E8 - First Day of Work / Opening Ceremony / White Dove

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[01:34] ---
    Chapter 22 First Day of Work
[01:36] Narr
    January 7th.
[01:38] Narr
    The year’s first work day in Kagai.
[01:41] Narr
    All at once, the teahouses and rooms
[01:44] Narr
    where maiko work
    and rehearse come to life.
[01:49] Narr
    And behind-the-scenes work
    to support the girls gets going, too.
[02:00] Kiyo
    Okay!
[02:05] Tsurukoma
    Wait Momohana, I need to wash my face!
[02:08] Sumire
    Sister, hurry!
    Our hair appointment is in five minutes!
[02:13] Sumire
    Good morning!
    We’re excited for another year with you.
[02:18] Tsurukoma
    Happy New Year!
[02:19] Hairdresser
    Sit here, Momohana.
[02:22] Sumire
    Here’s to another year together.
[02:24] Hairdresser
    Let’s do it.
[03:14] Kiyo
    Great!
[03:17] Sumire
    It's Momohana. I'm home!
[03:23] Sumire
    Mother, I had my hair put up.
[03:26] Sumire
    I'll work hard this year, too.
[03:29] Mother
    Keep doing your best.
[03:32] Sumire
    Yes.
[03:34] Mother
    Union President?
    Happy New Year!
[03:37] Mother
    Sensei, I wish you a wonderful year.
[03:41] Mother
    Oh my, it's been so long. Yes, yes...
[04:06] Maiko A
    The otokoshi is here!
[04:08] Big Brother
    Happy New Year.
[04:09] Maiko B
    Happy New Year.
[04:12] Maiko B
    Big Brother, didn't you retire?
[04:15] Big Brother
    They needed me to help out today.
    Who's first?
[04:19] Maiko C
    I am.
[04:24] Big Brother
    Next.
[04:25] Maiko D
    Happy New Year. Thank you.
[04:28] Big Brother
    Next.
[04:29] Maiko E
    Happy New Year. Thank you.
[04:33] Sumire
    Kiyo, I’m home.
[04:35] Sumire
    It's crowded!
[04:36] Kiyo
    Sumire, hang on.
[04:38] Maiko F
    Take my seat and eat.
[04:41] Sumire
    Thank you, Sister.
[04:43] Sumire
    Looks delicious!
SIGN    Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
    for a Spirited Morning
    (Special slow-cooked sauce
    full of beef and vegetables.)
[04:54] Maiko G
    It's certainly very delicious
    and gets me fired up for work, but...
[05:01] Maiko G
    Careful, Momohana.
[05:03] Maiko G
    Splash on the black crested kimono,
    and you'll be in big trouble with Mother.
[05:08] Sumire
    Yes, thank you, Sister.
[05:14] Sumire
    Thank you, Kiyo.
[05:17] Kiyo
    Enjoy, Sumire.
[05:21] Narr
    Today is Kagai’s first work day.
[05:24] Mother
    Kiyo, everyone's leaving!
[05:27] Kiyo
    Mother, I'm coming!
[05:30] Narr
    Front stage and back get going.
[05:38] ---
    Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
[05:46] Sumire
    Sumire
[05:48] Kiyo
    And Kiyo's
[05:49] ---
    Dish of the Day
[05:51] ---
    Dish of the Day
[05:54] Tsurukoma
    Wow, today was a whirlwind.
[05:57] Tsurukoma
    The first day of work is so hectic.
[06:01] Kiyo
    Well done on being maiko again
    after the long break.
[06:07] Sumire
    We got to let our hair down
    and relax over New Year's.
[06:11] Sumire
    When I put my hair up and wore a kimono,
    I felt ready for work.
[06:17] Tsurukoma
    It truly motivated us for the first day.
[06:20] Tsurukoma
    Let's give it our all!
[06:23] Kiyo
    I made an energizing dish
    for everyone working hard today.
[06:29] Kiyo
    Spaghetti with slow-cooked
    vegetables and meat sauce.
[06:34] Tsurukoma
    So meaty!
[06:37] Tsurukoma
    Sauce with plenty of ground meat
    will give me so much power!
[06:41] Sumire
    I feel like I can do my best all day
    if I eat this.
[06:46] Tsurukoma
    I'm getting fired up, too!
[06:49] Tsurukoma
    Today's meat sauce wasn't from a can
    but homemade by Kiyo.
[06:55] Kiyo
    Canned is tasty, but I showed my spirit
    by making it on the first day.
[07:02] Tsurukoma
    Making it from scratch
    must take a long time.
[07:06] Tsurukoma
    Sounds hard.
[07:08] Kiyo
    It does take time,
    but it's not that hard.
[07:13] Kiyo
    First, mince and sauté
    onions, carrots and celery.
