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Cheonghan (淸閑). A leisurely time when even the mind becomes clear and calm. A time that is empty yet full. The sound of a soban being placed was heard. She slowly unclasping her hands from her lap. Petals floated on the water, and steam still rose from the tea. Afternoon sunlight fell diagonally across the table. The day was not over yet. But in this place, at this moment, nothing was demanded. There was no need to be a useful person, or a need to achieve anything. The silence was unfamiliar, yet felt like something long yearned for. She picked up something sweet. The sweetness slowly spread on the tip of her tongue. She suddenly thought. Where does my value come from? Is it from being a person needed by someone, or is it my very existence sitting here, tasting this sweetness? The answer did not come. The tea only cooled slightly.