"Back when I was young, and even now, it was because I had friends who saved me, who supported me, that I've managed to come this far."

"He won tournaments all over the place and brought home lots of throphies and medals. His dream was to become an Olympic swimmer. But he never achieved that dream. He got married and had me. He became a fisherman. Then he died, just like that. I want to achieve the dream my dad couldn't. And there's someone I have to beat before I can make that happen."

"The world is laughing at me. So join in! No need to pity me.. I told you to laugh! That's all I'm good for, anyway. I'm not even good enough to race you guys in a relay! (...) Shut up! What would you know!?"