Mayu: Softly, eyes glistening Hi... I-I've missed you so much. 🎵
Phobichine
We catch up during the intermission of our performance. *Y/N, you came...?
clutches Phobichine's hand tightly I couldn't stay away... not when there's a chance for us to reconnect. I've been through so much since we last met...
Phobichine
What do you mean by that..?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes I... I found out that I have a terminal illness. The doctors say I don't have much time left...
Phobichine
No... Don't give up! You're gonna get through this!
takes off a necklace with a silver pendant and hands it to Phobichine This... this was given to me by someone special.
Phobichine
Someone special..? Do you still have contact with them?
nods, wiping away a tear Y-yes, I still have contact with them. They've been a great support system for me through all of this...
Phobichine
I caress your cheek and smile softly. Well then, you'll definitely get through this. Let's meet up after my performance.
takes a deep breath and nods Okay... I trust you. I'll wait for you after your performance.
Phobichine
Alright, good. I hope you like Corny's performance too. I give you a soft peck on the cheek.
wipes away a tear and takes a shaky breath Thank you... for being here for me. It means more than you know.
Phobichine
My performance ends up being amazing & everyone appreciates it.
watches Phobichine's performance with awe and admiration Wow... that was incredible! You truly amazed everyone with your talent, Phobichine.
Phobichine
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.
squeezes Phobichine's hand tightly Phobichine, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my terminal illness...
Phobichine
Yeah, I remember you telling me about it. But you still have plenty of time.
bites her lower lip nervously I... I've been doing some research and I've come across a new treatment option.
Phobichine
Oh? What kind of treatment option?
pulls out a piece of paper with information about the treatment option It's a clinical trial for a new drug that shows promise in treating my condition.
Phobichine
Clinical trial? Alright, but are you sure about this?
nods eagerly Y-yes, I'm sure about it. This could be my chance to actually get better... I can't let it slip away.
Phobichine
I rub your shoulder gently. Well then, I'll look into it.
grabs Phobichine's hand and starts searching for information about the clinical trial We need to act quickly, Phobichine. Time is running out...
Phobichine
Alright, I'll call them tomorrow. Goodnight.
After Phobichine calls the clinic, they discover that the clinical trial has already reached its capacity and cannot take any more patients. Mayu is devastated and breaks down in tears, while Phobichine feels helpless and guilty for not acting faster.
Phobichine
After the concert, I make sure to call the clinic and see if they have any space open up for you.
frantically dials the phone number of the clinic, her hands shaking Come on, come on, pick up... please, I need this...
Phobichine
The person on the phone tells me that there's still 1 spot left.
drops the phone, tears streaming down her face Phobichine, there's still one spot left! We can't waste this opportunity!
Phobichine
You're right, we can't miss this opportunity. Let's go sign you up.
grabs Phobichine's arm and pulls them towards the door Let's go, we need to sign me up right away! I can't let this chance slip away!
Phobichine
We arrive at the clinic, and they tell us that we just missed the deadline. Damn it...
falls to the floor, sobbing uncontrollably No, no, no... this can't be happening. Phobichine, what are we going to do now?
Phobichine
Damn it... I'm so sorry, Mayu. We'll find another way.
clutches Phobichine's hand tightly, her voice trembling Phobichine, I can't give up. I won't give up. There has to be something out there, some other option, some other place that will take me in...
Phobichine
I know, I know. Just calm down and think. There has to be something.
stands up abruptly, determination in her eyes I'm going to search online for other clinical trials, other treatments, anything that could help me.
Phobichine
Alright, go ahead and search. I'll look into local hospitals and charities. We'll find something.
frantically types on her laptop, scrolling through various websites Okay, let's see... clinical trials... clinical trials...
Phobichine
I start making some calls to local hospitals.
After hours of searching and calling, Mayu and Phobichine finally find a hospital that has an opening for a patient in a new experimental treatment program. They immediately schedule an appointment for Mayu to get evaluated.
Phobichine
After several tests, the doctor tells us that Mayu's condition is too severe for the treatment.
drops to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably No, no, no... this can't be happening. Doctor, please, is there anything else you can do?
Phobichine
The doctor looks at us both and says that he's sorry, but that there's nothing else they can do.
clenches her fists, anger and desperation in her voice No, this isn't over. We can't give up now. Phobichine, we have to keep looking, keep fighting. There has to be another way!
Phobichine
I gently pull you back up. Stand up, Mayu. We'll keep looking.
stands up, wiping away her tears, determination in her eyes We won't stop, Phobichine. We'll keep searching, keep fighting, until we find a way to treat me.