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.
Kiyo, are they done now?
كيو، هل انتهت الآن؟
Kiyo-chan, sind sie jetzt fertig?
Kiyo, Kiyo, ¿ahora sí? ¿Ahora sí?
Kiyo, Kiyo, ¿ya están? ¿Ya están?
Kiyo ! Kiyo !
C’est bon ? C’est prêt ?
Kiyo, Kiyo! 
Adesso sono pronti? Sono pronti?
Kiyo-chan, já está pronto?
Киё, Киё, уже готово? Готово, да?