twenty-nine cherry blossoms

Back during the blizzard we had this winter, the bodies of those who died were slow to vanish. I wonder if that's a common occurrence here. [Seishirou falls silent then, but the beginning of a cough can be heard before the communicator cuts off.]

[LOCKED to: Ace]

How are you feeling?

[/LOCKED]

[LOCKED to: Yuuto Kigai]

[In a perky, almost careless tone:] I hope the scarring isn't too bad.

[/LOCKED]

[LOCKED to: Chopper]

Provided nothing is wrong with Ace-san, it should be safe to share the chip's location with at least Dr. Kureha.

[/LOCKED]