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.
The first day of work is so hectic.
كان اليوم الأوّل من العمل حافلاً
Der erste Arbeitstag
ist immer so hektisch.
Desde temprano estuvimos tan ocupadas
que todo nos da vueltas.
Hemos estado tan liadas
todo el día que estoy mareada.
et on n’a pas chômé
depuis ce matin.
Il primo giorno di lavoro è sempre così frenetico.
já que foi o primeiro dia de trabalho.
Первый рабочий день очень насыщенный.