Snippet #1673267

Meiko Konjo examined herself critically in the mirror and decided that everything that could be done to make her stunning had been done. Nyoto had run himself ragged helping her finish getting ready and she made a mental note to thank him later. She did not believe in ignoring him simply because he was a servant and besides if she was friendly to the servants they were more helpful to her. She eyed her appearance and wondered suddenly if the black silk with bright red flowers was the wrong choice for the performance that evening. Some of the other girls had gone for more colourful kimono's and she suddenly feared she would stand out. But there was no time to change it and after closer examination she thought it would go very nicely.

After a final look at herself she walked out of her room and into the main area where some of the other girls stood waiting, she smiled at them though not too wide for fear of ruining her appearance. But she wanted them to know that she thought they looked beautiful and would certainly stun the crowd into silence. She spotted Hikari moving past and thought that the purple kimono really suited her especially with the bellflower in her hair and there was Okoi in blue and red with the colours matching beautifully. She smiled inwardly hoping the men would be prepared for the women they would see that evening. She stood quietly with her hands clasped loosely in front of her and a small smile on her lips. on the inside she was terrified of making a mistake and making herself or worse Mama San look bad but on the outside she appeared calm and in control as any Geisha should.