As May 3 approached, I wrote in my diary:​

“Will fight to prove my mentor’s greatness to the world. Will advance, straight ahead. Will fight resolutely, riding over the violent waves of obstacles and devils. Have entered the essential part of my youth.” ​

I was convinced that it was up to the youth to speak out passionately and uphold their mentor’s cause, that it was up to the disciples to become blazing beacons of the Gakkai spirit and to fight with the strength and courage of charging lions.

“Share your thoughts and celebrate the life of our beloved mentor by contributing a eulogy on the site https://daisakuikedalegacy.org/wordpress/eulogy
Your words will forever cherish his memory.”​​