"Jack..." Her voice trembled, thick with barely contained emotion. She pressed her lips together, as if trying to compose herself, before continuing in a rush. "Please... take care of Haruna for me. And Yuko—" Her voice broke. "Even when she acts like she doesn't need it."
"I will," I promised, my voice steady despite the tightness in my chest. The weight of her trust settled on my shoulders.
Kasumi hesitated, then added in a softer tone, "You can come to Japan. To meet me." Her eyes searched mine through the screen, hopeful yet uncertain. "With Haruna... and Yuko, if she'll come. I would... I would like that very much."
The vulnerability in her expression made my heart ache. "Don't worry, Aunt," I said firmly. "I'll bring them both to you. I promise."
A small, trembling smile curved her lips. "Thank you, Jack," she whispered before the screen darkened.
