Two Girls Welcoming the New Year

Against a deep night backdrop, two girls celebrate the New Year as the words 'Happy New Year' shine around them. Sharing the same golden long hair and crimson eyes, the two are as alike as twins, yet each wears a different kimono that reveals her own individuality. The girl on the left wears an elegant ivory kimono adorned with red cloud patterns, while the girl on the right is dressed in a black kimono richly embroidered with gold floral designs — a harmony of light and shadow. Traditional pattern frames in the background and silhouettes of birds soaring above the moon add a sense of dignity and good fortune to the new year, as both girls celebrate the new beginning with quiet smiles. A sophisticated black-and-gold composition with a stately charm, this illustration is filled with the excitement of welcoming a new year.