>>9291727Mio drives Fubuki to the hospital, Matsuri by her side in the back seat, holding her hand tightly. As they arrive, she is taken in to do some exams and determine her current condition. A full body CT scan and an MRI are done to find out what is wrong with her. A couple of hours later, Fubuki is called over for the results, Mio and Matsuri and allowed to accompany her as well.
> So what's the problem, doctor? What caused her to cough up blood like that? > I'm afraid we have bad news. As you may know, the chemotherapy is supposed to place the cancer into remission, further prolonging the patient's lifespan. > However, due to her late decision, it isn't working as effectively as it could be. That is not to say, of course, that it's hopeless. > But... the scans have revealed that the cancer has spread to her left lung, one of her kidneys and the bone marrow of her hips. The situation is very grave. > The ones on her kidney and lung are treatable. With some surgery we could remove the tumor, given that they haven't grown too much yet. > But the bone marrow... is a bit more complicated. >There's a fairly large tumor growing in there. It is a miracle that Ms. Fubuki hasn't fallen terribly ill to some disease, given that her body's immune system is virtually non-existant at this point. The bone marrow is responsible for the production of white blood cells that are meant to defend her body against bacteria. > But the cancer has made it so production of these cells had come to a full stop. > There are no other options, she'll need a full bone marrow transplant. Mio puts her hand on Fubuki's back and gently moves it up and down to reassure her. She isn't paying much attention at this point, understandably so.
> So, what's the problem then? We'll have the transplant. The doctor pauses to adjust his glasses, and after clearing his throat briefly, he continues.
> Well, you see... bone marrow transplants are fairly commonplace. The procedure itself isn't too invasive, though the side effects can be complicated. > The thing is, even if I were to put Ms. Fubuki on the list, her odds of actually getting a donor are very low. Not for the lack of them, but because the organ transplant committee would very likely deny her request. > W-why is that? > It is mainly due to the fact Ms. Fubuki denied chemotherapy in the earlier staged of her condition. A bone marrow transplant is generally only given the go ahead when the patient is doing well and the cancer is going into remission. But that is not the case here. Mio and Fubuki stare at each other for a moment, and Mio speaks up again.
> Suppose we had a donor willing to have the surgery done as soon as possible, how soon could she get the transplant? > Well, if you had someone like that and the consent documents were signed, I could schedule the surgery for this very week. Though I must say, Ms. Mio, if you're thinking of offering yourself as the donor, it is not that simple. There is a whole lot of conditions that need to be-> I know someone that would fit those conditions just fine. > I-if you insist, then I'll begin getting the paperwork done for you. The three of them leave the doctor's office. Fubuki was escorted into a clean room with a surgery scheduled for tomorrow to remove the tumors in her lung and kidney. She was to stay in the clean room until her bone marrow transplant was done as to avoid any infections. Mio gives a kiss on Fubuki's forehead and leaves the hospital shortly after, leaving Matsuri behind with her. The wolf makes a phone call, and a high-pitched cluelessly excited voice comes through on the other side.
> Mio-Senpai! What's the occasion? > ... I'm going to need a favor of you... Kiara. 