Gomenasai, dear Mako. I'm sorry if this makes you sad, but I guess nobody can ever help it. These things happen, and nobody knows when they will exactly.

But I guess you of all people know how it is to lose someone. That's one of the things I like so much about you, Mako-chan. You've learned to stand on your own two feet when your parents died. I wish I could do that. I guess I've never really told you (or did I?) but I'm really sorry about the plane crash. It must have been painful for you to lose your parents so early.

Well, if it did pain you, dear Mako, you never really showed it. You were always a picture of strength, both inner and outer, and it really impressed me. I've always liked the way you carried yourself, especially in battle. Mako-chan, you were the strongest of us inner senshi, and you never failed to live up to it. The enemies get intimidated whenever you eyes narrow down to tiny slits. An excellent fighter, that's who you are.

And thank you for being that way. Thank you for everything that you've done for me, and I will cherish those forever. I'll always remember the times we shared, how patient you've always been during those walks we took, when, instead of talking to you, I had my nose in a book. I'm sorry about that, Mako-chan. Thank you for your concern for me, and for understanding me when my shyness gets the better of me. Even a million thanks would not suffice…

There is one thing I've always wanted to tell you, and now I may as well.

Forgive me, Mako-chan, for telling you this, but I think you're selling yourself short. I think you should forget your old senpai already. I think you're not over him yet, and maybe it's time to let you know that it's getting quite unhealthy for you to liken every boy you find to him. You're a great girl, and I'm not sure if he deserves the kind of devotion you give him. You're beautiful, and you're a great cook. Nothing can ever compare to the food you can whip up. Not only that, but you're good in almost any sport. Who can throw a javelin as far as you can? You're kind and sensitive to other people's feelings. You're always the one who knows when one of us is feeling bad, be it Rei-chan, who seems so strong or even too perfect to have problems, or Minako-chan, who may seem too obvious and transparent.

Please forget about him, Mako-chan. You'll find someone much better, someone who'll never leave you, someone who'll love you forever. Please listen to me, dear Mako. I'm telling you this as a friend. A very close friend who loves you very much.

Sayonara, Mako-chan! I love you very much.

Love,

Ami-chan

PS. Why don't you teach Usagi how to cook, instead of just feeding her all the time? I'm sure Mamoru-san would be very grateful.