After Quitting Being a Maiko
At the age of 15, she entered the world of the pleasure district, and after leaving the life of a maiko (apprentice geisha), she experienced high school life in her 20s, interacting with various people. This comic essay by a former maiko depicts what she felt and thought as she chose a path slightly different from those around her.
19 chapters
- Introduction.Jun 2, 2025#1
- Explanation of Kyoto geisha district terminology: The difference between a Maiko (apprentice geisha) and a Geiko (fully-fledged geisha).Jun 2, 2025#2
- Explanation of Kyoto geisha district terminology: "Shikomi-san" (a geisha apprentice).Jun 2, 2025#3
- Explanation of Kyoto geisha district terminology: "Okaya" (a geisha house or agency).Jun 9, 2025#4
- Explanation of Kyoto geisha district terminology: "Nihon-gami" (traditional Japanese hairstyle).Jun 9, 2025#5
- Explanation of Kyoto geisha district terminology: "Pochiri" (a term for a small amount or a short time).Jun 16, 2025#6
- Explanation of Kyoto geisha district terminology: "Okobo" (a type of footwear).Jun 16, 2025#7
- Explanation of Kyoto geisha district terminology: "Darari no obi" (a specific type of sash).Jun 16, 2025#8
- The beginning of a small dream.Jun 23, 2025#9
- Departure for Kyoto.Jun 30, 2025#10
- The path to her dreams.Jul 7, 2025#11
- An uncomfortable youth.Jul 14, 2025#12
- Letters for a maiko.Jul 21, 2025#13
- A maiko's day off.Jul 28, 2025#14
- A period of dreams.Aug 4, 2025#15
- The student ID of a maiko.Aug 11, 2025#16
- She developed some unique quirks during her time as a maiko.Aug 18, 2025#17
- At 22 years old, she became a high school student.Aug 25, 2025#18
- People will always say something, no matter what you do.Sep 1, 2025#19
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