“If there's someone you like and they like you back…It's close to a miracle…”

“If there's someone who cares about you…Just knowing that gives me hope.”

“Najika.I can't always be with you.But there will be someone who will stand by you and give you courage.”

“Hokkaido is cold so soup is very important to us.It gives us warmth and cheers us up.I want to be someone who provides that, too.”

“Good food isn't just about the taste.It's about where and with whom you eat it.”

“Serving delicious food in its most delicious state."Cooking is as simple as that.”

“Even if I'm following the path my parents set, I need to take my own dreams and beliefs with me.”