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However, in a world rife with jealousy, Hatsumomo attempts to undermine Sayuri’s burgeoning reputation. With Mameha’s strategic guidance, Sayuri continues to ascend in popularity, ultimately facing new challenges, including potential patrons and scandals linked with her past. As she becomes a sought-after geisha, Sayuri wrestles with her feelings for both Ken and Nobu, each representing different aspects of her haunted past and uncertain future.