This is the novel "Ito no Mori no Ie" by Naoko Higashi. It's a coming-of-age story about a girl named Kanako who moves from the city to Itoshima, a rural area in Fukuoka Prefecture. Through her interactions with an elderly woman named Oharu, Kanako reflects on life and death amidst the rich natural environment. ◇ Feel free to comment if you have any questions. ◇ No smokers or pets. ◇ Immediate purchase is welcome if you have no questions. Please understand that this is a used item stored at home. Thank you for looking.