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I continue to be proud of my way of life to date.

I live with pride.

She repeatedly talked about her unforgettable time as a student and the work she worked so hard on. “I still think my pride is strong. But it doesn’t go through to others. I’ll forget it,” she said. “In fact, I forget. I do not remember.” (A)

I maintain my beliefs in order to survive.

I had a hard time as a peasant’s wife, but I managed to live. I think, “there is nothing that other people do that I can’t do.” (C)

I keep my age very self-evident.

I feel so young that I don’t look like I am 80 years old. (D)

I still have a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in my work.

I was happy when I could have my own factory at work. I still feel like I’m getting a job and doing it myself. (F)

It was rewarding that I was able to do work I considered difficult. I have been working for my family. I think it will help children to live long now. (I)

I want to do what I can now, even if I can’t do it well.

There’s something I can do now, even if I’m going to forget more.

It’s fun to be able to go to work (day care). I am happy that the care staff tells me what I can do (G).

My husband does the shopping, and I do the cooking andcleaning. It was difficult at first. (K)

I used to do tea and flower arrangements when I was young, but I forgot them all. I’m doing things to the extent that I can, such as drying the laundry, bringing it in, ironing it, and doing things in the house. (B)

Even now, I have confidence in shogi. When you get older, it is positive. “Let’s play shogi,” he said, because he came up. (D)

I want to work more, even if I didn’t like it when I was young.

I want to do more work in my 50s and 60s, even if I can’t do it as well as I could when I was young (F).

I always enjoy myself through the hobbies I can do now.

I liked to arrange flowers. The bride would take me to the bridal exhibition. When you think about how to arrange flowers, it’s fun and rewarding. (B)

I have a friend who can play shogi, and I’m happy to be able to do whatever I like (D).

I have nothing to look forward to, but I’m making bead necklaces (L).

I live peacefully with family.

I feel happiest now, when I live peacefully with my family.

My wife is kind and my grandson is with me. My family is good. I have nothing more to say. It’s fine as it is now. I am the happiest now. (B)

There is nothing to worry about because the children, wife, and the family are all well (G).

My wife who takes care of me doesn’t get angry, and I’m thankful that she does everything. There’s nothing to hide. (E)

Being an elderly couple, we live together by supporting each other.

Dad (said about her husband), live a long life. I want you to be by my side because I’m in trouble. (K)

In old age, neither your thoughts nor your body are free. I wish I could be firm. There are only 2 of us, me and my husband, so neither one of us can fall down. (J)

I want to go out and interact with people.

I want to get in contact with people and talk.

I’m glad to talk to you today. Where I was born and raised, people gathered and talked well. Now I can’t understand my mind. I don’t talk to neighbors. (A)

When you are 100 years old, you are no longer in touch with others and you can’t be happy living. (C)

I got angry, got into trouble with my neighbors, and I couldn’t go out (K).

I want to go out of the house.

I would be happy if I could take a walk with my husband or take it with you. But if you ask a man to walk hand-in-hand, everyone will see it. I’m fine, but I think my husband will not like it. (J)

I care about living in the present.

I want a continuation of a carefree daily life.

I wish I could eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at home and have delicious side dishes. Anyway, I want to stay well while I’m alive, so as to be able to move without illness. (I)

I want to continue to live in peace.

I want to live in peace. I hope my current life continues. I want to age as much as possible. I don’t want to go into the grave yet. (K)

It was a good life.

It was a good life. I was happy. The future may come, but I will do my best. (G)