A short story centered on two women raised on Amami Oshima. When Naka from a poor family and Ito from a wealthy family meet again, local folklore frames the emotions of those who discriminate and those who are discriminated against.

Amami folklore casts a shadow across the memories of two women reunited.

A group of poems written from the desire to encourage the author’s mother during illness. It recalls kitchens and meals, tracing warm time with the mother through language that includes local resonance.

From memories of the table, a voice rises toward the mother.