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R Raiha - a popular geisha whose mother was also a famous geisha. Her father was from a wealthy merchant family as well. She is noted for having been a common winner of the apprentice award in Gion before Pumpkin wins it. She is killed in a Tokyo bombing unexpectedly during World War II on her father's estate in Denenchofu while reading a book to her nephew. She is quoted as saying that "nothing is as bleak as the future except the past." Rathbone, Basil - an English actor; the object of Bando Shojiro's unrequited love. He is most famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes. Rising Sun Lunch Box - mentioned in reference to the war between Japan and Manchuria. The lunch was a box of rice with a single Japanese pickled plum in the center. It resembled the Japanese flag. ro (櫨) - lightweight gauze under robes for kimono. Teacher Rump - Chiyo's dance instructor. She hates Hatsumomo and hated Chiyo for a while because Hatsumomo deceived her and said Chiyo was a good friend of hers. She eventually becomes good friends with Chiyo after Mameha interferes and tells Teacher Rump the truth about what had happened with Hatsumomo. Teacher Rump is elderly, and her chin gathers such that the folds look like someone's behind. return to the encyclopedia |
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