[07:17] Kiyo
    Add mixture to ground meat
    and cook together.
[07:22] Sumire
    Mm hm.
[07:23] Kiyo
    Store-bought ground meat is good,
    but homemade tastes even better.
[07:28] Tsurukoma
    Homemade ground meat?
[07:31] Tsurukoma
    Do you need special cooking utensils?
[07:35] Kiyo
    Actually, you can just pound
    thinly sliced meat with a knife.
[07:39] ---
    Ground meat
[07:41] Kiyo
    It's a little extra work.
[07:43] Tsurukoma
    I had no idea all you need is a knife.
[07:48] Kiyo
    When the meat is cooked,
    add whole tomatoes and tomato juice.
[07:52] Kiyo
    Season to your liking
    and simmer until done.
[07:56] Sumire
    You were using such a large pot,
    so you must have made a lot.
[08:02] Kiyo
    I wanted to have some extra.
[08:05] Kiyo
    I store the leftover sauce in the fridge
    and use it for other dishes.
[08:10] Tsurukoma
    Marvelous!
[08:12] Tsurukoma
    It's perfect for gratin, risotto,
    even lasagna!
[08:17] Tsurukoma
    Could you make some tomorrow, Kiyo?
[08:22] Kiyo
    Of course, there'll be plenty.
[08:26] Sumire & Tsurukoma
    Yes!
[08:27] Tsurukoma
    Looking forward to your delicious dishes
    is the best motivation!
[08:33] Sumire
    Let's do our best
    so we can savor Kiyo's cooking.
[08:44] ---
    Chapter 23 Opening Ceremony
[09:02] Kiyo
    Some parts are still soft.
[09:05] Kiyo
    Needs more drying.
[09:07] Narr
    In Aomori, Kyoto, and all over Japan,
[09:11] Narr
    kagamimochi decorations are placed
    throughout the house at New Year’s
[09:16] Narr
    as offerings to the deities.
[09:20] Narr
    After New Year’s, these rice cakes
    can be dried in the sun.
[09:27] Narr
    The hardened rice cakes are broken
    into bitesize pieces using a wooden mallet.
[09:33] Kiyo
    And those mochi pieces are used
    to make a very tasty snack.
[09:38] Kiyo
    But more on that later.
[09:56] Kiyo
    They forgot to turn it off...
[10:01] Announcer
    Next is a special feature.
[10:04] Announcer
    Today is Kagai’s first work day.
[10:07] Announcer
    Geiko and maiko wore formal kimonos
    to officially begin the year.
[10:12] Kiyo
    Ah, Sumire!
[10:14] Kiyo
    She's on TV...
[10:17] Announcer
    Awards were given to the girls
    with good grades last year.
[10:50] Maiko H
    She's beautiful.
[10:52] Maiko I
    So lovely.
[10:55] Maiko H
    Isn't Momoko Sister your sister,
    Momohana?
[10:59] Sumire
    Mm.
[11:00] Maiko I
    Lucky you, she's beautiful.
[11:02] Narr
    A debuting maiko enters sisterhood
    with a sake-sharing ritual.
[11:08] Narr
    This unique relationship
    with a mentor continues
[11:11] Narr
    until one of them passes away
    or retires from entertaining.
[11:16] Narr
    The partners are selected by the house mother,
    and it is not up to the girls.
[11:24] Narr
    Suddenly one day, a maiko
    has a special older sister.
[11:35] Announcer
    The geiko and maiko were dressed
    for New Year's in black crested kimono...
[11:41] Announcer
    ... and hairpins with rice ear motifs.
[11:44] Announcer
    They celebrated the new year
    and pledged dedication to their art.
[11:50] Announcer
    Afterwards, the geiko and maiko
    made New Year's rounds to teahouses.
[11:55] Announcer
    "Happy New Year!" could be heard
    echoing throughout Kagai.
[12:01] Maiko On Tv
    "Happy New Year!"
[12:07] Maiko J
    Kiyo, what's going on?
[12:11] Kiyo
    Oh no, that wasn't a live broadcast!
[12:14] Kiyo
    I forgot about lunch!
[12:20] Kiyo
    I should use up the ham
    and white sauce.
[12:24] ---
    White sauce
[12:26] Narr
    The first work day for
    maiko is long and hectic.
[12:26] ---
    Sliced ham
[12:28] ---
    Cheese slices
[12:31] Narr
    They can’t count on regular meals.
[12:34] Narr
    They need to eat quickly
    and still get their energy.
SIGN    Croque Madame
    (A surprisingly filling sandwich.
    Satisfaction guaranteed with the runny egg.)
[13:12] Kiyo
    Everyone, lunch!
[13:14] Maiko
    Okay!
