Episode 2

Sho was talking to Ume when the door opened and the doctor went in.

"Are you Sho Aihara?" The Doctor asked.

"Yes, doc," Sho answered.

"It's best if we talk outside." The doctor said and went out again. Sho followed and closed the door.

"So, about your wife, I don't think she's going to live for long. Not without a lung transplant. Her lungs are weak and that accident made it worst. I want you to decide now, sir." The Doctor explained.

"Is there any way that you could still save her?" Sho asked.

"We need a donor and that would take us a long time, especially it's the lungs. I don't think her lungs could wait any longer for a donor." The doctor answered.

"Uhh, can we just talk later? I want to explain it to my wife before I make any moves besides I don't want the kids to know." Sho said and the doctor nodded.

"I'll be in my office if you are ready, sir. But it's best if you hurry." The doctor said and left.

Sho slowly went back inside with tears forming in his eyes. Ume just smiled weakly and nodded.

"Just do it, Sho. I'm weak besides I won't live for long." Ume said and closed her eyes to stop herself from crying because Sho had started crying.

"Ume, how will I explain this to the kids? Especially Yuzu, I don't know how she will react!" Sho explained.

"I don't care if Yuzu gets angry at me, Sho. Just tell her everything she needs to know about me and my past." Ume said as she sighed.

"Ume please, I can't do it. I'm too weak. I want you to explain it to her." Sho said.

"It's already too late and you know that...I already put a letter on Yuzu's jacket earlier this morning. I think she might have read it by now." Ume said slowly as she had a hard time breathing.

Sho's eyes widen and the only thing he can do is sigh.

"I'm sure you have your reasons why you want to do this...I'm sure to explain and send your message to your daughter my friend, I'll see you soon." Sho as he kissed Ume on the forehead then went to the door. He looked back and saw Ume nod so he went out and talked to the doctor.

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"I hope mom would be okay, I'm afraid..." Yuzu said as tears started forming in her eyes.

"H-Hey it'll be okay, Auntie will be okay," Shigeko said.

"But you won't know what will happen, Shik. I see mom frequently coughing but I just didn't mind it because she doesn't want me to worry." Yuzu explained.

"Auntie has her reasons why she refuse to tell you the truth." Shigeko said as they went inside the mansion.

"I guess... " Yuzu said then she immediately sat on the couch in the living room.

"I'll leave you guys now, if you need me I'll be in my quarters." Kelly said then left.

"So, for your quarters. Shigeko, you have your on room while Yuzu and I have the same room but two beds." Mei explained.

"I have my room but Yuzu hasn't? Why is that?" Shigeko asked.

"Because her bed is in my room, you could stay with your cousin if you want," Mei said.

"I-I see, I'll just go out for fresh air guys. I'll be right back." Yuzu said then left before the two of them could stop her.

'Isn't this the paper I saw earlier in my jacket from mom? She said I can only read it after I meet someone named Sho Aihara.'

Yuzu thought as she opened the letter.

Yuzu,

I'm sorry if my decisions didn't match yours but I have my reasons. I just want to tell you that the reason I was coughing is that I have cancer and I lied about it telling you it was just cold because of one thing, you. Your Uncle Sho will explain everything to you when you see him but it is better if you ask him to tell you. I'm afraid that if this letter was handed to the wrong person they'll target you and I don't want that. I love you, darling. I hope you won't hate mom. See you around darling; remember that I and Papa will always be watching you. I love you.

Mama

Yuzu clenched the paper and threw it. She's so angry because her mom kept secrets from her. Yuzu only went back inside and went to Mei's room and closed the door. She heard the shower running and thought that Mei is taking a shower.

"Haah, Mama. Why do you keep breaking your promise? I don't understand you." Yuzu mumbled as she cried.

"Hey, I thought you were just clearing your head outside, are you okay?" Mei asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just angry and I feel helpless that's all." Yuzu replied.

"I think I know what you're feeling. I felt it when dad left me without saying anything." Mei said.

"The only problem is that my mom wanted to end her life without telling me, now it is too late to try and stop her." Yuzu said as she sat up.

