In Japan, the rain has been on and off, and I can't focus on gardening. Even so, my roses have started blooming again. Every time I see them blooming in the rain, I feel uplifted. They never hesitate or give up and just keep going.

Compared to the spring roses, the ones this season are less pretty because the rain damages them. Some lose some petals, while others turn slightly dull in color, but I can see their imperfect beauty. They all look confident and show off their charm. I love the way they look.

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