The persimmons turned red. Up until last year they were the birds' share, but this year I tore through the whole storehouse looking for the picking pole.

• The Rice Cake Shop GrannyBring a few over once they ripen. You've probably forgotten how to string dried persimmons again anyway.
  HaruYou said the same thing last year, and you ended up stringing them all yourself.
• The Young Man Next DoorIf you need a pole, we've got one at our place. It's a bit bent, though.