I went to school to do club activities on a holiday. After finishing the activities, I went to the bus stop and waited. It started raining heavily. I got on the bus, but it was still raining when I got off. I took shelter at the bus stop, and the bus driver handed me an umbrella saying, “You don’t have to return it.” I thanked him many times and took it gratefully. However, the strong wind quickly broke the umbrella, and I went home in the rain. Despite this, his kindness warmed my heart. I still keep the broken umbrella as a memory.  (103 words)By Shiori You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com

The winter wind was cold, and the stars were shining very near. I was watching them with my friend. “Wow, they are so beautiful!” she said. She pointed to one star and told me, “That star will burn and be gone by next year.” Then, I noticed that everything in this world will go away. ”Do you have a dream?″ she asked. “No,” I said. “Someday, I want to go into space,” she said. “Every-thing in the world will shine and go away. I want to be someone who can shine brightly,” she said. I feel I’m being left behind. The stars were shining very high. I ran down the hill and followed her. She was already walking far ahead.   (120 words) By O.Y.　 You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com

Last summer, I visited my grandparents’ house. Every morning, I woke up early to the sound of birds singing. One day, my grandmother took me for a walk to the nearby forest. The sun was rising and painted the sky with beautiful colors. As we walked, she showed me many plants and explained them to me. We found a small stream, and I watched the water flowing gently over the rocks. My grandmother shared stories from her childhood, and I listened carefully. Her stories were like a window into the past, and they were full of joy and sometimes sadness. We sat quietly and enjoyed the peaceful moment. I felt a deep connection with nature and my family. (118 words）　　By Haruto M. You can leave a comment or send me your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com

Before the ※ESAT-J, I realized I had left my exam ticket at school. My parents were shocked. My father said, “Go get it now,” but it was already night. My mother scolded me, “What if the school is closed tomorrow?” The next morning, I began my “mission.” The exam was in the afternoon, so I went to school early. I felt like a spy sneaking around, especially near the teachers’ room. My heart was pounding, but I found the ticket and quickly ran home. I made it to the exam on time. Even though I started to panic during the test, I got an “A.” Mission accomplished! As long as the result is good, everything else is fine! (119 words） ※ ESAT-J: 中学校英語スピーキングテスト By Rinako Y. You can send me a comment or your own story at jaremaga@gmail.com