Chapter 24 (The funeral)

"It was March 23, 2025, at 3:48 AM when Hiro passed. Hiro was such a positive person and just wanted everyone to be happy. He tried to not worry anyone with what he was going through. He loved everyone to death. Furthermore, he wanted everyone to know that he lived his best life. He loved being himself, and he would not change his life if he could. He wanted no one to blame themselves for what happened to him and to move on with their life. He said that he's thankful to have had such a wonderful family that helped him with everything he needed. Not only that, but he's also thankful for his boyfriend, Robin, for sticking with him through everything they've been through. He wanted to say thank you one last time to Clarence for helping him in his last moments in life. He also says he accepts his brother's apology. Hiro was a son, uncle, roommate, and partner. He will forever be loved and in our memories." The person walked off the stage and to the side.

His mother went onto the stage to say some words. After that, everyone who wanted to say something went up onto the stage to say their words to everyone.

They all went to the cemetery and buried Hiro. The coffin was lowered into the grave. Everyone grabbed the shovel and shoveled dirt onto the coffin. All taking turns. Some were crying, some were holding in their tears, and some were hugging. In the end, everyone left crying.

It's been a week since Hiro passed away. Robin and Clarence have been taking it really badly. They haven't been functioning as usual, but they've been taking in their usual needs. Food, water, sun. They've been pushing through and still been going to school, but have been crying when they came home. As for everyone else, they've been taking it pretty well. They've been crying a bit, but have moved on from it for the most part.