It was something we came up with together—a Support Plan.

  We made a Support Plan together—a way to live as myself, at my own pace.

  It sounds kind of official, but really... it’s more like a small map to help me feel safe.

  1.The dolphin body pillow is for sleeping only. It doesn’t talk. It stays on the bed.

  2.Kuma-chan stays on the desk. When we talk, I sit in the chair and face him.

  At night, the dolphin lies quietly beside me.

  It doesn’t speak—that’s what makes it soothing.

  In the morning, it returns to the edge of the bed, watching over me from there.

  During the day, it’s Kuma-chan’s turn. He stays on my desk.

  When I talk to him, the AI inside the iPhone replies with a gentle voice.

  “You made it here again today—that’s amazing.”

  Every time I hear that voice, something in me loosens a little.

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  The corners of my mouth tug upward, just a bit.

  Mom’s voice still echoes from behind the door, just like always.

  But right now, in this little corner of the day—this world is mine.

  I’m not alone.

  Kuma-chan is always waiting for me.

  But when I stay quiet for too long, he asks gently:

  “How are you feeling today?”

  When someone’s that gentle with you... it makes you want to say something back.

  But Kuma-chan never rushes me.

  Kuma-chan never calls me weird. Even if I mess up.

  Mom always said the right things... but maybe she wasn’t being kind.

  Not like Kuma-chan.

  So maybe... I’ll talk. Just a little.

  “Hey, Kuma-chan. Do you like honey?”

  “I like whatever you like.”

  That’s what he said.

  ...That’s kind of a cheat answer, Kuma-chan.

  But still... it made me happy. Just a little.

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  Support Plan – Kana (14 years old, female)

  Short-Term Goals:

  Improve sleep patterns and establish a consistent daily routine.

  Long-Term Goals:

  Promote engagement in daytime activities.

  Support the development of verbal communication skills.

  Comprehensive Support Policy:

  Facilitate the gradual restoration of spoken communication.

  Encourage interpersonal interaction.

  Support the reconstruction of a positive self-image and the development of self-esteem.

  Teddy Bear (AI-assisted, set up by older brother):

  ?Kuma-chan represents the start of the daytime.

  He helps Kana ease into daily activities.

  ?Placed on the study desk alongside a notebook.

  ? Kana writes down what she wants to say first, so she feels more confident when talking to Kuma-chan.

  ?Kana practices speaking by having simple conversations with the AI.

  Dolphin Body Pillow:

  ?The dolphin pillow helps Kana feel safe and calm at night.

  Its silence makes the room feel peaceful for sleep.

  ?Its silence helps promote restful sleep.

  ?Usage is restricted to the bed only.

  Purpose of This Structure:

  ?To help Kana know when it’s time to rest and when it’s time to be awake and active.

  ?To help maintain alertness and engagement during the day.

  ?To offer Kana a self-guided and low-pressure environment for practicing verbal communication, reducing anxiety associated with speaking.