I'm proud of my triumphs. I've dreamed of being world champion, I've had some difficult times and they've made me value the good times.
“I put my friends and family first. I'm really just a normal thirteen-year-old girl who has a different hobby than most girls my age. Acting is kind of an extracurricular activity.”
“It was not my intention whatsoever for the Japanese government to try to get me out of trouble. And I really appreciate the Japanese government for all they have done for me.”