Issun-boshi's Mother

Issun-boshi's mother was a kind and loving woman. She had long, black hair that she wore in a ponytail, rosy cheeks, and grey hair. She was always happy to see Issun-boshi, and she would always make him his favorite food, rice balls. One day, Issun-boshi's mother went to the market to buy food. She was gone for a long time, and Issun-boshi started to worry. He went to the door and looked out, but he couldn't see her anywhere. Issun-boshi started to cry. He didn't know what to do without his mother. He sat down on the doorstep and started to cry. Just then, a kind old woman walked by. She saw Issun-boshi crying, and she asked him what was wrong. Issun-boshi told her that his mother was gone, and he didn't know what to do. The old woman took pity on Issun-boshi. She took him home with her, and she gave him food and a place to sleep. The next day, the old woman took Issun-boshi to the market. She helped