Hana grasped his hand tighter.

"...Don't worry," she breathes in some fresh air.

"...I won't ever leave you alone! Even though I can't really… go with you anywhere, I'll always think of you."

She smiles brightly.

"That's a promise!"

Nao holds her hand in return.

"You know, Hana...

I once thought you were one of those people."

He said, looking at her with a hint of a smile on his face.

"...One of those people?" Hana tilts her head to the side, curious as to what he meant.

"...Yeah. Those who leave without even saying anything. I thought... you were like me, but..." He trails off.

He felt the chill of the cool blow of the wind.

Nao felt... peace.

"...but I'm glad you aren't."