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.
This unique relationship
with a mentor continues
تستمرّ هذه العلاقة الفريدة مع المُعلّمة
Diese einzigartige Beziehung
mit einem Mentor hält an,
Esta relación de hermanas durará
Esta relación de hermanas durará
Ce lien de sororité unique perdure
Questo rapporto con la propria mentore
Essa relação de irmãs se mantém
Между наставницей и подопечной
устанавливается