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.
"Using a microwave saves time
and reduces clumping, too."
"استخدام المايكرويف يوفّر الوقت ويخفّف التكتّل أيضاً"
„Mit der Mikrowelle spart man Zeit
und es entstehen weniger Klumpen.“
En el microondas se demora menos
y cuesta más que se hagan grumos.
En el microondas se tarda menos
y es más difícil que se hagan grumos.
Ça permet de gagner du temps
et d’éviter les grumeaux.
"Usare il microonde è più veloce
e previene la formazione di grumi."
Usar o microondas diminui o tempo
de preparo e evita empelotamentos.
«Это позволит сэкономить время
и избежать образования комков.