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Chapter 2 - A mother's warmth... in the cold

[The scene opens with a black shot and the faint sound of wind, then the narrator's voice quietly rises.]

Narrator (in a mysterious voice):

Back in time...

[The scene gradually shifts to a silent snowy shot of a snow-covered village. The camera slowly zooms in on a boy walking with difficulty.]

[A close-up of Henjiro, his breath heavy in the cold air, his face pale and tired, carrying a woolen bag full of firewood on his back.]

[A voice calls from afar, Henjiro turns.]

Henjiro (responds in surprise):

Huh?

[The scene shifts to the door of a small wooden house opening, and a woman emerges, wiping her hands with a handkerchief and smiling.]

Henjiro's mother (in a warm voice):

Your face is all dirty... Come here.

[Henjiro wearily approaches her. She kneels down and gently wipes his face, her eyes tender.]

Henjiro's mother (continuing to wipe his face):

Given the dangerous weather conditions when it snows, it's okay if you stay home today. Don't go to work.

[Close-up shot of Henjiro's face – his mother's hand on his cheek, cold air coming from his mouth.]

Henjiro (in a calm, sincere voice):

The New Year's holiday is coming... and I want to relieve my father a little. I don't want to be a burden... I'm just going to sell some firewood.

[The camera pans to the mother's face, she smiles softly.]

Henjiro's mother (with a warm smile):

Thank you...

[The scene ends with a still shot of the mother proudly looking at her son, as the snow gently melts on his shoulders.]

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