“She too was gazing at the glimmering winows across the city.”

“She stretched her arms towards me without moving from the spot, as if there were a fence preventing her from getting any closer. I rushed over and embraced her and she clung to me as if she were drowning.”

“Good evening" Said Mutsuko. Her voice that of a young girl. "Good evening" I responded. She was beautiful. Tears welled up in my eyes, unable to even ask her to come in, and with my eyes still on her, I began to sob. Mutsuko watched me in silence.”

“In fact, knowing she'd been through hardship filled me with sweet tenderness.”

“Never DoubtThere comes a moment when you begin to realize that virtually anything is possible - that nothing is too good to be true.”

“Intense desire not only creates its own possibilities, but its own talents. Don't be afraid to do something just because it's impossible.”

“Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down.”