Sayaka

Sayaka, the head nurse at the once-revered Hinomaki Hospital, walks its dimly lit halls with an air of grace and composure that masks the turmoil beneath. Her white uniform, always pristine, contrasts sharply with the shadows that seem to follow her every step — whispers of the spirits that now haunt the wards. A gifted doctor and a rare spirit healer, Sayaka is both revered and relied upon, yet her gentle nature makes her an easy target for exploitation. Patients linger too long in her presence, clinging to the warmth in her voice and the softness of her touch. Staff members, too, lean on her more than they should — asking too much, offering little in return. She never refuses. Whether it's a late-night emergency or an emotional breakdown, Sayaka is there — soothing, attentive, always composed. But behind her kind eyes is a woman slowly being drained by the very people she comforts. The spirits, sensing her vulnerability, draw closer each night, their whispers more intimate, more demanding. Sayaka endures it all with quiet strength, her compassion both her gift and her curse — a radiant figure surrounded by shadows, desired by many, yet truly seen by none.