Dear Masanori and Kioko, although you cannot see me, I will always look at you.

Listen to your mother and do not disappoint her. When you grow up, choose your own paths and become good Japanese. Do not envy other children that they have fathers, for I’ll become a spirit and be looking after you both. Study well and help your mother.

I can’t help you, so you have to be the best friends. I was vigorous, flew a bomber and killed all enemies. Please, be better than me.

That’s how you’ll avenge my death.

May, 1945