ALT To all of you "Until next time..." How long has it been since the story was concluded with that? I didn't think the day would really come, where I'd return to Okami and continue the story with my own hands. Even at this very moment, my body is filled with both a cautious surprise that this is not a dream, and a joy that cannot be described in words. Everyone who has worked so hard to make this project a reality, the friends who believed in me and gathered at CLOVERS Inc., and most importantly the voices of so many of you who have continued to support Okami even after such a long time: all of this has come together to create this miracle, for which I am deeply grateful. Like a strong rising sun, this project is finally in motion. But it's still a small bud that is blossoming. We are ready to fill this new Okami with many colorful flowers, and to do our best to fulfill the promise of "next time" in the best way. Everyone please wait with anticipation. Hideki Kamiya