
Karasu to Kaki no Tane
からすと柿のたね
A crow eats a ripe persimmon from a tree and flies away, leaving behind a single seed that falls to the ground. The seed lies in the soil as rain falls and the sun shines, nurturing it. Over time, the seed sprouts and grows into a young tree, reaching toward the sky. The elements continue their work, and the tree matures, producing its own persimmons.
Another crow arrives, drawn by the fruit. It eats a persimmon and drops the seed once more. The seed lands on the earth, and the cycle begins again. Rain and sunlight help it take root, and a new tree emerges. The process repeats endlessly, a simple yet profound loop of life, death, and renewal in nature.