Chapter 4.5
Mariko and Shii-chan have been friends since middle school, and have maintained their friendship over the years. But Shii-chan, now an OL, suddenly hears on the news that her friend has killed herself. In shock, Shii-chan searches for the reason... The reason why her broken friend had finally committed suicide. This story deals with suicide and its aftermath, plus abuses of all kind that preceded it. Reader discretion is strongly advised. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 1-800-273-8255
Chapter 4.2
Tomoyo Shiino has stood by her friend Mariko through years of abuse, abandonment, and depression. However horrific her circumstances, their friendship has been the one reassuring constant in Mariko's life-and Tomoyo's too. That is, until Tomoyo is utterly blindsided by news of Mariko's death. In life, Tomoyo felt powerless to help her best friend out of the darkness that ultimately drove her over the edge. Now, Tomoyo is determined to liberate Mariko's ashes for one final journey together... to set free her dear, broken Mariko.
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