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In the okiya, Chiyo meets the stern women in charge: Granny, Auntie, and the leader known as Mother. Immediately, Mother’s attention is captivated by Chiyo’s striking blue eyes. However, Chiyo's new life comes with harsh realities. Upon her arrival, she is locked in her room with another girl named Pumpkin, who warns her to keep quiet about her sister to avoid punishment.
Though confined within the walls of the okiya, Chiyo navigates her new surroundings alongside Pumpkin, learning that the geisha lifestyle is laced with hidden affairs and strict rules. Their discussions reveal that the prominent geisha, Hatsumomo, bends the rules while being the cash cow for the household, allowing her to bully Chiyo.