Probably the best summary of the symbolism from sadpanda:
"Sae is bedridden into a hospital. Her amputations are symbolism for her worsening health.
Yuki is the only one that visits her. Sae tries to rationalize her worsening condition and inevitable death by feigning apathy.
Yuki's offhand remarks that she doesn't need to come see her crumbles Sae, as she realizes despite wanting to dampen her emotions Yuki means the world to her. ( Also, the whole exchange in Pg. 12)
The suffering Yuki goes through, and being ripped apart by the monster, is essentially her emotions being ripped apart by Sae's condition. Sae apologizes to Yuki for dragging her to her side, because it must feel burdensome to deal with a dying person.
Pg. 18, Yuki tells Sae she doesn't mind the pain because she mutually loves Sae.
Sae dies, Yuki is alive."
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