Hanahaki: Death
As expected, the protagonist gives in to death’s gnashing, cold hands. The art piece shows the protagonist in a surreal state where she’s present but also distant. Now, her lover requires her presence as he now wants to return the love she once showed him.
Maria ends the series by saying that when it comes to things like the issue of life, which may seem of less importance, don’t judge the sufferer by their facial expressions. She might look full of life and energy when speaking, but she is not. In today’s world, many people suffer from this disease but do not throw up flowers, as the fictional representation of the ‘flowers’ is heartache.