Congratulations, ozeki Kisenosato!

You made it, Kisenosato!

I'm sorry Hakuho has lost to you,
for I've been a fan of yokozuna Hakuho
for these ten years.

But I can't help congratulating you on winning the
tournament for the 1st time.

It's not because you are a Japanese
but because you are a very good sumo wrestler.

Your patient efforts for many years remind me
of the first English song I learned at junior high school:

Try, try again.

‘Tis a lesson you should heed
Try, try again;
If at first you don't succeed,
Try, try again;
Then your courage shall appear,
For if you will persevere,
You will conquer, never fear!
Try, try again. (from my memory)

When the tears ran down your cheeks,
tears welled up in my eyes too.

Keep on trying your hardest, Kisenosato.

Let me say again, “Congratulations!.”


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Dear harusumi-san,

This is one of my favorite songs.

Yes, I can still sing this song
which I learned 62 years ago.

The song was written on the back cover
of my English textbook, Jack and Betty.

I am sorry I have some trouble with my vocal,
so I always sing out of tune.

I am so happy you do like this song, too.

Kisenosato has acted out this song
in real life, hasn't he?

Thank you.

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Dear ki-san,

The day has come when we can enjoy a match
in which a Japanese Yokozuna fights.
I'm sure he will do his best.

Thank you.