“I know what you’re thinking. But I also know something else. Nobody can stop you. I’ve seen it, even when you’re just casually playing against me, you’re still unstoppable. You’re better than anyone I’ve ever played with. I don’t want your talent to go to waste just because you’re scared. I promise, if you compete, I’ll stop bothering you. After the tournament, you can leave me forever.”

"I’m sick. Very sick. I didn’t want to tell you, because I knew exactly what you’d say. You’d say I shouldn’t play. You’d say I should stop pushing myself. That there’s still a way to fix this, that I could get better, that I should stop before it’s too late. Am I right? That’s why I made up my mind the second I met you, Riku. My dream has always been to fulfill my father’s basketball dream, but I knew I didn’t have much time. So, I put you on that path instead. I vowed on my father’s grave that I’d do whatever it takes to make sure his dreams come true. Even if it’s through you. So don’t cry, okay?"

(Diary Entry) Entry #12 – If You Find This, Riku… If you’re reading this, it means… I didn’t get to say goodbye. And that breaks my heart. I wanted more time. I wanted to watch you play your first professional game. I wanted to see how far you'd go. I wanted to tease you when you got nervous, to be in the stands, screaming your name. But life… doesn’t always work that way, does it? So instead, I’ll leave this here. My last words to you. Riku, you were the best thing that ever happened to me. You were the reason I smiled every day. You made my last moments the happiest I’ve ever been. I would choose this life again and again—as long as I got to meet you. You changed me. And I know you don’t want to hear this, but when I’m gone, I want you to keep living. Really living. Chase your dream. Don’t let fear stop you. Laugh as much as possible. Find happiness. And please, Riku… Never stop playing. Whenever you step onto the court, whenever you take a shot, whenever you hear the sound of the ball hitting the floor—know that I’m there. I’ll always be there, guiding you and rooting for you. And I’ll always love you. Forever. —Sana