determined to find a way there and make sure he's alright.

t-thinks that would be very difficult to get into the country right now...

doesn't care. He'll find a way to get there.

w-wants him to stay safe...

doesn't care about himself. As soon as he lands in Japan, he immediately starts searching for Kiku, knowing he wouldn't be at his house,

but out among his people.

in Tokyo, running around and trying to help best he can in his current state.

figured as much, searching the city. "Kiku!" He continues to call until he finds him, running over to him.

startles when he hears his name, turning to see China there. "Y-Yao..?"

can't help himself from throwing his arms around him in a hug as soon as he reaches him.

hesitates in surprise, not having expected that.He softens though, tears pricking at his eyes and letting his arms wrap around him."Y-Yao.."

hugs him tightly, cradling a hand on the back of his head. "Kiku, are you alright, are you hurt?"

lets him, despite how odd it was to fall back into his arms after so many years. "I-I feel awful...." he didn't have any exterior wounds,

but the ordeal had been more than enough to make him ill.

finally lets him go and steps back. He can't find it in himself to be too embarrassed about his actions as he surveys

Kiku, relieved to see his lack of injuries. "...You should rest." He suggests.

shifts under Yao's gaze, knowing he was studying him. He had no exterior wounds, but he did hurt all over. "N-no, they still need me..."

shakes his head. "You won't be able to help if you're exhausted. You have to take care of yourself too. Your

people won't get better if you stay like this."

had been told by his boss the same, but he couldn't help it. Every new worry just struck him really hard, and the aftershocks wouldn't

stop. "B-but Yao... I-I can't...."

him a stern look. "Kiku, you must rest. Other nations are being called in, let them help. You need to recover, first."

shies away at the look, rubbing the back of his neck. "I-I should be helping..."