Mrs. Yamada was startled for a moment, then opened her hands and looked at her husband with a reproachful glance, saying, "This guy handed me scissors last night in such a careless manner, and I ended up getting cut."
Mr. Yamada had an embarrassed look on his face and muttered softly, "It was an accident, I've already apologized for it."
The cut was long and thin, and though it had been treated with medicine, it was quite deep, so she avoided getting her hand wet today and let her husband handle the beans in the large wooden tub alone.
Nanahara Takeshi took a look at the wound but didn't inquire further. Instead, he smiled and said, "It's right not to get it wet. This kind of injury heals slowly and needs extra care, or else it might scar."
