Joy of Kyushu: 1

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Lunar October starts from today. Shin, Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun returned from 福岡 — it was their 1st experience to enjoy sumo in person, while on 初日=the 1st of this 15-day tournament. All different from one seen on TV, wrestlers and 行司 referees in kimono looked like pretty dolls. It might be thanks to nice distance toward 土俵 ring and lighting.

Terrific Tour

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Mei-Shun received invitation to Kaori-san‘s exhibition held next January in Kyoto. Oh, it opens on birthday of the former. She therefore would choose another day to see one of her most important friends, when the latter artist stays at the gallery. What a great chance to visit that ancient capital of our country! Best restaurants are waiting for Shin, Mikan-chan and her mom as well.

Home Horsey

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I and mom went to our usual club to dance with Ms. Manifest. Yes, we have done well, purr. The latter lady was the 1st who did it smoothly several years before. Mom put on double sandals or 二足の草鞋 at that time, meaning 2 different classes at Master Mei-Shu’s place and here. Other diversity is seen on a scale: she had a few more sugar bags around waist.

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Merry Melody

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We have 立冬=ritto, the 1st of winter 二十四節気 today. Mei-Shun walked for 5 minutes toward a hair salon in a pair of high heels. Or it might take longer, since this “exercise” needs more time than in flats or sneakers. Coming back home, she made an appointment to tune Ms. Piano. Darling, your damper sounds a bit tired. Please wait for 2 weeks, Ms. T would take care of you again.

Authentic Autumn

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Thanks a million, 二所ノ関部屋. They sent Shin, Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun a 番付表 of 九州場所 starts from coming Sunday with them in person. It rains from midnight, stormy wind continued until noon. Tokyo recorded historic 3rd 夏日 in November yesterday, might have 4th today. On the contrary, they say next rainfall on Friday would bring cold air — the wife might put on a coat on kimono.

Silver and Scarlet

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Mei-Shun made her 2nd visit to another horsey riding club in Tsukuba, accompanied by Mikan-chan. Mr. Loki, great to walk and trot on you for the first time. She would move to here from next month, be helped by Mr. Sirius. Oh, is this a crab apple? Little fruits are getting reddish as leaves lining 東大通り, one of wide streets. They would give a lovely Christmas tree soon.

Japanese Culture@holiday

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Yes, this is Culture Day. Along with Labor Thanksgiving Day on 23rd, our national holidays in November never move into Mondays like September: the latter makes “Silver Week” using Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day. The former often gave Mei-Shun chances to perform on a stage as well. Master Mei-Shu, would she be able to do it again?

Later, Latest,

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This is my lunar birthday, purr. I and mom got on Ms. Scarlet together at 13 : 00, headed her for the horsey riding club in a bit too warm air. It might be final to dance with you here, Ms. Last One. Please keep a good girl as I always do. Now we came home, ready to see numbers on a scale. They were fine enough, let us enjoy dinner full of various rice dishes and sweets.

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Fierce Forecast

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And solar November starts from today. However, Mei-Shun is a bit scare of 夏日=summer day in higher than 25 degrees Celsius from tomorrow. They say it would happen approximately every decade. How about 2013? Her memory does not save data of hot autumn. 2012 was the year when she gained 名取 diploma. Examined by 京鹿子娘道成寺, that August was really torrid.

Happy Halloween

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So this is the end of 神無月 on solar calendar. Many revelers might gather at Shibuya scramble crossing, while Mei-Shun read that such young people in unique costume are severely restricted this year. On the other hand, she heard American children prefer treat to trick. Well, they do not need to mind weight: it is business of parents to take care of their body including teeth.