I'll color your heart with 'cuteness'
An author who plunges you into a world of sweet innocence.
Tomatsuri's first illustrated essay

“Let’s all go on an adventure
“Small adventures add up to big dreams!”

The first illustrated essay by Tomatsuri, who is loved by tens of thousands of readers for her watercolor paintings of small and cute things, has been published.
The colorful world of little Tomatsu and his cat, teddy bear, and fairy friends filled the paper.
On top of this, a heartwarming story is added that will melt your heart, and a smile will come to your face as soon as you open the book.
As author Tomatsuri said, cuteness may seem simple, but the comfort it provides is truly immense and great. Small and cute things make us forgive yesterday, appreciate today, look forward to tomorrow, and ultimately, we can love ourselves.


When you're feeling down, I hope you'll find yourself drawn into the scenery of this book.
Let's run around here a lot and then take a break.
Cute and adorable friends are waiting for you.
As you slowly turn the pages, pointing at each one with your fingers, you will find yourself filled with happiness as you look closely at each corner, which is cute and warm.
This book will sprinkle a dash of sugar on your monotonous, repetitive daily life, and will gift you with a soft, sweet heart like a large, fluffy loaf of bread.

don't worry.
If you sleep well and wake up, spring will come.
When you fall into a cozy winter sleep, I will be by your side.

Don't be sad if you put a stone in the middle of a quietly flowing stream.
Someone will use that stone as a stepping stone to cross.

A kettle full of hot black tea.
Cherry sprinkled on top of a cake with plenty of whipped cream.
Happiness wasn't far away.
You can find it in very ordinary things.
Have a colorful spring.
It's a very warm and pleasant spring happiness.

A day when you are surprised by a shower, a day when you are drenched in a drizzle, a day when it rains all week long.
As I endured the heavy raindrops, I found myself growing up quickly.

One habit that makes your day happy.
Before going to bed, tell me about the flower you met today.
Dandelions found on the roadside, forget-me-nots found in the crevices of rocks, rose vines found on the fence.
As we talk, we realize that there are flowers everywhere.
As if you could make anything bloom anywhere.

I didn't believe it until I saw it with my own eyes.
That the colors of the sea are all different.
Let's go see your heart for yourself.
Let's ride a white boat and cross the waves.
You will come to know that your heart has many colors.

Let's create your own little secret forest in your heart.
Plant flowers that hold happy memories, and a few trees that will never change.
Someday, when your heart becomes weary, you will find the precious fruit of memories in an unexpected place.

It's a calm and happy day.
A day to sit with you, spread butter on your bread, take a bite, watch your favorite movie and chat about trivial things.
A warm day of our own, created gently.

Since I met you, I've fallen in love with all the seasons.
The time I spent with you seeped into the four seasons.
The park we visited in spring, the fruit we ate in summer, the trees we saw in fall, the meals we shared together in winter.
The next season is highly anticipated.

Yesterday was a night filled with many thoughts, wasn't it? I hope today is a night filled with warmth, a night free from worry and comfort.

---From the text