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2020.08.18
By Sakuan Izumi
"Oh my, are you okay?"
"What are you talking about?"
"You look pale. I’m going to prepare your bed."
"What are you doing? Really, why are you putting that on my cheek?"
"Because you look pale."
"Isn’t this what you were putting on your lips?"
【Beni no aka】
In the Edo period, the only cosmetic that had a bright color was red. Applying a bit of bright red brings out brilliant color and makes you look healthy. It was a multi-purpose color used for cheeks and nails as well as lips.
