Shouko blinked, feeling uneasy at the sight of Aunt Sachi hesitating, "What's wrong, Aunt? Did... something happen to Heisuke?"
For Aunt Sachi to be dubious like this, Shouko couldn't help but only think of the worst.
"I don't know how to say it..." The old lady let out a deep sigh, "It caused quite a stir at that time. As you know, the residents here live without paying attention much to the others but, what happened back then has really surprised us."
Aunt Sachi lowered her eyes, staring at the green grass under her feet. She quietly muttered, "Last year, Heisuke was brought to the hospital. Even though the cause wasn't disclosed, people said the housekeeper found him overdosed with sleeping pills. Maybe..."
Shouko stiffened. Even without Aunt Sachi finished her words, she had vaguely guessed what the old lady wanted to say.
Her heart shuddered as her blood ran cold.
Did he want to...