[13:23] ---
    Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
[13:31] Sumire
    Sumire
[13:33] Kiyo
    And Kiyo's
[13:35] ---
    Dish of the Day
[13:36] ---
    Dish of the Day
[13:39] Kiyo
    Lunch on the first work day.
[13:41] Kiyo
    It's quick and nutrient-packed
    for the busy maiko.
[13:45] Kiyo
    Croque madame sandwiches.
[13:47] Tsurukoma
    Oh!
[13:49] Tsurukoma
    I've never heard of a croque madame.
[13:54] Kiyo
    I found it in a recipe book I borrowed.
[13:57] Sumire
    It says a croque madame sandwich is...
[14:01] Sumire
    "a croque monsieur
    with a fried egg on top."
[14:05] Tsurukoma
    Croque monsieur?
[14:07] Sumire
    "It's a sandwich with..."
[14:10] Sumire
    "ham, cheese, white sauce
    and toasted."
[14:16] Sumire
    "A typical light meal in France."
[14:19] Tsurukoma
    A hot ham and cheese sandwich.
[14:22] Tsurukoma
    The description sounds pretty easy.
[14:25] Sumire
    I agree it sounds simple except
    making the white sauce.
[14:31] Kiyo
    Making white sauce isn't that hard.
[14:35] Kiyo
    First, heat a pot on low heat
    and cook butter and flour.
[14:40] Kiyo
    Mix in milk and add seasoning.
[14:44] Kiyo
    And it's done.
[14:47] Sumire
    It says you can even make it
    in the microwave.
[14:52] Sumire
    "Using a microwave saves time
    and reduces clumping, too."
[14:57] Sumire
    "To make it, put flour and butter
    in a heatproof bowl."
[15:01] Sumire
    "Slowly add milk, heat in microwave,
    mix and repeat."
[15:08] Sumire
    That's what it says.
[15:09] Kiyo
    This way it won't be ruined
    by accidental burning, either.
[15:14] Tsurukoma
    Now I know what a croque monsieur is.
[15:18] Tsurukoma
    How is a monsieur
    and madame different?
[15:21] Tsurukoma
    Why does adding an egg to a monsieur
    make it a madame?
[15:27] Sumire
    Here's a popular theory.
[15:30] Sumire
    "A croque monsieur can be eaten by hand,
    so it is suited for men."
[15:36] Sumire
    "But you need a fork and knife
    to cut a fried egg."
[15:42] Sumire
    "This makes the croque madame
    refined and suitable for women."
[15:47] Tsurukoma
    Madame because it's suitable for women?
[15:50] Tsurukoma
    Even dish names have style in French!
[16:00] ---
    Chapter 24 White Dove
[16:04] Narr
    Maiko’s hairpin adornments
    change with the seasons and events.
[16:10] Narr
    Rice ears and a dove are used
    for the 15-day new year celebrations.
[16:16] Narr
    Carrying the rice ears in one’s wallet
[16:18] Narr
    is believed to be a charm
    for good business.
[16:22] Narr
    And the white dove…
[16:24] Maiko K
    It's white!
[16:26] Maiko K
    Your dove is still white!?
[16:28] Maiko L
    Sister!
[16:29] Maiko K
    The new year celebrations end today!
[16:33] Maiko L
    Yes...
[16:34] Narr
    It’s said that a maiko’s
    wish comes true
[16:38] Narr
    if someone she admires
    draws in the eyes.
[16:42] Maiko L
    I want my favorite kabuki actor
    to draw them in no matter what!
[16:47] Maiko K
    Seems challenging.
[16:50] Tsurukoma
    The Japanese chess player I like
    drew mine.
[16:54] Maiko K & L
    Really!?
[16:55] Maiko M
    I asked the person I have a crush on.
[16:58] Maiko N
    A guitarist I like.
[17:01] Sumire
    Oh no.
[17:05] Sumire
    I was so engrossed
    in dance practice I forgot.
[17:08] ---
    Still white
[17:10] Sumire
    And the other evening!
[17:12] Customer
    Does your dove have eyes to see?
[17:16] Sumire
    Is this a riddle?
[17:22] Sumire
    I really blew it.
[17:29] Kiyo
    Oh!
[17:29] Sumire
    Kiyo.
[17:35] Sumire
    Rice cakes?
[17:36] Kiyo
    Yeah.
[17:40] Kiyo
    They’ve dried well,
    so they’ll be delicious.
[17:47] Sumire
    Kiyo, can I help?
[17:49] Kiyo
    Mm.
[17:54] Kiyo
    The oil’s ready.
[18:14] Sumire
    They're puffing up!
[18:15] Kiyo
    Still a ways to go.
[18:22] Sumire
    Kiyo, are they done now?
[18:26] Kiyo
    Not until they're darker.
[18:33] Kiyo
    Sounds lively upstairs.
