Digimon Ghost Game: Daily Mischief

The Sickness of Guilt is Healed by Warmth

It is a bright Saturday morning in Ruli's house but it is not the same as everyday. Ruli doesn't wake up early as she usually does, because she's feeling pretty hot for some reason.

"Ruri?" Angoramon asks as he walks in.

Her throat is too sore to respond. She feels so tired too, and even feels chills.

He checks her forehead and notes how hot it is. "You're sick..."

"N..no...I'm...okay," She tries to protest but a cough gives her away.

"You're not fine..." He chides.

"But....your.....meeting....at the...gathering...." She protests through several coughs.

"I'm sure Shira can cover for me, " He frowns.

Ruri goes silent. She feels bad now.

He pats her, "It's okay."

She knows it isn't. He has been looking forward to this meeting for weeks. It's clear on his face how much this meeting means to him, but...

Angoramon heads out to get the things needed, leaving her there with her thoughts. She mentally curses herself for getting sick. Angoramon rarely leaves her side, after all. These gatherings are his time without her. Something fun for him! And yet... she is ruining the biggest one for him.

​Why does she always ruin things for those she cares for?

She coughs more. Damn it!!

Her fever is getting worse. How she even got sick is still a question in her mind. She frowns. She wishes she could get better right away... Soon she is too sick to think clearly, and her breathing is heavy.

Angoramon heads back in and places a compress on her forehead.

"You should go...." She tries to persuade him.

He shakes his head. He can't.

"Please....I'll be okay... Just go. I am just burdening you..."

"No, you're not!"

"Yes I am..." She tears up.

"Ruri..."

"Please just go...." She covers herself in the blankets.

"Ruri, please... you're always looking out for others..." he says.

"But because of me you'll miss your meeting....you should've chosen another human....I'm just a burden to you.... I make you worry.... cause problems for everyone.... I hurt Aoi and Mika... Hiro and Higacchi...."

"Ruri, that's not true...."

"Yes...it ... is... " She soon drifts off to sleep, although her eyebrows are furrowed.

He frowns and pats her gently. How can she think about herself like that?

​​He decides to text Mika and Aoi to come over. Maybe they can help.

After a while, they arrive. Their partners are relaxing at home for now.

"Mika, Aoi." he lets them in. He knows Ruli is still a bit too contagious for them to be around, but he needs advice on how to help her. He's not a doctor...

"We got some medicine from the drugstore," Aoi says as she holds out the bags.

"And I'll make some warm soup and porridge for her," Mika smiles.

"Thank you. Though I don't want you two to get sick, I do have some questions."

"Ask away!" Aoi says.