on the bridge

　　When a boy, burdened with inner turmoil, comes to the bridge, he meets a mysterious old man in a snowflake sweater.
　　The old man says, "Try covering your ears like this; you'll hear the sound of water from afar."
　　Following the sound of the flowing water, a never-before-seen landscape slowly unfolds in the darkness...

　　"On the Bridge" is the second collaboration between Kazumi Yumoto and Komako Sakai, following "Bear and Mountain Cat." Kazumi Yumoto, skilled at writing life stories, uses her usual heartfelt touch to portray a troubled heart, a moment everyone has experienced and needed support. Komako Sakai, with her calm brushstrokes and subdued tones, uses the mysterious old man to build a bridge to the soul, leading readers to hear the voice flowing through their hearts in the darkness, to see a faint light, and to appreciate the precious people and things in life.

　　Everyone inevitably experiences moments of disappointment, pain, and sudden darkness. When you also reach that difficult moment to cross, open this gentle book, "On the Bridge." It will lead you into your inner world, to see the long-forgotten landscapes and talk to them. They will also tell you that the darkness will eventually pass.