I'm not giving up. I'm hoping she'll come around and at least talk to me some time soon. She really means a lot to me - I couldn't just give up on her if I tried. But she's... you have to have patience with Hanako. Push too hard and she retreats that much further. I've learned over time that when she's upset, it's best to leave her be. I have other friends who are making sure she's eating and she seems to be active in the community still which is a lot better than back home, where she'd lock herself away for days and forgo food and sleep...

And of course you're a good person. I haven't seen you kick a single puppy yet.

[A small smile - it's intended as a joke, despite being a little dry and a little lame.]