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Artist's commentary
Happy birthday, Himeko'
"Going surfing at the seaside during a sizzling hot vacation— this is exactly the sort of birthday celebration I was looking for!"
"You're asking about the drawing on the surfboard? Ha, it's a hand painted gift from my students— pretty thoughtful, ain't it?"
"That moment when the waves lift me high, it feels as if I'm soaring through the sky."
"Come, let's rip through those waves ahead. We must enjoy this gift to the fullest."