[OFF-THE-HOOK] In Memory of Sakai Izumi

You have given us beautiful music for so many years.

I remember the year when J!-ENT started, “Makenaide” was the song that turned my attention to your music and going through Japan’s rental shops trying to purchase every CD single released by ZARD and your song “Eien” giving me so much strength and belief in love.

I am utterly devastated because one of my dreams was to one day meet you, to talk to you and to say thank you in person and to let you know how much your music has meant to me.

You’ve brought me so much happiness with your music and I will forever cherish your lyrics, your work and you.

God bless Sakai. Izumi