The month of JUNE is ENDING SOON!
Meaning, it's time to see which people have attracted the multiverse's attention and charmed everyone. For those who are new, we feature characters for our monthly issue.

Your job: NOMINATE JUNE'S HERO!
Comment who you think should be featured in this month's issue

There was a sinking feeling in her heart as she felt Kaori's grip begin to weaken......Was it just in her head?

"..I...want to make every day special for you...We both do!...You make so many people happy just by..being here.."

She'll keep going....oblivious to the pain her girlfriend was-

"......."

She could still hear those words. But she felt too tired to answer her. To ask. To speak at all. Like a weight that was quietly crushing her chest, slowly draining the bits of energy in her.

........

Her hand began to feel weaker, still holding on, yet slowly slipping.

"I love you too.."

She replied, in a similar whisper, closing her eyes now, still holding her hand. No more words..

But that firm grip wasn't letting go just yet. She was still fighting to stay alive, even if she knew she likely wouldn't make it back to the hospital.

There were many things they wanted to do, both of them.. but life wouldn't be as kind as to give them more time. And Kaori knew it, but she still couldn't bear to tell that to the girl she loved so much.

A hand moved to hold Sayori's, with a gentle and warm grip, trying to comfort her.

Maybe it was, but Kaori herself had that same wish, deep down.

Smiling softly as she nuzzled against Sayori every few minutes, to try staying awake, and to give her some reassurance.. because she could tell that the pressure on her chest was getting more intense. She should return to the hospital++

Kaori remained there her head resting on Sayori's shoulder, her eyes looking at the amazing art of the manga, as she heard Sayori voicing the characters. She did such a good job.. though perhaps she was a bit biased.

".. I can try, but I don't want to force my voice too much, especially if we're gonna be here a while to get through all the volumes."

She smiled, sighing softly and turning her head a bit to give Sayori a gentle kiss on the cheek.

"I had lots of fun too. And that's good~! We'll practically have the whole place to ourselves!"

She laughed a bit, before looking for a nice place where she could sit with Sayori to read together, leaning on her shoulder to rest.

"Oh, I guess we didn't finish it, now that I think about it.. it's still ongoing, isn't it?"

... it sure is, and it looks like it will be for a while. More than Kaori can wait for.

"Though I certainly don't mind reading some more..!"

"Phew!~ Nice job, Sayori!"

She said, grabbing one of Sayori's hands, gently holding it and squeezing it softly. She wanted to feel the warmth of those hands one more time.

"What do you want to read, by the way..?"

"I love you too."

She took some small deep breaths, pulling the blanket over her head and face, to hide her expression from both Sayori and the rest of the hospital.

She didn't want to seem weak, in one of these moments, so she hid the weakness away, showing Sayori only her strength.

".. ready."