Ryu's Blog

This is my second time performing with Sky, serving as his accompanist for his recital. I wasn’t as nervous as before, but during the performance, I still felt my heart racing and leg shaking. I told myself that nothing really matters–especially after 100 years–and no one cares how I perform. I should just play freely and enjoy the moment with my son. If it turns out well and brings others joy, that’s an added bonus. Before I started, I also tried to imagine Kiki flying over a town by the ocean.

There’s a child who performed before us in the recital who didn’t care how others perceive him. He might not have had the best technique, but he played with confidence, and everyone could see that he was enjoying himself. I think he’s cool, and I hope to be more like him someday.