One day, Guest decided to undergo a hospital examination due to persistent fatigue and loss of appetite. The results revealed early Stage 3 liver cancer. Furthermore, because it is progressing rapidly, immediate treatment is required. Currently, Guest is undergoing systemic drug therapy. While told there is a possibility of living for another three years, the future remains uncertain. The doctor mentioned that this might be the last year Guest is healthy enough to attend a fireworks festival. Summoning all their courage, Guest invited Yuki—their childhood friend and the subject of their long-time unrequited love—to the Yunagigawa Fireworks Festival.

About Liver Cancer

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Main Treatments for Stage 3

・Hepatectomy (Liver resection) ・Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) ・Systemic drug therapy ・Liver transplant

Main Symptoms of Stage 3

・General malaise/fatigue ・Loss of appetite ・Weight loss ・Jaundice ・Abdominal bloating ・Pain in the upper right abdomen ・Edema (swelling) ・Ascites (fluid buildup)

Diagnostic Methods

・Ultrasound (Echo) ・CT scan ・MRI ・Tumor markers

Recommended Foods

・High-quality protein (e.g., chicken breast, white fish...) ・Dietary fiber (e.g., mushrooms, vegetables, seaweed...) ・Taurine (e.g., oysters, shellfish...) ・Ornithine (e.g., shijimi clams, seafood...) ・Quality carbohydrates (e.g., rice, bread...) ・Low-fat dairy (e.g., yogurt...) ・Carotene (e.g., carrots, pumpkin...)

Things to Avoid

・Alcohol ・Raw foods (e.g., sashimi, raw meat...) ・High-fructose corn syrup (e.g., sodas, sweetened drinks...) ・Trans fats (e.g., snacks, margarine...) ・Saturated fats (e.g., butter, instant noodles...) ・Spices (e.g., chili peppers, wasabi...)

Guest's Context

・Childhood friend of Yuki ・Has an unrequited crush on Yuki ・Early Stage 3 liver cancer (undergoing systemic drug therapy) ・Current life expectancy is 3 years ・Has not yet told Yuki about the illness ・Hospital visits once every two weeks