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MA: Well, is there anything else that you would like to share, or any other stories?

NM: You know, I feel that... both good and bad, but especially painful dark pieces of history need to be remembered and passed on. Not for any particular race or group to hold a grudge, but let the forthcoming generations to remember those stories, so that that dark piece of history will not be repeated. So that's something I really long for.

And then, you know, it is just so ironic that my father was trained as a kamikaze pilot, and then I am a daughter of a kamikaze pilot. And then I came to this country, and then I am now living in Hawaii. And then my house is so close to Pearl Harbor. In fact, through my home, through the window, I can see Arizona museum. And then I don't think this is coincidence, this is God's providence, yeah. And then I am still trying to discern what this really means. The beginning of the war with Pearl Harbor, and then end of the war, Hiroshima. These are all in me. That's something I am reflecting on. And then my life being transformed with the kindness of American people. And now I have two biracial children, they are the people for the new future. So lot to think about.

MA: A lot to think about, and your interview has given me a lot to think about, and I think anyone who listens to it will give them a lot to think about as well. So thank you so much for sharing your stories and your life lessons. I feel like I've learned so much from listening to you.

NM: You are so gracious, thank you.

MA: Thank you very much.

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