[18:34] Sumire
    Because of the doves.
[18:37] Kiyo
    Doves?
[18:39] Sumire
    They're talking about whose doves'
    eyes can see or not.
[18:43] Kiyo
    A riddle?
[18:44] Sumire
    Kiyo, aren't these ready?
[18:47] Kiyo
    Let's lift some out.
[18:49] Sumire
    Show me!
[18:53] Sumire
    They're ready!
[18:55] Kiyo
    I think so, too.
[18:57] Sumire
    Wow, I can't wait!
[18:59] Kiyo
    Not so fast.
SIGN    Kakimochi Crackers
    (Made from slow-dried kagamimochi.
    Takes long to prepare but not to eat. Delicious.)
[19:14] Kiyo
    For Sumire, my taste tester.
[19:21] Sumire
    It's hot!
[19:34] Kiyo
    How is it, Sumire?
[19:37] Sumire
    So good!
[19:39] Kiyo
    Really!?
[19:41] Kiyo
    Yay, we did it!
[19:52] Maiko O
    I don't know when
    Momohana's dove got eyes.
[19:56] Maiko P
    Who could it be?
[19:59] ---
    Snacking Treats
[19:59] ---
    Kakimochi Crackers
[20:06] Kiyo
    Great!
[20:11] ---
    Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
[20:19] Sumire
    Sumire
[20:21] Kiyo
    And Kiyo's
[20:22] ---
    Dish of the Day
[20:24] ---
    Dish of the Day
[20:27] Tsurukoma
    Kiyo, I saw you spreading out
    small things on newspaper in the sun.
[20:32] Tsurukoma
    I was wondering why.
[20:34] Tsurukoma
    You were drying rice cake
    for kakimochi crackers!
[20:38] Kiyo
    I broke the New Year's kagamimochi
    decoration into small pieces to dry out.
[20:45] Tsurukoma
    You could break apart
    such a big piece of mochi on your own?
[20:50] Kiyo
    It's too hard to break apart at once.
[20:53] Kiyo
    Making cracks from the edge
    with a wooden mallet is easier.
[20:59] Tsurukoma
    Why not use a knife?
[21:02] Kiyo
    I'm not sure if there's a reason...
[21:06] Sumire
    Shall I look it up?
[21:09] Sumire
    Hm hm.
[21:10] Sumire
    "Cutting a New Year's decoration with
    a knife is considered bad luck."
[21:16] Sumire
    "So, the etiquette is to break apart with
    a wooden mallet or your hands."
[21:23] Tsurukoma
    I see, so just don't use knives.
[21:27] Sumire
    "If the mochi is too hard to break,
    soak it in water once to soften."
[21:33] Sumire
    "Tear it into smaller pieces and dry,
    then it will break apart easily."
[21:38] Tsurukoma
    So, dividing it makes it easier to break.
[21:43] Kiyo
    Then deep fry the small,
    dried pieces of mochi.
[21:47] Kiyo
    When it puffs up, kakimochi's done.
[21:51] Kiyo
    Mochi that's dried well and very hard
    make better kakimochi.
[21:57] Tsurukoma
    I've had kakimochi using mochi
    that's not dried well.
[22:01] Tsurukoma
    The texture is odd, like it's moist.
[22:05] Sumire
    And the middle stays hard.
[22:08] Kiyo
    The core will remain if it's not
    thoroughly dried.
[22:12] Kiyo
    Well-dried mochi pieces fry well.
[22:15] Kiyo
    They’re crunchy throughout
    and too tasty to stop eating.
[22:21] Kiyo
    Fresh ones with soy sauce
    have an irresistibly toasty aroma.
[22:25] Sumire
    Or you can sprinkle some salt.
[22:29] Sumire
    Sweetened soy sauce, dashi powder
    and shichimi seasoning are also tasty.
[22:34] Kiyo
    Green laver, black pepper,
    even curry powder goes oddly well, too.
[22:39] Sumire
    You can even season
    with vegetable oil and salt.
[22:44] Tsurukoma
    Stop! It's too dangerous!
[22:46] Tsurukoma
    These delicious foods will become
    more than New Year's weight.
[22:51] Tsurukoma
    I'll gain kakimochi weight, too!
[22:54] Sumire
    It seems light but it's mochi after all.
[22:57] Kiyo
    You can store mochi that's dried well.
[23:00] Kiyo
    I'll make small batches
    so you don't gain weight, Tsurukoma.
[23:04] Tsurukoma
    No thanks, I don't want to gain weight
    but I want a lot of kakimochi, too!
SIGN    "Something Warm for Lunch" "When You Have a Cold..." "Making Greeting Rounds"
[24:46] ---
    Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House
[24:49] ---
    Tune in again next time!
[24:55] ---
    Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House