Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House

Kiyo and Sumire / Menu for a Special Day / Secret Supper Plan

Feb 25, 202125 min

Kiyo works at the Maiko House as the live-in cook. She sees her childhood friend Sumire in town one day, accompanying older maiko. Back at the House kitchen, Sumire tells Kiyo how hard she is working towards her goal of becoming one, too. S

For Sleepless Nights / Some Things Will Always Be / Snowy Day Reminiscence

Mar 25, 202125 min

Sumire is going to have her hair styled in the traditional maiko bun for the first time. She will start using a special pillow to protect her hairstyle while she sleeps, like the other maiko and senior apprentices with buns. The senior maik

Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 1) / Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 2) / An Apprentice Maiko's Morning

Apr 22, 202125 min

About a year ago, in Aomori Prefecture. Kiyo is spending time with her grandma while getting ready for her and Sumire's departure to Kyoto that evening. Later, Kiyo, Sumire and Kenta have fun reminiscing about their childhood, and Kiyo's gr

What I Want to Eat / A Senior Apprentice's Evening / Debut Day

May 27, 202125 min

Kiyo is having trouble deciding what to cook for supper. She asks the maiko what they want to eat, but they all like different dishes. Sumire's favorite is fried chicken. Her craving grows so strong that it is all she can think about while

A Day in Kiyo's Life / Homemade Curry / Snowy Morning

Jun 24, 202125 min

Kiyo's day revolves around cooking and nourishing the maiko. In the morning, she gets ready quietly so as not to disturb the sleeping maiko, makes breakfast and goes grocery shopping after seeing the maiko off. Mid-day, she prepares lunch f

Waiting for a Letter / Christmas in Kagai / New Year's Eve in Kagai

Jul 22, 202125 min

Aomori Prefecture. Kenta pays a visit to Kiyo's Grandma's and notices that she has received a letter in her mailbox. When Kenta realizes it is from Kiyo, he remembers how she and Sumire secretly exchanged notes in school. It was then that s