Who is the wealthiest person for all of you? For me, it’s my father. I used to think it was so easy because my father always bought everything for me, and I could get whatever I wanted immediately. Now, as an adult, I understand how hard it was for my father. When I was a child, my father was strict and always told me to “be more responsible.” I used to wonder why he was so strict with me when I was still a child. But now I understand that it was for my growth. Without my father doing that for me, I don’t think I would be here today. While it’s commonly said that children have a stronger bond with their mothers compared to fathers, I felt a stronger bond with my father. When I had problems, I would confide in him like a friend. Thinking back to my childhood, my father hardly spent money on himself. He would wear the same clothes for years. Even when I said, “You can’t wear this anymore, Dad, you should buy new clothes,” he would reply, “It’s not necessary. It’s a waste of money,” and continue wearing his old clothes without caring about his appearance. When we went out together, I would always dress nicely, and it was embarrassing to be seen with him when he looked like that. But now I understand that it was because of his appearance that I could dress stylishly. I grew up without realizing my father’s kindness. And now, I am proud of my father, regardless of his appearance. After returning home from a visit, when he comes to see me off, even though he has already given me a lot of money at home, he still hands me some pocket money when I leave. Money is more important to me than any large sum because it is filled with my father’s love. When I was deepening my studies in Japan, my father took out a loan to pay for all my tuition fees, depleting his savings. I offered to pay half of the tuition and work part-time to cover the rest, but he refused. He said, “I saved this money for your sake. If it doesn’t help you, it’s just paper. Even if I have money, it’s of no use. Japan is overseas, and you can’t easily find a part-time job there. We can manage here, but you might face difficulties. So, we’ll struggle here, and you should have an easier time.” He never shows it on his face, but my father is the one who is happiest about my success. Fathers are often called the main pillars of a family, but I consider my father the foundation of our family. Without a foundation, a house cannot be built. In India, fathers are said to be overlapped with gods, and now I understand that expression. To describe my father, it would be “he never says no when the pockets are empty.” That’s my father, the wealthiest person I’ve ever seen in my life.