January 7 is the first workday of the new year in Kagai. The Maiko House girls are rushing about, preparing for the beginning of work. Sumire has her hair put up, gives Mother a personal New Year's greeting, and gets dressed in a formal black crested kimono worn on celebratory occasions. In the kitchen, Kiyo prepares a special breakfast for this important day, but the maiko must take particular care when eating it.
Happy New Year. Thank you.
عام جديد سعيد. شكراً لك
Frohes neues Jahr. Vielen Dank!
Bonne année.
Merci pour votre aide.
Buon anno! Sarà un piacere 
poterlo di nuovo passare insieme!
Feliz Ano Novo. Conto com você.
С Новым годом вас! И спасибо за помощь!