Another winter had arrived.
Snowflakes drifted down from the sky, blanketing the hills in white. The endless expanse of pristine white added a touch of scenic beauty to the landscape. Kamado Tanjuro walked across the snowy earth, carrying a bamboo-woven basket on his back. Bundled up in a padded cotton jacket and a woven cap, he trudged alone through the snow, leaving behind a neat trail of footprints.
"Looks like the snow is getting heavier... but fortunately, all of this year's charcoal is sold out."
Chapter 29