Everyone in the world meeting all gave sympathies to Japan. In fact, the meetings are unusually duller than ever.

Why? Because of the earthquake that happened recently in his place. And they knew too well it hurt.

***Hetalia: Reverse Harem?! ***

Piri sat next to him and caressed his back soothingly.

"It's okay..."

He only grunted glumly in response. Piri bit her lip.

This went on for days, and some countries tried their best to cheer him up by helping him in different ways.

I want to help, just like everyone.. Piri thought as she watched America give Japan donations.

But I can't even help myself. I'm... Useless.

"OOooHh I know!" She screamed as she did a little victory dance.

She went to her place and broadcasted what happened.

Surprisingly, some of her people gave donations to Japan and this delighted her.

My country isn't that poor, after all.

"Japan~don't be too sad okay?It will pass." Piri smiled at him as she visited his house.

Japan blankly looked at her before taking a sip of his tea.

Oh well. At least I tried, right?

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On April 16,2016,an earthquake happened at Japan killing many people and destroyed many things, including one the oldest shrines--Aso Jinja.

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Nothing had change.

Japan is still sad, everybody noticed.

Looks like it will take time for him to recover from the trauma. And Philippines would be there to help him. Almost everyday she visits his house, since he decided to lock himself up and ignore the world meetings.

Piri is now at his door, knocking.

Japan wondered who it might be, so he gingerly stood up from the wooden floorboard and went to fetch the person.

It's Philippines again and she's grinning at him. In her hand lay a basket of fruits.

"Kamusta(how are you)?"she asked as she invited herself in without permission--But he didn't seem to mind.

He sighed sadly before closing the door and then sat again on the floor again.

Piri eyed him in worry as she set the basket down the table.

He was paler than ever. His lips are chapped and there are dark circles under his eyes. His hair is ruffled.

"You're a mess, do you know that?" she asked as she sat cross-legged before him.

Japan nodded absent-mindedly in reply, which made her sweatdrop.

<<***Hetalia: Reverse Harem?!

Pochi: Hetalia! ***>>

Piri clasped his hand into hers and looked at him straight in the eye.

"Cheer up--you're better than that. It's not the end of the world. Remember: this is not the first time it happened, right?"

He nodded.

"Many countries are willing to help you, including me. So help yourself too. Cooperate."

Japan heaved a sigh.

"Okay..."

Piri smiled warmly at him and for the first time after the natural disaster, he smiled back sincerly.

"Cool! Now let's start eating the mango first." she happily announced as she grabbed the basket.

"Maria?" Japan called out, which startled her because of his sudden use of her real name.

"Uh... Yeah?"

"Can you um... Stay untir I sleep tonight?"

WaitHondaKikuhoryshetwhatareyouthinking. Japan thought in embarassment, but tried to keep a straight face.

Red blush slowly rose to their cheeks as Piri nodded.

"Mm."

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"Woof!"

"Oh! Hey there Pochi! Have you eaten?" she smiled as she cuddled the shiba inu dog.

Japan rolled his eyes.Way to ruin the moment.

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#prayforjapan guys.