Bean books

Miyako is reading a book, a very small book.

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Shizuka: It’s so tiny. Cute!

Miyako: They are collectibles. Some are worth thousands.

Shizuka: And this one?

Miyako: Not valuable. One I made myself.

Shizuka: Nice though. Leather bound, too.

Miyako: Bookbinding… my hobby.

Shizuka: Nice. But why?

Miyako: It’s humble. Reading a bean book is like listening to someone whisper.

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