Sha Gojyo from Saiyuki — The White Prop Near the Mouth

The hand rises close to the mouth, fingers holding a small white cigarette-like object. Sha Gojyo looks across the frame beneath the brown headband, with one eye more narrowed than the other. Long red hair falls in straight sections around the face, making a vivid border against the greenery. The wide headband is divided into subtle horizontal layers. Brown jacket fabric and a pale inner shirt enter below, largely hidden by the close hand and hair. The near fingers become softer with focus, while the eye and headband edge remain clearer. That separation gives the small gesture depth within the tight crop. The background dissolves into green and pale circular highlights. Gentle outdoor shade keeps the face and hair saturated without hard glare. The atmosphere is theatrical and slightly guarded in appearance through the narrow glance and raised hand. The upright framing connects headband, eyes and pale prop, with fine strands and coarser jacket material providing contrasting textures around the close face.