Ryu's Oshi-katsu
※息子の琉(りゅう)は特別支援学校に通う
運動が苦手なダウン症の高等部３年生 １８歳
While I was shopping at the supermarket,
a Shishimai (lion dancer) was wandering around the store (人 •͈ᴗ•͈) Wow
What is a Shishimai?
It is a heavyweight in the world of good luck charms, a traditional Japanese performing art
performed at New Year's and festivals.
The Shishimai embodies wishes for "warding off evil" and "good health,"
so its very existence has meaning; it is the original Japanese
mascot character 😍
I see~ 🤔
Its history is different from your average mascot.
(My apologies to all the mascots out there 🙏🙏💦)
Guided by someone who looked like a manager,
the Shishimai came over this way 🎵
It looks so dignified. An extraordinary aura 🌀✨
For a mascot lover, it's irresistible (θ‿θ)
By Ryu's standards, mascots around the world
are cool guys and also objects of respect.
A list of images of those he respects ↓
They are highly likely to be by Ryu's side in life.
So, while he feels a bit nervous around his favorites,
he always treats them with proper politeness.
Hmm? 🤨
Isn't there not much difference between the Shishimai's height and Ryu's?
Ryu is 160 cm tall and has a sturdy build,
exceeding the average height for an adult with Down syndrome 😲
Effective use of height and a sturdy build
Previously, at school, a mischievous boy student kept bothering
a girl in his class who didn't like it,
and Ryu stood in front of the boy student
to protect the girl 😲
(A situation like something out of a romance manga)
By the way, Ryu has never truly been angry.
If it had turned into a fight, he probably would have cried... 💧
Such a kind-hearted, pacifist man.
It's understandable that students who feel anxious at school would seek comfort from Ryu and give him a hug🫂
I'm going to present you with the Manly Spirit Award😌
I've gone off-topic💦 Let me get back to it😅
A dream biting time by my favorite💚 Thank you~
(No photo of the biting)
He performed the dance from start to finish👏👏
I bow deeply to such wonderful hospitality.
To bow at such an angle... This shows a great deal of respect.
I felt so warmed by the hardworking lion dancer~
ε-(´∀｀*)phew
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~Making-of images~
Ryu
urged us to take a two-shot photo
📷
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