Iyo Sky wrote a heartfelt message on social media directed at Kairi Sane, who was surprisingly released from her contract this past Friday.

Sane has been on TV almost weekly in an angle being bullied by Asuka, with now no payoff to the months-long storyline.

“I understand that everyone, as an athlete, eventually faces a turning point when thinking about their life and career, but I feel so heartbroken that it came at such an unexpected time,” Sky wrote in a translated post. “Kairi was truly loved by all her colleagues, not just as a performer but as a person.”

Sky described her best friend Sane as kinder than anyone and a “airheaded in the most endearing way.”

“A comrade-in-arms who faced countless hardships in America, shed so many tears, and grew together with me. It’s so hard to accept that Kairi won’t be in the passenger seat of the rental car anymore,” she continued.

The former champ said she’s certain that with her talent and experience, Sane’s new journey will be something truly amazing.

“From the bottom of my heart, I wish for my beloved Kairi’s success and happiness. I love you so much Kairi. We’ll be best friends forever and always,” she wrote.