“When was it I realized that, on this truly dark and solitary path we all walk, the only way we can light is our own?”

With the death of her grandmother, Mikage feels utterly alone and realizes that she must make her own way in life and not rely on others.

“I’ve always been like that—if I’m not pushed to the brink, I won’t move.”

This quote comes off as both a blessing and a curse. Being pushed to the brink can be traumatic for some and an impetus for change in others.

“In this world there is no place for sadness. No place; not one.”

Though she is grieving, Mikage feels that the world does not concern itself with sadness. Life goes on, and people must also move on to survive.