A piece of heart left behind by Dori

An acorn falling and hitting a squirrel's nose.
A squirrel holding that one egg carefully.
Acorns are soft and fluffy, squirrels are fluffy.
It was an autumn morning, and the sound of rustling leaves and the sound of acorns falling could be heard all the way into the room where Tori and Dorri were sleeping.

Tori took the leash for a walk.
I guess you thought I was going for a walk with Dory.
Dori pretends not to know Tori and prepares to go to kindergarten.
Dori suppresses her regret and goes to kindergarten.
The child's expression and footsteps are filled with regret for not being able to be with Tori.
Tori, who had been following Dory, lies down on the floor in disappointment and lets out a small, cloud-like sigh.
Dori, who is concerned about Tori, stops walking and secretly hides to watch Tori.
I'm worried about Tori, who will only wait for me.
Then, a maple leaf falls from Dori's bag and remains next to Tori.


Maple leaves calling out tori

Tap on the maple leaf lying face down!
Tori looks up and around, spots a maple leaf, and tries to get up to grab it.
But the maple leaves are not caught.
Tori also smells maple leaves.
“Sniff sniff.”
Did the maple leaves catch a whiff of Dori? They fluttered about in the air as if they were playing.
Tori follows the maple leaf but doesn't catch it.

The maple leaves are flying and Tori runs after them and then comes to a screeching halt.
From the other side, maple leaves rush in, carrying fallen leaves with them.
Soon, he becomes a yellow and red autumn leaf puppy that looks just like Tori.
The two play happily, grumbling at each other.
The maple leaves become large, fallen leaves again and play with the torii by tickling it.
I think I can hear Tori's voice laughing.
The maple leaves become a torii again, warmly and cozyly embracing the torii.
Don't feel a sense of emptiness that has no purpose.
Tori spends her time happily and joyfully without Dori.
From somewhere, a voice calling “Tori” is heard.


Dori, tori, dotori

Tori runs over and sticks his nose through the fence, as if he's never had the pleasure of playing with maple leaves before, and makes a sullen expression.
It's like I've been waiting for Dori all day long.
Dori is upset because she thinks Tori has been waiting for her all day.
Tori's acting is absolutely superb.

So I don't know the way.
Thanks to the maple leaves, Tori had fun playing with the fallen leaves.
But Tori knows.
It is Dori's wish that the maple leaf will do well even when alone.
I know the way.
Tori always waits for him.
Tori knows.
Even if you don't feel anxious, the path will always return.

Tori's acting doesn't last long.
Tori runs straight to Dori and is happy to see her, wagging her tail and licking her.
Dori also hugs Tori and they enjoy a happy time together for a while.
But there is no business in front of snacks.

“Dori, tori, dotori, let’s have a snack.”
At these words from her mother, Tori, as if nothing had happened, ran home without looking back, leaving Dori behind.
Dori looks at Tori's back in bewilderment.
When I see Dori's bewildered face, I can't help but laugh.
What would Dori do? She probably just shook herself off and went straight into the house.
And the two of them will face each other, enjoy a delicious snack, and run around together in the bright autumn afternoon sunlight.
The maple leaves also do their job and slip into the Dory bag.
Since Dori and Tori are together, there is no need to drop a piece of your heart.


Becoming each other's gifts

Tori, who always waits for Dori to return from an empty house.
Dori feels sorry for Tori and keeps a piece of her heart by his side.
Contrary to Dory's worries, Tori has a very enjoyable time with the heart Dory left behind.
But it seems that it couldn't completely fill the emptiness that was beyond my control.
You can tell by looking at Tori, who was having a blast playing with Dori's heart and growling, and then as soon as he heard "Tori~", he ran over and pretended to be really waiting and really upset.
What would be the greatest gift for Tori, who always waits for Dori? It would be Dori.
I guess it's the same for Dori and Tori too.
The two of you will be the greatest gift to each other.
A gift that sparkles like the colors of autumn.
This is a lovely and beautiful picture book, “Acorn,” that shows the hearts of people who care for each other.