It's not that I've suddenly become stronger or that something has changed. I'm still shaking. But... We don't have to let those fears stop us. What's most important is that we try to rise above our weakness.

KYO, YOU DUMMKOPF!!" ~ Momiji Sohma

Shigure Sohma: singing High school girls high school girls all for me High school girls

When someone else accepts you, that's when you begin to see yourself - through THEIR eyes - and you begin to realize that there may actually be many qualities to like about yourself.

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 must always be yourself, and do things at your own pace. Someday, you'll catch up.

A novelist can’t be without a kimono and pen!(Shigure)