[sumibi-yaki kemuri me ni shimu warai-gao]

Smoke from the charcoal
burns my eyes into watering
still, we laugh together.










秋の町に漂う香ばしい煙。

今年は秋刀魚が豊漁とあって、
町も賑わっているようです。

また普通に秋刀魚を美味しく味わえる日が
戻ってきてくれるとは、

海の恵みと、それを届けてくれる漁師さんに感謝です。

炭火焼きの染みる煙に目を細めながら、

焦んがりと焼かれた秋刀魚を頬張る人々の顔には、
自然と笑みがこぼれます。

磨さんには、
それは秋の恵みを分かち合う喜びと、
日常のありがたみが滲んだ

満ち足りた「笑い顔」に映ったのでした。




In the autumn town, a fragrant smoky aroma drifts through the air.

It seems the town is lively this year, blessed with a plentiful catch of Pacific saury.
We are grateful for the bounty of the sea, and for the fishermen who bring it to us.

As the charcoal smoke rises and gently stings the eyes, people savor the saury, grilled to a perfect golden crisp.
On their faces bloom soft, contented smiles—
smiles filled with the quiet joy of sharing autumn’s gifts
and the simple, precious comforts of everyday life.

Migaku-san feels those smiles seemed like true fulfillment,
a warmth born from gratitude, connection, and the season’s abundance.