diff --git a/engine/items/item_effects.asm b/engine/items/item_effects.asm
index 8b5c7e4e..4279ea21 100644
--- a/engine/items/item_effects.asm
+++ b/engine/items/item_effects.asm
@@ -131,7 +131,6 @@ ItemUseLetter:
 	ld a, [wIsInBattle]
 	and a
 	jp nz, ItemUseNotTime
-	text_asm
 	ld hl, ChiefLetterText
 	call PrintText
 	jp TextScriptEnd