I know transition from high school to college was hard for everyone...parting with friends and family, losses of loved ones...it really was a tough year...so I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has played an important role in my life...first of all to my family:

Mama, obaachan, ojiichan, Jun-chan, Yu-chan, Keiko-obasan, Yoko-chan and papa...thank you soo much for supporting me throughout these years...I made it to UPenn because of you guys!!!! I miss you all sooo much and I'm looking foward to seeing you guys in Japan over the winter!!!

Next, I want to thank all my friends who've I said a temporary "bye and good luck" to:

Runa, Kaiko and Yoko....I truely miss you guys...whenever I feel lonely I think of all the memories with you guys and I get really happy :) Going to different colleges sooo far away from each other (ah kaiko was chigauka....) was sad...But I know our friendship is strong and that We'll be freind no matter how far we live... I hope you guys are enjoying college life!!! Good luck with everything!!! Just remember that we're always there for each other!!! C-ya guys in Tokyo!!!

All other ASIJ alums: Although a lot of things happened at ASIJ, yappari its like a home for us ne...I miss you guys sooooo much!!!!...cuz yappari us, international kids relate to each other dane...honto ni...Thanks soo much for all the great memories and I hope you guys are having fun in college...good luck to all and zettai lets have a reunion!!!

Harvard, nmh, Andover peepz: Spending the summers with you guys was such a great experience...I learned so much from you guys!!!!I hope every single one of you are enjoying college!!! Wish you the best for everything!!! KIT!!!