We stayed like that until my burns subsided and now that the wind hit, it felt like someone had poured ice on it. It was cool and not painful at all. I felt relaxed and Arashi put down my legs.
He got up and took off his robe and shoes as he went to the well and cleaned himself. He took a barrel full of water and went behind the house as my eyes followed him.
He spread water on the crops. There were many small plants and beside them there were vegetable crops growing slowly. Carrots, cabbages and many as I got near.
"Have you planted them yourself?" I asked.
"Yes, I cultivate so I don't have to go buy from the market. It is far from here although some villagers help me from time to time." He put down the bucket as he added, "Mr Hiro's older son helps me with these."
Then he paused fo
