Mother
In this heartfelt reflection, Sachiko takes her aging mother on a family trip to an onsen. Told with a blend of tenderness and a frank realism, it takes up themes of love and acceptance. Written at a moderate difficulty level, we think you will find this story touching and meaningful. (Ongoing, 12 episodes)
Episode 1
A woman and her mother visit an onsen together.
Notes: This episode contains a note on the pattern ～そうにする, a secondary meaning of the verb 滑る (すべる), and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers |  |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 764 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 124 |
Episode 2
The narrator explains what the hot spring trip means to her mother.
Notes: This episode contains a note on several words related to bathing, one on a good-weather charm, and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers | |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 208 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 35 |
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Episode 3
The narrator reflects on how things have changed.
Notes: This episode contains a note about もの to give a reason or justification, one on speech inversions, and more.
| Editions | Status | Total Readers | |
| With Sound Effects | Unread | 62 | |
| Voice Only | Unread | 12 |