The story, page by page
Page 1
There used to be a path here.
This is my first vine.
It's grown beside me for years.
Let's just look for now.
Page 2
The young branches will move.
But the old trunk won't budge.
Now it's even more crowded.
Making it grow won't help.
Page 3
There used to be a trellis here.
You can still see the marks.
And this branch is dry already.
Let's check each one separately.
Page 4
I'm sad to let it go.
What would you like to keep?
The day it all began.
The memory can keep growing.
Page 5
Let's collect the seeds.
Here's one that's ready.
We won't rush the others.
This new growth will have time.
Page 6
The path will stay here.
We can shorten this branch.
And keep the base.
Now we know what to do.
Page 7
Let's start with the dry branch.
We'll leave the healthy one alone.
The tie needs to hold it gently.
That gives it room to grow.
Page 8
It's still caught here.
Let's ease it free, without pulling.
Now it opens all the way.
And the cart can get through.
Page 9
A new story is beginning.
It only needs a little water.
And the sprout will need time.
We'll wait for it together.
Page 10
The old is still with us.
And there's room for the new.
Let's mark the open balcony.
Now we need a path through the fog.