I've been trying to be okay with not having Doppo around, but I feel so painfully alone without him. Every day I did things for him, cooked him food, cleaned the house, woke him up. I liked putting a smile on his face and making him comfy since he's so stressed all the time. Now I feel so lost and empty.

[Hifumi knew Jakurai didn't have any memory of being here before. It was something he realized early on.]

That might be normal. It seems like it's different for everyone.

[He sips his tea. After he places his cup on the coffee table, he lifts up a small platter of cookies, holding it out to Jakurai.]