Chiyo begins the induction into her life as a geisha. Hatsumomo takes Chiyo to the registry office in Gion where she is registered as a geisha. The registry clerk, an ex-sumo wrestler, is surprised by Chiyo's beauty. That doesn't please Hatsumomo and she disagrees with him. Chiyo tries to find out if Satsu has also been registered there but is disappointed to find out that she hasn't. Chiyo then understands Hatsumomo's cold smile and realizes that Hatsumomo has been lying to her about Satsu.
The next stage in Chiyo's induction is to be bathed and then dressed in an incredibly beautiful kimono. She then has to watch Hatsumomo transform her appearance into that of a geisha, a ritual she performs every day. Auntie warns Chiyo to remain still and not to disturb or interrupt.....
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