I think that nationality has no relation to that which gives rise to manga. Even among the Japanese, manga creators are making their creations everyday reflecting their own individuality, with none being the same. What is important isn't the differences between the creators but their love for manga.

You don't have to be 'adults'... but be someone who can take responsibility for their own words and actions. Believe it or not, that's actually harder.

Let's try our best? I hope that someday the many, many tears that were shed will be worth it.

Give them back! Give my tears back, right now——with interest!!

Sometimes...I just want to run away from it all

Simply put, I'm glad that manga as an expressive form is expanding.

I want to live with all of my memories, even if they’re sad memories. I believe that if I stay strong, someday I’ll overcome the pain, and then I’ll be glad that I have those memories. I believe that there are no memories that are okay to forget.