Our party of Japanese dance is called “Ka-Shu no Kai” (after the previous name of Master Mei-Shu), from which two grand daughters of the Master and Mei-Shun performed in 邦楽発表会 this year. Mrs. S, a member of Ka-Shu no Kai, kindly sent us cute bouquets. Full of gratefulness, Mei-Shun picked up her and Master Mei-Shu to a nice café. It is very rare to see us enjoy chatting not in kimono.
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What a miracle
StandardTora-chan’s first collar has been found out: it was hung on a hedge of nearby factory. When Mei-Shun passed by, the name tug made of a rhinestone glittered in the morning light, as if it had called her. Somebody kind enough pick it up? Wow, thanks a lot.
Tra-la-lah～
StandardHello again, Ms. Piano. Mei-Shun performed safely last Sunday. This month, she is free from Japanese dance lessons – enough time for communication with you. Let’s sing together♪
Thankfulness!
StandardMei-Shun finished so-so stage. Thank you so much, Master Mei-Shu. Thanks a million, Shin. Please take her gratefulness, dearest friends.
Black Out, Blue On
StandardIn 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.
Invitation to Kyoto!
StandardMs. KOGASHIWA, Kaori gave Mei-Shun an invitation to her first exhibition held in Kyoto, titled “Ohanashi-no-Ki-no-Shita-de” (=Under Tree of Stories) from Nov. 22 to Dec. 3. She has been good at drawing since her high-school days, currently works as an illustrator. Congratulations, Kaori-san.
Kimono Reminds…
StandardMaster Mei-Shu gave Mei-Shun a kimono, beautifully purple-colored. It is just in size of the latter, looks a bit too long for you, Master … it might be the one her eldest sister, Mei-Shu I, wore in her days.
Great Grapes
StandardLast year’s heavy snow destroyed many greenhouses for fruits and vegetables. On the other hand, outdoor trees were powerful enough to survive, allowed Mei-Shun family to enjoy such beautiful products this autumn as well.
No Return
StandardToday is the deadline to pay for coming stage of Mei-Shun. In Japanese tradition, notes for happy occasions are required to be new ones. We therefore have to see tellers at banks to change used notes. Some banks set a new-note-available ATM during busy seasons.
Happiest Time
StandardMikan-chan often calls for Mei-Shun to stay by her food bowl. While eating, she hugs mom by her tail. When asked if it tastes good, she replies “yes” by a swing of it like this.
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