“Teen Kiyo becomes a cook for apprentice geisha after failing to become one herself.”
Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san
舞妓さんちのまかないさん
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Teen Kiyo becomes a cook for apprentice geisha after failing to become one herself.
Kyoto is home to many districts where young women work as geisha: entertainers who perform traditional songs and dance. Kiyo Nozuki is a teenager living in a small manor where a group of maiko—apprentice geisha—reside. She has always admired the geisha and originally moved to Kyoto in hopes of becoming a maiko. However, Kiyo discovers that she is not cut out for the job. Not letting it upset her too much, she decides to help her troupe using her strongest suit instead—become a caterer and cook them delicious meals to support them in their everyday lives!
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A Manga Publication
- Format 327 × 30 ch × vol
- Total read 43h 36m approx
- Published Dec 2016 – Jan 2025
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M44624 catalog