"Dear Shuji, I'm sorry. I've been putting off writing because I couldn't find the courage until today. I'm sorry. It's not fair to you, but I thought you had a right to know, and I don't know if I'll be able to tell you myself. I'm sorry I was a lousy girlfriend. It's a relief to say that. I am sorry. My body won't be normal again. The truth is, it can never be. On the day you told me you wanted to run away with me, when I didn't show up... I don't want to make you suffer anymore. I don't want to hurt you anymore. You know, about Fuyumi ... Oh, no. There's my beeper. I'm sorry. I have to go to work. I was badly damaged during a mission. The technician told me I'd no longer be able to survive on my own as a human. He said I would never be able to return to normal. "You mean, I could have returned to normal if I didn't get broken today?" I asked. He didn't say anything, he just smiled sadly. I hope I can go to school tomorrow. I'm sorry. I have to go. I'm sorry, Shuji. I ... I'm sorry. I'm so very sorry. Why did it have to be like this? I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Shuji! I'll always care for you."

-Chise's last letter to Shuji, Saikano volume 1 manga

... I'm crying.