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.
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Horsey Beauty
StandardMikan-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.
Alert Aired
Standard… 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.
Halva, Baklava
StandardShin came back home yesterday from Turkey. It was also 初日, the 1st day of 名古屋場所 sumo tournament. Mei-Shun’s favorite rikishi got his 1st win, pumped her up well before getting on Ms. Scarlet. It was sunny, a bit hotter compared with a few days last week, while seemed to have replaced lost rainy season 2025. Souvenir delicacies includes the 1st experience for the wife.
Great Gion
StandardYes, Shin gave above to Mei-Shun. The husband often visits our ancient capital on business, while the wife always expects to see 大船鉾. Since 2025 has both of 前祭=former/後祭=latter festivals held on 17th/24th, Thursdays respectively, even 宵々々山 previous celebration would be on Monday. Moreover, he returns home from Istanbul on Sunday — 粽 shopping online again.
Miraculous Medicine
StandardMei-Shun means both doctors and their prescriptions. She regularly takes tablets to avoid melasma for 8 weeks, followed by the same period of withdrawal before resuming it. She was at the end of the former phase when got a piece of “prosciutto” on the right arm — 4 kinds of pills were prepared after breakfast/supper. It soon decreased toward 2, then another recently joined.
Fluffy Tummy
StandardMei-Shun saw her allergy around clavicles grow downward a bit this morning, added ointment sighing. Well, since both Dr. I and N work at their dermatologic clinic today, either lady would give good advice. Cloudy weather, slight fever let her take household medicine and a nap. Feeling better, she checked her neck before getting on Ms. Scarlet — no flush, shopping only then.
Paper Package
StandardShin took 2-night business trip to Taiwan, coming back soon. Squeezed from his tight schedule are photos of milk flavoured by/mixed with fruits. Mei-Shun loves papaya one, yet not has ever tried above. Watermelon?? She cannot imagine its taste, would like to ask a favor of him for one. However, it looks so fragile that might break within a suitcase. Disaster prevention is more vital.
Curious Cucumber
StandardYes, Shin loves it. Mei-Shun does as well, while has preferred young, thorny ones to pickle in her 糠床=fermented rice bran with olive shells and seeds. On the other paw of Mikan-chan, the husband sometimes picks up bigger, smooth and reasonable batches at supermarkets. The wife learned they are superb not only in salad: juicy nature serves nice to fry, simmer and grill.
Pretty Paw
StandardHappy birthday dad, purr. I and mom are really pleased to have lived with you so far. You are born on a rainy day while windy, dry and sunny today. Preparing for humid weeks, she worked hard at home; hang futon mats outdoors, wash blankets and sheets, bake a cake, clean 2 fans, etc. Now she returned from shopping, ready to serve you handmade dinner.
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