the colour shot is actually a little unsharp and on close inspection looks like I focused on the box in front. so I came back the next day, this place being only 15mins bike ride away, with a tripod. of course then it wasn't her turn to shut the front door....
as a foreigner it is probably ok to engage her in conversation about when she will next be on the doors (she works in the shop), but my delightful Japanese wife throws all sorts of faces when drawn on the subject.