Prior to me arriving in Japan, I knew her for two years. We met up when she was in my home country on an exchange programme.

I felt I had a friend I could confide in while I am in Japan since she was the one who made me feel welcome upon arrival and made every effort to help me get settled.

She mentioned that she would like to pay the cancellation fee but that was before I tried to persuade her for a rethink. She seems to be ignoring me right now. So maybe we both need time to think this over.