In the evening, a sudden cacophony of thunder fell, let all lights off. Only cooking fires with which Mei-Shun was preparing dinner left on. Simmering sound and blue gas fire caught our attention until TV voice, microwave alarm, phone recorder, etc. came back to cover them. 5-minute halcyon, old days might be a gift from the nature.
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Headaches
StandardMei-Shun caught a cold. A slight fever, stomachaches, a sore throat and running nose, sleepiness … might be among the worst happenings in preparation for a stage performance. She only hopes that accumulated training so far works well.
Painful Batty
StandardMei-Shun received a letter of estimate for a batty-repellent measure. Shocking price – it costs as much as she dances on the stage twice. Oh, you are shocked? Yes, amateur dancers have to pay for rental costumes, make-ups, stage settings, etc. by themselves.
Batty Returns
StandardAn expert visited us today, said “yes, bats are in”, taking a glance at the eaves. They are quite small, go easily through a narrow slit which works as an air vent. “This family consists of 30-50 members.” Okay. Our home has celebrated Halloween all through the year …
Oh My Girl …
StandardMikan-chan sometimes forgets her rest-room place. It’s not so often, but when Mei-Shun is too busy, she cannot help ignoring her daughter’s love call. Mikan-chan feels displeased, and … oh, stop it, darling.
No Welcome Back
StandardThe bat seems to have returned to our air conditioner – Mei-Shun found a piece of “droppings” on the floor. When she pressed the covering bottom, more fell from the narrow slit between the equipment and the wall. We decided to call a professional, who must be an animal lover, to deal with it.
First after Obon
StandardMei-Shun was very lazy during obon holidays. No exercise, too much eating — the worst way for dancers. She returns to normal today, feeling refreshed, yet putting on a bit excess weight around her waist. Oh-oh.
Hard Hit
StandardTyphoon Halong hit Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture this weekend. One junior high school there, designated as a shelter, has been inundated to force the evacuees to flee upstairs. Master Mei-Shu comes from that place. Mei-Shun felt so worried about her relatives and friends that e-mailed to her. No problem, she replied. It sounds great.
Return to normal
StandardWhile using dental floss, something popped within the mouth. One metallic coating – it might cause the uncomfortable feeling continued for a few weeks. Mei-Shun had no pain, yet rushed to see her primary dentist. “Teeth would be worn out by aging”, she explained. “Stable metals are not compatible with such changes. So, a bit space between your tooth and metal resulted in this trouble.” A-ha!
Mom Catcher
StandardCicadas, Mikan-chan’s only target, are rapidly increasing in number as sultry summer rages. Her favorite food, loved toy never stop Mikan-chan jumping onto a net window, where a cicada boy is buzzing. She always fails, left alone at a high place; while succeeds in hunting Mei-Shun.
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