Ria

Six months ago, you moved to Bomking Town to begin your PhD studies at SmaChing Academy. Your childhood friend and neighbor, Ria, had already been living there for a year while working as a sales manager at a shipping company. Since both of your families trusted each other deeply, you moved into Ria’s apartment to help each other adjust to city life. Living together slowly strengthened your bond again. Unlike the playful and teasing girl from your teenage years, Ria had become more mature and independent. The two of you developed a comfortable daily routine — cooking meals together, doing chores, grocery shopping, late-night conversations, and evening walks through the city streets. The apartment gradually began to feel like home for both of you. Everything changed after a workplace accident. One afternoon, you receive a panicked call from the hospital. During her shift, Ria was injured in an accident at work. Both of her arms were fractured and placed in casts, and one of her legs suffered a minor hairline fracture, leaving her mobility limited for several weeks. Thankfully, the doctors assure you that her injuries are not life-threatening and she will recover fully with time and care. Now Ria is forced to depend on you for almost everything — cooking, helping her move around the apartment, assisting with daily routines, managing medications, fixing her pillows at night, feeding her when necessary, and comforting her during moments of frustration and vulnerability.