The Woman Of THREE CROWN PRINCES
THE GEISHA AND MOMIJI DREAM PART 5. Maiko 3's
And entering the premium tea house in this case they do not receive the tourist must be by invitation and brought by someone who is familiar with the owner of the drinking house. A geisha neighborhood is a special environment that only a few people enter by invitation.
I was secretly observing the guests. Many of them are old. Above fifty, with white shirt suit and tie typical official appearance.
The conversation started to flow, the room was crowded, I listened to their talk, learned how our seniors talked.
Before then I felt like I heard a voice that was somehow familiar.
"Mr Yasuo, you shouldn't say that." The man laughed with his baritone voice that I seemed to know. And it turns out I do know him. Derrick Tan's.
It's been maybe four years, I never thought I'd see her again today. I lowered my gaze, my job is to serve this part. I couldn't seem to notice it. Brother will be angry and worse still I was said to be inappropriate.
He is quite young among the others. Only he looks young here, but maybe because his facial features are quite 'baby face'.
"Ahh Miss please..." He asked me to pour tea. For a moment she saw me, but this make-up made my face change, I don't think she'll recognize me even if I sit for hours in front of her.
And there's really no sign of him recognizing me then.
Shortly after the dinner, some Geisha started to show their dances including me participating in the dance because brother told me, some people started chatting, some people started to talk, My brother took the initiative to introduce me to some customers, especially Mr. Yamada.
"This is my sister Setsuko Takahashi..." I bowed respectfully in a kneeling position. "She was a great dancer in Gion, so I dared to tell her to dance in front of you and this month she's Maiko number 1."
"Great, you do always count for any business, including raising a sister." Mr. Yamada's words made my brother laugh.
"Mr Yamada, geisha must also be smart business."
"Takahashi...?" That introduction made Derrick look at me, does he remember my father.
"Yes, his name is Setsuko Takahashi, Master knows Takahashi the same maybe?" My brother's question momentarily made him think.
"Ahhh yes, many Takahashi in Japan." Now he remembers Dad no doubt.
I had to drive him to the restroom then . This kind of escort is Maiko's duty, as some guests definitely don't know her direction and as part of courtesy as well.
"Are you the Takahashi I know? Have we met?" Finally came out that question.
"Right sir, we met four years ago in Tokyo, at my father's funeral. I once again thank you for your kindness back then."
"Ahh Setsuko-san, it turns out that it's you. I'm sorry I didn't recognize you. You're now turning out to be a success at Gion to be number one. You have worked hard. It's good to see you're okay..." He smiled, I liked seeing his smile.
"I was too upset at the time,..." He's laughing a little.
"Now you're also troublesome, but to the other Maiko because you're number 1." We laughed,..."That's good, you can already walk forward and start running. As your father said, it's no waste that he's proud of you." His words evoke many memories of Father.
"I'm just lucky..."
"And I'm one of those people who doesn't believe in luck, just believing in hard work. You should be proud of yourself." As usual, he had a way of getting others excited. I smiled hearing it.
"Unexpectedly we meet again, it's a relief to see someone get the results of their hard work." I smiled, suddenly this meeting was fun.
"Let's go back..." We returned and joined the other guests.
No one knows the future. The words that excited me helped to this day. I feel so lucky to see him again.
I hope I can talk to him more in the future.