"So, this year, we picked a lot of cullis," says Hannah.
Hannah tells Jin about gathering wild vegetables in spring.
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In the village of Kaina, gathering wild vegetables is done as a half-enjoyable activity.
For the past few years, Hanna and the other girls have been led by Barbara to pick wild vegetables.
"We've even gotten into the habit of washing our hands before eating our lunch," she said.
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"Oh, that's good!"
Jin spread this custom. Wash your hands after coming back from outside and before eating.
Just by doing so, the chance of getting sick is greatly reduced.
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In the village of Kaina, where there are pumps and hot springs, this custom seems to have taken root quickly.
"Is calyx a flower similar to the orange lily?
"Yes, that's right. "Yes, they are, Elsa. It's the young shoots that we can eat."
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Right now, Jin, Erza, and Hannah were chatting on the second floor of Jin's house. Or rather, Hannah is telling Jin and the others a lot of things.
When they get thirsty, they drink soda water.
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It is slightly carbonated, so it feels good on the palate, and since there is no sugar in it, it does not cause cavities.
However, no one in Kaina Village has cavities. Jin thinks that there are no cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth, and he also thinks that he should be careful about periodontal disease.
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Let's take a break.
He is still a child even though he has grown up.
Around 8:00 p.m., Hannah, tired of talking, started to row the boat.
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Jin gently took her in his arms and carried her to the futon.
He thought about sending her back to Martha's house, but it would be hard to have her sulk when she woke up the next day, so he went to the guest room of Jin's house.
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After putting Hannah to bed, Jin sat down next to Elsa.
It is a quiet night with the faint sound of early insects.
"Brother Jin, why did you move the ceremony up?"
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Erza asked me in a whispered voice.
"In the fall, you know, that
Jin replied in a low voice.
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"I wouldn't mind if it was after that, though. ......"
Elsa says modestly. But Jin shakes his head.
"No, you know, there's a kind of jinx in my world that says, <
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"Is that so?"
"Yes, it is. ...... so I want to hold the wedding ceremony at this peaceful time after the world conference is over."
Saying this, Jin hugged Erza's shoulder.
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Erza, though a little stiff, did not mind and leaned her slender shoulders against Jin's. "If that's what you mean," she said, "I'm sure you'll understand.
"If that's what you mean, I understand."
Erza said with a slight smile.
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Jin hugged Erza's shoulder a little tighter,
"I'll make you happy, I promise.
He said, "I'll make you happy.
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But she said, "No, no.
"No, that's not right.
Elsa shook her head.
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"What, Elsa?"
Jin tilted his head inwardly, wondering if something had offended her.
Looking at Jin's face, Erza tells him, "It's not about what makes you happy, it's about what makes you happy.
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Jin's brother will be happy, too. <
"Yes, we will. Erza is right.
The moon shines over the village of Kaina, Yunie. Nearby, a star shines brighter than the first magnitude star--
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The next morning.
Hannah wakes up at sunrise.
"What's that? Here ......."
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She looked next door and saw Elsa sleeping. Then the memory of last night came back to her.
"I stayed at my grandma's house, didn't I?
Then, I stretch out and quietly slip out of the futon.
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Since Jin's apartment was on the second floor, he went down the stairs to his own house.
"Good morning, Hannah. Welcome home."
Martha was already awake.
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Grandma, I'm home. Good morning."
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Hannah also greets her morning a little more maturely. Even though they're family, they still respect their elders.
"Do you want to wash your face?"
"Yes!"
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They go to a nearby well and Martha pumps. Hannah rinsed her mouth and washed her face with the water that came out.
Then Jin woke up.
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"Good morning, Martha. Hannah, good morning.
"Good morning, Onii-chan!"
Jin, good morning.
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Martha gave him a hand with the pump, which Jin gratefully accepted.
"Thank you, Martha-san!
"No problem. Jin made this pump for me!
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Martha smiled brightly. It was going to be another beautiful day.
Then Elsa woke up.
"Good morning, Elsa!
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"Good morning, Elsa."
"Good morning."
Jin pumped Erza's pump,
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"Thank you, Jin."
Erza rinsed out her mouth, washed her face, and looked refreshed.
"It's a beautiful day today, too."
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"Yes, it is."
Jin nodded with a smile.
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After breakfast.
After breakfast.
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"Hannah, would you like to go on another excursion with us?"
Jin asked Hannah. <
Of course, there was no way she would refuse.
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"Yes, I'll go! Are you sure, Grandma?"
Martha smiled and nodded.
"Yes, of course. Jin, Elsa, take care of Hannah for me, will you?
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"Yes, of course.
Yes, of course.
Thus, Hannah is to accompany Jin and the others on their journey in the footsteps of the Wise Masters.
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Barrow and Behrle are on vacation.
"I'm looking forward to it!"
Hanna is in a good mood.
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