I would like to dedicate this collection to all of my dear friends. Not just friends in the present, but those who I've befriended in the past, and who I'll meet in the future. No matter how long the friendships last or how hard they fall, I could never regret the times they gave me. My friends are the center of my life. They are the princesses, the princes, the jokers, the scholars and the warriors that make each day worth it, and make those special memories that last forever.

To the princesses, I am forever in your service. To the princes, I bid you never lose your sense of justice. To the jokers, the light and cheer that you spread are of utmost importance: Continue shining. To the scholars, your careful eyes and thoughts help many. May you reach great heights with your intellect. And finally, to my fellow warriors, my kinsmen... Our duty is to protect those who are in our hearts or are in need. Our strength may falter, and times may seem dark occasionally, but we must never let our loyalty or our faith die. "Take strength from those who need you" and fight on, comrades.

Thank you all, for everything you have given me over the years. Your friendship means the world to me. This is for all of you.