August 31, 2022
Special Selection: "Second Summer"

This is my second summer with my daughter.
This was the only day off I had with my dad, who doesn't have regular days off.
The holiday started with rain,
"It looks like it will stop in Chiba from noon!"
Hurry up and rent a car, and head to the ranch to feel the summer!
I love crawling,
My daughter is a slow walker,
Even in this "Sunflower Maze," my dad was the one who was in charge.
He was carried away and explored.
In the photo I took while chasing him from behind,
There were eyes staring intently at me.
The sparkle in his eyes is clearly different from last year.
A thoughtful, determined look on his face.
I think, "Even though it's so small, it's another human being."
I wonder what they will see with those eyes. What will they come to know?
That first summer was only six months after I came into this world.
It was a squishy one,
It has grown so much in just one year.
Last year, I enthusiastically bought a romper on Mercari.
It was a perfect fit this year.
This is the third time I've cut my long bangs.
It's a little shaky, but forgive me.
That satisfied face, that usual innocent smile,
The crying face of "Waaaaaahhh", the angry face of "Ahhhhh",
I love and cherish everything.
Thank you as always, daughter. (laughs Dad)
This was the only day off I had with my dad, who doesn't have regular days off.
The holiday started with rain,
"It looks like it will stop in Chiba from noon!"
Hurry up and rent a car, and head to the ranch to feel the summer!
I love crawling,
My daughter is a slow walker,
Even in this "Sunflower Maze," my dad was the one who was in charge.
He was carried away and explored.
In the photo I took while chasing him from behind,
There were eyes staring intently at me.
The sparkle in his eyes is clearly different from last year.
A thoughtful, determined look on his face.
I think, "Even though it's so small, it's another human being."
I wonder what they will see with those eyes. What will they come to know?
That first summer was only six months after I came into this world.
It was a squishy one,
It has grown so much in just one year.
Last year, I enthusiastically bought a romper on Mercari.
It was a perfect fit this year.
This is the third time I've cut my long bangs.
It's a little shaky, but forgive me.
That satisfied face, that usual innocent smile,
The crying face of "Waaaaaahhh", the angry face of "Ahhhhh",
I love and cherish everything.
Thank you as always, daughter. (laughs Dad)
Photo and caption: Ohshita Natsuka
Comment from Advisor
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It was a memorable photo that made me think, "Is summer really this lonely?" I look forward to watching your daughter grow up.
Comment: Etsuko Aibu (Advisor of the Manazashi Photo Club)