３月の末に高校を卒業し大学に進学する生徒さんたちとお別れの会をしました。すでに彼の地へ出発している人もいて全員ではありませんでしたが、ちびちびの頃から来ている生徒さんたち、本当に毎年この季節は嬉し悲しです。

We had a small gathering with some students who graduated high school last month. Some could not join as they had already left Nagasaki. Most of them have been coming to Estaminet English School since they were little. I feel happy for their graduation, but at the same time I feel sad to see them go.

共通するのはみんなのキラキラした目。あの過酷な高校３年生を終えた開放感。人生の次の段階へ行くって本当にわくわくすること。私も十分おすそ分けしてもらいました。大阪に行く人とは向こうで再開することを約束。英語の次のステップへ招待したいと思っています。

One thing I always witness in those students is their shining eyes with lots of happiness, hope and expectations. After going through a hard year of studying, they must feel so free. It’s always exciting to go to the next chapter of your life. Thank you very much for sharing that with me. I am inviting some of those going to Osaka to join me studying the next level of English there.

みんな存分にこれからの人生を楽しんでね〜。そして英語は絶対にあなたたちの人生の味方になりますから、これからも勉強続けて世界に飛び出してね〜。

Hope all of you enjoy the next chapter of your lives. And Don’t forget to continue studying English as your skill will help you along the way.