What "Tom the Candle Keeper" gave me 😌

A story about encountering a work on note that made me very happy.

This is why creative platforms are so interesting. Plus, since it's the season for the Creative Awards, everyone's passion is even higher. This time, I found one... no, "encountered" is the correct word.

What I want to record here is the form of a "collaboration picture book."

Commercial picture books wouldn't explicitly call themselves collaborations, but this is note. Creators joining hands to build something together—this is truly wonderful.

And the fact that note is a platform where that is possible.

Well, the expressive capabilities are simple (lol), so there's a limit to what you can do 😅

That work is right here 👇.

👇 Nami-san, who was in charge of the text. It's amazing, it's just so good 😆 (vocabulary already collapsing).

👇 Kyotano-san, who was in charge of the illustrations. How can one draw such wonderful pictures?

There seem to be many things that picture book authors and industry professionals hold dear. While it has an image of being difficult, I feel that what's important is where you focus your perspective.

The perspective of this work is the candle keeper. Protecting the flame of a candle.

The gentle text whispers, and the warm illustrations murmur to you.

A cuteness that makes you feel ticklish somewhere.

Nami-san's writing style is overflowing with a gentle gaze directed toward children.

Kyotano-san's illustrations possess a small soul capable of giving that form.

The lit flame and the fading flame. The candle keeper treats both with care.

I wonder who the candle keeper is.

But I feel that the person who reads it understands that best.

This time, you two gave me a feeling that only those who have read it can understand.

I was able to read a very wonderful work. I was truly happy.

Nami-san, Kyotano-san. Thank you very much 😊.

In any case, everyone, please try reading this work.

The perspective of the keeper, the perspective of the candles.

From both directions, it is full of warmth and kindness.

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