Handwritten by Kayoko Ebina. 【No matter what, you must live brightly】 【Light a lamp and arrange flowers】 【Cry, laugh, and do your best】 The words "No matter what, you must live brightly" are a testament to Kayoko Ebina's belief, which she conveyed to many people throughout her tumultuous life. Ms. Ebina repeatedly shared this message in shikishi boards, books, and lectures. The background of the words: Determination from wartime experiences: Despite the harsh experience of losing six family members at once in the Tokyo air raids, she had the feeling that "If I, who survived, have a gloomy face, I am sorry to my deceased family." As the mother of the Hayashiya family: She married the Showa comedy king, the first Sanpei Hayashiya, and as the "okami-san" (head woman) supporting a large family and disciples, she lived a life of embracing hardships with a smile. An attitude she maintained until the end: Until her death on December 24, 2025, at the age of 92, this attitude of "living brightly" never changed. Her eldest son, Shozo Hayashiya, says that his mother enjoyed writing until the very end and lived her life positively. These words are not just a positive slogan, but a weighty message filled with "a prayer for peace" and "gratitude for life," which she reached because she knew deep sorrow. I received it at a performance and kept it wrapped in cellophane. This time, when I opened it for the first time, there was a slight yellowing. It is not noticeable, but please check the photos and refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. It will be protected with cardboard and shipped. I also had her write on a handkerchief with a brush and kept it. Due to long-term storage, there is yellowing on the folds of the handkerchief. All three items are handwritten by the okami-san with a brush. #KayokoEbina