EOSCOL - Soji Okita spending his last moment with MC
Based on his POV
My condition has worsen and I decided to leave Shinsengumi as I don't want to become a liability to everyone. She also gotten permission to leave Shinsengumi so that she can be with me. With the help of the others, a small house was built near the hillside, facing a nice scenery view with a majestic plum tree. There are no neighbours around us but it is fine as I do not want to cause any alarm because of my sickness.
Leaning against the wall in my room, I looked out at the plum tree through the room window. I have been coughing more and more recently. I hardly have strength to walk around anymore. Is my end day getting closer? The thought is frightening and I can't deny it. Will I be able to see the plum tree bloom together with her in time?
"Here is your medicine." She said softly and gently cool it off by blowing gently over the spoon, before bringing it near me.
I finished the medicine spoon after spoon without arguing with her. Can't believe that I used to argue with her about taking this bitter medicine and now I simple wish that I can drink it forever.
"It's taste good." I smiled weakly.
"You used to hate it so much." She joked.
"I have to be a good patient in front of a doctor." I replied while still coughing away.
Even after taking the medicine, I still don't feel good but I kept it from her. I don't want her to worry too much about me. I just want her to smile but I know she is aware about my condition. She is just acting brave in front of me.
"______, did you ever regret marrying me?" I asked, not even sure why.
"No, it my best decision ever made in my whole life. We are so happy being together." She replied without hesitation.
"I won't be able to make you happy for long." I muttered loud enough for her to hear.
She leaned gently against my chest and we looked out to the plum tree over the open windows. "But you will always in my heart. Even if you are gone, I will buried you outside our yard. We will continue to watch the plum tree together as it changes over the seasons. That is enough for me." She whispered softly.
"You even think that far?" I looked down at her in surprised.
"Yes, I don't want you to keep worry about me. I will be sad but I promise you that I will continue to be happy after you are gone. So I have think hard what I can do to be happy for you." She whispered, trying hard to hold back her tears.
I used my every strength to lift my arms up and embrace her. My shivering body is feeling warmth with her body pressing against me. She is getting stronger than when I first meet her.
"I am scare that one day (coughing) that I will never wake up and see your smiles or hear voice anymore." I admitted weakly, while coughing nonstop. "But I am glad that you are with me in my life." I continued.
"Want to rest in bed?" She asked in concern, as my cough is not stopping.
"No, just stay like this. I don't want you to leave my side." I requested weakly.
I want her to be as close with me. I can feel my energy draining from me every moment. I fight hard to keep my eyes open but not sure how long I can fight it. I see tears flowing down her cheeks but I hardly can lift my fingers to wipe away the tears for her. She leans against me and my lips touches her forehead.
"Thank you for being with me." I whispered before closing my eyes.
I hear her sobbing but it just getting softer and softer until I can't hear anymore.














