One Cup of Tea (Slice of Life)
Every morning, Mr. Tanaka would sit at his window with a cup of green tea,
watching the street wake up. He never spoke much, just nodded at
passersby. One day, a little girl named Aiko stopped and gave him a flower.
He smiled—genuinely—for the first time in years. The next day, two cups
of tea sat on the table. Aiko had made a friend, and Mr. Tanaka’s lonely
mornings became something to look forward to.