They tucked me in just in time for the beginning of the second half of the show. The music began but this time instead of traditional classical music it was Japanese Taiko drumming. The emitters cast emerald light and Shannon was now dressed in a loose fitting gown with flowing sleeves. Once again the light illuminated key parts of costume and makeup. Her style had also changed as she flicked open two elegant fans. The dance was traditional in some aspects and the way she wielded the fans reminded me of a Kung Fu movie. They were like weapons in her hands. The flourishes and spins of the fans became faster and more intricate as the dance progressed.
I also noticed that her makeup was designed to shift depending on what portion of her face she revealed. From profile she looked like a gorgeous maiden. At three quarters her face possessed an almost demonic cast to it. When she faced the audience it had a traditional kabuki design. Her steps altered depending on what character she was presenting. As a maiden she was demure and her movements small and precise. As the oni demon she stomped around and harried her unseen enemies with the fans. Lastly, as the kabuki player she staggered drunkenly around the stage whirling the fans precariously on her fingertips.
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