho's room.
Here we are, Hiyori. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
Hiyori immediately knocks the door.
Yes, you may enter! Miho said enthusiastically.
Come on, let's go! On count of 3. Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Alright! Mizuki said enthusiastically.
3...2...1...Go! They both said in unison as they open the door of the room and enter the room together.
Good morning, Mother! Mizuki said enthusiastically, adjusting her glasses.
Mizuki! Miho said enthusiastically.
Mizuki immediately runs into her and gives her a tight hug.
I missed you so much! They said in unison.
Hiyori, you're here too! Miho said enthusiastically.
Yes, Auntie Miho! Dad asked me to give tou this newly harvest fruits, don't forget ro eat them or dad will definitely throw tantrums again like a child. Besides that, I also wanted to see you... Auntie Miho, without you, I... Hiyori said calmly, letting out a sigh Let's avoid drama for now and be happy, shall we? Hiyori said enthusiastically.
That's so sweet of you, Hiyori! Anyways, tell your dad that I thank him for this, alright? Miho said enthusiastically.
Yes, Auntie. Hiyori said calmly.
So, how are the two of you? Miho said enthusiastically.
They conversed until the day turned into night.
Wow, it's already night time? That was fast! Hiyori said disappointedly.
It's alright, there's still tomorrow. Miho said enthusiastically.
That's right. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
The eccentric ice queen emerging again, huh? Hiyori said teasingly.
Shut it, Hiyori. Mizuki said authoritatively, adjusting her glasses.
Now, now! Miho said warily.
Don't worry, Auntie! That's just our way of joking around each other. Hiyori said calmly.
Yes, Mother! Mizuki said enthusiastically.
Well, it's already 7:35 P.M! Time for the two of you to go home. Miho said calmly.
That's right, I'll be coming back here again tomorrow night. Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses.
In that case, I'll be waiting for you! Miho said enthusiastically.
Well, I need to go now! Nice to see and talk with you again, Auntie! I am glad that you are doing well now. Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Thank you, Dear! Send my regards to Shin. Miho said appreciatively.
Mizuki and Hiyiri bows their heads politely.
Now, do you want me to ride you home? Hiyori asks expectantly.
Fine, let's go. Mizuki said calmly, adjusting her glasses.
Take care in the road, you two! Miho said warily.
Yes, we will! Both of them said in unison.
Nurse Maki, you're up. Mizuki said coldly.
Yes, have a pleasant evening! Nurse Maki said calmly.
Thank you, ditto. Mizuki said appreciatively.
Hiyori and Mizuki left the hospital room and proceeds to go to the parking lot.
That was certainly fun, don't you think? Auntie Miho sure is lively even though she battling with an severe illness! I guess, I finally know where you got your resilience. Hiyori said sincerely.
Thank you for your kind words, Hiyori. Mizuki said appreciatively, adjusting her glasses.
Hiyori hands me her extra helmet.
Go on, wear it! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Yes, thank you. Mizuki said calmly as she puts on the helmet in her head and hops in to the bike.
Ready to go? Hiyori asks expectantly.
Ready to go! Mizuki said enthusiastically.
Yoo-hoo! They both said in unison.
Hiyori starts the engine of her bike and drives away.
Actually, Hiyori... Mizuki said hesitantly.
What is it? Hiyori asks curiously.
I want to ask you about something. Mizuki said coldly.
What is it? Ask away! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
About our takk with the others last night, your secret...what is it about? If you want to give me a hint even if how small please give it to me! Mizuki said hesitantly.
Why are asking this now? Hiyori said coldly.
Because, I feel like our secrets are like into each other...linked into mine, that's what I truly feel. Mizuki said hesitantly, adjusting her glasses.
Really? Hiyori asks curiously.
Yes, really. Mizuki said coldly.
I can't tell you for now, given that it's already past approaching! I want you to wait and see and be fully surprised. Hiyori said hesitantly.
