As I go through life, I believe what really matters is whether I can clearly explain, in my own words, when someone asks me “why.”  This is not an impulse, but a conviction I have taken the time to arrive at. From what I felt and saw in my childhood... I learned to endure more and more to keep my parents happy, while my heart was quietly hurting. When I thought about starting a new chapter of my life at 30, a tattoo came to mind. It is a testament to my resolve to live true to myself. This tattoo is another version of me, supporting my way of life from behind. It is not just about the beauty of the design; the thoughts and memories I poured into it are also engraved there. I cannot see my own back directly. But I believe it is the place that carries all my inner emotions and memories, serving as the axis of my body. That is why I put my heart into “making the flower that is myself bloom” right there. And in realizing this project, “MY BODY as ART”, it was Boucheron that placed the utmost trust in me. I deeply resonate with and place strong trust in Boucheron’s ethos—drawing inspiration from the diverse things living in this world, and how that brilliance coexists with the person wearing it. Once again, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Boucheron and Harper’s BAZAAR for their collaboration. My new life begins here. In this vast world, I want to do everything I can for my destiny. So as to never be ashamed of myself. And I am also grateful to my parents. Thank you for bringing me into this world🪐 Photographs: @andoniarantxa Hair & Makeup: @yudai_makino Styling: @ayumi6316 Editor: @mina_oba Coordination: MASAÉ TAKANAKA @harpersbazaarjapan @boucheron