Suspect told police, 'I also wanted to die'
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Suspect reportedly wrote via Line, 'If you don't date me, your child could be harmed'
Suspect told police, 'I touched her chest, but I do not remember anything after that'
At one point, the boy runs at her and kicks her in the chest
Suspect reportedly told the victim, 'If you resist, maybe I'll slash your throat'
Staff member said, 'I wanted to shoplift'
Suspect met the girl via a social networking service, police said
Presiding judge said that the defendant "was reflecting" upon her actions in handing down the ruling
More than 20 incidents have taken place in Shibuya Ward this year, police said
Daughter found with rope around neck; husband discovered hanged