The curtain doesn't rise -- it falls, as though the hangings simply cannot support the fabric any longer. It hits the floor with a thwump and a cloud of dust rises.
The dust settles quickly, though, and in any case, it's not enough to conceal the small tiered doll stand that the curtain revealed. The red cloth is faded and stained, and the top level is concealed behind a semi-circle of folding screens. On the lower level, three dolls stand. All are somewhat weathered but still lovely ichimatsu dolls.
The one on the right wears a white kimono with a red obi and necklace of beads.
The one in the middle wears a light blue kimono with a dark blue obi and wears a decorative comb in her hair.
The one the right wears a red kimono with a black obi and holds a small mirror in her hands.
✿ PART ONE
The curtain doesn't rise -- it falls, as though the hangings simply cannot support the fabric any longer. It hits the floor with a thwump and a cloud of dust rises.
The dust settles quickly, though, and in any case, it's not enough to conceal the small tiered doll stand that the curtain revealed. The red cloth is faded and stained, and the top level is concealed behind a semi-circle of folding screens. On the lower level, three dolls stand. All are somewhat weathered but still lovely ichimatsu dolls.
The one on the right wears a white kimono with a red obi and necklace of beads.
The one in the middle wears a light blue kimono with a dark blue obi and wears a decorative comb in her hair.
The one the right wears a red kimono with a black obi and holds a small mirror in her hands.