Upper image: We are at his new residence. A representative of the local community association is visiting, in order to collect a donation for the local shrine or temple, as seen by the Record of Donations (‘houga-chou’ 奉加帳) seen on the floor, but is puzzled and confused, because the new resident is saying that there is no reason for him to pay such things.

The two Gods of poverty are of course now always present. Lower image; The good couple now have a son and are celebrating Boy’s day, as we can see from the dolls and scroll in the tokonoma (alcove). Their life looks quite comfortable, and his social status seems so high that people are coming with gift money.

Any comments are welcome! (S.I)