Birthday (SUGIMOTO Ami) Manhua

As Hiro sat in his hospital room, staring out the window at the city below, he couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness that consumed him. The beeping of machines and the hushed voices of nurses only served to remind him of his own despair. He wondered if there was any point to his existence, any reason to keep fighting against the darkness that threatened to engulf him. But then, one day, a burst of laughter echoed down the hallway, breaking through Hiro's melancholy thoughts. Curious, he peeked out of his room to see a girl with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, surrounded by a group of patients who were all smiling and laughing despite their circumstances. Intrigued, Hiro watched as the girl, Ami, charmed everyone with her infectious energy and caring nature. She seemed to bring a spark of life into the sterile hospital environment, turning it into a place of unexpected joy and connection. Ami caught Hiro's eye and waved him over, her smile inviting and warm. Reluctantly, Hiro made his way towards her, unsure of what to expect. But as they began to talk, he felt a glimmer of hope stirring within him. Ami's presence was like a ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds, illuminating a path out of the darkness that had consumed him for so long. As days turned into weeks, Hiro found himself opening up to Ami in ways he never imagined possible. She listened without judgment, offering comfort and understanding in a way that no one else had been able to. And with each passing day, Hiro felt himself healing, his perspective shifting from one of despair to one of cautious optimism. On his birthday, Ami surprised him with a small celebration, bringing together the other patients to join in the festivities. As Hiro blew out the candles on his cake, surrounded by laughter and friendship, he realized that life was full of unexpected moments of joy and connection. And in that moment, Hiro knew that he was exactly where he was meant to be.