From: Sunny SANO <KFF00705 <at> NIFTYSERVE <dot> OR <dot> JP>
Date: 8 dec 1995
Subject: Surprising pleasure

DATE: 08-12-95

That's what I felt from comments on Shogi-L and personal E-mail.
It's surprising that considerable persons have appreciated my trial.
I sincereely express my gratitude toward those gentlemen.

Mr. (anonym) B was writing;

:I have just read your letters and respect your standpoint.
:Personally, I don't have a very strong or principal standpoint
:on this matter: I think there are good arguments for each side.
:In practice I think Western players will still cling to the system
:they already use and you will have a hard time promoting your system.

I'm sure I have to absolutely carry it out.
For a long time Japanese has made no effort in introducing their own
culture toward the world just waiting the interpretations by foreigners.

Donald Keen has contributed a lot when he has noted on the "Michi-yuki"
of Chikamatsu by saying "these two lovers getting tall on their way. . ."

Surely you have long been struggling with difficult Kanji terms without
support. Now you all are worth duly rewarded. We'll do that.

with regards,

  On 8th December, coincidentally with the memories of John Lennon.
  I remember front cover of the "Times" fifteen years ago featuring
  "When music has died".

  I hope someday you will join us, as sang John.

K. "Sunny" SANO