Simply Business Number Two.

A shot of my new Maiko Meishi.

Old Way Of Life. New Paths To Walk.

After two months of enjoying the way of a Minarai...
...I have become Maiko-san.

It was a most beautiful day for me! I popped online and there it was. A sweet notice by Okaasan Kokoro, saying how delighted with my work and dedication she is.
The notice then reading of how I've been promoted to Maiko stage. I am so happy!

Oneesan Minako-san and myself. This is where we spoke of my new Geimei. Geisha name.
My new name is Miharu. It means Beauty and Clear Skies/Sunny Days.

I'm thinking this for a new Meishi. Business card.

This is also the base for a painting. A friend is going to paint this for me in RL, for my Misedashi.

Triple Debut At The SS Galaxy!

At the SS Galaxy sims on the 1st October 2011, it was a very special evening indeed.
I was so honoured to be welcomed to witness the Eri-kae of both Ichisumi-san and Umeha-san!
Eri-kae translated literally means 'turning the collar'. As a Jr. Maiko's collar is completely red, a Sr.Maiko's collar is white in front with red in the back, signifying she is still in training.
The collar turning ceremony is where the Sr. Maiko turn to Geisha/Geiko, their collars going from red to full white to signify maturing into womanhood. What a sight it was, stunning.
Not only was it a night for the new Geiko, but it was also a special event for Sr. Maiko Umechie-san who had her belated Misedashi and Mizuage...Not to mention her San San Kudo with Umeha-san.


It started off when everyone was arriving.

 And more...

And more...until we nearly crashed the sim!

The three debutants looked stunning!

Umechie-san began the event with her dance of the Gion Kouta. A famous dance done by all Maiko and Geiko, but especially Maiko on their debut for Misedashi.

Then Umeha-san (left) and Ichisumi-san (right) followed with their modified version of Kurokami.

It was a beautiful event, a story or two was told, there was plenty of tea and sake going around. I am so humbled to have been invited personally to witness such a majesty of events.

Ozashiki!

I was graced with the presence of four honourable patrons this evening!
They seemed to enjoy the company and many kind comments were passed about how I looked stunning in my blue kikyo hikizuri.
Ji-san also made me blush, he was sending out some very sweet compliments on how talented he thought I was and that I made the impression of a Maiko upon him and the evening.

From left to right. Sooki Ying, Geiko Ayami, Myself Michiyo-chan, Jishaku-san and Shizu Moriguchi.

Quiet Evening

It was one quiet evening. I took a short walk to Hosoi Ichiba sim where I took a pretty photo of the red pillars that line the paths to the shrines in Japan.

  

Then I met up with Grace-san, who has recently become Maiko-san! She looked stunning in her kimono and new shiro-nuri makeup!

Cat-san also was there to honour us with her presence.

An Inspiration And Graceful Presence

I thought my evening at Arakawa would be a quiet one.
...It was, but I was not alone!
Okaasan Kokoro graced the Hanamachi with her presence after a while and every meeting I have with her brings inspiration and joy. I was so honoured to have her ask me to try out the new Geisha dance-balls for upcoming shows.
She is beautiful and honourable. I am glad to have such a wonderful Okaasan.

A Relaxing Evening

As I logged on, I found that Raziel Grace-san and Cat-san, two of my fellow Minarai Okiya sisters, had opened the Ochaya for an hour or so.
I decided to join them.
Grace-san kindly gave me the opportunity to play my Shamisen and Shakuhachi for our respected guest. It was a very lovely evening, there was plenty to talk about and I adored playing my instruments for the pleasure of others.

 

Then afterwards, I decided to dress up formally and visit Tempura Island. It is a beautiful place, I love the sakura trees, so bursting with bright blossoms.

The ground beneath them has turned pink though, hehe. The coming of Autumn/Fall has brought on the shower of petals.