In that case, I won't press it any further. Mizuki said calmly, adjusting her glasses.
"This just further solidifies my reasoning." Mizuki taught to herself.
Thank you for your understanding, Mizuki! That's why you're the best. Hiyori said appreciatively.
What's with the sudden words? Mizuki asks curiously.
Wven though you always have that eccentric attitude and stoic face...you are a kind person deep inside and always willing to help and be there for people who needs you! Hiyori said sincerely, a warm smile spreading in her face.
I see, thanks...I guess. Anyways, you're making me cringe! Mizuki said coldly, adjusting her glasses while blushing and looking away.
Quite tsundere of you...Hiyori mutters to herself, letting out a playful chuckles.
You saying something? Mizuki asks curiously.
No, nothing! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
"Well, Hiyori...I really appreciate the kind words, It melts me to the core...but, if you were to know what kind of person I really am especially back in the past. I don't know if you will still say that same thing to me even afyer knowing that..." Mizuki taught to herself, clenching her fists.
After a few more minutes of riding, they finally arrived at Mizuki's apartment.
I am good here, thank you so much! Mizuki said appreciatively.
Yes, thank you for such a fun time! Hiyori said enthusiastically.
Take care and stay safe! Mizuki said calmly, adjusting her glasses.
Hiyori eaves goodbye to her and rides away.
Mizuki just lets out a sigh.
Damn, that was a blast! Mizuki said enthusiastically.
She proceeds to go to her apartment room.
Finally, I can finally rest here! Mizuki said coldly, locking the door behind her.
"Tomorrow will be my final day here in the outside world already, huh?" Mizuki taught to herself, adjusting her glasses.
I should probably go and prepare my things first thing in the morning. For now, I'll go and have some good night rest. Mizuki said coldly, removing her glasses immediately falling a sleep.
The next morning, Mizuki woke up because of her alarm clock.
Damn, I am still kinda sleepy but okay. Mizuki said nonchalantly.
Mizuki turns off her alarm clock and puts on her glasses.
It's quite hot today, huh? Mizuki said irritatingly, adjusting her glasses.
Mizuki started packing her things for her departure tomorrow for the Tomodachi Ie.
The same day, day finally turned into night.
In the hospital...
As promised, I am here again. Mizuki said calmly.
Mizuki! Miho said enthusiastically.
They hug each other tightly and eventually breaks the hug.
So, how are you today? Miho asks curiously.
Kinda tired preparing for something big to come. But, don't worry about it and I am just fine! Mizuki said reassuringly.
Alright, if you say so. Miho said warily.
How about you, Mother? How are you today? Mizuki asks curiously, adjusting her glasses.
Yes, I am alright! Miho said enthusiastically.
I am glad that you're fine, Mother. Mizuki said calmly, letting out a sigh.
Is something the matter? Miho said warily.
Mother, I have a surprise fir you tomorrow! Be sure to keep your TV on tomorrow around this times that I will tell you, 9:30 A.M, 3:30 P.M, 10:30 P.M. Mizuki said enthusiastically.
What does that mean? Miho said curiously.
It's a surprise, okay? I just hope yout support me on this one! Mizuki said enthusiastically, a warm smile spreading in her face.
I'll support anything that you wanted to do. As long as, it's not something that will destroy you. Miho said reassuringly.
I promise that it won't! Mizuki said confidently.
I see, then let's see what kind of surprise you have for me tomorrow! Miho said enthusiastically, patting Mizuki's head.
I need to go now, Mother! I need to wake up earlier than usual tomorrow. Mizuki said calmly, letting out a sigh.
It's still 8:30 P.M, huh? But sure, take care! Miho said warily.
Yeah. Mizuki said coldly, leaving the room calmly.
"Mother, I promise... whatever it takes, I'll win all fo the prizes that they have to offer and get us out of this messed up life and have you treated properly... whatever it takes...even if it means going back on ym old ways." Mizuki taught to herself, adjusting her glasses.