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: "If I were born five times over... then I'd fall in love with the same person five times." This quote is widely cited as the definitive confirmation of her feelings.

After being cornered by the Arrancar , Orihime is given 12 hours to say goodbye to one person without them knowing she was there.

: The manga title, " Goodbye, Halcyon Days " refers to the end of a peaceful, idyllic period for the main characters before the high-stakes invasion of Hueco Mundo begins. 141 : Goodbye..., Kurosaki

: She chooses Ichigo Kurosaki, visiting him while he is unconscious and recovering from battle.

: In one of the series' most emotional moments, she delivers a heartfelt monologue, famously stating she wishes she could live five different lives so she could fall in love with the same person (Ichigo) five different times. : "If I were born five times over

You can find more details on this specific episode and its manga counterpart on the Bleach Wiki .

: This event serves as the primary catalyst for the Hueco Mundo Sneak Entry arc , as Ichigo refuses to abandon her and sets out on a rescue mission against the orders of the Soul Society. : The manga title, " Goodbye, Halcyon Days

: She nearly kisses him but stops herself before departing with Ulquiorra to Hueco Mundo, leading Soul Society to brand her a traitor. Notable Quotes and Themes