We composed this piece of music in front of the Atomic-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, praying for the victims of the bomb. While it is us who made the music, we strongly feel that it comes not from us but from the victims’ souls. For that reason, we do not wish to claim any rights for this music, thinking that we will be punished by the angered souls if we did so. We express our gratitude to Mr. Karube Ken'ichi, who advised us on this decision.