鶴の恩返しの英語版オーディオブックはどこで聴けますか？

The story of 'Tsuru no Ongaeshi' (The Crane's Return of a Favor) unfolds in a quiet Japanese village where a humble man rescues an injured crane. Taking pity on the beautiful bird, he nurses it back to health before releasing it into the wild. Shortly after, a mysterious woman arrives at his doorstep seeking shelter from a storm. Despite his poverty, the kind man shares his meager food and offers her lodging. Over time, the woman proposes to weave exquisite cloth that could alleviate his financial struggles, on the condition that he never watches her work. The man agrees, and her textiles bring unexpected prosperity. However, curiosity eventually overwhelms him. Peeking into her room, he discovers not a woman but the crane plucking its own feathers to create the fabric. With the vow broken, the crane must depart, leaving behind both gratitude and sorrow.

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