Lots of Lots

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Mei-Shun won as much as 3 sheets of 2025 stamps among just around 20 new-year cards she purchased/received; one from Shin’s younger sister, the other by Professor M. Last 3 years represented by Mikan-chan, rabbit and dragon saw no gifts with a few more, while her fluffy 蛇やん=dear snakey nicely made ends meet. Please listen, mom was asked to sign at a post office.

Joy of Plum: 1

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We have 雨水=usui, the 2nd of vernal and whole 二十四節気 today. Mei-Shun drove Ms. Scarlet heading a cafe to see M-chan. On the way to there, the former aunt dropped in a repair shop. When she walked toward a hair salon last month, a pair of short boots warned her of their trouble: tiny rubber parts under high heels were almost worn out. “I found a good guy for it”, that kind beautician said.

Peel Potato

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Storm sounds blustering all over our country today; blizzard rages in northern area, violent wind descends toward south. Mei-Shun shuts herself indoors on such a day, giving up any activity outdoors. Now almost all job is over, shall we take a break on fruits, Mikan-chan? Please listen, mom found little kiwis stored in Ms. Cuby instead of pomme de terre.

Nice Number

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… Mei-Shun means not on a scale but a locker at her 2nd horsey riding club. She normally prefers even figures; 2, 6, 8, 22 while has odd 1, 5, 13, 19 as birthdays of her family members. And the latter represent upper shelves here, quite convenient to store valuables, bags and clothes. On the other paw of Mikan-chan, “1” sounds like “the best” or “top” always difficult to achieve for her mom.

Still Stay

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Shin went out for business early this morning. Mei-Shun drove him toward the nearest station, found 小望月=14th moon in western sky. They saw her in the east last night, shining above gift flowers — meaning both ends of 花鳥風月. And the 1st, 2025 full moon is expected tonight. Called Wolf Moon, she has already become perfectly round at 7 : 27 while invisible among sunlight.

First Falling

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… of rain Mei-Shun caught by ears, in morning bathtub. Checking her diary, as long as 2 weeks were found all dry; 1st snow of current winter we saw last month, final falling from the sky last year. Mss. Moon and Scarlet, Momo-chan, 蝋梅=wintersweet, roses, etc. look happy outdoors, while Mikan-chan, Shin and mom-in-law indoors. Now sushi delivery service arrived, shall they start a lunch party?

Merry Marumorita

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So it was the last dance for Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun with him in 2024. Thanks to this lovely boy, the latter seems to have learned again how to do it. She would attend new classes to practice walk, trot and canter through a fixed route to gain the 3rd, next grade of horsey riding technique. Would you be our top partner candidate, followed by Mr. MATSURI and Mademoiselle Angel, darling?

Heart Healing

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Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun enjoyed dancing with Mr. MATSURI today. On the way to home, they often take another route when a big crossroad is too crowded. It leads to a block of flats whose entrance hall shows a lovely, snowy Christmas tree. Yes, even if drivers are in a hurry, they must be careful while given peace of mind by such an excellent view.

Joy of Aunt: 2

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Mei-Shun and M-chan dined at a Hawaiian restaurant, ordered fried chicken plates first. They call it mochiko or rice-cake powder coated; crispy surface, juicy meat. Fairly delicious, yet 4 pieces might be a bit too much. Now dessert has been served, the same choice. The former had just one pancake, the latter young woman 2. You have white and silky hands, honey, like these mountains of whipped cream.

Gingko Guy

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Yes, just one night turned him into an overcoat 70% yellow and 30% green. Mei-Shun saw some of his breed already take it off after shining, leave golden carpets below them. Your easygoing nature might come from circumstances; grown in narrow space to accommodate a shed, surrounded by tall trees, facing northwest. She rather likes it, go ahead as you like it.