Bab 91: The Weight of Leadership    

"Rain."

Rain looked over and saw Hana approaching.

"What's up?"

"I think I can find a cure for this coughing sickness," Hana said, though her voice trembled with uncertainty.

Rain's face brightened with hope. "Really?"

"If this isn't a curse and it's caused by natural means, then I can find a cure," Hana continued.

Rain grasped Hana's hands, his excitement barely contained. "I had no idea you could do that!"

"We Hanamoris have a special affinity with plants and nature. We can grow a herb that cures certain diseases," Hana explained.

"Amazing, Hana! So what do we need to do?" Rain could finally see a glimmer of hope in their darkest hour.

However, Hana's expression remained somber. "I have to get the virus inside my body."

Rain's smile vanished. "But then you . . ."