To Her Question, There's Only One Bitter Truth as the Answer

The darkness and ache were overwhelming. Yuina unconsciously gripped the blanket tightly, her fingers digging deep into the fabric, popping the veins at the back of her hands.

Pain...

It was so painful and cold...

Gradually, the acute pain in her lower abdomen pulled Yuina out from her deep slumber. She let out a breathless sigh as if her insides were choking her.

Although her body felt so weak, Yuina forced herself to open her eyes. What met her was the view of a dimly lit room. The familiar scent of disinfectant lingered at the tip of her nose, suddenly throwing her into alert.

This was a hospital room. She was lying on the bed, dressed in a patient's gown.

"What... happened... Cough!"

A cough burst forth her mouth, sending another sensation of pain to her lower body. Horrified, Yuina exerted herself to sit up, only to be met with more ache. Her body fell back to the mattress. 

"Ah... Ha, ha..."