Bunraku Courtesan Stage Performance

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Create a cinematic vertical image of a traditional Japanese bunraku-style puppet theater performance on a dark wooden stage. Center the composition on an elegant young Japanese courtesan puppet in a graceful dance pose, eyes closed and head slightly bowed, wearing an ornate deep red and antique gold kimono with embroidered white cranes, pine branches, floral brocade, and long flowing sleeves. Her black hair is arranged in a glossy traditional updo with gold hairpins and comb ornaments. Show exactly three puppeteers behind and beside her, all dressed entirely in matte black robes and black head coverings with their faces obscured: one on the left holding a control rod, one taller figure centered behind her holding upper control rods, and one on the right guiding her arm with bamboo rods. The puppet’s sleeves and hem should sweep outward as if caught mid-motion, revealing pale inner layers and small white tabi feet. Frame the stage with heavy deep red velvet curtains on both sides, tied back with gold tassel cords. Place exactly four warm cylindrical footlights along the front edge of the stage, evenly spaced and glowing amber. Use a theatrical chiaroscuro mood with a nearly black background, warm spotlight on the puppet, subtle shadows on the puppeteers, polished dark wood floorboards, rich fabric texture, delicate embroidery, and highly detailed painterly realism inspired by classical Japanese theater posters. No modern objects, no extra puppeteers, no text, no watermark.