Accidents happen -- even to the most responsible kids.
Eight-year-old Waka, who lives in Japan, accidentally didn't close his water bottle completely when he put it into his bag, and the bottle then leaked all over his precious Nintendo 3DS.
Crushed by the incident, Waka wrote a sweet note to Nintendo, apologizing for not keeping a closer eye on his favorite toy.
8歳男児の失態。
リュックの中で水筒が倒れ、蓋が開き、3DSを1/4ほど水没させてしまいました。任天堂に自分で問い合わせなさいと申し渡したところ、カスタマーセンターに電話をかけ、修理の手続きを自力でとりました。手紙を同封するそうです pic.twitter.com/6DPYlrYCac— 若語録【8歳男児の日常】 (@illil_) January 31, 2016
The note translates to English as, "I am sorry for soaking my 3DS in water. 3DS was always with me—I think I am determined to say goodbye. From now on, I will make sure to tightly close my water bottle. I sincerely apologize," according to Buzzfeed.
Luckily for Waka, he didn't have to say goodbye to his console, which he's had for more than a year. Instead, his mother told Buzzfeed that she is sending it to the manufacturer to be fixed -- and Waka paid for the repair costs from his allowance. Apparently, responsibility can start at an early age.
若、帰宅！
まだソフトのテストはしておりませんが、本体保存のデータは全て無事でしたー！（つд；*)
忘れていたけれど、そういえば本体購入時、妖怪ウォッチ無印DL版をもらったのでした。そのデータも全て生きておりました。 pic.twitter.com/wzhdRitANV— 若語録【8歳男児の日常】 (@illil_) February 4, 2016
On Thursday, Waka finally received his 3DS, as good as new. He wrote a new note, thanking people for their support on social media.
励まして下さった皆様、
本当にありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/XGbouyR4kA— 若語録【8歳男児の日常】 (@illil_) February 4, 2016
Translation: "My 3DS has come back. The inside was pretty much the same, but the outside was clean and new. However, I am just happy that my 3DS came back to me. Everyone on [Twitter], thank you for your support. I will continue to treasure my 3DS."
Next time we crack our iPhone screen by dropping it on the subway platform, we fully intend to write a note to Apple.