
Details
- 12
- TV
- 67
- 6968
- FINISHED
- WINTER 2021
- 25m
- JP
- Slice of Life
Kiyo and Sumire came to Kyoto from Aomori Prefecture, dreaming of becoming maiko. But after an unexpected turn of events, Kiyo starts working as the live-in cook at the Maiko House. Their story unfolds in Kagai, the Geiko and maiko district in Kyoto, alongside their housemate maikos. Kiyo nourishes them daily with her homecooked meals, and Sumire strives toward her promising future as the once-in-a-century maiko.<br> <br> (Source: Crunchyroll)<br> <br> <i>Note: Each episode was released on the fourth Thursday of each month. One episode usually features three chapters.</i>
Episodes

EP 1
1. Kiyo and Sumire / Menu for a Special Day / Secret Supper Plan
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. Sumire is overjoyed to learn that she will debut as a maiko later that evening. She runs straight to Kiyo to share her news, but what will she think?
Air Date: 2/25/2021Rating: 3.96

EP 2
2. For Sleepless Nights / Some Things Will Always Be / Snowy Day Reminiscence
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 maiko warn her she won't be able to sleep the first night, and Sumire struggles to rest her head on the unfamiliar pillow. She finally gives up on sleep and goes to the kitchen, where she unexpectedly finds Kiyo waiting up for her.
Air Date: 3/25/2021Rating: 5.81

EP 3
3. Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto Part 1 / Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto Part 2 / An Apprentice Maiko`s Morning
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 grandma serves them a specialty dish from the region to celebrate. Just before boarding the night bus, Sumire discovers what Kiyo has packed from home, as her grandma and Kenta look on.
Air Date: 4/22/2021Rating: 2.62

EP 4
4. What I Want to Eat / A Senior Apprentice`s Evening / Debut Day
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 entertaining customers over dinner, and on her way home. When she finally arrives back at the Maiko House, she is greeted by Kiyo, who is preparing an unexpected supper for her.
Air Date: 5/27/2021Rating: 4.26

EP 5
5. A Day in Kiyo`s Life / Homemade Curry / Snowy Morning
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 for the maiko who have returned from lessons, preps ingredients and serves supper to the maiko before they leave for entertaining. At evening time, Kiyo cleans up before going to the public bath and takes a stroll enjoying Kyoto at night.
Air Date: 6/24/2021Rating: 6.21

EP 6
6. Waiting for a Letter / Christmas in Kagai / New Year`s Eve in Kagai
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 something about Kiyo's handwriting had started catching his attention.
Air Date: 7/22/2021Rating: 4.26

EP 7
7. First Day Home / New Year`s Shrine Visit / Back to Kyoto
Air Date: Invalid DateRating: 4.93

EP 8
8. First Day of Work / Opening Ceremony / White Dove
Air Date: Invalid DateRating: 6.21

EP 9
9. Something Warm for Lunch / When You Have a Cold... / Making Greeting Rounds
Air Date: Invalid DateRating: 6.21

EP 10
10. Night for Extra Effort / Bean Throwing for Everyone / Drink for an Energy Boost
Air Date: Invalid DateRating: 3.61

EP 11
11. A Meal Request / Maiko Sisters Giving Their All / Kiyo, Same as Always
Air Date: Invalid DateRating: 6.21

EP 12
12. Dumplings for a Day Off / Sumire`s Day Off (Part One) / Sumire`s Day Off (Part Two)
The maiko spot garlic in the kitchen and it causes quite a stir among them. As entertainers, maiko typically refrain from eating anything that smells too strongly and can only enjoy having such foods when they have the next day off. The garlic is for Sumire's gyoza dumplings. She is looking forward to them so much that she blurts out some puzzling words while she entertains customers the night before her day off.
Air Date: 1/27/2022Rating: 6.21