Hello, I am Naoko Kawai. What I would like to say to everyone is  “ Thank you” from bottom of my heart. In April this year, I was able to release “nahoko oto” via internet. Since I stopped my public entertainments some 10 years ago, at last I have been able to produce and present you this particular work which gives me great pleasure. On the other hand I also was filled with much concern. “ Would my past fans still be interested in my music ?” “ Would they accept this type, solo piano music ?” However by the review comments on the iTunes Music Store, and warm supportive comments in various places, I was overwhelmed with tears. Now my concern has disappeared, and instead I feel I have been given a great encouragement by you all. With this encouragement I would like to continue my work, although it might be slow going, I feel I would be able to gradually return your favour. My next work will take a bit more while to come out, but till then the album "nahoko oto" will hopefully make many music fans as possible to enjoy. I sincerely thank so many of you for your support on this release. Once again, Thank you for waiting for so long! 28 November, 2006 From Naoko Kawai