What happens to Eiji once he returns to Japan? The story takes place after episode 24 so will contain spoilers. I have read Garden of Light so this is like an alternative ending. There's a lot of angst.

An alternative ending where Eiji saves Ash at the last minute before bleeding out. Since he's powerless in a wheelchair he has help, of course.

Did you know that heartbreak isn't just a metaphor? People call it "broken heart syndrome," and it's real. Losing someone you loved so deeply is draining, so deeply, and emotionally draining. It's a rare case, but overwhelming loss has been known to effect physical health; including the heart. Thankfully, doctors can treat most cases, or at least help stop the never ending endurement of pain. Thats what was happening to Eiji. Or... at least that's what he thought was happening. - Cover by me

𝗺𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 (𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙨𝙝.) ❝ you are not alone, ash. i am with you. my soul is always with you. ❞ [ banana fish! drabbles ] ©︎ loli_voice 2020 cover credit: @chrolluvr

A letter for you each day Hoping our fates would be 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 again. 𝐀𝐔! 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡

"Stay by my side. It doesn't have to be forever. Even if it's just for now." After Ash's death, Eiji Okumura went on to live a long and fruitful life. For many years, he tried forcing himself to let go of his first love, but Ash Lynx never failed to escape from Eiji's life. 60 years later, Eiji crosses into death, and his heart still holds on to the boy he loved in New York City. Now, in the afterlife, Eiji searches for Ash. Could they still rebuild what life stole from them. What could possibly heal the loss and grief experienced from their years apart?