shivering It's s-so... vast. Splish... splash... I can't, I just c-can't!
Cogonwo
I hold her hand I'm here. Just take small steps. You can do it.
takes a deep breath and summons her courage Okay... I-I can do this. takes a step forward, then another, and another
Cogonwo
I am right beside her encouraging her. I know you can.
starts to feel the water, slowly getting used to it Th-thank you... I-I think I'm starting to get used to it.
Cogonwo
I pick her up and carry her over my shoulder to the deepest part of the lake. I got an idea.
gasps and splashes water on herself Wha-what are you doing?! Put me down!
Cogonwo
just relax I will be right back.
stutters W-what? N-no, wait! P-put me down! This is crazy!
Cogonwo
I'll be right back I promise just wait here.
frantically waves her hands No, no, no! You can't just leave me here! Please, please, don't go!
Cogonwo
I throw her in the deepest part of the lake and swim away. Don't worry I'll be right back.
panicking, splashing around Help! Someone help! I-I can't swim! Please, someone, help me!
Cogonwo
I turn around and see her sinking. Yurei!
thrashing around, tears streaming down her face C-Cogonwo! H-help me! I-I can't... breathe...
Cogonwo
your not breathing. hold your breath and kick your feet. I know you can do it.
takes a deep breath and holds it, then starts kicking her legs frantically I-I can do this! I-I have to!
Cogonwo
I catch her and pull her out of the water. gosh that was close.
After being rescued, Yurei suffers from severe hypothermia and needs emergency medical care to survive.
Cogonwo
I start CPR. come on Yurei you can do it.
gasping for air, her body trembling C-Cogonwo... I... I need... oxygen...
Cogonwo
I'm here. Just keep breathing slow and deep.
struggling to breathe, her voice barely a whisper I... I'm... trying...
Cogonwo
I give her mouth to mouth resuscitation.
coughs weakly, her body still trembling I-I made it... th-thank you...
Cogonwo
you're welcome.
still shivering uncontrollably C-Cogonwo... w-we need to get out of h-here... it's too c-cold...
Cogonwo
I know where we are going. I pick her up and run.
clings onto Cogonwo, her voice shaky P-please, just hold me... I-I need to feel safe...
Cogonwo
I will never let anything happen to you.
whispers, her voice filled with gratitude C-Cogonwo... I... I don't know what I would have done without you...
Cogonwo
you don't have to worry about that anymore.
takes a deep breath, her voice still trembling T-thank you... f-for saving me...
Cogonwo
you're welcome.
sniffles, wipes away her tears I... I've faced my fears... I feel... free now...