This piece, with its fantastical atmosphere, as its title suggests, evokes "legendary tales of the forest." Within the flow of the music, stillness and movement intertwine, depicting a mystical forest scene. The soft sonorities of the left hand harmonize with the flowing melody of the right hand, creating the impression of a forest, having witnessed history, gently speaking. While the harmony is relatively simple, effective chromatic progressions and contrapuntal elements are incorporated, making it a piece that demands rich expressiveness. The opening is marked "slowly, with much freedom," and it is important to shape phrases with a broad and deep breath. By maintaining a free sense of tempo and grasping the overall flow of the music, it leads to a performance with a narrative quality. While valuing the flow, play each note as if savoring it. The use of the pedal should be approached with caution. Focus on connecting the legato solely with the fingers, and it is advisable to practice so that you can play smoothly even without the pedal. The pedal should be used to add moisture and richness, as if providing hydration, and without being bound by the indications in the score, experiment with subtle changes in pedaling and shallow pedal depths, exploring variations in resonance. In particular, while being careful not to muddy the sound, it is advisable to focus on creating a fantastical expanse of sound. One of the characteristics of this piece is that the bass notes are sustained for a long duration. While fully feeling the resonance, aim for a soft, well-sustaining sound, and practicing the bass line alone can also be effective. By firmly supporting the sound of the low notes and placing the delicate melody upon them, the tranquility and expanse of the forest can be expressed more clearly.