When Oichi opens her eyes, the first thing that she sees is Hyoubu's face and for the strangest reason, the feeling that floats to the top first, is being pushed away and the hurt. So she immediately reaches for the hand that had, just moments before, been resting over her eyes. Just for confirmation. Confirmation that she wouldn't be abandoned, and that she was still allowed to stay.

'Don't leave. Don't leave. Don't leave. Don't leave. Need you. Need you so much. Don't leave. Only you. Please.'