On my arrival at school Mr W assigned me to remove the heaps of weeds in front of the south house on behalf of our principal. He said I needn’t conduct any class today. The first important was to clear the heaps as quickly as possible. There will be some kind of inspection from above tomorrow.

The green-leaved corn stems that stand in the fields have almost been frozen to death.

Felt a little warmer today with the newly-worn long-sleeved upper underwear and the western-styled outer garment which is usually put on in spring and autumn. But this one is particular, and it’s the upper part of my wedding suit twenty-odd years ago. It’s open near the breast and can’t be buttoned for keeping out the cold headwind.