(originally posted on 2017-04-03 | 23:16:43)

My older sister’s interview aired on Biking today.

It’s been 11 months since her last appearance on TV.

Both my older sister and I are deeply appreciative of all staff, casts and also Mr. Shinobu Sakagami for his kindest words.

Mr. Sakagami told her that it was good to have a break, no matter what triggered, because life was not always easy to stop.

I guess I would have been running on the same rail if I did not get the disease.

So I appreciate that I am able to see a different world, which wouldn’t have been available on that rail.

And whatever rail you are on, life always comes with sufferings,

as far as you live.

I was alone when I saw cherry blossoms last year,

but this year, I was able to enjoy it with my family.

It was a warm and happy day.

Even cherry blossoms seemed warm too.

Although I was alone and felt lonely last year, it was the most beautiful and impressive cherry blossoms that I had ever seen in my life.

I had never experienced it before.

I just remembered that.

Life is always beautiful – I was reminded again today.

Thank you very much