"How do you know?" Mei asked.

"She sent me a letter that she's ending her life for my own sake, also told me that all I need to know, I can get it from your father." Yuzu said. "Do you know anything about mom's talking about?" Yuzu asked as she added.

"I-, Mei stopped and thought of something before continuing. "I don't, actually," Mei said.

"It's okay; I know this is only adult talk that we can't know about." Yuzu said and lay on her bed again then turned to the other side then closed her eyes. Mei did the same and remembered what her father told her before they met the Okogis.

Flashback

"Ah, before I forget Mei. You can't speak about our people in front of Yuzu." Sho said.

"Why so?" Mei asked.

"She doesn't know anything about the Shadow World, kiddo. Her mom doesn't want her to know anything about that so please let's keep it that way, okay?" Sho explained.

"Yes, sen-father, is there a reason why her mom doesn't want to tell her?" Mei asked.

"I'm not sure but I can only tell you that when you search the Okogi clan, you will find something about your question," Sho said then parked his car.

End of Flashback

Ring Ring

Mei stood up and took the telephone then answered.

M- Hello?

S- It's me dad, can you please give the phone to Yuzu?

M- Just wait as I fetch Yuzu.

Mei left the phone hanging but put it on speaker before she went to Yuzu, she was peacefully asleep but she has to wake her up.

"Hmm?" Yuzu said as she sat up and yawned.

"It's Papa, on the phone. It's on speaker." Mei said.

"Uncle?" Yuzu asked.

"It's about your mom Yuzu. She..." Show said.

"She what?" Yuzu asked but she knew what already happened.

"She's gone. I'm sorry, Yuzu. I don't know where she is." Sho said on the other line.

"... " Yuzu was in shocked because of the betrayal of the people around her.

"Yuzu?" Sho asked.

"I'm f-fine, Uncle. She disappeared? How?" Yuzu asked.

"I'll hang up now, the police are here to investigate the scene. I'll see you here, take care guys." Sho added then hung up.

Yuzu stood up but fell on her knees. Mei caught her before her knees touched the floor.

"Yuzu! Are you alright?" Mei asked worriedly.

"I feel weak, it's like someone is taking my e-energy o-of..." Yuzu said as she stuttered.

"Sit and don't you dare close your eyes. Wait here." Mei said before going to her dressing room.

Mei came back with a necklace. She put it on Yuzu who was confused.

"What is this for?" Yuzu asked as she touched the pendant. It glowed from her touch causing her to let it go.

"There's some things you need to know but now it's not the time." Mei said. "Keep this on you and touch this if you think your in danger but if you have no idea it will glow and call us immediately if you do." Mei added.

Mei looked at Yuzu who was still focused on the necklace. Mei just sighed and turned to leave.

"I'll just call Shik to tell her what happened. I'll be right back." Mei said then left.

She headed toward Shigeko's room and knocked.

"Hey, Shik. You awake?" Mei asked.

"Y-yeah, just woke up. Why?" Shigeko answered.

"Papa called and we need to go to the hospital." Mei said but even before she could finish her sentence Shigeko burst outside.

"Is Auntie alright?" Shigeko asked. Mei looked down then shook her head.

"Do Yuzu know?" Shigeko asked and Mei nodded.

"Where is she?" Shigeko asked again.

"Yeah, she's in our room." Mei said and Shigeko hurried to their bedroom.

Yuzu saw Shigeko first but she didn't know how she did that.

"Hey, Yuzu. I guess you already knew that's why it didn't shock you." Shigeko said then Yuzu stood up.

"Yeah, I do. But there are still questions that need to be answered so let's get going." Yuzu said and went out of the room.

"Is Kelly available?" Yuzu asked.

"There's a faster way to get there. Hold my hand." Mei said and the two both held her hand and Shigeko held one of Yuzu's free hand.

"How- Woah!" Yuzu exclaimed as Mei's eyes glowed.

Yuzu looked around her as the place around her started turning quick. She closed her eyes and when she opened them she was in her mom's room with Uncle Sho on the bedside.

"I told you not to use magic in human world." Sho said.

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