About this Book

There was not a trace of cloud in the sky, and the scorching sun hung alone in the

just sky, blazing with anger, and baking the earth pavement with blinding white light.

The trees and weeds all languished in the hot sun and hung their heads listlessly.

The hot weather makes people feel drowsy, so in the afternoon they get into the

house to lie on the mat, enjoy the cool comfort brought by the fan or the air conditioner,

and have a beautiful lunch break. Only those cicadas hiding in the branches of the trees

were in high spirits, making noises in their voices and disturbing people.