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Keiko was ashamed of the kimono. Aunt Fumika had presented it to
her tonight after dinner. This visit from Aunt Fumika had been long awaited
by the family. Keiko's parents had sacrificed much to arrange for Aunt
Fumika's journey, and now Aunt Fumika would be here for six weeks. Now,
the kimono from faraway Japan hung forlomly in the closet it seemed to
wonder if Keiko would ever wear it Its intricate embroidery of red and pink
floral design was embarrassing to Keiko. She was distressed by her inner
rejection of something that represented her ethnic heritage.
The kimono was traditional. Its flowery brightness was perfectly
suited for spring and summer. Summer vacation had just begun and her
aunt was delighted to have given her special niece such an appropriate
present Now all of her niece's friends would know that Keiko's people came
from Japan. The red and pink blossoms and green bamboo on her kimono
were sure to bring her good fortune. Aunt Fumika had expressed these
things that night at dinner, her ink-black eyes shining as Keiko had unfolded
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