- "I stayed at home and did not go outside for a long time"
- "I wrote songs at home."
- "Before, I used to hit my drums for at least 4-6 hours everyday, but now I
seldomly touch the drumsticks.."
- "Sometimes I have this urge to hit those drums but...."
- "I'm having a very strict, calm, quiet life now."

When asked about Yukihiro and L'Arc's "Sold out in 4 minutes TD Live":
- "Wasn't it totally different when I was in L'Arc?"
(as if saying, L'Arc did not have that much success when he was there)
- "Yukihiro's drummings are very different from mine ne! When he became the
official member of L'Arc~en~Ciel, I felt very pleased and relieved
- "I can't pay back for how much I've hurt them, I'm really glad HEART is
selling well."
- "Now I'm carrying this "ex-Laruku member" name, but I'm going to promise
the fans that I will reincarnate too."

- Reporter: There are several bands giving offers for Sakura, but he still
hadn't decided yet.
- Reporter: We will all be waiting for Sakura's rainbow to come out again.

L: I'll never forget the Sakura in L'Arc~en~Ciel. I'll support him wherever he goes.
I truly do hope Sakura will continue his talent and charm (kakkoii-ness!) in the music scene.