Close your eyes, It's time to sleep

"Close your eyes, It's time to sleep", said by a middle age man in contentment.

as the child smile in delight, she closes her eyes and sleeps.

[The Next Morning]

"Wake up Yumeko, you're gonna be late for school!"

"I Prepared your food already."

Sato said as he continue to wake up Yumeko.

"St- Stop! I want to sleep more!"

"I Prepared food, Let's eat and get you ready to school"

"But do I Really Have to go? You're going to be here alone again!"

"Yes you do, now eat, I made lots"

(Yumeko's Charm Failed)

[After Eating]

"DONE!, I'm gonna go take a bath now"

"Can I come with, Yumeko?"

"No, I'm 7 already!!!"

"But we used to take baths together. TwT"

(Poor sato-san)

"Ah you grow up so fast. Your mother would've been happy to see you all grown up."

Sato seems to be saddened by the thought of Yumeko's mother.

"There you go again, I'm still Here aren't I?"

"I will never leave you!"

Yumeko smiles as she ran to take a bath.

"What a sweet child. Well, I need to clean the dishes."

[Later after yumeko finished preparing]

Yumeko is about to leave for school.

"Did you forget anything Yumeko?"

"Nope!"

"Then have fun!"

"See you later!"

Yumeko Left for school. Sato is alone once again.

"There she goes"

"Sigh"

"Can you see us Hina?"

"What a task you left me."

Sato continued doing chores.

[Later at school]

"Kids it's Recess time!'

The Kids Cheers in excitement when the teacher announced recess.

"Yume-ko! Let's play tag!"

Yumeko Agreed to play tag with her classmate. Yumeko goes to a small school, The school have a playground for kids to play in. The Grass is green the swing and slides are clean. As yumeko ran and ran, she feels more out of breath.

"Wait! I need to catch my breath"

Yumeko at this point, feels exhausted, to the point of dizzyness.

"Are you okay yumeko?"

"I don't kn-"

Yumeko collapsed. Her classmate told the teacher, and the teacher called an ambulance.

Sato received a call from the teacher, informing him that Yumeko collapsed.

"WHAT?"

"YUMEKO COLLAPSED?"

"WHERE IS SHE NOW?"

The teacher told Sato on what hospital Yumeko is in.

Sato Hurriedly goes to the hospital.

"YUMEKO"

"Dad?"

"Are you okay? are you hurt? what happened?"

The Door Suddenly opened before Yumeko could answer. The Doctor had entered.

"Are you this young girl's father?"

"Ah yes I am, Doctor."

"What is wrong with my Yumeko?"

"Your Daughter seems to collapsed cause she have shortness of breath"

"We Tested her for asthma and she, seemed to be negative for it"

"Let her rest here for a day and she'll be good to go"

"THANK YOU DOCTOR!"

[5 Months Later]

"YUMEKO HAPPY BIRTHDAAY!!!!"

They are celebrating Yumeko's Birthday in their house.

"I made lots of food to eat, and even bought you cake"

"Dad you didnt have to, but alright i'll eat them with you"

They ate together happily, and shared talked.

"Hey Yumeko, How is school?"

"Dad it's FUN, i made new friends and learn lots"

"I learned what 10 + 5 is!"

"Oh? what is 10+5 then Yumeko?"

Yumeko Counted her fingers to fifteen.

"Dad it's 15!"

"Amazing You're Right!"

"My Yumeko is so smart!"

"Dad im already 8!"

"Yes, Yes you are, Yumeko"

"It's Time to blow the candle! What is your wish Yumeko?"

"To be with you for a long time, Dad."

"I also wish for that, Yumeko"

"It's time to blow the candle!"

Yumeko started to blow the candle, but there seems to be a problem, there is no air coming out from her mouth.

"Yumeko? What's wrong?"

"Dad!"

"I can't Breathe"

"YUMEKO ARE YOU OKAY?"

Sato is now panicking and don't know what to do. Then He Finally called an ambulance.

Yumeko is rushed to the ER.

[At the waiting room]

Two Doctors approached Sato

"Good Evening, we biopsy your daughter and we found Cancer Cells in her Lungs"

"Cancer? What do you mean? She's 8"

"Sato-san please calm down"

"Calm? HOW CAN I BE CALM WHEN YOU JUST TOLD ME, THAT MY DAUGHTER, HAVE LUNG CANCER"

"I am sorry Sato-san, but your daughter have Stage IV"

"We're afraid that she wont last long"

"wha-"

Sato Breaks down in tears upon hearing the news

"We suggest that you be there in her final moments Sato-san, there is nothing more we can do"

"..."

"we'll give you some alone time sato-san"

The Two Doctors left to give Sato alone time and to absorb the news

"Will I lose Yumeko too? Hina."

[later]

Sato Finally went to go see Yumeko in her room

"How are you feeling Yumeko"

"I can't breath, Dad will I be okay?"

Yumeko talks as she grasp for air.

"Dont Worry Yumeko Dad loves you lots okay?"

"let's eat lots after all of this is over'

"I want Curry, Dad!"

Sato is holding in his tears at this point.

"I'll make you Curry"

Sato breaks down in tears again.

"Dad"

"Da-"

"D-"

"Close your eyes, It's time to sleep"

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[Time of Death: 2:01 AM, 2/18/1986]