“So you have to accept facts as fact.”

“Are you living everyday so that even if the end were to come you’d have to regrets?”

“You know Hachi, your life depends only on ourselves. I’m still convinced about this… But I’ve also learned to accept that people… don’t all become as strong, and it made me kinder than before.”

“The truth is I always loved him. From the first time I saw him he was so great. But that time I was hurt. I might have been selfish but I was so hurt. I was afraid I would feel more pain. Now I remember every time I was with Shouji I felt better. You hugged me secretly with your heart, didn't you? Now I want you to embrace me with all that warmth, with all your strength.”

“Having someone you love say "Thank you" is more rewarding than just having them say "I love you.”

“It takes a lot of strength to hold onto and care for the things we love, so why is it that god seems to have made humans unable to conjure up that degree of power and love?”

“In this world, not everything will be won by justice. If you want to win, you have to learn how to cheat. (Nana)”