It was an extremely hot day. In the evening, I visited my staff’s atelier, where we did leather marbling. Though still warm, the breeze at dusk felt pleasant, bringing back memories of summer evenings from my childhood. The patterns that emerged were stunningly beautiful, evoking exclamations of joy. They seemed to embody the Koguryo soul’s presence. It felt as though I had met people of ancient Koguryo. I was overwhelmed with joy. I experienced one encounter after another that stirred my soul. I am deeply grateful for a life where I can follow what I truly want to do and share these joyful moments with others. If I can contribute to the world by doing what I love, I can imagine no greater joy and happiness in life. Today’s work was part of our preparations for the opening of Tokyo Koma-ya. I could clearly sense the support of Koguryo souls through their presence revealed in the patterns. Realizing how deeply the souls had longed for this, I renewed my commitment to establishing this new base in earnest, to move forward toward realizing world peace. Creating these moving pieces filled my heart and generated energy to head toward the future. Later in the evening, the chef from Konar prepared Palestinian cuisine for us. It was a precious opportunity to share a meal while reflecting on Palestine and talking about it. Even though we are far apart, I wished to be with them and be of help in any way possible, and I hoped to express this innermost wish through my activities from here on. Thank you.