山鉾巡行=floats parade of 前祭=祇園祭 previous celebration was held this morning in a downpour at our ancient capital. Japanese archipelago has been hit by stormy rainfalls since Typhoon Nari was born around 小笠原 islands. It already changed into a tropical cyclone, while seems to have brought tough, warm fronts. That allows Mei-Shun to enjoy singing moonlight scores with Ms. Piano.
Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun enjoyed 十五夜 round moon late last night. They hope it was shared by Shin who stays in a western country 6 hours behind. This week accommodates many of that celestial beauty; 十三夜 or the second prettiest on Monday, 小望月 or 14th, above said the most attractive, 十六夜 tonight and full shape 満月 tomorrow. The latter 2 might be among rain clouds called 雨月.
Quite dry June 2025 let Mei-Shun often sing rainy scores with Ms. Piano, aside from her favorite one featuring moonlight. On the contrary, we have repeatedly seen blurred figure of that celestial beauty. Dear tiny Mother Earth, how many years have passed since she picked you up last time? Great to spray your scent again into this helmet for horsey riding; velvet and crystal stones, Shin’s choice.
So we are on the last day of solar June, while lunar birthday of Shin. Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun visited Tsukuba horsey riding club, danced a bit with Mr. Loki after longer than half an year. Oh, are we really in the middle of rainy season? Such perspiration is just like midsummer. Beautiful 6th crescent appeared in dusk sky, resembles a big banana yet above couple enjoyed gold kiwis after supper.
Lunar June starts from today. Mei-Shun visited Tsukuba horsey riding club, saw her primary instructor Ms. I with refreshments. They talked about schedule forward instead of a lesson: stormy weather made the field rice paddy. Now the former turns toward Dr. W, followed by the nearest shrine to greet Gods and draw omikuji lots. No. 1 大吉=the luckiest has come for Shin.
Rainy season 2025 starts in Kanto region. It means life of Mei-Shun shifts into summer version; less perspiration by horsey, more inspiration at home. Since Shin recently changed eating habit in preparation for annual checkup, many vegetables would appear on their table. By the way, we expect 十五夜 tonight — she might be shielded with silver clouds, invisible yet shine like Mademoiselle Angel.
Shin, Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun got on Ms. Moon toward 三昧塚古墳 on weekend. Sunlight lit them up through thin clouds, looked like curtains covering 霞ヶ浦. After greeting an ancient king, they dropped in a supermarket where amazingly various sake bottles are accommodated. Above was chosen by the wife to accompany sashimi for dinner.
Lunar May starts from today with 大安=tai-an, the best among 六曜. Mei-Shun dropped in the nearest shrine on the way to the hospital where she reserved an examination. Dear Gods, please take her gratitude for greeting you in daylight on 朔日 with no moon at night. Now what luck would you give Shin and his wife by omikuji lots? Oh, 2 吉=kichi numbered 45 and 47.
Well, it is udon noodle. Shin, accompanied by Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun, drove Ms. Moon toward a restaurant famous for such size. The husband chose one called 田舎うどん, simmered in miso soup; the wife ちからうどん soy-sauce soup poured on, topped with baked rice cakes. It is so thick that nobody would slurp — must cut to bite, using smaller chopsticks.
… into sunset violet from night-sky cobalt blue. Oh, beautiful 3rd crescent, great to see you again. This is the last day of solar April, which reminds Mei-Shun of the number Ms. Moon carries — it is like February 29th in leap years only. At Dr. N‘s clinic, patients must input theirs into the system when going under car park gate. Ms. Scarlet never helps above driver in her ivory friend.
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