#1
S1E9
Kadode
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.
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#2
S1E7
Yamai hi
The geiko and maiko ladies kick off the new year at an annual ceremony. Sumire loses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
#3
S1E6
Kataomoi
Kiyo sets her eyes on the top prize of a lottery sponsored by the local shops. Momoko tries a bowl of Kiyo's cream stew.
#4
Sentaku
S1E5
#5
Obake
S1E8
#6
Negai
S1E4
#7
Kinki
S1E3
#8
Otafuku
S1E2
#9
Kaeru
S1E1
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Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice maiko entertainers.
#8
Otafuku
S1E2
#7
Kinki
S1E3
#6
Negai
S1E4
#5
Obake
S1E8
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