All my condolence are with them. The twins really loved their grandmother and I do not even want to imagine what they must be going through. It must be hard.
I wasn’t planning on translating this ~ But my friend said “Manpei wrote this on his blog, I’m sure he wanted the fans to know about it.”
So I forced myself to re-read it, fighting back tears as I translated it. T_T
*picture is from Manpei’s blog from November 18, when he and Shinpei went back to Nagoya.
December 13th, 2011 Blog Entry from Manpei
Hard to Believe
My grandmother who I love very much died suddenly today.
I heard the news from my older brother.
It’s very hard to believe
I don’t want to believe it
I really really loved her.
When I asked if it’s okay to post her picture on my blog
Although embarrassed, she always smiled and posed for the camera.
Whenever I go back home, I always go visit her.
Whenever I see grandma’s smile,
I feel at ease
If grandma is trying her best, I feel I must try my best as well.
From childhood, she cared for me and my siblings.
She made us warm meals,
And filled our lonely hearts with lots of love.
When I decided to become an actor and move to Tokyo she always worried about me,
Right before auditions, she would pray everyday that I would get the part.
On my first performance on stage,
She sent me a letter.
My anxiety disappeared.
I’ve kept that letter in my wallet and always carry it with me.
I hate that I can no longer talk to my grandmother anymore.
Please call my name again
Let’s do the Manpei Shinpei quiz again
I’m lonely
I’m sad
I really love you
I must become more mature
Shinpei and I are going back to Nagoya now to see our grandmother.
Credit: ichigo-kurimu
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