Still Sick Manhua

As the days passed, Makoto found herself opening up to Maekawa in ways she never thought possible. Their discussions about characters and storylines morphed into candid conversations about their own hopes, fears, and dreams. Makoto felt a sense of freedom she had never experienced before, knowing that she could be unapologetically herself with Maekawa by her side. But lurking in the corners of her mind was the ever-present fear of exposure. What if someone else at work found out about her secret hobby? What if her carefully constructed facade crumbled, leaving her vulnerable and exposed? One evening, as they sat together in Makoto's apartment surrounded by sketches and manuscripts, Maekawa reached out and gently took Makoto's hand. Their eyes met, and in that silent exchange, Makoto found the courage to confront her fears head-on. "I'm terrified of someone finding out about my writing," Makoto confessed, her voice barely above a whisper. Maekawa's response was simple yet profound. "Your words and drawings are beautiful, Makoto. They deserve to be seen and appreciated, not hidden away out of fear. I'll stand by you, no matter what." In that moment, something shifted within Makoto. The weight of secrecy that had burdened her for so long began to lift, replaced by a newfound sense of liberation and acceptance. With Maekawa's unwavering support, Makoto felt ready to embrace her passion wholeheartedly, consequences be damned. And as the two women sat side by side, hands intertwined, a sense of peace washed over Makoto. She realized that sometimes, the greatest adventures and discoveries come not from hiding in the shadows, but from stepping into the light and letting oneself be truly seen.