Notes
fireplace 暖炉;
thaw 解ける;
poisonous fangs 毒牙;
venom 毒;
wicked 邪悪な;

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One winter day, a kind-hearted farmer found a snake lying in the snow. It was nearly frozen to death. Feeling pity, the farmer picked it up and decided to help. He carried the snake home and placed it near the fireplace to warm up.

As the snake began to thaw, it slowly regained its strength. The farmer was happy to see the snake recovering and felt proud of his good deed. But then, as soon as the snake was fully warmed, it bit the farmer’s hand with its poisonous fangs.

Shocked and in pain, the farmer realized his mistake. He fell to the ground, his body growing weak from the venom. With his last breath, he said, “I should have known better than to trust a snake. Kindness to the wicked can only lead to harm.”

So, remember, helping those who are naturally harmful can bring danger to you.
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Notes:
float 浮かぶ;
ogre 鬼;
pheasant キジ;
ever after 末永く幸せに:

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Once upon a time, an old man and woman found a big peach floating in the river. They took it home and cut it open. Inside, they found a baby boy! They named him Momotaro, which means “Peach Boy.”

Momotaro grew strong and brave. One day, he wanted to fight the ogres on a faraway island. His parents gave him dumplings for the journey.

On his way, Momotaro met a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant. He shared his dumplings with them. They became his friends and helped him.

They went to the ogres’ island and fought the ogres. They won and took the treasure. Momotaro and his friends went home as heroes. They lived happily ever after.
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