TIMESKIP ENTRY: Memories of the Obon Festival

[takanimegumi]

AUGUST 15 - MAKING ALTAR OFFERINGS

“Nee-san, what do you think?” With all the solemnity of a priest conducting the holiest of rites, Suzume presents her creation for group inspection. Made from a cucumber, paper and some bits of balsa wood, her horse is examined.
“The legs don’t match,” Ayame points out rather testily, since her cucumber horse is

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August 15 - 9:30 AM Practice Makes Perfect (Part 1)

[takanimegumi]

“But I don’t want to practice any more!” Suzume pleads, clutching her fans like they were life preservers. “My tummy hurts…and my kimono itches…and….it’s hot…and

August 15 - 9:30 AM Practice Makes Perfect (Part 2)

[takanimegumi]

“What are you doing?” Both Suzume and I look up as Taka walks unto the engawa, holding a picture book. Curious, the older girl motions towards the fans that Suzume is holding