The pieces were written, born from unforgettable travel memories, with the hope that they would become unwavering "songs." They have been performed by many trusted friends. I recall that it was a very pleasant time to hear various opinions and interpretations from them regarding the structure of the pieces and the layering of chords. The articulations and tempos indicated in the notation are merely examples of performance methods; performers are welcome to interpret them in their own unique ways. Furthermore, depending on the situation, they can be performed in various ensembles.

《The Magic Garden》 is a work inspired by a mysterious rectangular garden in a foreign land, specifically a soccer field. At the time of composition, in Italy, a renowned player, Rui Costa of the Portuguese national team, wore the number 10 jersey for the Fiorentina team in Florence and led the team. His matches with Fiorentina at the time, and those of the Portuguese national team, were fundamentally different from soccer as a generally imagined "ball game." It was different from the cyborg-like Zidane or the technically brilliant Messi. A fantastical space and time unfolded there. While I can only offer such a cliché expression, I believe those who experienced that era will understand (or rather, empathize). It was certainly not ordinary.

The Magic Garden

In the vast rectangle covered with green,

Unbelievable things sometimes happen.

6 is the base point, 10 opens a hole to an unseen world.

1 and 5 are the power of will.

7 draws a formidable diagonal line, 11's feet are stained white.

And 21? 21 is the last hope.

Dance, Portuguesa,

Dance, dance, dance.

A field of blue, crossed by a single point of white.

When breath turns into song,

The purple door opens wide.

What happened in the magic garden?

Dance, dance, dance.