We have 寒露=kanro, the 5th of autumnal 二十四節気 today. However, Mei-Shun turned on Mr. Air Conditioner around noon, after watering his outdoor unit while roof floor in the morning. No dew even freeze in dark was seen there, made it easier for this gentle machine — he really saved her life during harsh summer. Their silver “wedding” must be celebrated when genuine autumn arrives soon.
Mei-Shun enjoyed dancing with Mademoiselle Angel accompanied by Mikan-chan, after a whole month it might be. That horsey lady regained shiny white coat, looked gray in midsummer from severe perspiration: cooler air brings much beauty. 5th crescent floats among evening glow, 萩 blooms giving Momo-chan a colorful skirt. By the way, Ms. Moon still puts on healthy tyres in above photo.
Here they are, looking like little baby bottoms. One of Shin’s friends gave them as a memento of his hometown Fukushima, while might not know they are among pet fruits for Mei-Shun. She actually feels not so fine this morning: sleepy with a bit sore throat. Such timing always appreciates vitamin, juice and gracefulness. Protein and a lot of water must also be taken.
Mei-Shun visited a hospital to see Dr. A who kindly saved her life, has given a myriad of checkups so far including today’s. “There seems no problem right now”, that gentle lady told this ex-inpatient almost as usual. “I’ll call you later when we have another result”. Since it is the last chance for them to meet in 2025, they wished each other a Happy New Year.
Shin kindly brought home superb delicacies from 九州. They are loved by Mei-Shun whose father was born there, precisely in Fukuoka. Since this city accommodates November sumo tournament, the wife applied for a ticket again. On the other paw of Mikan-chan, the husband’s business destinations include Oita and Miyazaki. They wish family trips to Saga and Kumamoto, covering all 7 prefectures.
They are written, while read shin-kan-sen, the same as our bullet train. One of Shin’s buffs lives in Tottori Prefecture sent him this box of juicy pears, as much as 14. He kindly left Mei-Shun with all of them, except for just 1 for mom-in-law. Here vegetable-fruit drawer of Ms. Cuby, or a refrigerator the former uses, has become a temporary orchard.
Mei-Shun’s diary taught her that 寒蝉, meaning cold cicada is read hi-gurashi, her favorite. 蜩 has been only Chinese character she knew for it, let her imagine the reason written in 2 ways. Her childhood heard them start singing from early in the morning, while around sunset when she tried dancing with Mr. Marumorita today. We do not feel chill at all but cooler wind, darling.
40 degrees Celsius is rarely seen on weather map in Kanto region, yet it is forecast for a few days this week. Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun felt a bit scared, while more intention to dance with Mademoiselle Angel again. Yes, they made it — might come out of a slump at last. By the way, what happened to that pedestrian crosswalk signal? If it got serious heatstroke, emergency call is necessary.
Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun were finally able to dance with Mr. Marumorita. As long as 17 days have passed since they made it before, when Monsieur Fête played a role of gentle partner. Mr. U, a new-graduate instructor kindly praised her riding posture saying direction to go became clear. Now they returned home, met the 4th crescent floating among rosy dusk clouds.
… again today, in Ibaraki Prefecture. Mei-Shun canceled only one lesson to try dancing with Mr. Marumorita. She therefore puts on a 簪=kanzashi from Shin, normally for kimono style at home: even if without that traditional clothes, such hair accessories, 下駄=geta or Japanese wooden clogs and 羽織=haori jackets could let her enjoy similar atmosphere. Now her favorite rikishi would soon appear on 土俵 ring.
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