No fim das contas, quer a pessoa volte para o passado ou viaje para o futuro, o presente não muda. Então fica a pergunta: para que exatamente serve a… - Toshikazu Kawaguchi

The magazine piece on the urban legend had stated ‘at the end of the day whether one returns to the past or travels to the future, the present does not change. So it raises the question: just what is the point of that chair?' But Kazu still goes on believing that no matter what difficulties people face, they will always have the strength to over come them. It just takes heart. And if the chair can change someone’s heart, it clearly has its purpose. But with her cool expression, she will just say ‘drink the coffee before it gets cold.

With you gone, there's nothing to live for.' He started bawling uncontrollably.
But Setsuko just smiled back fondly. He was precious to her.
'But I am still here,' she reminded him gently. 'I'll always be by your side,' she said without hesitation. 'Even though I die, as long as you don't forget me, I'll always be in your heart.

And if she couldn’t change reality, there was no point returning to the past.