Once upon a time, a child lived with her family at foot of a
mountain. Her name was Saki. Recently she started letter exchange with her
friend, Miki. Miki lives in the other
side foot of the mountain. Everyday a
bird carried their letters, and they were looking forward to receiving a
letter.
One day, they decided to meet at the top of the mountain at 1
o’clock on next Sunday. There was a tree
there, so they promised to wait under the tree.
They really looked forward to getting along with their friend, because
they hadn't seen each other before. Saki
prepared accessories were made of beautiful shells for Miki because there was a
very beautiful sea near her house. On
the other hand, Miki prepared a cute knit hat for Saki because she was good at
knitting. They prepared presents for
each other. They really looked forward
to next Sunday.
Next Sunday came, but unfortunately it was heavy snow that day. The weather was the worst. Saki thought that I was going to meet Miki
today, but she wouldn't come because of this weather, so I don’t have to go to
the top of the mountain. And she spent
warming herself at a kotatsu at home.
However, Miki was different. She
thought that the weather was the worst, but Saki would come, so I mustn't break
my promise. And she went to the place
for waiting for each other. However,
Saki wasn't there. Miki waited for a
long time, but Saki didn't come. She gave
up and went home.
Next day, Saki didn't receive a letter from Miki. Saki asked the bird
“What was the matter with her?”
The bird replied
“She was in bed with a cold because she waited for you to come
yesterday for a long time.”
Saki was shocked, and regretted what one has done.
She vowed never to break her promise.
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I was surprised when the bird suddenly spoke at the end of the story! I like it when an element of nature (like the bird) gives the message in a fable like this.
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