[ Ishtar let him since she knew he probably needed it a lot more than he looked. She didn't quite understand until this moment, how small and fragile Takeru seemed. He was always holding a strong front and doing his best. In more ways than one, he reminded her of her past self. Someone who struggled to be strong for others, yet at the same time, had their own worries. Ishtar was the same, with the same thoughts, but she was able to manage them better.

Ishtar gave Patamon a weak smile as she patted Takeru's head in a gentle and soothing manner. ]

I want to hope that she was sent to a better place if not her world. It seems viable to me. I'm sure she wouldn't want you to be sad for her either but it's hard right? Always being strong for others, while you really just wanna cry inside.