As promised, Kazuya brought Izumi and Chiharu to visit their father as early as the visitation hours started. The hospital was merrily decorated in colorful and bright Christmas and New Year decorations.
In the lobby, children gathered around a big Christmas tree whether with their parents or the nurses who took care of them. A man dressed like a jolly Santa Claus was handing out small gift boxes to the children.
Soon, they arrived at Hiroki's ward.
"Daddy! Got nice sleep?"
Chiharu happily ran to Hiroki's bed. He was leaning against the elevated upper part of the patient bed. A soft smile curled on his lips the moment he saw his youngest daughter look so cheery.
"Nice sleep..." answered Hiroki weakly, "Chiharu? Izumi?"
"Slept well, hehe~" Chiharu looked behind at her brother, "Daddy! Chiharu helped Big Brother make yummy sandwiches!"
"Oh?" Hiroki glanced at his son.
