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I have been away from the blog and Shoko's blog for awhile since the new year. After finally trying to get back on track with updates I came to a post that brought me to tears. It seems that Eiko, Shoko's grandmother, made a trip to the sky on January 3.
Shokotan was away from blogging for a few days for bereavement.

I got to personally meet Shoko's grandmother at the first live i attended on Shoko's birthday 2010 and I was extremely honored.
I must say that even though there was a language barrier I can feel what a wonderful, sweet, loving person she was. Shokota loved her dearly and I feel a heavy sadness. Shokotan states that she was happy that her grandmother got to attend her last live of the year in Nakagawa Broadway and cheered and jumped stronger that she had ever seen her cheer.
Eiko...rest in peace.