Fushi no Kami: Rebuilding Civilization Starts With a Village

Is this a reading?

Ash leans his neck against my words at dinner.

My child - is it my child? - It's a cute thing to do.

It's very funny when you treat yourself like a child for what you normally grow up with.

"Yes, yes, Yuika-san will gather the children and tell us the story."

"You want Yuika? The village chief's wife came alone?"

"Yeah, because there's no one else who can read."

When I laugh, Ash shrugs his shoulders.

"Well, there's no way Father Volke would do it.In that case, there is only one village chief, Klein, or Yuika. "

Those laughing eyes are a little dark.

Few people can read, because Ash is worried about the future.

"Anyway, that's what I'm going to do. I'm going out after that."

"Very well, that's how children and mothers in the village look today."

Yes, but I wonder what happened to it.

"No, I thought Dad and his drinking buddies were supposed to be here to talk."

I'm fine about that area.

For that reason, my wife and colleagues agree that you should do your best in the field.

"Did you know the boulder well, Mother?Did you know that the liquor you secretly hid was like this? "

Wait, Ash.

Could you tell me more about that story until I get to the meeting place?

Yeah, I'll share it with my colleagues and wives.

Hah!? You said you were buying alcohol from Quid... what are you doing, him!You're not stupid!?

... no. It's an old saying.

Yuika, remember Yuika.

Oh, my God, David and the good guys!

I won't tell you not to drink alcohol, and it's good to get along on this occasion, but I want you to be a part of us doing business with less money.

In that regard, Ash is a smart and good kid, so I really appreciate it.

He'll help you, he'll bring you food even if you go to play, and he'll tell you what David did.

Tell that story to your mother again.

Yeah, I love you more than David, Ash.

While I was doing that, I went to the village meeting place.

There are already a few parents and children, and children the same age as Ash are excited and noisy about the future fun.

Everyone in my wife's company seems to be in trouble.If you look at the children with their eyes shining, you'll lose the temper to scold them too hard.

"Well then, Mother, I'll be there with you because you'll have to talk to me."

"Yes. Welcome."

I appreciate your feelings.

When Ash was sent out, the group moved around the younger children who quickly missed Ash - a lot of girls, but a little complicated as a mother.

Good evening, brother Ash.

"Yes, good evening - Yuika-san is going to tell you today!"

Yes, I'm looking forward to it!

"That's true, but it's hard for Yuika-san to talk to you if you're not there, so let's keep it quiet when we get started.Now let's practice at that time.The quietest child wins! "

"Yes."

Nh, when you pretend to hold back Ash's voice with your mouth shut, you imitate them and shut your mouth.

Just a little quieter and some people laugh.

"Yes, the children who just spoke out are losing!"

Oh, no.

"One more time! One more time!"

Ash is my only child, but oniichan's role is completely on the board.

I can see that my wife and companions, who were empty, are thanking me with their gaze with relief.

I don't feel like I'm in charge at all, but I'll just laugh and nod.

My child is amazing.

I wonder who he looks like.

You will look more like me than David.

I can't read or write, but I can do simple calculations.

I admire Yuika-sama, and her verbal attitude and attitude are small, and she must have seen my efforts.

I feel a little bit proud of Ash's behavior, but on the other hand, I feel anxious.

I'm not comparing it to the other kids, but will grown-up Ash be well enough to hear the story?

As anxiety seeped into my heart, the evening light poured into the assembly place also dimmed.

Right there.

Well, let's get started.

A candle was lit and Yuika-sama appeared.

"Everyone, the harvest in autumn has been tough.Congratulations, let's forget about work and enjoy a little autumn evening. "

After all, Yuika-san is beautiful.

Even from the same woman's point of view, each one of the pieces is beautiful and pleasant as a voice rushes into your chest.

And the face illuminated by the flickering light of the candle is even mysterious.

Yuika-sama's finger opened the page of the book so that she could play the instrument.

Accompanied by the rubby tone of paper, the story is spinned.

"This is nasty, nasty.It was before this country started. "

For a moment, Yuika-sama's eyes were pointing towards Ash.

There was a candle fire in his eyes, as if it were a gentle burning light.



Yuika-sama's recital ended with a big bang.

But Ash was much quieter.While we're talking, while we're talking, while the other kids are screaming, and still are.

I wonder if it didn't work.

Makes you feel like you're going to fall, no, no.

I can count on Yuika-sama's help from now on.It's too soon to be discouraged.

Yuika-sama, if you were distracted, you'd still be here.

I nod alone, and cast away the darkness of the night, which is perfectly sitting on the way home, with the pine light.

"Mother."

Ash opened his mouth for the first time since the recital.

"The church had books, right?"

"Yes, there is. The priest is here to manage the book."

However, I don't know what the book is like in the church because the villagers don't read books and because Father Volke isn't motivated.

"I see. I see.The church is also an educational institution. "

"Ash?"

Something's wrong with her.

The voice is different.

Not the usual calm Ash voice.It's not even the voice of dark eyes.

Like a fire devouring firewood, a floating voice fluttering in heat.

Mom, I'm going to church tomorrow.

"That's good, but... Ash?"

I have expectations.

I expect my child to change, perhaps.

There was a smile on Ash's face as he looked up at the tip of his connected hand.

"Tomorrow, I'll study reading and writing."

It's not just a smile.

Calm is a fierce, untouchable, high-temperature charcoal-like smile.

More importantly, the fire was burning in his eyes.

In fact, the fire of the torch is visible, and it can be seen to be burning.

It's just a coincidence. That must be it.

But it was only a miracle that those dark eyes were burning.

"Yes, I think studying is a very good thing.You want to read a book? "

Considering what happened today, I can see why you suddenly said this.

Ash nodded forcefully.

"Yes! It was so much fun!"

"Yes, thank goodness. I'm really glad..."

I'm really glad you laughed so brightly.

A little incredible. Unexpectedly, I hugged her to make sure.

"Good luck studying. It may be hard, but I'll support you too."

"Yes, I'll do my best, I'll take care of it!"

Ash answers warmly.

I don't even care about the cold winds that call for winter in late autumn.

"Yeah, yeah, you can. Absolutely."

Your name is Ash.

The warmth in it will never be taken away, even on painfully cold days and painfully long nights.

So you're okay - I hope so, I believe so.

A parent has a feeling that a child is too big.

Isn't that what it is?