When I lived in Japan as a child, I rarely saw foreigners, but now when I go shopping, people from many different countries are there as a matter of course. I myself have talked with Chinese, Brazilians, Pakistanis, Filipinos, Vietnamese, Canadians, and Americans, and even though we don't understand each other's language, when we laugh or listen to each other's stories, I felt that they are just like me, sad when I am sad and happy when I am happy. I decided to make a character out of this feeling, and Nico (Nico) was born, because Nico is always smiling. This work is painted with acrylic paint.