Post by Masako on Jan 19, 2009 20:23:52 GMT -5
That evening we were sent to another ozashiki, where as we came in Masako did not recognize any of the guests. Breathing a sigh of relief she took her place between two of the men and began with her usual flirting chatter.
Also surprised so few geisha and customers were there. In fact only Teruko and her oneesan, Masako and Sakuraki with only 6 guests.
No sooner did the girls get settled, that this older man motioned to Teruyuki, Teruko’s oneesan and the two of them did a dance with Sakuraki playing the Shamisen.
Not until much later when every one had much to drink did Masako hear, “Sakura, your father tells us you do a sensuously wicked Oiran dance, tantalize us.”
This from the host, the older man who got everything started.
As she always does, totally immersed in her thoughts as she danced, not until it ended did she realize every one had left but that older man.
Upon setting next to him he tells her, “I am Master Onawun Keinushu, an associate of your father and Oyabun of the Kobe district…and you my precious little cherry blossom are mine, this has been cleared with your Okasan, Yen has traded hands, Huro Reyasu has given you to me. Not that it matters, but you do willingly submit to my authority over you, Yes.”
Had he been nice looking, even pleasant in his manor…if there was anything desirable about him, Masako would have been pleased to submit to him…but yuck. Alas with no recourse She bowed her head and replied, “As you wish my Master, I am yours.”
Even his smile looked dangerous, as he tells her, “As I was told, you were trained properly to be my Geisha…so let us leave here.”
Outside a long stretch limo awaited them, once in he tells Masako, “Here Girl light my cigar, have a cigarette and pour us Champaign…now so you know, this union is for appearances only, whenever I need you, you will make yourself available, dressed as I tell you, either formal, Maiko, or thingytail. Clothing, Yen, your costs, everything will be taken care of. Be as you know how and you will never need for anything, treat me with indifference and your father will suffer, do I make myself clear…reply.”
Shaking with fear, Masako nervously replies, “Yes my Master I understand, may I sa…”
“NO YOU MAY NOT! Speak only when spoken to, and with simple answers, you may be desirably tempting but generally women such as you are too illiterate to voice anything intelligent. Tomorrow afternoon a limo will collect you for your fittings and to show you where we will meet, never in Gion…here you are at your okiya…until I summon you.”
The driver opens the door, and Masako slides out. In her room she thinks, “What a strange man…and what am I then, his escort, god forbid concubine, or possibly it is as he says, To be seen with him…what is it with these old men they must have a young girl at their side. I must speak to Teruko about this.
“And did father do this to me…damn….”
Also surprised so few geisha and customers were there. In fact only Teruko and her oneesan, Masako and Sakuraki with only 6 guests.
No sooner did the girls get settled, that this older man motioned to Teruyuki, Teruko’s oneesan and the two of them did a dance with Sakuraki playing the Shamisen.
Not until much later when every one had much to drink did Masako hear, “Sakura, your father tells us you do a sensuously wicked Oiran dance, tantalize us.”
This from the host, the older man who got everything started.
As she always does, totally immersed in her thoughts as she danced, not until it ended did she realize every one had left but that older man.
Upon setting next to him he tells her, “I am Master Onawun Keinushu, an associate of your father and Oyabun of the Kobe district…and you my precious little cherry blossom are mine, this has been cleared with your Okasan, Yen has traded hands, Huro Reyasu has given you to me. Not that it matters, but you do willingly submit to my authority over you, Yes.”
Had he been nice looking, even pleasant in his manor…if there was anything desirable about him, Masako would have been pleased to submit to him…but yuck. Alas with no recourse She bowed her head and replied, “As you wish my Master, I am yours.”
Even his smile looked dangerous, as he tells her, “As I was told, you were trained properly to be my Geisha…so let us leave here.”
Outside a long stretch limo awaited them, once in he tells Masako, “Here Girl light my cigar, have a cigarette and pour us Champaign…now so you know, this union is for appearances only, whenever I need you, you will make yourself available, dressed as I tell you, either formal, Maiko, or thingytail. Clothing, Yen, your costs, everything will be taken care of. Be as you know how and you will never need for anything, treat me with indifference and your father will suffer, do I make myself clear…reply.”
Shaking with fear, Masako nervously replies, “Yes my Master I understand, may I sa…”
“NO YOU MAY NOT! Speak only when spoken to, and with simple answers, you may be desirably tempting but generally women such as you are too illiterate to voice anything intelligent. Tomorrow afternoon a limo will collect you for your fittings and to show you where we will meet, never in Gion…here you are at your okiya…until I summon you.”
The driver opens the door, and Masako slides out. In her room she thinks, “What a strange man…and what am I then, his escort, god forbid concubine, or possibly it is as he says, To be seen with him…what is it with these old men they must have a young girl at their side. I must speak to Teruko about this.
“And did father do this to me…damn….”