[first lines] Seita: September 21, 1945... that was the night I died.
Setsuko: Seita. Have one. [Holds out rocks] Seita: Setsuko, what? Setsuko: Rice balls. I made them for you. Here, have one. [Seita starts crying] Setsuko: You don't want them? Seita: Setsuko. [Cries]
Setsuko: Why must fireflies die so young?
Seita: [about Setsuko] She never woke up again.
Seita: She's been having diarrhea for a while now, and prickly heat and rashes all over. And salt water seems to be hurting her skin. Doctor: [writing] Weakening from malnutrition. Due to the diarrhea. Next patient. Seita: Can you give her medicine o...
[last lines] Seita: [to Setsuko] Time for bed.
Setsuko: Seita, is our house gone too? Seita: Probably...
[Setsuko's final words] Setsuko: Seita. Thank you.
Setsuko: Seita, should I get a doctor? Why did he hurt you?
Setsuko: I hate the shelter. Seita: Well you'll be sorry if you get blown up by a bomb.
Setsuko: I lost a shoe! Seita: Don't worry, I'll buy you the better ones!