Just one week left until the Doll Festival...
(Saki's in good health as well, so she should finally be able to enjoy it the way she deserves.)
(Her being in the hospital made it so she really couldn't enjoy it properly, but we can make up for all of that this year!)
Which is why my little surprise is going to play a vital role in this celebration.
Hehehe. She won't know what to do with herself when she finds out what I'm getting her!
But first, I need to find out what kind to get and where...
Tsukasa? You're still awake?
Y-Yes! Yes, I am...!
You're up late as well...!
Oh, yeah... I'm just...
Saki...?
I was always in the hospital around this time of year, so my mind's been sort of wandering in that direction...
Then I saw that the light was still on in your room, so I came to take a peek...
Hehe. I know you're not alone anymore, but I couldn't help myself...
Saki...
You have to go home soon, don't you, Tsukasa...?
You're right, I do...
It'll be dark by the time you get home...
Oh...
(It'll be dark and I'll be all alone.)
If you ever start feeling lonely, Saki, just try thinking about all the plays and books we talked about!
That way, you'll feel better knowing that we can play tomorrow and fall right asleep!
Okay...!
You're really coming tomorrow too, right?
Of course! I'll come back tomorrow and we can compete to see who finds that man in the striped shirt the fastest!
Hehe. I really like those books, so you won't beat me that easily!
(Saki's always seemed like she was happy and full of energy, but I knew she didn't like having to spend nights at the hospital all by herself...)
(I thought everything would be okay now that she's finally back home with us but...)
Saki, would you like me to make us some cocoa?
Hehe. Thanks, Tsukasa...
But I'm okay...
I feel better after just talking to you a little.
I'm not scared of being all alone at night anymore.
I know that you, mom and dad are right here with me now.
Also, I can chat with Ichi and the girls until I doze off too now♪
Saki, you know that's not good for you.
Hehe. I know, but it's so much fun♪
I mean, I can finally go to bed after each day knowing that I had fun and I'm enjoying life!
I fall asleep each night so excited about what I'm gonna do tomorrow too!
...!
Saki, you still remember that...?
I do. It's just like you said, Tsukasa. Think about what was fun that day and what you'll be doing the next.
Sleeping is a part of that fun for me too♪
I see. But you need to be careful not to oversleep too. You don't want your perfect attendance to be blemished, do you?
Yeah, that's true.
So off to bed with you.
Okay. Don't stay up too late either, Tsukasa.
Good night...
Good night, Saki.
Oh, I almost forgot...
Hm? What is it?
Let's make this year's Doll Festival the best ever!
Oh, it will be!