Our club has two guys who shared ex-owner’s names “Tosen”. Treasure and Applause, did you became independent from it? Mei-Shun saw the former at the first lesson of this year. When she heard his name selected, she took him as another guy. Then, we cannot call you T. T. anymore but just T, can we? It sounds a bit bizarre. All right, you would be Tore-chan from today while your junior colleague App-chan. Other surnames including “Admire” and “Taiki” would be removed soon.
friendship
Kimono Touch
StandardThank you so much, Professor M. He is good at calligraphy designing, sometimes works as a manager of Shimanekoya studio. These chic pieces were sent from Kaori-san last year, enclosed with a letter of 寒中見舞い=kanchu-mimai, a winter greeting. Her husband is from Kyoto, might be the reason why her gift is always accompanied by scent of that ancient capital. At a glance, Mei-Shun decided to make them her name cards.
Thanks, Mothers
StandardHappy birthday, mom-in-law! We have 小寒=shokan, the 5th of winter 二十四節気 today. It means we rush into the coldest season called 寒中=kanchu until 立春=risshun, the beginning of spring. Mei-Shun’s mother gave birth to her younger daughter in 寒中 as well, made her share zodiac sign (Capricorn) and 干支=eto, Chinese zodiac symbol (申=saru, monkey) with her mother-in-law. That means we have to eat birthday cakes twice a month, with new-year feasts and alcohols …
Happy Riding
StandardToday’s lesson was the last of this year for Mei-Shun. Thank you, Madoka-chan. She has learned so much from you. Image of the first day they met with each other is still clear in her mind: you were so shy that never let her see your front face. Ms. I, your main “mom” in our club always had to prepare something tasty to lead you out of the stall. It is once upon a time for you, smart girl? And to you as well, dear Dreamer. It is a kind of surprise luck to see you again after 10 months.
Under Moonlight
StandardPhotos of 松風 arrived at hands of her twin sister Mei-Shun. A photographer in charge was sensible enough to include a piece of long shot. Regarding the moon, she thinks that Professor M, one of her most esteemed friends, is the best to take it. His wonderful skill allows any shape of the moon to be very clear. How do you broadminded followers compare one of his fine works with Mei-Shun’s?
Copyright © 2016 Professor M or Shimaneko Sensei All Rights Reserved.
Our Girl
StandardTora-chan has got the fluffiest in an year. Hi, honey, you look fine. We admire your power of survival in such a grim environment. It is one of your manner to live through to rub your neck against Mei-Shun’s legs, isn’t it? She would like to take your sitting-straight photo, yet always loses good opportunities. You immediately stand up to welcome her back. Oh? Where is the beads your identity is printed behind, put on your necklace? All right, we would make new one a Christmas gift for you.
Happy Madoka
StandardMei-Shun keeps one of moms of Madoka-chan for another 6 months. Actually in summer, she had eczema in shoulder heads while losing hair in tail. We were worried about it so much that asked a veterinarian to see her. Diagnosis was that she had no pernicious bacteria on skin. Ms. I, our instructor and leader, has continued medical shampoo since then. Now we see good result of her efforts in shiny dark-fawn coat of Madoka-chan. She might have been used to new life at a riding club as well.
Happy Riding
StandardMore than 2 weeks have passed since Mei-Shun rode horseback before. She was a bit tense until seeing Admire Serena for the first time, yet such a feeling immediately flew away when she found her round eyes with brown, long eyelash catching her own. Yes, all you have to do on horseies is to trust them. They are so clever that you should just relax to inform them of the next action. By legs, spurs and short- or long-whips if necessary, although Mei-Shun does not like the last one.
Horsey Day
Standard… it must have been today, yet Mei-Shun had a pressing job. She therefore canceled lessons in the morning. After finishing what to do, she felt quite sore in throat. It has continued from last night actually, followed by a slight hurt. All right, how does thermometer analyze this symptom? It shows that she has a fever, a little as well. What a disappointing result! Lovely T.T., she misses you so much. However, she has to take care of herself to avoid any accident involving you.
Acknowledgement
Dear Shin, Master Mei-Shu, Mother, Professor M, Mr. and Mrs. M, Ms. S and Ms. T,
Please let Mei-Shun express her most profound gratitude to you.
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