Layer Lights

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A festival seems to be held on weekend at the nearest station. Mei-Shun wishes she could see it in yukata, yet allergy around collarbone still prevents her from wrapping neck with 半襟: she puts it on even for soft summer kimono. Moreover, Shin is going on another business trip abroad, toward Indonesia from Thursday. She would therefore visit nearby 八坂神社 instead and return purchased online last year.

Green Glasses

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Purr, this is the day of a month we visit “Arles”. However, it is closed on Tuesdays while mom has an appointment at a dental clinic in the evening. On the other paw of mine, dad gave her a lot of Turkish sweets. Since he is on a diet, almost all of these must be consumed by her alone. Only exception was above mint tea they tried last night. “Wow, this is liquid cough drop,” she commented.

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Halva, Baklava

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Shin came back home yesterday from Turkey. It was also 初日, the 1st day of 名古屋場所 sumo tournament. Mei-Shun’s favorite rikishi got his 1st win, pumped her up well before getting on Ms. Scarlet. It was sunny, a bit hotter compared with a few days last week, while seemed to have replaced lost rainy season 2025. Souvenir delicacies includes the 1st experience for the wife.

Splendid Summer

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Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun missed you, Mr. MATSURI. Rainfall, heatstroke alert and allergy for her mom prevented them from trying dance again with the gentlest horseies including him, Mademoiselle Angel and Mr. Marumorita. It is nicely cool today, made preparation quite easier. Hereafter toward the middle of September, one instructor and student would share only 30-minute lesson a day with one horsey.

Cool Cat

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Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun enjoyed 十五夜 round moon late last night. They hope it was shared by Shin who stays in a western country 6 hours behind. This week accommodates many of that celestial beauty; 十三夜 or the second prettiest on Monday, 小望月 or 14th, above said the most attractive, 十六夜 tonight and full shape 満月 tomorrow. The latter 2 might be among rain clouds called 雨月.

Paw Power

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Purr, this is mine to protect dad on board heading Turkey right now. By the way, spelling of that country is the same as the bird raised for flesh. Mom’s dictionary explains: guinea fowls were imported into Europe from there, called Turkey-cock to be confused with other bald breed. Hmm, neither of them has been on our dinner table, even on the date when my “parents” married.

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Great Gion

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Yes, Shin gave above to Mei-Shun. The husband often visits our ancient capital on business, while the wife always expects to see 大船鉾. Since 2025 has both of 前祭=former/後祭=latter festivals held on 17th/24th, Thursdays respectively, even 宵々々山 previous celebration would be on Monday. Moreover, he returns home from Istanbul on Sunday — 粽 shopping online again.

Tokyo Tour

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Such an idea suddenly came to Mei-Shun, who had a reservation for Mr. Marumorita this afternoon. At 10 : 00 however, heatstroke alert was aired to let her cancel it. Now what would she do instead? Booking system online says that her beautician is available. All right, shall we leave a bit earlier and drop in a department store, Mikan-chan? Or you prefer cooler home?

Fine Fragrance

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Quite dry June 2025 let Mei-Shun often sing rainy scores with Ms. Piano, aside from her favorite one featuring moonlight. On the contrary, we have repeatedly seen blurred figure of that celestial beauty. Dear tiny Mother Earth, how many years have passed since she picked you up last time? Great to spray your scent again into this helmet for horsey riding; velvet and crystal stones, Shin’s choice.

Miraculous Medicine

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Mei-Shun means both doctors and their prescriptions. She regularly takes tablets to avoid melasma for 8 weeks, followed by the same period of withdrawal before resuming it. She was at the end of the former phase when got a piece of “prosciutto” on the right arm — 4 kinds of pills were prepared after breakfast/supper. It soon decreased toward 2, then another recently joined.