23 | (Audio; Archaic Japanese)
[Foot falls are heard shuffling about, soon followed by the slosh and spill of water and the patter of it landing onto soft soil.
A tune escapes through the sounds, the words playing about in a light, pleasant tone.]
Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
On Meadow-hills and mountains
As far as you can see.
Is it a mist, or clouds?
Fragrant in the morning sun.
Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
Flowers in full bloom.
Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms,
Across the Spring sky,
As far as you can see.
Is it a mist, or clouds?
Fragrant in the air.
Come now, come,
Let’s look, at last!
[Then, a pause.]
It's odd that this can grow in such weather...