A Coffee Shop on a Rainy Day

― The Dormouse Who Collects Mornings Series ② ―

It had been raining since the morning.

Listening to the sound of rain hitting the window, the dormouse decided to spend the day at home.

On days like this, spending time slowly at home isn't so bad.

However, as I listened to the sound of the rain, I felt like going out just a little bit.

With a small backpack on, the dormouse walked with an umbrella.

The cobblestones were wet with rain and quieter than usual.

There were few people on the street, and all that could be heard was the sound of the rain.

Even so, strangely, I didn't feel lonely.

It felt as if the rain was gently wrapping around the town.

While walking on the cobblestones, I found a small coffee shop.

Warm light was leaking from the window.

When I opened the door, a small bell rang.

Clang, clong.

Just that alone made me feel relieved.

Rain falls outside the window.

The scent of coffee fills the shop.

No one is in a hurry.

Only quiet time flowed slowly by.

The dormouse sips a warm drink and listens to the sound of the rain.

Outside, the rain continues to fall.

Inside, there is a gentle light.

Both felt comforting.

The dormouse opened its notebook.

And then, it writes down what it found today.

"On rainy days,

you can find quiet time."

After finishing writing, it smiled just a little.

It gazes absentmindedly at the raindrops tracing down the windowpane.

There is no need to rush.

There is no need to try so hard at anything.

Perhaps such moments are necessary from time to time.

By the time I headed home, it was still raining.

However, things felt a little different than before I entered the coffee shop.

My steps were light, and my heart felt warm.

The dormouse, having returned home,

gently closed its notebook.

On rainy days,

one can find quiet moments.

The sound of the rain,

and the warmth of the light as well.

It was within that time.

Thinking that,

Yamane once again,

listened to the sound of the rain.

Thank you for reading until the end.

I would be happy if you liked it. I have listed related stories here, so please be sure to read them.👇️

[The Yamane Who Collects Mornings Series]

① [The Yamane Who Collects Mornings]

③ [The Small Station Beyond the Mountain]

④ The Observatory Before Dawn

[The story that inspired 'The Yamane Who Collects Mornings']

[I turned 'The Yamane Who Collects Mornings' into a song]