Mahito in the mountains
The last time I met Mahito was almost 6 years ago, the night before Yang’s final day. I had not seen him for a long time. I was really surprised that he became a strong and very nice guy. I had to look up at him because he was much taller than me. I could not believe my eyes and I asked him, “Are you Mahito? Aren’t you? Do you remember me?” He gave me a big smile.
I have a lot of happy memories of the Mendocino mountains. Mahito took us fishing to the river. He picked mushrooms and taught us which one is for food or poison with his botanical book. He showed us how to climb the big tree and jumped from branch to branch like Tarzan. 
The best memory that I cannot forget is Mahito, Aiwa and Aiki making a very good banana cake for our wedding. It was a wonderful gift for us.
I miss him very much, but I believe that he goes to Shinkai guided by Goi Sensei, Yang-san, and other friends
Thank you, Mahito
Shirako Mahito san So ku Kami nari.
Infinite peace, Katsuhiko Nishida