Ep. 9: Kiyo prepares hot pot and treats for the maiko during a cold blackout
Aired on October 28, 2021

A mother brings home premium beef, prompting Kiyo to plan a meal. Meanwhile, the returning maiko discover the house is unusually cold because a blackout prevents the use of heating appliances. Shivering in the chill, the group is relieved when Kiyo appears with a steaming hot pot. The menu for the day includes shabu-shabu, Kyoto-style udon, and donuts, providing warmth and comfort to everyone in the house.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Kiyo's Daily Routine, Homemade Curry, and a Snowy Morning Walk
- Ep. 6 · Kenta visits Kiyo's grandmother and recalls their secret school notes exchange.
- Ep. 7 · Kiyo returns to Aomori for New Year's with Sumire and Kenta before reuniting with maiko friends in Kyoto.
- Ep. 8 · Maiko House girls prepare for their first workday in Kagai with formal attire and special breakfasts.
- Ep. 9 · Kiyo prepares hot pot and treats for the maiko during a cold blackout
- Ep. 10 · Geiko prepare costumes for Setsubul while exhausted maiko seek kitchen remedies
- Ep. 11 · Sumire struggles with a fancy menu and later asks Kiyo to recreate the meal she enjoyed.
- Ep. 12 · Maiko react to garlic in the kitchen ahead of Sumire's day off.