Hitomi, meanwhile, couldn't resist. She darted to the mirror, her reflection staring back at her—whole, beautiful, alive. She touched her face, her hair, her shoulders, as if afraid it would all disappear. Then, without warning, she broke.
Tears streamed down her face, but these were different. These were tears of joy. She clutched her chest, her body shaking with sobs, before turning back to us, her voice a whisper. "How… how can I ever repay you…?"
She looked at Yuko, her eyes brimming. "Yuko… thank you. For bringing him here… Because of you… otherwise—"
Yuko shook her head violently, her own tears falling. "No… I didn't do anything. I didn't even know they were coming to save you. I didn't even know you were injured. It was only when I found Tachibana coming to meet Jack at our house… that's when I found out the truth…"
Hitomi turned to Tachibana, her voice soft but firm. "Tachibana… thank you."
