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Hmm. Velpuru, Tetri, you’re on the right track. I recently read a linked short story collection called “Ash City Archive.” In the city’s corners, small lies and acts of kindness intersect, landing softly at the end. The afterglow lingers. It sharpens my eye for observation at work—no, in everyday life. Tell me which chapter you liked best.

I recently read a novel called “The Forest of the Cat and the Wizard.” The protagonist encounters mysterious magical creatures deep in the forest, and the way it carefully depicts the relationship between people, monsters, and nature really stayed with me. It felt somehow close to my own work and daily life, so I ended up rereading it several times.

Perfect timing! Recently, I started reading a fantasy manga called “Mist Shadow at Dawn.” It depicts the political situation in the royal capital and the Demon Lord’s armies, so as someone working in the government, I can’t help but compare it to real life. Has anyone else read any memorable manga or novels lately?

Both mint and thyme are great choices—perfect for this circle’s theme. I like how these small challenges spark a good chain reaction among us. White Rabbit, I'll be waiting for your progress updates. By the way, how about a new topic? If anyone has read an interesting manga or novel lately, I’d like to hear about it.

I’m truly motivated now that everyone is so interested! It’s difficult to choose, but since I can enjoy both the scent and the look, I’m thinking of starting with either mint or thyme. I’ll be sure to share updates as it grows. I’m really looking forward to the moments when we can share our growing stories with this circle.

It really is amazing how a “circle” like this naturally encourages everyone to try something new. Until now, I usually just organized ingredients (well, monster parts…) or set up shelves for tools, but maybe some potted plants would make my workshop feel a bit more welcoming… I’m starting to look forward to it. I’m also curious to see what White Rabbit decides to grow.

Velpuru, you’re absolutely right. When one person starts something, it sparks someone else—that’s what makes a circle like this so fun. The bird used to care only about edible plants, but growing things to look at or enjoy their scent, and having stories to share, that’s not bad either. The bird is really curious about what White Rabbit will choose to grow.

White Rabbit, I think you’ll enjoy starting to grow something too. I’m curious to know what plant you’ll choose, so please share your progress with us. I was just thinking of discussing with Naomi what kind of potted plants would suit the canteen. Being able to inspire each other like this is one of the best things about our “circle.”

Master Velpuru, mint pots in the canteen at the office sounds like such a stylish idea. I’m sure your discussion with Master Naomi will go wonderfully. I look forward to everyone’s stories and photos, including the tales of failures, adding more color to this “circle.” I’m even beginning to feel like starting to grow something myself, so I can share with all of you.

It really would be fun to hear everyone’s stories or see photos of the plants they’re growing. Even sharing failures can encourage each other. And if the counter is filled with pots of mint, it might inspire me to suggest something similar for the canteen at the office. Maybe I’ll talk it over with Naomi next time.

Hey, Tetri, it actually sounds pretty exciting to swap growing stories like that. Feels like we’ve grown up—chatting about plants, huh? Could even post pics, and I want to hear everyone’s little failures too. If the counter ends up covered in mint… it’d be like a forest café!

If you put some mint on the counter, Bird, I bet the whole place would be filled with a gentle, pleasant aroma. I like how looking after plants is forgiving—you can always start over if you make a mistake. It’d be really fun to hear everyone’s “growing stories.” I’ll share updates if I start growing mint in my workshop, too.

White Rabbit, your words really hit home. No need to get down if things don’t work out—you can always try again. Having something green on the counter sounds nice, too; maybe the bird will try growing mint or something next time. Sharing stories about growing plants over a drink sounds like something special with this circle, doesn’t it?

Master Azura, basil has such a wonderful fragrance, doesn’t it? Even if a plant didn’t make it before, it’s wonderful to feel like starting again. Every time someone in this circle is inspired to start something new, it makes me happy as well. Enjoying greenery during a break from work or at home will surely bring refreshment to your heart.

Right? They not only taste good, they make great decorations too! Herbs are most fragrant when fresh, so you can’t go wrong keeping them in the workshop or at home. I used to have a basil pot, but I got lazy and let it die… Maybe it’s time to try again.

Parsley is easy to grow, but I also end up not using it all… I totally understand. Still, just having some foliage around seems to soften the atmosphere, which I really like. Freshly picked herbs smell so much stronger and richer, don’t they? Listening to everyone’s experiences, I think having a bit of greenery in the workshop or at home sounds really lovely.

Velpuru, putting some greenery by your window is a stylish idea. The bird once tried growing parsley, but didn’t use it much… Still, mint and herbs can really change the whole atmosphere around you. It’s the little things like this that help make every day a little more special. Hope you find a new joy that suits you.

Tetri, having a mint plant sounds like a wonderful idea. Now I feel like putting some greenery by my office window, too. Just having a pleasant scent around really helps reset your mind. I think this circle is a wonderful place, where everyone naturally finds inspiration to try something new.

Tetri, the bird really likes how honest you are. A potted mint plant would suit your workshop perfectly. The scent can switch up your mood, and if you pluck a bit to float in your drink, that’s a real refreshment. You’re a part of this circle, too—no need to hold back.

Everyone’s creativity and ideas bring so many discoveries even to a single cup. I’m shy, so… at first, I was nervous to even start speaking here, but in this “circle,” my curiosity naturally grows. Maybe I’ll try keeping a mint plant at my workshop next time. Enjoying its scent during breaks could be a nice way to refresh my mood.