Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House — Season 1, Episode 2: For Sleepless Nights / Some Things Will Always Be / Snowy Day Reminiscence

Episode synopsis

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.

About Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Kiyo and Sumire / Menu for a Special Day / Secret Supper Plan
• E3Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 1) / Kiyo Arrives in Kyoto (Part 2) / An Apprentice Maiko's Morning
• E4What I Want to Eat / A Senior Apprentice's Evening / Debut Day
• E5A Day in Kiyo's Life / Homemade Curry / Snowy Morning
• E6Waiting for a Letter / Christmas in Kagai / New Year's Eve in Kagai
• E7First Day Home / New Year's Shrine Visit / Back to Kyoto
• E8First Day of Work / Opening Ceremony / White Dove
• E9Something Warm for Lunch / When You Have a Cold... / Making Greeting Rounds
• E10Night for Extra Effort / Bean Throwing for Everyone / Drink for an Energy Boost
• E11A Meal Request / Maiko Sisters Giving Their All / Kiyo, Same as Always
• E12Sumire's Day Off (Part 1) / Sumire's Day Off (Part 2)