8. Eight days before the day, and I feel like there are so many things going through my mind right now, I don’t even know where to start. 

This goes to all the Japanese friends I’ve made during my stay here in Japan. なかよし or not, you guys don’t know how grateful I am to have you as my friends. Before coming here, despite being the kind of person who would be willing to talk with anyone, I was still scared thinking I won’t be able to make friends by the time I arrive. But you guys were all there, and still are - and because of that, I am very, very happy.

Thank you for all the good and the bad times, and even if I don’t speak the best Japanese, you guys are there to teach me, and even laugh about it. I have learned so many things from you, and I hope we all still keep in touch, even if I’m back in the Philippines.

Also, I’m always open if ever you guys decide to visit.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

ありがとうございます。