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.
Mother, I had my hair put up.
أمّي، لقد صفّفتُ شعري ورفعتُه
Mutter, ich habe mir
das Haar richten lassen.
Madre, ya me arreglaron el cabello.
Madre, ya me han arreglado el pelo.
Je suis allée me faire coiffer,
maman.
Mamma? Mi sono raccolta i capelli.
Mãe, fui ajeitar o cabelo.
Мама, мне уложили волосы.