Letter from Mifamem

You wrote back! I was so excited that I greeted every passing fairy!

The Chief told me you'd gone somewhere far, far away and couldn't possibly reply.

I never believed him. It was really you, wasn't it?

(I followed your instructions and made a broom. The house was sparkling clean in no time.
The power of a broom is incredible.

/I tossed out most of the furniture — except for that clay jar.

We used it back then to hold the wild berries we picked.

The berries are long gone, but it still carries that sweet, tangy scent.)

I probably shouldn't check the mailbox daily. It's getting worn out so fast.

Back then, you fixed it in just one afternoon with all those clinking and clanking.
How exactly did you do it? I'd like to fix it myself, but I simply can't remember how.

Your dear friend

Mifamem

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening to you.

You haven't written back once since that rushed goodbye.
Do you still remember our promise to explore the outside world together?

I've been diligently practicing my branch swings — one hundred times every single day, mem!
You're so terribly late that I'm really starting to get upset, mem!

Even if you've already embarked on your journey without me, please write and share your adventures.
I'll read them as bedtime stories and fall asleep with your letters beneath my pillow.

Your dear friend

Mifamem

(Heh, how I wish you could see the mailbox now!

While I was at it, I fixed the crooked shelves and creaky beams too.

Even if I'm gone one day, they'll stay solid and steady — right up until the world's very end!

/Sorry, partner, I didn't really get everything you said.

But after asking the chief, I gave the repairs a try. It wasn't too bad, I guess?
The mailman seemed oddly inspired by it though!
It mumbled something about "instant messaging," "mobile payments," and "the internet connects everything," before leaving.

So strange, mem.)

There's something I've been curious about for a while.

How is it that I receive replies so promptly whenever I send you a letter?
Would you mind sharing that little secret with me?

All this activity has made my tummy rumble like crazy...
I can still remember exactly how that cookie tasted when you broke it in half and shared it with me.
If you wouldn't mind, could you teach me your recipe?

Your dear friend

Mifamem

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening!

A kindhearted traveler helped repair my wind chime.
And guess what? I've finally embarked on an adventure, just like you did!

I've crossed the farthest hill and climbed the highest branch.
Then floated down holding onto dandelion fluff.
I've sipped the sweet waters of forest streams and wrapped myself in thick leaves for warmth.
During downpours, I found shelter within cozy tree hollows.

And yesterday, I found myself in a standoff with a beetle.
I brandished my branch and claimed victory, winning some delicious nuts as my reward!

I've asked the beetle to bring you this letter with my question—
How exactly does one start a fire, mem?
I've grown quite weary of crunchy biscuits and desperately crave something warm and cozy!

Your dear friend

Mifamem