Konoha's four seasons were sharply distinct. As soon as summer ended, the autumn wind came howling in.
The chilly autumn wind rustled, and fallen leaves drifted through the air.
When the seasons changed, clothes had to be changed too. Over the past few months, Mimi had grown quite a bit—one centimeter.
Her height was 111 centimeters. Compared with the average height of children her age, she was a little short. Going by an annual growth rate of six to seven centimeters, the figure was rather pitiful.
She was suffering from delayed development.
But wanting new clothes had little to do with height.
Chiri had gotten some too, with all three primary colors applied before they were dyed black.
Mimi was still dressed all in white. It was convenient for cleaning, since any dirt could be spotted at a glance and then eaten by the insects.
The style was still the same.
A long robe with wide sleeves reaching near the thighs. As an Aburame, her mother had habitually added a hood.
Chiri's was different. Yumi had thoughtfully made it in the style Chiri usually wore.
"Aren't you cold?" Mimi looked at Chiri's feet and said, "Sandals."
Mimi wore a pair of red-strapped two-toed wooden clogs, along with tabi, making it easier to walk in the rain or across muddy ground.
Chiri wore ninja shoes with her bare feet inside.
She shyly curled her little toes and said, "Everyone wears them like this."
"If it's for better Chakra transmission, Bio-Steel socks are superior to bare feet. Didn't I give you several pairs?"
There were more than enough for daily changes, and they couldn't be worn through.
"They look awful." Chiri said.
"The shoes look awful." Mimi responded.
"But wooden clogs are so hard to wear." Chiri said, "They're inconvenient in battle."