Kiriyan's retirement

[winter]

Oh, I did not expect this.

All the speculation was about Yuuhi or Chie. I didn't expect this, not bright Kiriyan and all her artistry. Not Kiriyan-gumi, because I know she'lll be taking a lot of them with her - my Morie, most probably, maybe Marimo, who knows what others as well.

And then I realise she had a good two years, with some perfect shows, and two young successors in line to the top star throne. She's done what she came to do, and I have the feeling she's retiring on her own terms.

It still hits me hard. For all that I like all current top stars, she had this ineffable quality that meant just seeing her smile would make my day.

Kiriyan ♥ I'll miss your light ♥

Originally posted at Dreamwidth - comments

Comments

[yumenotatsu.livejournal.com]

I am trying very hard not to think just yet about who else will be leaving.

... the less upperclassmen retire, the better. Tsukigumi is already so young.

And ow. Ow. Can't imagine what Tsukigumi will be like at this time next year. Can't imagine what it will be like without Kiriyan.

[winter]

Different, but also good, I think. There is something about troupe spirit that survives.

But dammit, I wanted Kiriyan's sayonara to be a girl-boy role so that Morie could manhandle her again ;)

[yumenotatsu.livejournal.com]

I remember that plan of yours, yes. ... oh well, maybe there's a chance of that in the revue?

Not the kind of show I wanted for her sayonara, though (not that I wanted her sayonara any time soon)

[winter]

I think we're on the same page there :( Zuka can do dodgy shows well, but that doesn't change the fact they are dodgy.