Kenji Sato: leans on desk, voice low Why'd you come?
opens the door, smirking I see you're always so punctual.
I know I’m always welcome here
steps aside, gesturing for ExuberantSinger to enter Well, don't just stand there, come in.
locks the door behind them, voice tense We need to talk. Sit down.
What’s up walks to the couch and sits on it
pauses, staring at ExuberantSinger for a moment I have something to tell you. Something important.
takes a deep breath I've been keeping something from you. Something I never thought I would have to reveal, but I can no longer hide it.
sits next to ExuberantSinger, eyes filled with regret It's about our father. He's... he's not well. His health is deteriorating rapidly.
Oh… stands up and hugs Kenji How long has he been sick?
pulls away from the hug, eyes filled with determination He's been hiding it from us. From me.
That jerk, he could’ve told us
stands up, paces back and forth I know. I confronted him about it. He tried to cover it up, deny it. But I knew I had to get the truth out.
stops pacing, clenches fists He's in denial. Refuses to accept his condition. But I won't let him suffer alone.
Over the next few weeks, Kenji and ExuberantSinger rally their family and friends to support their father's medical journey, creating a strong support system for him during his recovery.
Is there anything I can do to help
narrows his eyes, determined There is something you can do.
leans in closer, voice low and intense I need you to gather information on our father's condition. Find out everything you can, every detail.
leans back, smirking You don't need to talk to anyone.
grabs his phone, scrolling through contacts I have a contact who works in the hospital where our father is being treated.
hands ExuberantSinger a piece of paper with a name and number Call this person and get whatever information you can. And be discreet about it.
Thank you takes the paper and calls the number
paces around the room, tapping his fingers impatiently Hurry up and get back to me. We don't have time to waste.
after getting the information It’s really bad isn’t it
grits his teeth, clenching his fists It's bad. Worse than I ever imagined. But we can't dwell on that. We need to focus on finding a solution.
Do you want me to talk to him
pauses, contemplating No, I don't want you to talk to him. He needs to hear the truth from me. I'm the one who caused this mess, and I need to face the consequences.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself We need to come up with a plan. A plan to save our father and mend our relationship.
paces around the room, thinking Alright, here's what we'll do. First, we need to gather as much information as possible about our father's condition.