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The kudzu vine spreads through the valley, its leaves lush and thick.

Yellow birds take flight and settle in the shrubs, singing in cheerful chorus.

The kudzu vine spreads through the valley, its leaves dense and abundant.

We cut and gather it, making fine cloth and coarse cloth, garments that will not wear out.

I tell the matron that I wish to go home. I’ll wash the clothes I wear close to my body,

and rinse my outer garments. Which should be washed, and which left unwashed? I’ll go home to visit my parents.

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I suddenly felt like

writing some short stories.

The Book of Songs itself always celebrates the love between men and women,

but...

so...

still...

I’d rather write more danmei.

Most of this is just stuff I made up.

The chapters from the Book of Songs

may sometimes serve only as a backdrop,

or just be a few lines of text.

The first volume of “Tales from the Book of Songs” is complete.

The third volume of “Tales from the Book of Songs” is complete.

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