Tsukasa...

Sometime after the events of .hack//SIGN, Mariko Misono is reunited with and finds peace with her old friend.

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.hack//SIGN aftermath
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Mr. Shoji:
One month after the death of An Shoji, he was convicted in her murder; after she had succumbed to her injuries. He was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

Shuugo Mimiru:
Died during the Tsunami in Japan.
1994 - 2011

Imonoyama Tadeo "Crim":
Died in a vehicular accident, on his way to a business meeting.
1974 - 2022

Ryuji Jim "Silver Knight":
Died after being mugged and stabbed at an ATM.
1986 - 2027

Ryo Sakuma "Bear":
Died due to congestive heart failure.
1963 - 2031

Ryou Misaki "Sora":
Died from a blood clot.
1999 - 2055

Machiko Sakura "BT":
Died after slipping in her shower.
1980 - 2068

Mariko Misono:
Died of natural causes.
1989 - 2074

a follow up to

http://www.theotaku.com/fanart/view/418733/fear_no_evil

and

http://www.theotaku.com/fanart/view/418896/dying_light

art by Smolewatch

http://www.theotaku.com/portfolio/drsmolev