you likely already know, but
thanks to you, sign
will celebrate its "5th anniversary" on September 1st.
In the context of the history that sign will continue to build,
five years is still a short time, but
I am convinced that reaching this milestone
is undoubtedly due to your support.
"Thank you so much for your continued patronage."
Just an office.
It started as a place that was nothing more than that,
and I myself used to visit as a customer at first.
At some point, it became a "place I aspired to be."
Then, thanks to fate,
it has now become "my place."
Thinking that I never would have met all of you
if not for this place,
I am reminded that every encounter is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Which is why it is also a "special place."
It has been nearly a year since
Kento-san gave me the role of store manager.
In this past year, until the moment I fell asleep, I thought of sign,
and I simply ran forward with all my might.
Looking back,
I had no time to look around
nor time to get lost in sentimentality.
But to be able to throw myself into something with all my heart,
I feel truly happy to spend my days so absorbed in it.
In order to keep protecting
what I hold dear,
I must keep taking on new challenges every day.
That is the example Kento-san continues to show me through his actions.
And so, as the manager of sign,
to ensure that those who support us
continue to feel connected to and love the store of sign,
beyond just the clothing,
I will constantly prioritize new values,
and above all, the connections I have with people.
You can see the people who work here and the people who visit.
I promise to keep this a warm and inviting place.
I have spent the past few months preparing items worthy of this 5th anniversary milestone.
May our ordinary days continue to be filled with happiness.
I hope we can become something special to you all.
Tomorrow, I will announce our 5th Anniversary Exclusive Item.
Please look forward to it.